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Dacre Lakeside Park

  • 4.7 Visitor Rating
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • Pets 2
  • Hot Tub

Embark on an idyllic retreat at Dacre Lakeside Park, where the serenity of a picturesque 6-acre lake sets the scene for a tranquil escape. Here, you'll find a collection of luxurious Scandinavian log lodges and a charming Shepherd’s Hut, designed to offer you a slice of lakeside living at its finest.

Each accommodation is a haven of elegance, boasting stunning lake views and a verandah with garden furniture, perfect for soaking in the natural beauty. The lodges sleep up to six people, ensuring ample space for family or friends, while the Shepherd’s Hut offers a cosy stay for two.

Indulge in the added luxury of an outdoor hot tub, where you can unwind under the stars. The lodges feature modern amenities including a fully-equipped kitchen, central heating, and entertainment options like satellite TV and Wi-Fi, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Discover more about these holiday lodges and plan your perfect getaway, whether you're seeking relaxation or gentle activity such as fishing or canoeing. With a welcoming pizzeria on-site, your culinary needs are also catered for, making this park a true gem in East Yorkshire.

Dacre Lakeside Park Features

Lodge Facilities
  • One double with en suite bath with overhead shower
  • One twin
  • Outdoor hot tub
  • Views to lake or pond
  • Pizzeria restaurant overlooking water
  • Canoeing *
  • Tennis *
  • Cycle hire *
  • Bike hire *
  • Footgolf *
  • Crazy golf *
  • 7 hole pitch and putt *
  • Water sports (seasonal, April - October)
  • Charges apply for canoeing * , tennis * , cycle hire * , water sports, and other activities
  • All other facilities available all year round
Accommodation features
  • These well-appointed Scandinavian log lodges and Shepherd’s Hut offer luxurious and spacious accommodation
  • Outdoor hot tub
  • TV with selected satellite channels (in lodges only)
  • DVD (in lodges only)
  • Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen including microwave and dishwasher (in lodges only)
  • Bath and/or shower
  • Bed linen, duvets, towels and bathrobes
  • Beds made up for your arrival
  • Verandah with garden furniture
  • Central heating (in lodges only)
  • Gas and electricity included
  • Babies must be included in party total
  • Travel cots and highchairs £10pw each
  • Group bookings may be subject to restrictions
  • Pets £30pw each (in Bulrush Watersedge (Pet) , Bulrush Lakeview (Pet) and Water Reed Lakeview (Pet) only)
  • All non-smoking accommodation
  • * Water sports ared seasonal running from April - October.All other facilities available all year round. *
  • Charges apply.

Other Lodges At Dacre Lakeside Park

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Bulrush Watersedge (Pet)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Pets 2
  • Hot Tub

Spacious lodge with one double with en suite bath with overhead shower and one twin. Shower. Outdoor hot tub. Overlooking the lake or pond.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £539 for 7 nights
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Bulrush Lakeview (Pet)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Pets 2
  • Hot Tub

Spacious lodge with one double with en suite bath with overhead shower and one twin. Shower. Outdoor hot tub.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £509 for 7 nights
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Water Reed Lakeview (Pet)

  • Sleeps 6
  • Pets 2
  • Hot Tub

Spacious lodge with one double with en suite shower and two twin. Bath with overhead shower. Outdoor hot tub.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £575 for 7 nights
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Shepherds Hut

  • Sleeps 2
  • Hot Tub

Unique contemporary style shepherd’s hut boasting a stunning lakeside setting perfect for a romantic getaway. One double bed in studio style living room with woodburner. Shower. Kitchen area with kettle, toaster and two ring hob (no oven). Lakeside decking with garden furniture and outdoor hot tub. No pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £789 for 7 nights
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Bulrush Watersedge

  • Sleeps 4
  • Hot Tub

Spacious lodge with one double with en suite bath with overhead shower and one twin. Shower. Outdoor hot tub. Overlooking the lake or pond. No pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £295 for 3 nights
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Water Reed Lakeview

  • Sleeps 6
  • Hot Tub

Spacious lodge with one double with en suite shower and two twin. Bath with overhead shower. Outdoor hot tub. No pets.

From £285 for 3 nights
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Water Reed Watersedge

  • Sleeps 6
  • Hot Tub

Spacious lodge with one double with en suite shower and two twin. Bath with overhead shower. Outdoor hot tub. Located on the water’s edge next to the lake. No pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £349 for 3 nights
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Lilypad Watersedge

  • Sleeps 4
  • Hot Tub

Spacious lodge with one double with en suite shower and one twin. Bath with overhead shower. Outdoor hot tub. Overlooking the lake or pond. No pets.Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.

