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The River Lodge

Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Egton Estate

Our low price promise from £185 £185 p/n

Cabin
Sleeps 2
One king-size bed

Not suitable for children

Pets welcome

Stunning riverside hideaway lost in the woods - amazing wildlife, king size bed with a view and an outdoor bath overlooking the water

Overview
Essentials
Location
Food & Drink
Experiences
Your Hosts

Overview

This incredible secluded cabin sits on a private stretch of the river at the heart of a 6,000 acre estate in the North York Moors. You’re surrounded by nothing but nature and wildlife, with the salmon and seatrout river running by in front, the trees behind, nosey otters that might come snuffling around and owls that’ll sing to you all night. You can even arrange to fish the private beat yourself, if you like, you’ll have the whole area to yourself. Throw back the sliding doors and breeze out from the king-size bed straight onto the deck where you can fill up and lay back in the sumptuous copper bath, or dip your feet in the river (or dive right in) and soak up the perfect peace. It’s a simply idyllic place and just when you think it couldn’t get any better, you realise the estate has its own pub, The Horseshoe Hotel, with a great beer garden and outdoor bar, BBQ and fantastic farm shop to pick up some great local produce, along with your pint. The Postgate Pub, also only a short walk away, was voted among the top ten in the country by The Times.

While you might never leave the riverside, there’s plenty to see and do in the area if you venture out. In nearby Grosmont you’ll find an art gallery, café and book shop, as well as the North York Moors steam trains. You’re only six miles from Whitby and beaches like Runswick Bay and Robin Hood’s Bay where you can get some surfing or paddle boarding practice in. The Coast to Coast trail also runs right through the private estate, so you can hop on and ramble for miles. Olly and Laura, your hosts are on hand if you need any suggestions for getting to know the area, but they’ll leave you a welcome hamper that will at least introduce you to the great locally roasted coffee, bread, butter and milk. You can pop up and visit if you need to or if you want to meet the llamas, but otherwise, simply sit by the river and enjoy the unspoilt wildlife and starlit nights of a Dark Sky Reserve and a beautifully wild piece of countryside.

The important stuff

Check in: 3 pm
Check out: 11 am
Please bring suitable footwear such as wellies or walking boots
Please be aware that the river runs directly through the grounds so care must be taken near the water. There's also livestock around so dogs need to be kept under control
A welcome pack of logs are provided and further wood can be purchased directly from the estate
The space is self check in, and guests will receive an email prior to their stay with access details
Mobile phone signal
No WiFi

The River Lodge is set in a remote Riverside location approximately 100 metres from the gravel parking of the Manor house. Due to issues with cars getting stuck in close proximity to the river, for safety reasons, we ask that you park on the gravel at the top of the drive and don't drive down the track

Sleeping arrangements

One king-size bed

Extra space available

Space for 2 pets from £15 per pet per stay - dog bed, bowls and organic treats provided.

Cooking

Small electric oven and hob
Microwave
Fridge freezer

Washing

Large copper bath
Shower
Flushing toilet
Bathroom toiletries provided

Heating, lighting & bedding

Bed linen and towels provided
Wood-burner
Electric lighting
Plug sockets

A welcome pack of logs are provided and further wood can be purchased directly from the estate

Entertainment

Board games
Cards

Egton Estate, Egton Bridge, Whitby Y021 1UY

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Please note the space is self check in, and guests will receive an email prior to their stay with access details.

By train

Egton Station is a 2 minute walk away which takes you straight into Whitby.

Alternatively Malton train station is a 45 minute taxi drive.

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***The River Lodge is set in a remote Riverside location approximately 100 metres from the gravel parking of the Manor house. Due to issues with cars getting stuck in close proximity to the river, for safety reasons, we ask that you park on the gravel at the top of the drive and don't drive down the track***

From the A1(M) North

Take Junction 44, use the left 2 lanes to merge onto the A64 towards York. Continue on the A64 for 35 miles and then take the A169/B1257 exit towards Whitby/Pickering/Malton. Straight away you will come to a roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A169. Continue on the A169 until taking a left-hand turn towards Goathland & Beck Hole, after just over 17miles. Continue on that road until you reach a T-junction, then turn left. Follow this road around to the right for around 4 miles, until you get to a T-Junction and see a sign for a right turn to Egton & Whitby, take this right turn. Follow this road for about half a mile, taking the bridge over the River Esk, and following it round to the left. After the road turns left you will see an entrance with red gates on the right-hand side, pass this and take the entrance (Barnard’s Road) on the right hand-side flanked with two small white picket fences that comes after. The entrance into the estate is on your right, soon after you turn down the road.

From A1(M) South

Take Junction 60 onto the A689 towards Bishop Auckland/Hartlepool/TeesideHaverhill. Straight away you will come to a roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A689. Continue on the A689 for about 3 miles before taking the 3rd exit on the roundabout onto Stockton Rd/A177. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Junction Rd/B1274, then on the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A1027. At Norton Interchange, take the 3rd exit onto the A19 slip road to Middlesbrough/A66/Darlington/Airport. Follow the A19 until you can use the left lane to merge onto the A66 via the slip road to Middlesbrough. At Cargo Flett Lane Roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Cargo Fleet Lane/A171. Continue following the A171, passing Ormesby, Guisborough, Scaling, until you reach a sign for a right-hand turn to Egton (1 ½ miles) & Grosmont (3 miles) which you should take. This road will pass St Hilda’s Church, Egton Station & St Hedda’s RC Chruch on your right and just after take the entrance (Barnard’s Road) on the left hand-side flanked with two small white picket fences that comes after. The entrance into the estate is on your right, soon after you turn down the road.

On arrival at the estate:

If the ground is too wet for any vehicle it will be closed off by a sign. Taking any vehicle on the track is taken at the driver's own risk and liability.

Go down the gravel driveway, following the signs taking you to the front of Egton Manor. Parking is available for all vehicles, all year round on the gravel parking area to the right of the manor house (when facing it). There is a closer parking space in the woodland behind the River Lodge, however this should only be used in dry weather, by suitably robust vehicles (eg 4x4’s).

By plane

Teeside International Airport near Darlington is the nearest airport, about one hours' drive away from the estate.

At Egton Estate

Eggs (dependant on the chickens), bread and honey (if in stock!).

Game can be provided if in season and if available.

Local shops

There's a local farm shop which is a 6-minute walk from the site.

Pubs & restaurants

The Estate pub - The Horseshoe Hotel (6-minute walk) - Outside bar, BBQ and indoor restaurant with a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Dog friendly too!

The Postgate Pub (3-minute walk) - Recognised top 10 country inn by The Times.

