Wold Escapes Glamping Cabins, your questions answered

All you need to know before coming glamping to Wold Escapes!

Wold Escapes is a unique retreat in the heart of the Yorkshire Wolds where you can stay in one of our seven glamping cabins, one of our nine Bed and Breakfast rooms, hire out our farmhouse for a large groups, or even partake in a cookery course at our onsite cookery school, the Yorkshire Wolds Cookery School.  Whatever the reason for your visit, we love sharing our little corner of the Yorkshire Wolds with you, and want you to have the best possible time.

A few weeks ago through our Instagram and TikTok accounts we got you to ask us all the questions, big or small, on what you want to know before coming to stay with us.  Loads of you got in touch so we decided to do a blog on our frequently asked questions (FAQs) and here it is…

Wold Escapes Glamping Cabins FAQ

This blog covers our FAQs at our glampsite…

How many glamping cabins do you have?

Wold Escapes is home to seven glamping cabins.  We are not a huge site, but we feel that makes us special.  They are all positioned so you are not overlooking your neighbour and have unspoilt views over the East Yorkshire Wolds countryside.  We have added willow borders between each cabin which are planted up with beautiful flowers, as well as screens on the cabins around the hot tubs for added privacy.

Do all the glamping cabins have a hot tub?

Yes, all our glamping cabins have their own private hot tub on their decking.  We know you love them so we made sure when we added our latest two cabins, Queen Bee and Waterlily they both had a hot tub for you to enjoy.

Is there a curfew for using the hot tubs?

There is no curfew for using our hot tubs, all we ask is that you are respectful to our other guests and local residents at all times of the day.  Guests often say how much they love how quite and peaceful it is down here at Wold Escapes.  It’s a vibe we like to keep going…

Will the hot tubs be hot when we get there?

Yes, our hot tubs are heated by our new air source heat pumps.  These heat our cabins and their hot tubs, keeping them toasty warm for your arrival as well as being eco-friendly.

Do note however, if you leave the lid of the hot tub open for long periods of time the water will cool down, even if you are in it.  If this happens get out and replace the lid to let it warm up again.

Will anyone be able to see us in the hot tub?  How private are they?

We have positioned all our glamping cabins with privacy in mind.  They all face in a different direction, we’ve added screens and willow boarders making our hot tubs super private.  Guests often comment that they have not seen another person during their stay with us.

Are Wold Escapes Glamping cabins dog friendly?

Yes, they are!  We are all dog lovers here at Wold Escapes and know that many of you love taking your pooch on holidays too, so we have made all our glamping cabins dog friendly.  Simply book them a place when you book yourself in.  We simply ask you to keep them off the furniture, keep them on a lead (so they don’t nip off into someone else’s cabin), and pick up and bin any dog poo.

We have some great walks around the area so we’re a great option if you’re looking for a dog friendly trip away.

Unfortunately, our B&B rooms and farmhouse are not dog friendly as we have a cookery school on site during the week.

Marcel enjoying his time at Wold Escapes glampsite

Where can we eat?

The nearest options are to walk into Cranswick village and eat at the Farmshop (open in the day time and has a cafe) or the White Horse. It will take you about half an hour to walk into the village, otherwise it’s really a car journey and you can check out our local area guide.

In and around Driffield we recommend the Crooked tap, The Pump House, The Star Inn at North Dalton, or if you’re after fine dining try The Highfield.

25 minutes down the road will take you to Beverley where there is loads of choice!  We like Lucia’s Wine Bar & Grill, the Rose & Crown, and the Wellington at Lund.

Are there cooking facilities?

Yes!  This really is a home from home.  Our larger cabins; Jolly, Queen Bee & Waterlily all have a full sized oven.  Crazy Mazy, Jiji, Zebedee, Goldie all have a micro-combi oven and an air frier as well as a hob.

Each cabin also has a BBQ outside and we do offer BBQ boxes and breakfast boxes which can be left in your cabin fridge on arrival.  To book these simply choose it as an option at the time of booking or call us on 01377 270607 or email info@woldescapes.co.uk. We do need some time to get these ready for you though, so we do ask for you to give us plenty of time for any requests.