From £285 for 3 nights
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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests at Dacre Lakeside Park rave about the helpfulness of the staff, who are quick to resolve any issues, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free stay. The immaculate grounds and the cleanliness and warmth of the lodges also receive high praise, contributing to a great overall holiday experience.

Getting there

To get to Dacre Lakeside Park, if travelling by car, take the M62 motorway and exit towards the A614 to reach Brandesburton. For rail travellers, the nearest train station is in Beverley, from which you can take a taxi to the park.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

ServiceDistance (miles)Postcode
Pharmacy2.5 milesYO25 9YZ
Train station8.5 milesHU17 0LT
Pub0.5 milesYO25 8EY
Dog walk0.2 milesYO25 8LY
Supermarket2.6 milesYO25 9DJ
Indian takeaway (Spice of India)2.5 milesYO25 9YZ
Chinese takeaway (China Palace)2.5 milesYO25 9YZ
Italian takeaway (Bert's Pizzeria)2.5 milesYO25 9YZ

For families with Kids

This destination is family-friendly, offering activities like cycling, fishing, and tennis that children will enjoy. The nearby village and coast also provide additional options for family outings.

Is Dacre Lakeside Park A good location for couples?

Ideal for couples seeking a romantic getaway, the park offers serene activities such as canoeing and fishing. Nearby Beverley and the East Yorkshire coast offer charming day trips for a memorable experience.

Dining and Cafes

The closest dining options include the village's own restaurant and two pubs, all within a 10-minute walk. For a wider selection, Beverley offers a variety of eateries and is just a 15-minute drive away.

Within walking distance of your lodge

A short walk away you'll find Brandesburton village with its pubs, restaurant, and shop, offering local charm and convenience.

Quickfire FAQs

Does the accommodation include a hot tub?

Yes, each lodge and the Shepherd’s Hut come with an outdoor hot tub, providing a luxurious spot for relaxation amidst the tranquil surroundings. The following accommodations have their own private hot tubs:
  • Bulrush Watersedge (Pet)
  • Bulrush Lakeview (Pet)
  • Water Reed Lakeview (Pet)
  • Shepherds Hut
  • Bulrush Watersedge
  • Water Reed Lakeview
  • Water Reed Watersedge
  • Lilypad Watersedge
  • Dragonfly Watersedge
  • Garden Lodge

Is the accommodation pet-friendly?

Certain lodges at the park are pet-friendly, allowing you to bring your furry friends along for a fee. Specific lodges that welcome pets include Bulrush Watersedge (Pet), Bulrush Lakeview (Pet), and Water Reed Lakeview (Pet).

What type of heating is available in the lodges?

The lodges are equipped with central heating, ensuring a warm and cosy environment throughout your stay, regardless of the weather outside.

Are there any additional charges for utilities?

No, gas and electricity costs are included in your stay, so you can enjoy the comforts of your lodge without worrying about extra charges.

Can I hire a travel cot and highchair?

Yes, travel cots and highchairs are available for hire, ensuring that even the youngest guests are accommodated comfortably during their stay.

What activities are available at the park?

The park offers a range of activities including fishing, canoeing, tennis, and cycle hire, providing ample opportunities for leisure and exploration.

Top Days Out Near Dacre Lakeside Park

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Dacre Lakeside Park, with real driving times.

Public aquarium 28 min drive · 15.4 miles

The Deep

Sat nav: HU1 4DP

A charity-run aquarium on the Humber Estuary with sharks, penguins, rays and Europe's deepest viewing tunnel.

  • Families
  • Couples
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The Deep is a public aquarium in Hull, overlooking the Humber Estuary where the River Hull meets it. Its Endless Ocean tank holds sharks, rays and northern Europe's only pair of green sawfish, and you can walk through Europe's deepest viewing tunnel or ride a glass lift through the water.

Tip: Check the daily talk times when you arrive and plan your visit around the shark and penguin talks. Use HU1 4DP or HU9 1TU for sat nav, which takes you to Tower Street.

Gothic church 16 min drive · 9.4 miles

Beverley Minster

Sat nav: HU17 0DP

One of the UK's largest parish churches, a Gothic masterpiece with free entry and rooftop tours.

  • Couples
  • Rainy days
  • 1-2 hours
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Beverley Minster is the parish church of Saint John and Saint Martin in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire. It is one of the largest parish churches in the UK, bigger than a third of English cathedrals, and is regarded as a Gothic masterpiece.

Tip: Tours, including the Roof Tour, can be booked through the Minster's website. On Sunday mornings access is limited to the west end until services finish.

Stately home 26 min drive · 16.1 miles

Burton Agnes Hall

Sat nav: YO25 4NB

An Elizabethan manor house with a games-themed walled garden, woodland walk and a Norman manor house next door.