The Wheatsheaf Egton (a 20-minute walk up to Egton or 3-minute drive) - Listed in the Michelin pub guide. Great food!

The Magpie Cafe - AA Gills top restaurants - Fish and chips at its best in Whitby.

The Star in The Harbour - Michelin starred chef Andrew Pern's restaurant. Whitby's seafood restaurant of the year 2019.

At Egton Estate

Beautiful walks

Wild swimming

Wildlife watching

Fly fishing - this can be booked via FishPal. Please speak to the owner's for more information.

Stargazing

Private yoga available on request

Animal interactions with the llamas, chickens and rabbits

Places to visit

North York Moors railway

Beautiful and historical market towns of Pickering, Helmsley and Malton are between a 20-35 minute drive away. Malton is known as the Yorkshires food capital and close to Castle Howard.

The picturesque fishing town of Whitby (Whitby abbey, 199 steps, Dracula) is 6 miles away, and close by too are Runswick and Robin Hoods Bay.

Outdoor & active

Coast to Coast path runs directly by the manor and grounds.

Water sports include surfing and paddle boarding in Whitby or the Ruswarp pleasure boats, windsurfing, sailing and paddle boarding at Scaling Dam.

Meet Olly and Laura

The Egton Estate has been within the Foster family since 1869 having been purchased by John Foster who started the Black Dyke Mills. Olly and Laura Foster took over the estate in 2014. They have recently started a drive to diversify the estate whilst keeping it a unique destination. Olly and Laura have 3 young sons who can be occasionally spotted running around happily or attempting to kill each other. Olly has been brought up within the estate and has a passion for wildlife and the outdoors. Laura was brought up in London (to which Olly and the 3 boys are fairly critical of her "countryside skills') but she loves the wilderness of the moors and the beauty and calm of the landscape along with all wildlife it brings.

Wildlife & the environment

The site is situated in the North York Moors National park, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and within that a conservation area.

On-site you may see lots of wildlife such as birds of prey, otters, king fishers, sea trout, salmon, owls, stoats, herons and pheasants.

Olly is heavily involved with helping to preserve salmon, the water quality of the river and the wildlife that relies on it.

Overview

This incredible secluded cabin sits on a private stretch of the river at the heart of a 6,000 acre estate in the North York Moors. You’re surrounded by nothing but nature and wildlife, with the salmon and seatrout river running by in front, the trees behind, nosey otters that might come snuffling around and owls that’ll sing to you all night. You can even arrange to fish the private beat yourself, if you like, you’ll have the whole area to yourself. Throw back the sliding doors and breeze out from the king-size bed straight onto the deck where you can fill up and lay back in the sumptuous copper bath, or dip your feet in the river (or dive right in) and soak up the perfect peace. It’s a simply idyllic place and just when you think it couldn’t get any better, you realise the estate has its own pub, The Horseshoe Hotel, with a great beer garden and outdoor bar, BBQ and fantastic farm shop to pick up some great local produce, along with your pint. The Postgate Pub, also only a short walk away, was voted among the top ten in the country by The Times.
While you might never leave the riverside, there’s plenty to see and do in the area if you venture out. In nearby Grosmont you’ll find an art gallery, café and book shop, as well as the North York Moors steam trains. You’re only six miles from Whitby and beaches like Runswick Bay and Robin Hood’s Bay where you can get some surfing or paddle boarding practice in. The Coast to Coast trail also runs right through the private estate, so you can hop on and ramble for miles. Olly and Laura, your hosts are on hand if you need any suggestions for getting to know the area, but they’ll leave you a welcome hamper that will at least introduce you to the great locally roasted coffee, bread, butter and milk. You can pop up and visit if you need to or if you want to meet the llamas, but otherwise, simply sit by the river and enjoy the unspoilt wildlife and starlit nights of a Dark Sky Reserve and a beautifully wild piece of countryside.

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Essentials
The important stuff
- Check in: 3 pm
- Check out: 11 am
- Please bring suitable footwear such as wellies or walking boots
- Please be aware that the river runs directly through the grounds so care must be taken near the water. There's also livestock around so dogs need to be kept under control
- A welcome pack of logs are provided and further wood can be purchased directly from the estate
- The space is self check in, and guests will receive an email prior to their stay with access details
- Mobile phone signal
- No WiFi
The River Lodge is set in a remote Riverside location approximately 100 metres from the gravel parking of the Manor house. Due to issues with cars getting stuck in close proximity to the river, for safety reasons, we ask that you park on the gravel at the top of the drive and don't drive down the track
Sleeping arrangements
One king-size bed
Extra space available

Space for 2 pets from £15 per pet per stay - dog bed, bowls and organic treats provided.
Cooking
- Small electric oven and hob
- Microwave
- Fridge freezer
Washing
- Large copper bath
- Shower
- Flushing toilet
- Bathroom toiletries provided
Heating, lighting & bedding
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Wood-burner
- Electric lighting
- Plug sockets
A welcome pack of logs are provided and further wood can be purchased directly from the estate
Entertainment
- Board games
- Cards
Location

Getting there

Egton Estate, Egton Bridge, Whitby Y021 1UY

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Please note the space is self check in, and guests will receive an email prior to their stay with access details.
By train
Egton Station is a 2 minute walk away which takes you straight into Whitby.
Alternatively Malton train station is a 45 minute taxi drive.
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***The River Lodge is set in a remote Riverside location approximately 100 metres from the gravel parking of the Manor house. Due to issues with cars getting stuck in close proximity to the river, for safety reasons, we ask that you park on the gravel at the top of the drive and don't drive down the track***
From the A1(M) North
Take Junction 44, use the left 2 lanes to merge onto the A64 towards York. Continue on the A64 for 35 miles and then take the A169/B1257 exit towards Whitby/Pickering/Malton. Straight away you will come to a roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A169. Continue on the A169 until taking a left-hand turn towards Goathland & Beck Hole, after just over 17miles. Continue on that road until you reach a T-junction, then turn left. Follow this road around to the right for around 4 miles, until you get to a T-Junction and see a sign for a right turn to Egton & Whitby, take this right turn. Follow this road for about half a mile, taking the bridge over the River Esk, and following it round to the left. After the road turns left you will see an entrance with red gates on the right-hand side, pass this and take the entrance (Barnard’s Road) on the right hand-side flanked with two small white picket fences that comes after. The entrance into the estate is on your right, soon after you turn down the road.
From A1(M) South
Take Junction 60 onto the A689 towards Bishop Auckland/Hartlepool/TeesideHaverhill. Straight away you will come to a roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A689. Continue on the A689 for about 3 miles before taking the 3rd exit on the roundabout onto Stockton Rd/A177. At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Junction Rd/B1274, then on the next roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A1027. At Norton Interchange, take the 3rd exit onto the A19 slip road to Middlesbrough/A66/Darlington/Airport. Follow the A19 until you can use the left lane to merge onto the A66 via the slip road to Middlesbrough. At Cargo Flett Lane Roundabout, take the 4th exit onto Cargo Fleet Lane/A171. Continue following the A171, passing Ormesby, Guisborough, Scaling, until you reach a sign for a right-hand turn to Egton (1 ½ miles) & Grosmont (3 miles) which you should take. This road will pass St Hilda’s Church, Egton Station & St Hedda’s RC Chruch on your right and just after take the entrance (Barnard’s Road) on the left hand-side flanked with two small white picket fences that comes after. The entrance into the estate is on your right, soon after you turn down the road.
On arrival at the estate:
If the ground is too wet for any vehicle it will be closed off by a sign. Taking any vehicle on the track is taken at the driver's own risk and liability.
Go down the gravel driveway, following the signs taking you to the front of Egton Manor. Parking is available for all vehicles, all year round on the gravel parking area to the right of the manor house (when facing it). There is a closer parking space in the woodland behind the River Lodge, however this should only be used in dry weather, by suitably robust vehicles (eg 4x4’s).
By plane
Teeside International Airport near Darlington is the nearest airport, about one hours' drive away from the estate.
Food & Drink

