Brock Cottage was beautiful, very comfortable and luxurious. We arrived to snow on the ground which we didnt have in Scotland. Luckily Ben had been super busy shovelling it out of the way. Setting is lovely and ideal for ramblers & mountain bikers. We're neither but were close enough to the places we wanted to see without being in the... More

We had a most wonderful long weekend at Cropton Forest Lodge. I cannot even begin to describe the amazing attention to detail in the cottages. Beautifully appointed, very well equipped, spotless, spacious, no expense spared - everything you need for a truly fantastic break. The lodge has the best of both worlds, very peaceful and secluded yet only 20 minutes... More

Our New Years break was undeniably the best ever. Ben and Sue have developed out of sheer determination,and a pride in craftsman ship and hospitality, a remarkable jewel in Cropton forest. The cottages met our expectations and more. The log burner, good food, wine and great company made this an unforgettable break. The standards are second to none and we... More

We had a superb short break here in "Meadows Edge" last weekend. It is everything the other reviewers have said before and we were very impressed at the quality of the accommodation and attention to detail. Cropton Forest Lodge offers total seclusion from everyday intrusions yet is ideally situated to explore the wonderful surrounding countryside and attractions. We arrived to... More

My family's first visit to Cropton Forest Lodge and planning next one ASAP!! We stayed in Willows End which was delightful. Well set up and everything you could imagine catered for, pristine in cleanliness and lovely beds to sleep in. Lovely and roomy with plenty of space in each cottage so you can keep yourself to yourself or catch up... More

Our second visit this year to Cropton Forest Lodge, and every bit as enjoyable. The weather (for November) was mostly kind to us. The cottage was perfect for four people, and the standards as high as we have come to expect from Sue and Ben, with immaculate fittings and luxurious bathrooms. We appreciated the availability of internet access to do... More

Cropton Forest Lodge is in fact far closer to the hamlet of Stape than to the village of Cropton. On our way to the Forest Lodge, our normally reliable sat-nav let us down in Pickering by instructing us to ‘turn right after 250 yards’ when in fact we should have turned right after a mere 25 yards. The mistake, which... More

This was our second visit to Cropton and specifically Middlehead and as before the cottage was superb and the hosts more than welcoming. The location is excellent for walking or exploring N.Yorkshire by car and Ben will always have a walk for you to try. All the home comforts are included to make your stay enjoyable all you need to... More

I'd echo the other reviews - our cottage was beautiful, well-appointed and very well maintained with everything we could need. We felt at home immediately! Apart from the cottage itself, they have a room with games and books to share, and a laundry facility with a super-fast washer and dryer. We're quite fussy about beds, but these were great. Ben... More