Woodland cabin with private lake, sauna + firepit

You're the only cabin on the lake. No other guests. No neighbours. Just you, private woodland, and water. You'll arrive to find the lakeside sauna and copper bath on the deck and secret nooks around the edge of the woods where you can watch the sunset and the stars in front of the fire pit. Hidden near to the Howardian Hills and Yorkshire Wolds, Kingfisher Cabin @ Kingfisher and Yew is a Yorkshire Post Tourism Awards finalist and featured in Living North's top retreats. The space YOUR OWN PRIVATE LAKE Having the lake to yourselves means you can be exactly who you need to be in every moment. So you can truly relax in complete privacy. Watch kingfishers swoop across the water, herons move through the shallows, and in spring, geese raise their goslings right there on the lake. You can observe it all from the warmth of the copper bath or from the comfort of the velvet sofa. HOW YOUR STAY COULD UNFOLD There's no prescribed way to use this space, but a rhythm emerges naturally: Mornings on the deck with coffee, watching mist rise from the water. The sauna heats while you eat a slow breakfast. Walk with your cup of tea to the swinging seat on the far side of the lake with a book and a pair of binoculars. Listen to the birds in the sauna, before braving the cold dunk and then climbing into the bath. And repeat. The copper bath is well insulated so you can soak in there for hours - and the roof makes sure you can be connected with the outdoors whatever the weather. By evening, the fire pit is lit in the woodland clearing where fields meet trees. Watch the light change. Some nights, you'll snuggle into the sofa for movie night—the SMART enabled projector's ready whenever you are. THE SPACE The Cabin: - Timber construction with full-width lake-view windows - King-size bed with 1,000-thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets - Velvet sofa facing 2-meter projector screen - Projector with Netflix, Prime, and streaming access - Strong WiFi extending to the upper decking outdoors (for those who need to work remotely) The Kitchen: - Fully equipped for proper meals and simple breakfasts (Oven, microwave, toaster, kettle, blender) - Nespresso machine and pods incl. decaf - Complimentary staples: oats, rice, pasta, olive oil, salt, pepper The Deck & Water: - Traditional Swedish sauna with lake views - Hand-hammered copper outdoor bath for two (covered, heated year-round) - Cold dunk bucket for contrast therapy - Sun loungers - Outdoor dining table - Gas BBQ (available year-round) - All towels and robes provided Woodland Clearing: - Fire pit with seating at the forest edge (firewood provided) - Views across fields to the village church on the hill - Entirely private The Lake & Land: - Your own private lake - Swinging seat by the water - Private parking WOODLAND & SEASONS Spring brings snowdrops covering the forest floor. Summer means birdsong at dawn and long lights with goslings growing up in front of your eyes. Autumn turns the leaves golden. Winter brings striking silence and crisp cold air. Each season grounds you differently. PERFECT FOR - Couples celebrating proposals, honeymoons, mini-moons, anniversaries - Romantic retreats seeking complete seclusion - Reset weekends when you need to step away from everything - Wellness escapes (sauna rituals, cold exposure, nature immersion, running routes) - Remote workers wanting inspiring natural office with strong WiFi - Anyone craving privacy, stillness, and the feeling of being the only people around --> Adults only. Not suitable for dogs. NEARBY HIGHLIGHTS Walking Distance: 300-year-old village pub (10-minute walk). Countryside trails from your front door Within 10 Minutes: Malton: Yorkshire's food capital—artisan makers, monthly markets, independent cafes Ryedale Vineyard Within 30 Minutes: Castle Howard (15 mins) Medieval York North York Moors steam railway to Whitby Yorkshire Wolds walking trails Peaceful beaches (Hunmanby Gap, Filey) Your welcome guidebook (sent on booking) includes curated recommendations with gluten-free, vegan, and LGBTQ+-friendly venues. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT Kingfisher and Yew is LEAF-accredited (Linking Environment and Farming), meeting rigorous standards for sustainable land management, biodiversity conservation, and environmental protection. You're staying in a landscape managed for both people and nature. Guest access Arrival: Private road leads to your exclusive parking space along the woodland edge. An illuminated wood chip path guides you 1-2 minutes through trees to your cabin. No CCTV on your route - complete privacy. By Train: York station 2 hours from London, 3 hours from Edinburgh. Change at York for Malton (30 mins total) or taxi from York (30 mins to cabin). Helicopter Access: Helipad available at neighbouring hotel (8am-8pm). We provide free transport from helipad. Contact us for arrangements. Other things to note BIRTHDAY AND ROMANCE PACKAGES - If you would like us to prepare the cabin for a celebration we have packages you can add onto your booking. As AirBnB does not include this in the checkout, you'll book your stay through AirBnB and then in the welcome message there'll be a link to indulgent upgrades. REMOTE WORK SETUP - Strong WiFi extends to lakeside deck. Perfect natural office setting with inspiring lake backdrop for video calls. CONNECTIVITY & PRACTICAL- Strong WiFi throughout cabin and extending to deck. Mobile signal good outside (calls connect via WiFi inside due to insulation). No lake swimming - spring-fed water for toe dipping only from jetty. EV CHARGING & MALTON - BP/M&S rapid charge point (5 mins), Morrisons Malton (7 mins drive) - plus from Morrisons car park it's only a 3-minute walk to a famous coffee roastery, award-winning patisserie, and independent homeware shops. NOT SUITABLE FOR No Dogs. No children. People with certain medical conditions are unable to use the sauna, please check with your doctor.