Griffon Forest

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Hunters Lodge

Griffon Forest, Flaxton, York

Tykes Restaurant

Griffon Forest, Flaxton, York

Sandburn Hall

Griffon Forest, Flaxton, York

Hunters Lodge

Poachers

Gardeners Lodge (Pet Friendly)

Vale Of York » Flaxton, York

Tucked away in the heart of mature woodland on Sandburn Hall estate, just 8 miles from York and offering a haven of peace and tranquillity to visitors and wildlife alike, Griffon Forest is the perfect hideaway.

Each oak lodge boasts its own setting enhanced by cosy interiors, spacious open plan living and home comforts of a well-equipped kitchen, modern bathroom, welcome touches, and free Wi-Fi.

Unwind in the comfort of your lodge surrounded by a haven of birds, animals and plants right on your doorstep.

Take in the night sky star gazing from your outdoor hot tub to complete the relaxing experience.

Wild Watch cameras can beam live footage of Griffon Forest’s abundant wildlife to your TV and if you’re very lucky you may be visited by the resident badgers searching the forest for food, directly outside your lodge.

Explore the walks, cycle paths, 18-hole golf course* and a coarse fishing lake*, all available on the Estate.

Take a short walk to Tykes Restaurant, offering good food made from local produce in a friendly atmosphere or visit Sandburn Hall’s Sports Bar to watch the game and enjoy drinks or a bar snack.

Residents receive 10% discount off food and drinks in both, and dogs are welcome.

Griffon Forest is perfect for romantic escapes, family breaks, or simply unwinding and pampering yourself in an idyllic rural retreat.

With a selection of dog friendly lodges (2 allowed per lodge - with 3 allowed in the larger Premier lodges), plenty of space for a dog beds, enclosed outdoor decks, and walks in open fields or woodland from your doorstep, their tails will be wagging!

Griffon Forest is the perfect base to explore Further afield – City, Coast or Country! The Yorkshire Dales, York Moors and North East Coast are all within easy reach.

Key local attractions include Castle Howard and Flamingo Land, not forgetting the fabulous City of York with its cultural delights, shopping, and nightlife, just 8 miles away.

For the ultimate indulgent stay, pamper packs are available to pre-order, to be in your lodge for arrival*
*Charges apply.

Award Finalist 2023
Close to York
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Griffon Forest Features

Lodge Facilities

Wi-Fi access
18-hole golf course *
Coarse fishing lake *
Network of walks and trails
Badger watch
Indoor tennis/badminton *
Sandburn Hall – 10 mins walk (lit pathway)
Tykes Restaurant (10% discount for all guests, booking is strongly recommended) Closed 02/01/2025 - 01/02/2025
Sports bar (10% discounts for all guests)
* Charges apply

Accommodation features

Craftsman built lodges all with an outdoor hot tub
Flat screen Smart TV with selected satellite, Freeview and radio channels plus Wild Watch - live nature footage
Kitchen including microwave, dishwasher, washer and dryer
Utility room
Bath and separate shower
Bed linen, duvets and towels
Bathrobes (except Keepers Lodge and Woodmans Lodge)
Beds made up for your arrival
Barbecue
All weather deck with garden furniture
Central heating
Gas and electricity included
Travel cots and highchairs £12 per break each
Pets £60 (max 2 - with 3 allowed in Premier lodges) (in specific lodges only)
Outdoor explorer packs’ for children - a pair of binoculars, compass, whistle, large tweezers, bug catcher, torch and a box to collect any bugs found it £25 each
All non-smoking accommodation
All lodges have ramp access for visitors with mobility difficulties.
Tykes Restaurant is closed from 02/01/2025 and reopens on the 01/02/2025. All other facilities available for all dates.
* Charges Apply.

Accommodation at Griffon Forest

Family Premier

Sleeps 5

Hot Tub

Exclusively designed for groups or families. One king-size four poster and one twin with additional guest bed and TV, both with en suite walk-in shower and spa bath. All the features of a Family Premier with large timber deck with sunken outdoor hot tub. Wi-Fi access. ...

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Poachers Premier

Sleeps 2

Hot Tub

The forest’s finest! Beautifully designed and furnished open plan lodge, perfect for a romantic break or honeymoon. King-size four poster. Superb bathing area with 6ft circular spa bath and spacious walk-in shower. Kitchen includes fridge, freezer and Nespresso coffee machine. Large timber deck with sunken outdoor hot tub. No pets. Wine and chocolates on arrival. Wi-Fi access. ...

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Gardeners Premier

Sleeps 4

Hot Tub

The forest’s largest lodge! Each bedroom has king-size four poster, with en suite walk-in shower and spa bath. Comfortably furnished central living and kitchen area leading onto large timber deck with sunken outdoor hot tub. Complimentary wine and chocolates on arrival. Wi-Fi access. ...