Is tea and coffee included?

Yes, we have some tea and coffee for you to use, as well as salt, pepper and cooking oil.  Obviously if you do drink tea by the gallon you may want to bring a little extra with you!

Do takeaways deliver?

Yes, there are several takeaways which do deliver to Wold Escapes & we’ve done a list below and there is also a guide in each cabin too.

Do remember that we are very rural though, and takeaways can sometimes take a while compared to a town or city.  Also remember to tell them your cabin name when you order so the driver is not wondering around looking for you. 🙂

Dominos Pizza, Driffield – 01377 305000

Marmaris Pizza and Grill, Driffield – 01377 240487

Five Bites, Driffield – 01377 253777

Subway – 01377 255154

Bollywood Indian – 01377 253967

La Paz Pizzeria – 01377 272632

Marco Polo Pizzeria – 01377 257903

Water Margin – 01377 241178

Eldorados Tex Mex – 01377 238008

Are there any towels in the cabins?

Yes, a set of fluffy towels will be waiting for you in your cabin on your arrival.  There are also two robes in each cabin for you to use, which are perfect for when you’re getting out of the hot tub.

Do we need to bring our own bedding?

No, absolutely not!  Beds are ready and made up for two people.  If you require any extra bedding then this must be booked in advanced and will be charged at £15.

What is there to do nearby?

There are loads of walks nearby, including two walks around our private farmland including one which goes round our chalk stream sanctuary which is really special.

We also have plenty of good cycle routes nearby and we offer secure undercover bike storage if you need it.

We  are a short drive from the coast with some beautiful beaches such as Bridlington, Danes Dyke, Fraisethorpe, Thornwick Bay and Hunmanby Gap.

If the town is more your scene, we are 5 minutes from the market town of Driffield, market day is Thursday.  Or Beverley is only a 20 minute drive and has some lovely shops, bars and restaurants.  If you don’t mind a slightly longer drive the historic city of York is only 45 minutes away by car and is ideal if you’re sight seeing.

We also have several local stately homes which are well worth a visit including Burton Agnes Hall, Sledmere Hall and Castle Howard.

Check out of local area page for more ideas.

How far are you from the nearest beach?

Our nearest beaches are probably Fraisethorpe and Bridlington which are about 25-30 minutes drive away.  They are both huge beaches and great for walking, both are dog friendly, though the mid-section in Bridlington is no dogs in the peak summer months but you can easily nip up and walk round on the promenade to avoid that bit.

Our dog friendly blog covers beaches read it here:

https://www.woldescapes.co.uk/our-glamping-cabins-are-dog-friendly/

Is it easy to find?

We are easy to find, sat nav’s will take you to our postcode which is YO25 9AF.

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When you arrive there is a Wold Escapes sign next to the entrance.  Simply go up the drive and there is clearly signed car parking.

What time can we check in?

Check is 3pm for our glamping cabins and check out 10am.  Early check ins are available on request.  We will always do our best to accommodate requests but sometimes this is not always possibly depending on how busy we are.

Is there an option to check out late?

Check out time for our glamping cabins is 10am.  We do offer late check outs on request and will always try to accommodate requests but if we are really busy it is not always possible.

Can you park near the cabins?

Yes, we have plenty of parking here at Wold Escapes.  Queen Bee and Waterlily cabins have their own dedicated parking spots which are clearly signed, otherwise we have a small car park behind the cabins and there is also plenty of space behind our farmhouse, but again this is only a minute’s walk away.

How will I know which one is my cabin?

All the cabins have their name on the front and back and we even have this handy site map.

What are you cabins named after?

All our glamping cabins are named after horses which belong to the Rymer family, who own Wold Escapes.  There is Crazy Mazy, Jiji, Zebedee, Goldie, Jolly, Queen Bee and Waterlily.

Here’s picture of Crazy Mazy and her gorgeous foal Gracie last summer.  Maybe new glamping cabin inspiration?

All our cabins are named after horses

If you have any more questions of if you think we’ve missed anything you would like to know then please get in touch.  Email us at info@woldescapes.co.uk

We love to hear from our guests and hope you return for another visit.