At Egton Estate
Eggs (dependant on the chickens), bread and honey (if in stock!).
Game can be provided if in season and if available.
Local shops
There's a local farm shop which is a 6-minute walk from the site.
Pubs & restaurants
The Estate pub - The Horseshoe Hotel (6-minute walk) - Outside bar, BBQ and indoor restaurant with a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Dog friendly too!
The Postgate Pub (3-minute walk) - Recognised top 10 country inn by The Times.
The Wheatsheaf Egton (a 20-minute walk up to Egton or 3-minute drive) - Listed in the Michelin pub guide. Great food!
The Magpie Cafe - AA Gills top restaurants - Fish and chips at its best in Whitby.
The Star in The Harbour - Michelin starred chef Andrew Pern's restaurant. Whitby's seafood restaurant of the year 2019.
Experiences

At Egton Estate
Beautiful walks
Wild swimming
Wildlife watching
Fly fishing - this can be booked via FishPal. Please speak to the owner's for more information.
Stargazing
Private yoga available on request
Animal interactions with the llamas, chickens and rabbits
Places to visit
North York Moors railway
Beautiful and historical market towns of Pickering, Helmsley and Malton are between a 20-35 minute drive away. Malton is known as the Yorkshires food capital and close to Castle Howard.
The picturesque fishing town of Whitby (Whitby abbey, 199 steps, Dracula) is 6 miles away, and close by too are Runswick and Robin Hoods Bay.
Outdoor & active
Coast to Coast path runs directly by the manor and grounds.
Water sports include surfing and paddle boarding in Whitby or the Ruswarp pleasure boats, windsurfing, sailing and paddle boarding at Scaling Dam.
Your Hosts

Meet Olly and Laura
The Egton Estate has been within the Foster family since 1869 having been purchased by John Foster who started the Black Dyke Mills. Olly and Laura Foster took over the estate in 2014. They have recently started a drive to diversify the estate whilst keeping it a unique destination. Olly and Laura have 3 young sons who can be occasionally spotted running around happily or attempting to kill each other. Olly has been brought up within the estate and has a passion for wildlife and the outdoors. Laura was brought up in London (to which Olly and the 3 boys are fairly critical of her "countryside skills') but she loves the wilderness of the moors and the beauty and calm of the landscape along with all wildlife it brings.
Wildlife & the environment
The site is situated in the North York Moors National park, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and within that a conservation area.
On-site you may see lots of wildlife such as birds of prey, otters, king fishers, sea trout, salmon, owls, stoats, herons and pheasants.
Olly is heavily involved with helping to preserve salmon, the water quality of the river and the wildlife that relies on it.
Reviews

Our guests say...

We had a wonderful stay at the river lodge. Gorgeous setting, and so quiet and peaceful. The outdoor bath was amazing and the bed super comfy. The log burner makes it feel very cosy! A wonderful place to relax & recharge & would definitely recommend. We did lots of walking locally with our Labrador Rosie .
29/11/2024

Deb

We stayed at River Lodge for my 60th Birthday. I wanted a relaxed cosy and peaceful break. River Lodge didn’t disappoint it was a perfect and more. Olly and Laura were both very helpful when required but otherwise gave us privacy.
11/11/2024

Michele

Perfect place to slow down and appreciate all the simple but important pleasures in life under the stars of the northern skies.
06/11/2024

Denise

The River Lodge was a superb place to stay in an amazing location. It was tranquil and yet really well placed for fantastic walks and with a lovely village close by. The welcome pack and little touches were really well appreciated and added to the quality of the accommodation. We will certainly try and get booked up again soon.
04/11/2024

Jeff

We chose river lodge for a peaceful, away from it all experience and it didn't disappoint. It was truly idyllic. Olly and Laura along with Ian and their dogs were lovely and friendly. Keeping in touch when the river rose after a stormy night, ensuring our safety but respecting our privacy. We knew they were there if we needed them and we appreciated it. Bread, butter and milk where a nice touch too.
23/09/2024

Irene

Could not have been better! Perfect location with all the comforts you could wish for. Hosts were very welcoming. Will definitely return. Best place to recharge batteries.
26/08/2024

Paul

Beautiful location, very peaceful. Plenty of walks in the area but so nice to just relax at the lodge.
19/08/2024

Dawn

A charming cabin in an idyllic secluded location. We were well looked after by the hosts but had total privacy throughout our stay. This is a great dog friendly place. Such a relaxing few days.
08/07/2024

Helen

We had a wonderfully relaxing stay at the River Lodge Egton Estate. From the running river water at the foot of the accommodation that lulled us into a meditative stupor, to the outdoor bath that we could stew in for hours I can't recommend this place enough. Laura the host was really communicative and caring throughout. Not having wifi was actually really nice, allowing us to switch off. The lodge is nestled away from the main house that you feel like you have lots of privacy. The location of the estate itself is also well placed for reaching the many towns, beaches and coves along the nearby coastline. We'll be booking again for sure.
28/06/2024

Jeremy

This is a truly special spot to completely relax and enjoy being close to nature but with all mod cons on hand. The grounds of Egton Estate are magnificent and there are lovely local walks to enjoy. The icing on the cake for us were the 2 local pubs 5 minutes stroll away both serving good food every day.
13/05/2024