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Poachers Premier (Pet)

Sleeps 2

Hot Tub

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Woodmans Lodge (Pet Friendly)

Sleeps 5

Pets 2

Hot Tub

Very spacious lodge ideal for families. One king-size four poster with en suite modern shower, one twin and one single. Family bathroom with bath with overhead shower. Large timber deck with sunken outdoor hot tub. Wi-Fi access. ...

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Keepers Lodge (Pet Friendly)

Sleeps 4

Pets 2

Hot Tub

Newly refurbished, our ever popular two-bedroom lodge, one double with TV and traditional oak canopy bed and one twin, is a great choice for your family holiday. With open-plan living area leading out onto a gated all-weather deck, ideal for you and your dog. Wi-Fi access. Sunken outdoor hot tub. ...

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Keepers Lodge

Sleeps 4

Hot Tub

Newly refurbished, our ever popular two-bedroom lodge, one double with TV and traditional oak canopy bed and one twin. Spacious, open-plan living area leading to all-weather decking with sunken outdoor hot tub. Great choice for a family or break with friends. Wi-Fi access. ...

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Gardeners Lodge

Sleeps 2

Hot Tub

Lodge with king-size four poster bed. Spa bath and walk-in shower. Large timber deck with sunken outdoor hot tub. Complimentary wine and chocolates on arrival. Wi-Fi access. No pets. ...

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Gardeners Premier (Pet Friendly)

Sleeps 4

Pets 3

Hot Tub

The forest’s largest lodge! Each bedroom has king-size four poster bed, with en suite walk-in shower and spa bath. Comfortably furnished central living and kitchen area leading onto a large timber deck with sunken outdoor hot tub. Complimentary wine and chocolates on arrival. Wi-Fi access. Pet friendly. ...

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Poachers Lodge (Pet Friendly)

Sleeps 2

Pets 2

Hot Tub

Open plan, perfect for a romantic break. King-size four poster bed, feature bath and separate spacious shower room. Large cosy leather sofa. Large timber deck with sunken outdoor hot tub. Complimentary wine and chocolates on arrival. Wi-Fi access. Pet friendly. ...

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Woodmans Lodge

Sleeps 5

Hot Tub

Very spacious lodge ideal for families. One king-size four-poster bed with en suite modern shower, one twin and one single. Family bathroom with bath with overhead shower. Large timber deck with sunken outdoor hot tub. Wi-Fi access. No pets. ...

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Family Premier (Pet Friendly)

Sleeps 5

Pets 3

Hot Tub

Exclusively designed for groups or families. One king-size four poster bed and one twin with additional guest bed and TV, both with en suite walk-in shower and spa bath. All the features of a Family Premier with large timber deck with sunken outdoor hot tub. Wi-Fi access. Pet friendly. ...

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Poachers Lodge

Sleeps 2

Hot Tub

Open plan, perfect for a romantic break. King-size four poster, feature bath and separate spacious shower room. Large cosy leather sofa. Large timber deck with sunken outdoor hot tub. Complimentary wine and chocolates on arrival. Wi-Fi access. ...

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Hunters Lodge

Sleeps 2

Hot Tub

Beautifully designed and furnished open plan lodge, perfect for a romantic break or honeymoon. King-size four poster. Superb bathing area with slipper bath or large jacuzzi (please request at the time of booking). Large timber deck with sunken outdoor hot tub. No pets. Wine and chocolates on arrival. Wi-Fi access. ...

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Gardeners Lodge (Pet Friendly)

Sleeps 2

Pets 2

Hot Tub

Lodge with king-size four poster. Spa bath and walk in shower. Large timber deck with sunken outdoor hot tub. Complimentary wine and chocolates on arrival. Wi-Fi access. ...

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Visitor Reviews of Griffon Forest

Verified Guest

Date of stay: 24th November 2024

Good sized lodge with good quality furniture, clean with an enclosed deck for the dog

Sally

Date of stay: 16th November 2024

Perfect lodge for couple and friends

Verified Guest

Date of stay: 2nd October 2024

Nice lodge, great location, good facilities, furnishings a bit tired

Lorna

Date of stay: 25th September 2024

We stay at Poachers Premier every time we go to Griffin Forest, it is a touch of luxury, which we absolutely love.

Paul

Date of stay: 22nd September 2024

Great lodge, open plan worked very well. The long decking and huge hot tub made it special. Walk in shower was great, very powerful it felt like a massage. Bath was not needed really but looked huge. The lounge had very comfy leather settees and managed to feel cosy. Excellent lodge for two people.

Helen

Date of stay: 15th September 2024

This cabin was lovely. Was lovely walking In and seeing bottle of Cava and chocolate. Double Spa bath and the four poster bed.

Natalie

Date of stay: 15th September 2024

Some of the fixtures and fittings are a bit dated , but apart from that great place .

