Guests say
The Lakeside Yurt offers a tranquil and secluded retreat surrounded by beautiful wildlife and stunning lake views. Guests consistently praise the peaceful atmosphere, relaxing hot tub, and abundance of nature. The yurt is well-equipped and provides a unique, cosy experience, with many visitors eager to return. While some mention minor maintenance and cleanliness issues, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with thoughtful touches and friendly hosts enhancing the stay.
Most guests found the yurt clean and tidy, especially considering its natural setting, though several noted cobwebs, bugs, and occasional lapses in outdoor or bedding cleanliness. A few reviews mentioned more significant issues, but these were not the norm.
The location is widely celebrated for its idyllic lakeside setting, privacy, and abundance of wildlife. Guests love the peacefulness and natural beauty, with easy access to nearby villages and attractions.
The yurt is described as cosy and comfortable, with many guests highlighting the quality of the bed and the relaxing hot tub. Some mention early morning light and occasional heat, but overall comfort is highly rated.
Facilities such as the hot tub, rowing boat, and BBQ are appreciated, though some guests noted maintenance issues like non-working lights, weathered outdoor furniture, and occasional problems with the boat or hot tub. Most found everything needed for a pleasant stay.
Guests frequently mention thoughtful touches such as dressing gowns, candles, books, and friendly, welcoming hosts. While some guests received small extras, please note that these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The Lakeside Yurt is a contemporary 16-foot round yurt, on the outskirts of the pretty village of Beckford, on the Gloucestershire/Worcestershire border, in the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Offering a truly unique Gloucestershire holiday home for couples, this pet-friendly abode is set in an idyllic location overlooking the owner's fishing lake, boasts a plush roll top bath and an open-plan layout. Pull up and park, then take a moment as the quiet of the countryside settles in around you. Open the door to reveal a thoughtfully arranged studio-style space where everything has been designed to flow easily. Drop your bags, kick off your shoes, and move straight into holiday mode.
The kitchen area invites relaxed, unhurried cooking, whether you are warming something simple in the combination oven or frying up breakfast on the induction hob. With the dishwasher to hand, clearing away is effortless, leaving more time to linger over meals. Settle at the dining table and enjoy eating together while the lake provides a calming backdrop through the windows, then ease across into the sitting area and sink back in front of the gas coal-effect fire. As evening draws in, turn on the radio, let the flames flicker, and enjoy the gentle quiet that surrounds this special spot. There is no television here, encouraging proper switch-off and slower evenings with a book, music, or good conversation.
When it is time to unwind fully, draw a deep bath and step into the roll-top tub, topping up the warmth and letting the day melt away. Afterwards, climb into the double bed and drift off with the soft stillness of the lakeside setting just beyond the walls. A separate external WC keeps things convenient without interrupting the calm of the main space. Step back outside whenever the mood takes you and make the most of the veranda, furnished for leisurely coffees, relaxed lunches, and evenings spent watching the light change across the water. Fire up the Kamado barbecue for laid-back outdoor dining, or light the chiminea and fire pit once the sun dips, settling in with a drink as the flames crackle nearby.
The private hot tub sits close to the yurt, perfectly placed for long soaks while looking out over the fishing lake, whether under blue skies or stars overhead. Beyond the veranda, guests are welcome to wander into the owner’s field, stretch their legs with gentle walks, or take the rowing boat out onto the lake at their own pace. Fishing is available on site, with the lake home to a variety of freshwater species, making peaceful mornings by the water a real highlight. A well-behaved dog is also welcome, meaning your four-legged companion can share in the open space and quiet surroundings.
Slow things right down and escape to The Lakeside Yurt. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 11980, 903586 and 921614, together sleeping up to 8 people.
Beckford is a small riverside village on the Worcestershire/Gloucestershire border. The village has a quality country inn, an attractive Norman church, and a nature reserve. Close by is Evesham, and elegant Cheltenham is also an easy drive away, with a good selection of shops, restaurants and the Gold Cup horse racing.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Studio-style layout with one double bed, roll-top bath with hand-held shower, basin, kitchen, dining area and sitting area with gas coal-effect fire.
Separate external WC
Combination oven/microwave, induction 2-ring hob, fridge, dishwasher, kettle.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private hot tub next to yurt.
Wooden veranda overlooking fishing lake with furniture, Kamada barbecue and chiminea.
Use of owner's field.
Fire pit in wood.
Use of rowing boat, to be used at own risk.
Radio.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.6 miles, pub 0.7 miles, lake 0.1 miles.
Note: No TV.
Note: Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am.
Note: On-site fishing available such as large Carp, Roach, Rudd and Perch.
Note: There is a ramp for wheelchair access.
Note: This property has a Monday and Friday arrival date only.
Note: If you are a returning Customer, please call our call centre to make your booking.
Note: This property only accepts Monday to Friday or Friday to Monday bookings only.
Note: This property does not accept toddlers due to the danger of the water
Reviews (77)
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Lauradee
Surely when you stay in such beautiful lakeside location in the middle of nature a few bugs will be expected. The yurt was clean and bed was soooo comfy! The setting was beautiful, we had everything we needed, and enjoyed using the BBQ and fire pit, we wad greeted on arrival and the host was friendly and welcoming and then left us to our privacy for the week which we always appreciate. There is lots of wildlife, especially a very friendly goose! He might leave a little mess but there is a hose to hose the decking down and he is definatley a friendly charactar that will make you smile if you love animals like me! Some reviews stated the boat was not useable, it is in fact perfectly fine it just needed emptying of rain water which we managed and took it out on the lake twice. We will definatley be returning to try one of the other yurts available. Thank you for a relaxed week. Mark and laura
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Victoria
So peaceful with just the sounds of nature. This year we discovered a new hot tub had been installed, how wonderful and the new position of it is brilliant. The rowing boat could do with an upgrade/clean too perhaps. The yurt and veranda felt clean and tidy. Thank you Sarah, we hope to be back in 2027.
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Grace
You do expect spiders and bugs when staying somewhere like this, and normally that wouldnât bother me too much, however I wouldnât recommend this place to anyone who is uncomfortable around bugs and spiders â especially as many of the spiders were huge. We booked for 3 nights but unfortunately only stayed for 1. After pulling back the sheets we found various bugs and flies under the covers, which made us uncomfortable enough to sleep in the car instead. There were also dead cockroaches between the plates and in the bath, and when we pulled back the curtains there appeared to be lots of dead bugs there too. Itâs such a shame because the location itself is beautiful and this place could have been lovely if the accommodation had been properly checked before arrival. Some bugs and spiders are to be expected in this type of setting, but it felt rather excessive. Iâd also suggest adding some sort of netting or seal around the door, as there was a gap underneath which likely allowed many bugs inside. Another thing to note is that this place is advertised as dog friendly, however there were many large gaps in the fencing which we had to block ourselves using bins and other objects. We even had to go out and buy material to wrap around parts of the fence so our dog didnât have direct access to the lake. Our dog is trained not to stray too far, but I still couldnât properly relax because all it takes is two seconds for something to happen. If you have a small dog â or even a larger dog â I would definitely be cautious. I also want to add that the lady who owns this place is absolutely lovely and she did listen to our concerns, which we appreciated. Please take this as constructive feedback rather than negativity, as the location itself is beautiful and with a few improvements this could be an amazing stay. Iâm not usually one to complain, but I did want to warn others that if you are uncomfortable around bugs and spiders, or travelling with a dog, this may not be the place for you.