Vicki

2 nights at this lovely very special riverside cabin . It was very relaxing and private yet near to beautiful countryside and an excellent restaurant in the village
08/05/2024

Barbara

Wow what a great place to stay . The cabin is very cosy and the location is perfect . You feel like your on your own in the middle of nowhere so quiet and peaceful perfect to unwind . When in the cabin you dont see another living sole which came in handy when have a bath outside in the copper bath .We found the bed to be so comfortable we wasn't getting out till late morning just sitting there with the double doors open and watching the wildlife. The owners are so welcoming and great for any information on the local area. You have two great pubs within 5 minutes walk of the lodge which both do great food. Would highly recommend this cabin for a cosy peaceful stay .
22/04/2024

Stephen

As lovely quiet and relaxing place, really nice.
27/03/2024

Michelle

Perfect secluded place to relax. The river lodge was in a great location walking distance to two pubs but still tucked away right by the river. Lovely place.
25/03/2024

Molly

We loved our stay at The River Lodge, what a perfect little spot! The host was very helpful on arrival and then left us to it for the rest of our stay, a very laid back but approachable host! The cabin was stunning, and in a beautiful area. We were lucky enough to see otters! Would definitely stay again.
18/03/2024

Elise

I have just arrived home from the most amazing tranquil weekend at The River Lodge. With just myself and the dog we instantly felt right at home with the roaring fire, a warm welcome indeed. Set in a beautifully private location but within travelling distance to Whitby and nearby towns we have enjoyed beach walks, sight seeing the historic Whitby and sampling the finest fish and chips all in dog friendly venues. When returning late in the day it was back to the cosy lodge to light the fire and run the gorgeous copper bath tub whilst the evening sky rolls in above before resting upon the dreamiest of beds. If you’re quiet enough you can hear the owls and the grouse. It really has been a wonderful weekend and the hosts have been fantastic.
01/03/2024

Fiona

We had a lovely stay at The River Lodge. Our hosts were accommodating of our baby, providing a travel cot, additional blankets and a highchair. Our dog was equally spoiled with a bed, towels, bowl and treats. Despite it being January, logs were plentiful for the log burner, so we stayed nice and toasty.
31/01/2024

Alice

We stayed for two nights, spent one afternoon in Whitby but otherwise spent our time lounging around the cabin relaxing. Very relaxing! We had a brilliant time.
10/01/2024

Matthew

We had a really lovely time at the revise lodge. It was so cosy and peaceful, we would definitely return
11/12/2023

Leah

Fantastic secluded location Super cosy cabin with huge bed overlooking river. The bed was so comfortable!! Huge copper bath on veranda was super special
27/11/2023

Heather

We absolutely loved our stay at the River Lodge. The lodge has everything you could possibly need and more. The owners Olly & Laura have really thought of everything, right down to the lovely touches like the coffee, fresh milk and bread provided. The bed was very comfy with quality bedding. The log burner made the cabin very cosy despite it being November and quite chilly. Our 1 year old daughter absolutely loved the outdoor bath, she found having a bath under the stars such a treat (and so did we!). The location is perfect, nestled in the trees down by the river you have a completely private retreat and yet 4 great pubs within walking distance, I mean who could ask for better! We will definitely be back!
20/11/2023

Holly

Beautiful location. The cabin is very cosy with an efficient log burner. We easily visited the coast from here. We ate out both nights at local pubs, both in walking distance. We particularly enjoyed the evening at The Postgate. The hosts are friendly and helpful but also gave us our space.
08/11/2023

Sarah

We stayed at The River Lodge because it was close to the Coast to Coast walk. The Lodge was a very peaceful and relaxing location to return to after our moorland walks. Oliver and Laura were perfect hosts.
23/10/2023

Dawn

The stay was perfection. The lodge is a great little hide away with the river babbling in the back ground, the stresses of life flow away.
11/10/2023

Nicholas

Beautiful lush location over looking the trees with only the sounds of babbling brook nearby. There were a range of walks from the door in every direction and a very friendly local pub on the doorstep. The accomodation itself was superb with a bath on the veranda and large walk-in shower with plentiful amounts of hot water and a very comfortable bed to sink into at the end of the day and watch the stars. Fabulous log burning stove for the colder evenings.
04/09/2023

Jane

We had a fantastic stay at the River Lodge! Olly and Laura were excellent hosts and thoroughly lovely people - greeting us and providing excellent recommendations but equally allowing us peaceful undisturbed time at their lovely property. I fell in love with the River Lodge and the peace and calm it brings - we can’t wait to return!
29/08/2023

Alice

We stayed here for our honeymoon. We absolutely loved our stay, was so quiet and discreet. The lodge was lovely and comfy and had all the facilities you needed. We enjoyed short walks to the local pubs and down the toll road into the next town. The hosts were amazing and very welcoming.
11/08/2023

Richard

Wonderful stay. We really appreciated laura welcoming us so late, the river lodge is so peaceful, picturesque, clean and comfy. We would highly recommend to others.
29/05/2023

Sally

Amazing. Loved every minute, the peaceful quiet setting is just perfect
26/04/2023

Abbi

We stayed here for our 20th wedding anniversary and it certainly didn't disappoint. The lodge is all open plan with a separate bathroom attached to the outside of the side entrance. The large sliding doors bring the outdoors in and overlook a beautiful section of the Esk. It's literally like you own your very own piece of the forest and river. We only left the lodge to pick up provisions or to eat out. We just didn't want to leave. The bed is so compfy and certainly keeps you toasty through the night. If you're wanting somewhere where you can keep yourself to yourself but still be a few minutes walk from two local pubs and a farm shop, this is ideal. We'll certainly be going again....oh nearly forgot, we saw an otter whilst we relaxed on the decking which was amazing to see and sooo cute. Thank you to the Foster family for sharing your very special piece of North Yorkshire with us.
19/04/2023

Sarah

A wonderful 2 night stay at the river lodge. The cabin is beautiful, very cosy and easy to keep warm with the log burner. Huge comfortable bed and a great shower - the outside bath was fantastic (takes a while to fill) and so unique. Sitting looking out at the river surrounded by nothing but trees makes you feel a million miles from anywhere but just a couple of minutes walk through the trees you are at the road - go left to the Horseshoe pub which has a farm shop (lunches looked nice but we didn't eat here) or right to the Postgate Inn - lovely little pub with fantastic food (best to book if eating here). Overall, a fantastic relaxing stay in an amazing cabin in a peaceful, private location - just perfect!
05/04/2023