Michael

Date of stay: 8th September 2024

Great holiday all you could want for a peaceful holiday hot tub great and wildlife plenty of

Verified Guest

Date of stay: 7th September 2024

Lodge was Amazing

Claudia

Date of stay: 4th September 2024

Everything was so clean!

Verified Guest

Date of stay: 21st August 2024

The lodge was spotless. Hot tub is fantastic, clean and checked regularly by staff. Some of the furniture could do with being updated - the chest of drawers in the bedrooms and chest in the living room. The shower in the en suite sprays water all over the floor. Washing machine and tumble dryer were great. Beds were all extremely comfortable. Perfect location and overall, a beautiful lodge.

Verified Guest

Date of stay: 4th July 2024

This lodge style is our favourite, with two en-suite bedrooms at opposite ends of the lounge.It is large and spacious lodge with everything for need.

Verified Guest

Date of stay: 29th April 2024

Relaxing holiday in lovely surroundings

Verified Guest

Date of stay: 10th April 2024

Excellent lodge -perfect for a family stay near to York and all it has to offer. Lovely to see and be amongst all the wildlife and some lovely walks nearby (be careful in the wet areas- after all the rain wellies definitely required!!

Verified Guest

Date of stay: 7th April 2024

Very clean and tidy, everything you need is in the lodge, staff very friendly and helpful if there is any problem.

Linda

Date of stay: 7th April 2024

wow absolutely the most stunning location ever seeing badgers was unbelievable, wildlife galore, hand feeding squirrels stunning lodges, beautiful place can not recommend enough, seeing badgers was the most beautiful thing ever

Kelly

Date of stay: 31st March 2024

Beautiful big lodge with everything you could possible need

Elaine

Date of stay: 31st March 2024

Fab break lovely lodge

Verified Guest

Date of stay: 31st March 2024

Lodge had all that I needed

Kirsty

Date of stay: 17th March 2024

First time in a Gardeners lodge, we stayed in no.26. Lovely lodge, all the essentials inside and a lovely bottle of Cava and continental choccies waiting for us. So warm and cosy inside, spotlessly clean and plenty of fresh towels and bath robes for us to use. Nice little welcome pack of tea/coffee/milk and some packs of biscuits. Tea towels and oven gloves and some cleaning stuff to get you started. The hot tub was up to temperature and a delight to sit in with a drink. You have great walks in the forest and Tykes Restaurant and sports bar is 10 minutes away which is lovely for lunch or dinner or just a drink. You get 10% off if you show your key. But what really makes this place for us is the wildlife. Amazing!!! Birds galore, they do eat a lot, cheeky squirrels who will come to the window for food and we got a visit from the badger every night! Love it. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back.

Andrew Luinen

Date of stay: 12th March 2024

Fantastic place to stay

Nicola

Date of stay: 28th February 2024

Cabin inside was lovely and clean however the front door was covered in bird poo. Windows could do with a clean

Tracey

Date of stay: 25th February 2024

The cabins are recently refurbished & are gorgeous inside with open plan kitchen, living room & dining room. There are modern appliances in the kitchen including a large fridge freezer, oven, hob, microwave & dishwasher. The beds are comfortable with fresh white linen & a theres a fab bathroom with a bath on one side plus walk in shower on the other. There is rear doors leading to enclosed decking, ideal for children or dogs. The hot tubs are lovely & very private surrounded by trees - already set up for use on arrival & checked by staff regularlyduring your stay. Lots of wildlife with a variety of birds, rabitts & squirrels. I would recommend buying some bird food & nurs from reception & you're guaranteed to have some friendly visitors. There is a shop at reception & Sandburn Hall is a short walk away with resteraunt, bar & golf facilities.

Emma

Date of stay: 19th February 2024

The cabin itself was of a very high standard. Everything worked. It was spacious and child friendly. The hose for our wellies, washing machine and tumble dryer made a February muddy break easy to manage. The wine and chocolates, robes etc were lovely touches.

Louise

Date of stay: 8th February 2024

First time we have booked a premier and I will struggle to go back to a regular now.

Ray

Date of stay: 8th February 2024

Very relaxing

Jennifer

Date of stay: 30th January 2024

Beautiful place to stay. The lodge was lovely and clean with everything we could ask for. The forest had great walks for the dogs and we loved the wildlife around the property

Nikky

Date of stay: 29th January 2024

Beautiful Lodge with all the facilities you need.Very clean.We will definitely come back.

Verified Guest

Date of stay: 28th January 2024

Excellent, 2nd time visiting many more to come

Verified Guest

Date of stay: 25th January 2024

Just come back from a weekend at Griffon Forest. We go to a lot of lodges and this one by far is my favourite. It is situated in the middle of a forest so you see a lot of wildlife when you go on a walk.The lodge is well equipped in the kitchen and love the fact you have a little utility room.Its very quiet on the site which is total bliss. Griffon Forest is my happy place!

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