  • Families
  • Half day
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Burton Agnes Hall is an Elizabethan manor house near Driffield, built in the early 1600s. Inside, the Long Gallery has a richly plastered ceiling, and many 17th-century fittings survive, including carved woodwork, plaster ceilings and an alabaster overmantel. Next door stands the Norman Manor House, first built in 1173. Both are Grade I listed, and the Hall is still a lived-in family home.

Tip: Book tickets online ahead if you can. Card payments only, as cash isn't accepted on site.

Art gallery 29 min drive · 16.6 miles

Ferens Art Gallery

Sat nav: HU1 3RA

Seven centuries of European art, from medieval painting to modern work, in the heart of Hull.

  • Couples
  • Families
  • Rainy days
  • 1-2 hours
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The Ferens is one of the UK's finest art collections, housed in a Grade II listed building in Queen Victoria Square. The collection runs from late medieval painting through to sculpture and new media, with highlights from Lorenzetti, Frans Hals, Canaletto, Leighton, Stanley Spencer, Helen Chadwick and Gillian Wearing. Alongside the permanent displays there are changing exhibitions.

Tip: No need to book for a normal visit, but last admission is 30 minutes before closing and the café shuts an hour before the gallery.

Farm museum park 55 min drive · 37.4 miles

Murton Park

Sat nav: YO19 5UF

A family-friendly mix of farming museum, steam railway, animals and living history, just outside York.

  • Families
  • Dogs in the grounds
  • Half day
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Murton Park is set in 14 acres of countryside east of York and is home to the Yorkshire Museum of Farming. Inside you can explore the history of farm machinery, rural life and the Women's Land Army. Outdoors there are animals to meet, play areas, and a short ride on the Derwent Valley Light Railway at weekends.

Tip: The living history sites may have limited or no access during school term time, so visit at a weekend or in the school holidays to see the Roman fort and Viking village.

Stately home 40 min drive · 22 miles

Sledmere House

Sat nav: YO25 3XG

A Grade I listed Georgian house on the Yorkshire Wolds, with Capability Brown parkland, a farm shop and a farm.

  • Families
  • Couples
  • Half day
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Sledmere House is a Grade I listed Georgian country house between Driffield and Malton, and the ancestral home of the Sykes family. It is known for its Chippendale and Sheraton furnishings, fine plasterwork and the Long Library, which is described as one of the most beautiful rooms in England. The Turkish Room, with its Kutahya tiles, is another highlight.

Tip: The farm shop, adventure play area and farm do not need a ticket and parking is free, but check the website for current opening times before you set off.

Coastal castle 51 min drive · 31.8 miles

Scarborough Castle

Sat nav: YO11 1QZ

A ruined royal fortress on a wide headland with sweeping views over Scarborough's two bays and the North Sea.

  • Families
  • Couples
  • 2-3 hours
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Scarborough Castle crowns a headland between the town's two bays. Climb to the viewing platforms in the Inner Bailey and the Great Tower for views over the town, the harbour and the bay. An exhibition tells the story of the site, including a Bronze Age sword on display, and there's a World Builder trail for younger visitors.

Tip: Leave plenty of time to wander the wide grassy headland as well as the castle itself.

Geology museum 48 min drive · 30.9 miles

Rotunda Museum

Sat nav: YO11 2PS

One of the world's first purpose-built museums, with Yorkshire fossils and sea views in Scarborough.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
  • Couples
  • Dogs welcome
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The Rotunda is the Museum of Coastal Heritage and Geology, opened in 1829 and among the world's first purpose-built museums. It was built to a design suggested by William Smith, the "Father of English Geology", and looks out over Scarborough's South Bay. Inside, a Georgian gallery has a frieze of the local coastline's geology, drawn by Smith's nephew John Phillips.

Tip: There's no car park on site, so use the nearby South Bay underground car park or Palm Court multi-storey. Check which galleries are open, as the West Wing is closed.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.

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Visitor Reviews of Dacre Lakeside Park

4.7Visitor Rating out of 5

39 reviews from guests who stayed at Dacre Lakeside Park

Mrs Wright
May 2010

We had such a fantastic time at Dacre that we wished we had booked a whole week. We will next time! Our lodge was amazing with lovely views of the lake.

Allison
Date of stay: 1st October 2025

Great place love the lake view. Staff are great

Stephen
Date of stay: 28th September 2025

Review as before. Excellent.

Stephanie
Date of stay: 27th September 2025

Fantastic lodge!

Julie
Date of stay: 24th September 2025

Lovely lodge with hot tub around the lake.Warm comfortable and clean

Verified Guest
Date of stay: 15th September 2025

A nice peaceful place to relax. Would return again

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