The Atkinson Grimshaw Suite | North Star Club*

When you flick through Pinterest do you ever see these idyllic cabins set in the woods with fairy lights and décor gorgeousness then wonder- where are these places? Do they even exist? Well I can confirm that there is such a place IRL located in North Yorkshire and I’ve been lucky enough to stay not once but twice! May I present to you- North Star Club

If you read my post from May last year, you’ll know I had the sheer pleasure of staying in the Moon Suite at North Star Club (which you can read all about here) whereas this time around we were in the hideaway suite known as the Atkinson Grimshaw.

This is the latest suite to join the North Star family, being just a couple of months old and on first impressions I couldn’t get over how stunning it was! Yet again the interiors have been nailed with the green and rose gold décor being a breath of fresh air against the white wash wood. So why is it called a “Hideaway Suite” you ask? Well, this style of cabin is more secluded than the traditional lodges, being entirely surrounded by trees and set back from the others. You get a real sense of seclusion both inside and out of the cabin which makes for a wonderful romantic retreat and place to unwind from the world.

The layout of this suite is a clever use of space but in a different way to the other cabins. This time the emphasis has been put on the bedroom and living space being one large room; all featured around the main attraction- a comfy cosy bed that boasts relaxation in pretty surroundings. I much preferred the dining room also being in the same room as it means you can enjoy the fireplace when both eating or relaxing.

Staying in the lodge was a much needed and welcome break for both Chris and I from our hectic lifestyles and we celebrated the seclusion with candle light, wine and paperback books along with plenty of much needed sleep. We had so much sleep in fact that on our first night we slept a total of 12 hours! Whoops! This just goes to show how tranquil staying in the lodge was and how much we truly relaxed in our surroundings and to me that’s a sign of a good place to stay.

Last time we stayed at North Star we indulged ourselves in eating out at The Star Inn at Sancton; just a couple of miles from the camp but this time we decided to use the lodge to its full potential and eat in. Whoever says eating in is boring hasn’t got an imagination because we went to town on our menu! The first night we had a feast of minted lamb chops, greek yoghurt, couscous, hummous, salad and more all accompanied by red wine and it as sensational. Chris cooked the lamb on the BBQ to perfection and by the time we were finished our bellies were at bursting point. And we didn’t stop there with the food- oh no. The following morning we were feasting on smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels with bucks fizz. We take our eating very seriously! If you don’t want to eat in there is always a wonderful selection of restaurants recommended on the North Star website.

Before heading out for the day, the Wood Shed is a great place to get a hit of coffee and a slab of cake to start the day right. Coffee and cake is provided on honesty bar basis which I think is a great idea and means you can come down whenever suits you.

Here is also where you can pick up extra communal pots and pans for cooking or just come and relax in the lounge area or at the grand wooden table. I imagine this area is pretty perfect for groups of people coming away together and is another stunning space to be in as well as your cabin.

One of my favourite parts of staying at North Star has to be the cabin wood burner so naturally we spent our second night toasting marshmallows over the flames and cosying up listening to the fire crackle and burn. Its little things like this that make staying here so special and create memories to look back on fondly.

Overall North Star yet again did not disappoint with its luxurious glamping site. I feel like we made more of a point of unwinding this time around and I can honestly say its probably the most relaxed I’ve been staying away from home. As I mentioned before when I did a write up the only thing for me that it is lacking is the dog friendly element but that is out of North Star’s hands; being a decision made by the land owners. I know Harry would have loved to come and stay too but alas it was not meant to be and instead he went on a dog holiday to my mama’s.

If you want to see more of what we got up to during our stay be sure to watch the vlog below!

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Glamping at North Star Club* | Travel

Deep in the depths of the Yorkshire countryside is a rather wonderful retreat known as North Star Club. Described as a form of glamping, Chris and I decided it was definitely worth a visit and set off north to God's own country.

Conveniently located between Beverly and York, this woodland get away is the perfect place to relax and unwind from the demands of a busy lifestyle.

The woodland experience consists of various suites with different names and themes. We went for the "Moon" suite and were delightfully greeted by Hygge, rustic interior to die for!

The cabin works similarly to that of a hotel room, with staff taking away used cups and plates each day.

There is no kitchen to cook in however there is a gas fired bbq- perfect for alfresco dining and again adding to the glamping experience. I was chuffed as the weather was perfect and in the middle of May, we had our first bbq of the year!

The interior was practical as well as aesthetically gorgeous, with touches such as carved wooden hooks to hang coats and tea towels and a cosy log burner for warmth and a rustic effect.

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The overall feel of the cabin was really welcoming and intimate, making both Chris and I ready to snuggle amongst the trees and the stars.

There was little to no phone signal in the cabin and no entertainment such as a TV which meant Chris and I had to participate in the art of conversation! Joking aside, it was actually pretty lovely plus teamed with listening to the crackling of the fire in candle light, it was super relaxing and the perfect way to unwind.

Waking up in the woods was a pretty cool experience with the birds singing. The blackout curtains throughout the cabin could let you happily snooze in but being an early bird I greeted the spring sunshine and was soon outside enjoying it with none other than a proper Yorkshire brew!

Being a short drive from York, Chris and I decided to explore the city during our trip which you can see more of in my vlog but whilst at the camp, we took pleasure in reading, walking through the woods and generally enjoying our surroundings.

I absolutely adored staying at the North Star Club hidden retreat and will definitely be returning! I'd like to come back in the winter to fully appreciate the snuggle factor but at least during this stay we got to utilise the outdoor cooking and eating area. My only regret is that the club is not dog friendly, due to pheasants being bred and shoots taking place so if I had one wish it would be that Harry could have come. Perhaps if they introduced a rule of dogs strictly on a lead at all times this could be introduced as I'm sure many a canine companion would love this place!

You may notice theres been a distinct lack of food mentioned on this break but fear not- there is a separate post coming on a rather awesome place just a walk away from the club so be sure to check that out if you plan on staying here!

So that was my first glamping experience! Would I recommend it? Hell yes. Would I return? Absolutely!