Lisa

We had the absolute best time in the River Lodge! It was so pretty and comfortable in the most beautiful setting. Our hosts were communicative before our stay and very welcoming but then left us to enjoy our time so really well balanced. The river is gorgeous and the outside bath really let's you enjoy that if the weather isn't warm enough to get in! The lodge also had everything we could need for amenities and was within walking distance of a great pub and farm shop at the horseshoe hotel.
17/03/2023

Sophie

Amazing stay, supper relaxing and calming. Back to nature in a luxury charming lodge. Very attentive host who were very welcoming and respected our privacy.
20/02/2023

Adam

Me and my friend last minute booked for a little short December getaway and this place turned out to be hands down the best place I have ever stayed! Our hosts and everyone involved with our cabin stay were amazing absolutely nothing was too much trouble so welcoming and couldn’t have been better hosts if they tried. The cabin itself is gorgeous, in an amazing location we stayed when it was snowing and it was absolutely magical to look out at such a view with a gorgeous log burner. We were really looking forward to our stay and had really high hopes and expectations for it because of the photos and it exceeded all hopes and expectations we cannot wait to come back and experience the beautiful cabin in different seasons!
12/12/2022

Sophie

It was a fantastic break, peace and quiet was all that was needed
07/11/2022

Lisa

Had very relaxing time at The River Lodge, everything you need for a cosy winter weekend away. Very comfortable, lovely local walking. Our hosts Ollie and Laura were very welcoming, and it was great to have fresh, bread, coffee and milk provided on arrival. As always with these breaks they go to quick. We would go back.
04/11/2022

Andrew

A truly blissful few days spent at the river lodge. A fantastic little place that is a must for all lovers of nature
10/10/2022

Mark

Peaceful and relaxing by the river in a copper bath on the porch of river lodge, what more could you want? Comfy bed and all the amenities you require for a mid week break? It’s all here at river lodge. By day we explored the surrounding area, the north York moors,Whitby, robins hood bay all within reach from river lodge. Beautiful scenery and North Yorkshire railway a real treat seeing the beautiful stations. Laura was great on arrival she showed us to the lodge and was contactable if we needed anything.
15/08/2022

Alison

Absolute paradise. My partner and I loved this place, it stole our hearts. Olly and Laura were so welcoming. If you are thinking about booking River Lodge - do it! So peaceful and the reset we needed. Amazing! We’ve stayed at many places in the UK & abroad and this is our number one.
12/08/2022

Laura

Beautiful, tranquil location with a warm friendly welcome including bread, milk, tea, coffee and butter to get you started. Extremely comfortable bed, pubs within short walk and the babbling river noise. The outside copper bath is a lovely treat too.
20/06/2022

Jane

We had the loveliest time at the River Lodge! It was a beautiful cabin in the most stunning location. Laura and Olly were great and left us wanting for nothing.
03/06/2022

Sue

We loved it! It was just what we needed after getting married a couple of days before. We chilled out with a drink on the decking and loved cosying up on an evening with the wood burner going looking out onto the river. It is dog friendly too which made it even better that our dog could come, she loved pottering about and even went for a little dip. We loved that we could be on our own or be social at our choice. Even though the weather wasn't that great it didn't matter, we still really enjoyed it and it was just what we needed to recharge ourselves
11/04/2022

Georgina

I booked it for my husband’s 40th birthday present. We don’t get away much so was a real treat.
08/04/2022

Hilary

The lodge exceeded our expectations. It had everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. All the facilities were of a high standard, and have been well looked after. Location was breathtaking, the river walks in particular were incredible.
06/04/2022

Martin

It was very quite, cosy, tranquil and peaceful.. Just what we where after for our anniversary.
04/04/2022

Rebecca

Had a wonderful cosy time
16/03/2022

Nicola

Lovely couple of nights escape! Everything you need, just make sure if the weather is cold you have a wooly dressing gown for bathroom visits (out one door and in another), otherwise perfect. Copper bath was much nicer than a jacuzzi,no chlorine! And plenty big enough for two! Absolutely lovely area to visit and great hosts.
29/01/2022

Jane

What an outstanding venue, the owners were very friendly and welcoming. Helen and I loved every minute
10/12/2021

john

It was the perfect cosy weekend.
04/12/2021

Adele

Our stay at the river lodge was amazing. Hidden in the woods right by the river, it provided the ultimate escape from city life. The log fire, outside bath, big comfy bed, and welcome pack of fresh bread, tea coffee milk and butter was lovely.
24/11/2021

Rachel

We had a great stay for a joint birthday trip. Olly, Laura and their sons were great, the lodge was in a perfect location and was so peaceful. It was a great place to unwind from life stresses and it almost felt like we'd 'gone back in time' for a few days.
22/10/2021

Emily

The River Lodge was a perfect ‘getaway’ destination, providing us with some much needed tranquility. The lodge was beautifully located next to the river Esk and offered every necessity, with lashings of luxury too. Our hosts were friendly and so helpful, and welcomed our dog with a bed, bowl and treat. We would definitely recommend this little gem.
20/10/2021

Elisabeth

Absolutely incredible! Such a beautiful location, well kept and style lodge and lovely hosts. There was fresh bread for us which was such a nice (and delicious!) touch, firewood was there for the log burner and the copper bath is just heaven when you’re sat in the quiet with a view of the river and the stars at nice. Would 100% recommend to anyone and will definitely be coming back one day!
20/09/2021

Katie

Absolutely idyllic peaceful and blissful stay at the river lodge. We loved everything about the place. The location was dreamy, secluded, extremely comfortable bed and the most beautiful soundtrack of the river flowing by outside the door.
08/09/2021

Stephanie

We stayed in the River Lodge as part of our honeymoon and had genuinely the most perfect, idyllic time imaginable. We could not have been made to feel more welcome and at home by the lovely Laura, of the stunning Egton Estate, though the Lodge itself is secluded amongst the trees by the river and feels very private. The setting is magical and we spent many happy hours there - sipping champagne in the enormous outside copper bathtub overlooking the river was a particular highlight. We had mixed weather and the Lodge was delightful in the sunshine and deliciously cosy in the chillier, wetter moments. The Estate pub, The Horseshoe Hotel, was a short walk and is excellent. We had some spectacular meals there and their farm shop was very handy and lovely too. I would also highly recommend The Wheatsheaf Inn for delicious food.
23/08/2021

Chloe

Gorgeous! Wonderful accomodation with great facilities. Clean and everything we needed. Our hosts were lovely and on hand if we needed anything but respectful of our space. Would 100 percent go again
09/07/2021

Rebecca

Beautiful location, perfect for a relaxing trip away. The copper bath was a great touch and perfect to take in the surroundings. The hosts were very friendly. Fabulous local pubs. Would highly reccommend to anyone.
30/06/2021

