Bedrooms	Bath/Shower rooms	Sleeps	Child-friendly	Wheelchair friendly	VisitBritain	Pets	Fishing Peg
3	2	6 + cots	Yes	Yes	5 Star Gold	Yes*	Shared

Combine a stunning Yorkshire Dale location, groundbreaking architectural design and a real sense of style and luxury with impressive attention to detail where environmental issues are concerned and you have William, one of four stunning lodges featured in our collection in a

lakeside Swaledale setting. William is the slightly smaller of 2 impressive designs of lakeside haven which have been constructed with vision and passion using materials from sustainable sources and adorned with carefully chosen contemporary furnishings designed to appeal to today's discerning self catering party. Professional design flair has brought the interior of these lodges to life with a most distinctive hallmark.

Accommodation

• Good sized kitchen within generous open plan living dining area
• Separate utility room
• 2 bedrooms with zip/link beds which can be made up as a large superking bed or twin beds
• 1 double bedroom
• Master bedroom has ensuite shower room
• Family bathroom with bath and shower serves the other 2 bedrooms

Special feel and features of William

• Striking use of Zebrano and oak timbers in the furnishings
• Timber flooring throughout with underfloor heating
• Decor characterised by rich fabrics and earthy paint colours
• Shared Fishing peg with Lulu
• Wheelchair friendly with close by parking
• Dog friendly*
• Close to and overlooking the East Lake

Green credentials

The lodges are made from timber and other materials only from sustainable sources. The sedum rooves not only enable the lodges to blend into their environment but act as an extra insulation layers on the roof working with double-insulated walls to keep the lodges warm in Winter and cool in Summer. Well designed use of glass in the construction not only affords guests the best of views but also allows maximum solar gain in the lodges.

A large natural aquifer provides the lodges with their own spring water supply and the very latest geo-thermal heating technology caters for all the hot water and underfloor heating needs of the accommodation.

Children at William 

A 5 duckling child friendly property. Children will love the open spaces, the unusual teepee to play in, the tennis and boules opportunities aswell as the family barbeque area, the mountain bikes available on complimentary loan and even they might appreciate the luxury inside the lodges too. Older children may wish to take advantage of fishing opportunities on the lake. Families with very young children may need to watch children near the water and on one or two steep slopes around the site. Cot, highchair and fireguard are available on request free of charge.

A toddler occasional bed can be provided for a 7th guest for £25 (child only)

Dogs at William

*Due to an incident, on the lodge site, involving a Staffordshire Bull Terrier, it has been decided that the following breeds of dogs will not be allowed on site under any circumstances. We regret any inconvenience this may cause but we are primarily concerned with guest safety, especially children,  and the welfare of other breeds which will be welcome in dog friendly lodges.  Please follow the following link to further understand our reasoning:-

http://www.ukandspain.com/dangerous-dogs/

Classified under the Dangerous Dogs Act

Pit Bull Terriers, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, Fila Braziliero

Other breeds not welcome

Rottweilers, Alsations (German Shepherds), Dobermans, Bull Mastiffs, English Bull Terriers, Japanese Akitas, Staffordshire Bull Terrior

William for disabled guests

Access to William is suitable for disabled guests and the lodge is designed to be wheelchair friendly

What you will find at William

• Superior quality fitted kitchen with soft close units and composite stone work tops
• Open plan living space with flat screen tv and audio system and wi-fi connection
• An eyecatching design log burning stove which rotates towards a preferred part of the room (logs provided)
• Kitchens feature microwave, integrated appliances, dishwasher, cafetiere
• Starter supply of consumables such as washing powder, washing up liquid, toilet rolls, kitchen rolls etc
• All bed linen, towels, welcome hamper of locally sourced groceries and complimentary Gilchrist and Soames toiletries included
• Flexible split-link beds in two of the bedrooms, giving extra flexability for differing groups
• Outdoor timber table and chairs and BBQs (coals can be purchased from the on site office)

  Location and Locality

Set close to the village of Easby in Swaledale and the beautiful Easby Abbey, North Yorkshire, William shares a 26 acre site with 2 lakes and 19 other lodges (of which 4 have come into the Country Retreats collection but for large groups we may be able to secure extra lodges on request)  The whole site has been designed to embrace the environment so as well as planting a large number of indigenous species of trees on site, along with shrubs and wild flowers bird and bat boxes have been installed and an otter halt on the island has been created in the eastern lake. William faces south on the east lake of this site. There is ample parking nearby and access is good for wheelchairs.

Close to William is the historic town of Richmond and the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales and its villages beyond

Facilities and Activities

There are a number of shared facilities on site although William has its own private sitting and eating out area on a balcony.  Extra facilities include a tennis court, mountain bikes, a boules pitch, fishing on site and a family barbecue area complete with teepee which can all be used by guests at no extra cost. For larger groups there is a party/dining/office room available for hire at a reasonable cost. Ideal for dinner parties, family gatherings, business workshops

Country Retreats Recommendation

Great for a family with children of any age looking for something a bit different but not wishing to compromise on comfort and style. A group of friends could all similarly be easily accomodated with flexible sleeping arrangements possible. We love the attention to detail in the interior design schemes and the feature wood burner is a real hit. Groups of up to 24 can be accommodated in the 4 lodges we feature on our site but if more accommodation is needed then we have access to booking some of the other properties here. Just ask for details

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Booking William and Prices 2012

William  can be booked for flexible stay lengths from 2 nights upwards and with start days other than and including our usual Friday or Monday and bookings can be made by telephone or email, as our online system does not currently accommodate such bookings.  Just give us a call. Bookings are confirmed on payment of deposit and written confirmation from us. Please note that the season definitions may differ slightly from our other Country Retreats properties.

Prices are inclusive of all linen, fuel, complimentary toiletries and wi-fi. Cancellation insurance is available at £3.50 per night or £20 per week. Dogs are charged extra at £25 per stay per dog with a maximum of 2 dogs per property.

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