Star Carr Lakes

About this property

Brandesburton 1.1 miles. Star Carr Lakes is a stylish single-storey lodge nestled near Brandesburton, East Riding of Yorkshire, offering a calm and inviting retreat for families or friends seeking a peaceful escape close to local amenities and a fishing lake. Follow the gravel path as it leads you to the lodge and step inside to a bright open-plan living space where natural light fills the room and views stretch out towards the decking and shimmering lake beyond. The sitting area feels instantly welcoming, with two leather sofas positioned for relaxed afternoons spent chatting or sinking back as the evening draws in, while wide windows keep the outdoors firmly in view.

The spacious kitchen area enjoys countryside outlooks from its windows, making meal preparation feel unhurried and sociable, and the dining area centres around a wooden table that naturally gathers everyone together for long breakfasts and leisurely dinners. Each of the bedrooms is carpeted, bright and generously sized, with soothing rural views and contemporary en-suite shower rooms that invite you to unwind and refresh at your own pace after days spent exploring. Step outside onto the decking and let time slow, whether you are enjoying a quiet coffee, watching light ripple across the lake, or settling in as dusk softens the landscape.

When you are ready to head out and explore, a wealth of East Yorkshire experiences waits close by, from gentle adventures to days steeped in history. Wander around Hornsea Mere, where calm waters mirror wide skies, peaceful paths invite easy lakeside walks, and rowing boats drift quietly across the largest freshwater lake in Yorkshire. Step back through centuries at Burton Agnes Hall, where grand Elizabethan rooms reveal layers of history, award-winning gardens encourage slow wandering through seasonal colour, and the surrounding parkland offers space to roam and pause. Lace up your walking boots and follow stretches of the Yorkshire Wolds Way, where rolling chalk hills open up to far-reaching views, dry valleys guide you through tranquil countryside, and quiet trails create a true sense of escape with every step.

After a day of exploring, return to Star Carr Lakes, step back onto the decking and let your gaze drift across the lake as the evening settles and the world feels wonderfully still.

A seaside town on the east coast of Fife; Leven is the gateway to the picturesque fishing villages of East Neuk, with history leading back to as far as the 15th century! Leven’s name is derived from the Pictish word for ‘flood’ and is a wonderland of woodlands and nature trails, perfect for enjoying that clean country air. Leven became a popular tourist resort when the railway link connected it to the Edinburgh-Aberdeen line in 1854 and it has remained so to this day with its beautiful, long sandy beach, the luscious Letham Glen and Siverburn parks. Golfers are drawn here by the Leven Links and Lundin Links courses, with a further two at nearby Scoonie. With the village’s close proximity to St Andrews, known as “The Home of Golf”, it is an ideal location for golf enthusiasts. Leven is a superb location for touring the beautiful coastal villages of Fife, Stirling; the largest city in central Scotland and Edinburgh.

Accommodation

Single-storey.

Three king-size bedrooms (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area

Oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.

TV.

Fuel, and power, included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Decking with furniture.

Sorry, no smoking and no pets allowed.

Note: Very deep lakes, not fenced off.

Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.6 miles, lake 0.5 miles