Katie

We stayed at the beautiful River Lodge as a romantic getaway for us to relax and recover from the recent challenging times we've faced as a family.
09/06/2021

Amy

We had an amazing time staying in the lodge with our dog for a joint birthday trip. The setting by the river and amongst the trees was stunning. Olly made us feel very welcome on arrival and around the village. Would highly recommend the horseshoe hotel as well for casual food/drinks outside or a bit more fine dining inside - dog was welcome in both! The bed was very comfortable and we both came away feeling amazingly well rested and would love to return.
04/06/2021

Jordan

We had the most amazing long weekend at The River Lodge. Everything about our stay was perfect - the location was so peaceful and secluded, the bed was the comfiest I’ve ever slept in and the log burner made for a very cosy and peaceful experience. The best part for both of us was the huge bath on the decking, which was very well used over the course of the weekend. Especially after time spent exploring the moors! We will definitely be back soon. Olly & Laura were incredibly welcoming and helpful, giving us tips on the best places to visit. Local pubs served lovely food.
21/05/2021

Molly

It was so peaceful and beautiful that we never left except to go to the pub round the corner. Just pulled the sun loungers up by the river and sat in the sun, looking for otters and eating until it was outdoor bath time.
12/05/2021

Christopher

I chose this beautiful place for my husbands 40th birthday, its location right next to the river was so special. It’s a stunningly beautiful location and we had a perfect time. Lovely local pubs with very friendly staff and exceptional hosts. We will definitely be returning.
19/04/2021

Rachael

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We had a wonderful stay at the river lodge. Gorgeous setting, and so quiet and peaceful. The outdoor bath was amazing and the bed super comfy. The log burner makes it feel very cosy! A wonderful place to relax & recharge & would definitely recommend. We did lots of walking locally with our Labrador Rosie .

29/11/2024

Deb

We stayed at River Lodge for my 60th Birthday. I wanted a relaxed cosy and peaceful break. River Lodge didn’t disappoint it was a perfect and more. Olly and Laura were both very helpful when required but otherwise gave us privacy.

11/11/2024

Michele

Perfect place to slow down and appreciate all the simple but important pleasures in life under the stars of the northern skies.

06/11/2024

Denise

The River Lodge was a superb place to stay in an amazing location. It was tranquil and yet really well placed for fantastic walks and with a lovely village close by. The welcome pack and little touches were really well appreciated and added to the quality of the accommodation. We will certainly try and get booked up again soon.

04/11/2024

Jeff

We chose river lodge for a peaceful, away from it all experience and it didn't disappoint. It was truly idyllic. Olly and Laura along with Ian and their dogs were lovely and friendly. Keeping in touch when the river rose after a stormy night, ensuring our safety but respecting our privacy. We knew they were there if we needed them and we appreciated it. Bread, butter and milk where a nice touch too.

23/09/2024

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Canopy & Stars low price promise

Book with us in confidence knowing you won’t find that place cheaper elsewhere. All of the prices we display are set and matched by our Owners. (In this world of foreign currency, we do have to say 'subject to exchange rates' for some of our European places.)

What does ‘from price’ mean?

Our ‘from price’ is based on a four night stay in low season and designed to help you to compare different prices across our collection. Some of our Owners vary their nightly rates and check in days throughout the year, so it may differ from the rate quoted below the calendar. It is quite common (although by no means universal) for places to charge a little more in peak season or for shorter stays, to cover changeover costs. Consider booking longer stays during the cooler months if you’re looking for the lowest nightly rates.

Agency Terms & Conditions

Except where otherwise specified, we Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Company No 09088366) of Merchants House, Wapping Road, Bristol, BS1 4RW act only as an Agent in respect of all bookings we take and/or make on your behalf. As an Agent we act as an intermediary between you and the owner (‘’Owner’’) of the holiday accommodation (‘’Property’’) you will be staying in. We help to arrange reservations and bookings between you and the Owner and take payments from you on behalf of the Owner.

We are only arranging a contract between you and the Owner for hire of the Property and for any other services or arrangement you purchase from the Owner (the “Booking”). This means the legal contract for the Booking is between you and the Owner despite the fact that a payment for the Booking has been made to the Agent. Your contract for the Booking is not with Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd (Canopy & Stars).

Canopy & Stars is part of the Sawday’s family of companies, a majority employee owned business, 24% owned by a charitable trust and a B Corp. We accept no liability in relation to any contract you enter into in relation to Bookings or for the acts or omissions of any supplier(s) or other person(s) or party(ies) connected with any Booking.

When making your Booking we will arrange for you to enter into a contract with the Owner, as detailed in clause 1.2 below. Your Booking is subject to these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other specific booking conditions of the relevant Owner(s) you contract with. The Owner’s booking conditions may limit and/or exclude the Owner’s liability to you.

You may decide to make more than one Booking at the same time. The price charged in total for more than one Booking will always equal the prices charged separately for each individual Booking. All Bookings are available to be purchased separately at the same price as they are when more than one Booking is made. This means that any multiple Bookings do not constitute a package as defined in the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992.

By making a booking, you agree that:

- You have read these Agency Terms & Conditions and agree to be bound by them;

- The lead name on the Booking will be the person responsible for the Booking and shall be responsible for paying the deposit and the full price, for making any amendment and cancellation requests and for the payment of any additional charges. The lead name accepts these Terms & Conditions on behalf of all persons in the Booking;

- You consent to our use of your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy;

- You are over 18 years of age and where there may be age restrictions in place, you declare that you and all members of your party are of the appropriate age

The Canopy & Stars online booking system enables Guests to make Bookings 24 hours a day. To confirm your booking, you must pay a 25% deposit (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of your check in date) and the entire Booking will be subject to the cancellation policy as outlined in clause 2 below. The Canopy & Stars telephone booking line is open Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturdays 10am to 2pm. When using the online enquiry form, for those Properties without online booking, please allow 24 working hours for us to contact you by telephone to confirm the Booking. If we are unable to reach you by phone, we will attempt to contact you by email. We will contact you during Canopy & Stars working hours (Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm and Saturday 10am to 2pm). Online or email enquiries will be dealt with in the order they are received, but please be aware that we cannot guarantee reservation of your selected dates until the receipt of suitable payment. Therefore, if possible, we do recommend that you book on the Canopy & Stars website using the online booking system.

1. Booking and payments

1.1 In order to confirm your chosen Booking, you must pay a 25% non-refundable deposit as required (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of the date of your check-in). The deposit is non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking. These include, but are not limited to, marketing and PR, property inspection fees, Owner management, booking management, credit card fees and customer service.

1.2 Your Booking is confirmed and a contract between you and the Owner will exist when we receive payment of the deposit and send you a booking confirmation on the Owner’s behalf. This Booking confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours and will contain the details of your Booking and of payments made and due. If you have not received your Booking confirmation email within the specified time, please notify us as soon as possible by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk). Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to us immediately. As we act only as booking Agent, we have no responsibility for any errors in any documentation except where an error is made by us.

1.3 Once the 25% deposit has been paid, the full balance payment will be due 10 weeks in advance of your check in. A reminder to pay your balance will be sent to you one week prior to this 10 week date, where applicable, by email. We automatically take the balance payment using the same card as used to make the deposit payment. It is your responsibility to advise us if we should use a different card and to contact us by telephone (0117 204 7830) to arrange for alternative payment method. If the automated balance payment does not successfully go through as there is a problem with your card, such as it is expiring, then we will contact you to try and take alternative payment. If you do not make any payment due to Canopy & Stars by the due date for payment and at the latest within 5 days of this date, then with regret, we will notify the Owner who will cancel your Booking and terminate their contract with you. In these circumstances, your rights to a refund are set out in clause 2.3 and 2.4 below. Please note that if you have paid in a currency that is different to the original pricing, we will not be able to guarantee the same conversion rate that was used to convert the deposit payment.

1.4 Except where otherwise advised or stated in the booking conditions of the Owner concerned, all monies you pay to us for a Booking will be held on behalf of the Owner(s) concerned.

1.5 Credit Card payments are processed via Elavon who provide merchants services facilities to Sawday’s Canopy & Stars Ltd.

2. Cancellation by You

2.1 If you have to, or want to cancel or amend your Booking, this request must be sent to us by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk) and will be considered and responded to within two working days of receipt. Please ensure that you have received written confirmation of any changes to your Booking prior to travel. Whilst we will always try to help, we cannot guarantee that such requests will be met.

2.2 Cancellation by you at any time will result in your 25% deposit being forfeited. The deposit is always non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking.

2.3 All bookings are non-amendable and non-refundable within 10 weeks of your check in date. If you need to cancel your booking within 10 weeks, the total cost of the accommodation including the deposit will be forfeited. Cancellation should always be in writing to bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk.

2.4 If you need to cancel your booking at a date 10 weeks or more in advance of your check in date, the 25% deposit will be forfeited. If the booking has been paid in full the balance will be returned to you, minus the 25% deposit. Refunds will be issued in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to book your stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used. Alternatively, if you paid in cash, your refund will be processed in the currency of the booking. Where this is different to the currency of the payment card, this will be converted at the current exchange rate on the day of the refund.

2.5 Cancellations made by you, at any time, may incur a £50 administration fee in addition to us retaining the non-refundable deposit. This represents the administration costs incurred by us on behalf of the Owner to deal with such requests.

2.6 If extreme weather prevents you from reaching your holiday, taking, or finishing your holiday, you are still subject to these cancellation terms as outlined in clause 2.3 above. We strongly recommend that you take out a travel insurance policy which covers this eventuality. In the event of the property becoming unavailable (such as due to fire or flooding), Canopy & Stars will endeavour to provide the Guest with suitable alternative accommodation, starting with any other accommodation that may be available with the same Owner of your Booking, or will refund all monies paid, or a proportion in the case of curtailment. The Agency cannot, however, pay any compensation or expenses as a consequence of such an event.

2.7 Cancellation insurance is available to purchase from many providers, but will be a third-party arrangement and not involve Canopy & Stars or the Owner in any way. You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for UK holidays and you must take out personal travel insurance for international holidays, including for illness and cancellation due to Covid-19. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment.

2.8 If you fail to check-in on your date of arrival your Booking will be cancelled and no refund will be due.

3. Amendments to your booking, requested by you

3.1 Amendments to your Booking can only be made more than 10 weeks prior to the check in date, after which time amendments may be treated as cancellation and our refund policy as detailed in clause 2.3 above may apply. All amendments are subject to availability and may incur a £50 admin fee detailed in clause 2.5 above.

3.2 If we can fulfil your request to amend your booking, any differences in price as a result of the amendment, will be paid by you in the case of an increase and refunded to you in the case of a decrease in price, e.g. amending your booking from low season to high season.

3.3 In the event that a date swap is offered, this will normally be agreed with a set timeframe to rebook and sometimes a credit against a future stay will be offered. The credit can only apply to a stay at the same space as originally booked.

3.3.1 If a date swap is offered, then the Agency Booking Terms and Conditions applied at the time of your original booking will still apply. Therefore, if your date was swapped within 10 weeks of the original check in date, the 10 week cancellation policy set out in clause 2.3 applies to your new stay, even if the new check in date is beyond 10 weeks.

4. Refunds

If a refund is issued it will be in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to purchase the original stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used.

5. Insurance

You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for your holiday, including holidays in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment for any reason. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on holiday.

6. Changes and Cancellations by the Owner

We will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if the Owner needs to make a significant change to your confirmed Booking or to cancel your Booking. We will also liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.

7. Cancellations due to events outside of Owner’s control

An Owner may have to cancel a booking due to events outside of their reasonable control (see clause 22). In such circumstances, we will liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an any alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.

8. Complaints & Procedure

We always aim to provide the best possible holiday experience, however, if you have any complaint or problems during your stay, please immediately notify the Owner during the stay itself, so that the Owner has the opportunity to resolve the problem at the time. If you do not follow this procedure, there will be less opportunity for the Owner to investigate and resolve your complaint and to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Delays may also mean that the amount of compensation you may be entitled to, may be reduced or negated.

Whether or not your complaint is dealt with satisfactorily, please also let us know of the problem as soon as possible by emailing info@canopyandstars.co.uk. We will aim to respond within 1 working day to acknowledge your email. We will then review your feedback and investigate the complaint. This may involve discussing your concerns with the owner, revising the website listing for inaccuracies, and reviewing previous guest feedback and internal inspection notes. This process can take time to complete, so please allow approx. 7 working days for a final response.

We also welcome you to fill in our feedback survey which will be sent to you via email the day after you check out. It is important for us to gather as much information as possible about the experiences our guests are having. This is what helps us support our Owner in fulfilling their potential and identifying if anything could be improved.

9. Our Responsibility for your Booking

Your contract is with the Owner and its booking conditions apply. As Agent, we accept no responsibility for the actual provision of the Booking. Our responsibilities are limited to making the Booking in accordance with your instructions and acting properly in accordance with our legal duties as an Agent. We accept no responsibility for any information about the Booking that we pass on to you in good faith. However, in the event that we are found liable to you on any basis whatsoever, our maximum liability to you is limited to twice the cost of your Booking (or the appropriate proportion of this if not everyone on the Booking is affected). We do not exclude or limit any liability for death or personal injury that arises as a result of our negligence or that of any of our employees whilst acting in the course of their employment.

10. Your Responsibilities

10.1 Please note that you have a contract with the Owner of the property. As such you are under a responsibility to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner whilst staying at the property with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their Property.

10.2 You are responsible for informing the Owner of any losses or damage to the property as soon as possible. Please note that you will be liable to pay the Owner for any losses or damage to the property caused by you or a member of your party (except reasonable wear and tear). Some Owners may also require a damage deposit. If so, this information will be provided on the website place page under ‘essentials’.

10.3 You must also leave the property by the check-out time specified on your Booking. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period and/or refuse any future bookings from you. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.

11. Pets

11.1 Not all properties accept pets. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please advise us before booking and we can check whether pets are accepted at the property. You must obtain the prior consent of the Owner before taking any pets to the property. If you take a pet to a place that doesn’t allow pets, or you exceed the number of pets allowed at a place, the Owner has the right to refuse you to stay at the Property, and/or they may ask you to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.

11.2 A nightly charge may be made by the Owner for each pet and additional terms may apply, you will be notified of this at point of Booking. Please check these terms carefully before booking and arriving.

11.3 Please do not leave your pets alone or unsupervised in the property at any time during your stay. For the safety and comfort of your pet we request that Owners exercise due diligence at all times, especially where the property is located near a road/livestock. Canopy & Stars nor the Owner can accept responsibility for the safety of your pet.

11.4 If any guest has an allergy to pets, please be aware that Owners (and we) cannot guarantee that a pet has not stayed in a particular Property. We and Owners cannot accept responsibility for any suffering which may occur as a result of such animals having been present in a property.

11.5 We ask that all owners of pets keep their pet under control at all times and to be responsible for ensuring that they do not damage the Property, livestock or vegetation during the stay. You will be liable for any damage caused by your pet. Any damage is to be reported to the Owner immediately. Any additional cleaning required, that may incur an additional charge, will be at the Owner's discretion.

12. Special requests

If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, allergy, cots or room location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the Owner, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.

13. Maximum Numbers

Please note that except by prior arrangement confirmed in writing, only the number of persons specified on a booking confirmation may occupy a property. Most owners reserve the right to refuse admittance or revoke a Booking if this condition is not observed and you are unlikely to receive any refund.

13.1 The Owner reserves the right to sue the guest for any loss, damage or injury caused to the Owner, the Property or to other guests and/or their property. As Agent, we will have no liability to you in these circumstances.

13.2 The Owner only supplies the Property for domestic and private use. You agree not to use the Property for any commercial, business or re-sale purpose, and the Owner has no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity. If you do wish to use the Property for a commercial purpose, you must contact Canopy & Stars prior to confirming your booking.

14. Group Bookings

Not all Owners accept Bookings for a single sex group (for example, a stag or hen party). Guests wanting to make such a Booking should check with us beforehand to enable us to check whether the Owner is prepared to accept the Booking. We will then advise you accordingly. In event that an Owner does not accept this type of Booking then it is with regret, that the Booking may be cancelled, and cancellation fees may apply. It is the Guest’s responsibility to enquire with Canopy & Stars and/or check on our website beforehand to make sure that this type of Booking is permitted.

15. Pricing

15.1 Canopy & Stars reserve the right to amend advertised prices at any time on behalf of the Owner. We also reserve the right to correct errors in both advertised and confirmed prices. Special note: changes and errors sometimes occur.

15.2 Rates are set per place in the currency specified by the Owner. Where this has been converted into the currency of your preference, until the payment stage this will be an estimation only, based on a recent exchange rate. The original rate will be displayed before you confirm your payment and you will be given the option of paying in your own currency at our guaranteed rate, or paying in your own currency and leaving the conversion and any associated fees to your card provider.

16. Information & Accuracy

The information and prices shown on this website are varied from time to time and may change between the time you first view a property and make a Booking. You should check that all the details are as you expect prior to making a Booking. It is always possible that, despite our best efforts, some of the properties (including the features and extras available) may be incorrectly described and/or priced. If we discover this is the case after you have made a Booking, we reserve the right to contact you with details of the correct information and/or pricing and will give you the option to:

(1) proceed with the Booking based on the correct information and/or pricing, which may require the payment of an additional amount by you

(2) subject to availability, change your booking dates to dates when the pricing can be honoured and so no additional charge to you. In the event that a lower price can be offered for alternative dates then the difference would be refunded

(3) cancel the Booking. If we do not receive your instructions within 5 days of contacting you, we reserve the right to cancel your Booking without liability to you.

17. VAT

Many of the Owners of properties in the Canopy & Stars portfolio are not registered for VAT in which case no tax is payable. Where VAT is payable, the tax is included in the advertised holiday rental price. If the rate of VAT changes between the date of the Booking and the date of the stay, Canopy & Stars may adjust the rate of VAT that you pay, unless you have already paid for the Booking in full before the change in the rate of VAT takes effect.

18. Visa, passport and health requirements

Unless you tell us otherwise, we assume that all members of your party are British citizens who hold or will hold full British passports valid for the entire duration of the international Booking. Information on visa, passport and health requirements, where given and applicable, is so given on this basis. Requirements may change and you are therefore strongly recommended to check the up to date position with the Owner of the Booking, Passport Office, appropriate embassy or consulate or your doctor as applicable in good time before the commencement of your holiday. Prior to international travel it is your responsibility to check whether it is safe to travel by visiting the FCO website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.

19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These terms and conditions have been drafted in accordance with and are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any and all disputes arising out of these Agency Terms & Conditions.

20. Discrepancies

In case of a discrepancy between these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other Canopy & Stars literature, these Agency Terms & Conditions shall prevail.

21. Validity clause

In the event that a court finds that a condition in these Agency Terms & Conditions is illegal or void, the illegal or void provision will be severed from the remainder of the Agency Terms & Conditions, which will continue to be valid and have full force and effect.

22. Events beyond an Owner or Agency’s control

If an Owner or Canopy & Stars is prevented or delayed from complying with any of their respective obligations under these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking due to events or circumstances beyond their reasonable control, the inability or delay in performing those obligations will not be treated as a breach of these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking. Examples of such events or circumstances include fire, flood and other acts of God, strikes, trade disputes, lock outs, restrictions of imports or exports, riot, accident, disruption to energy supplies, civil commotion, acts of terrorism or war, pandemic (including Covid-19), any national/local/regional government restrictions.

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