Bespoke, streamside, accommodation. Designed and built by the owners to fit perfectly into the wooded surroundings
As the sun rises over the North York Moors National Park, the morning mist fades to reveal one of Yorkshire’s best-kept secrets: The Lazy T. A small, soulful collection of off-grid cabins and glamping.
Far from the city, down a winding track, lies this handcrafted retreat
Nestled deep in the valley, by the stream, and immersed in nothing but nature.
We designed and built each space as a quiet, comfortable sanctuary. Each tucked in beside the stream and surrounded by woodland.
By day curl up with that book you’ve been meaning to start, hike the hills, cook over open flames, or simply do nothing at all.
As evening comes you’ll hear only the hooting of owls, the crackle of the fire, and the steady trickle of water as it moves through the valley. The Lazy T is a place that welcomes stillness.
We believe in simple pleasures, deeply felt—and in the right place, they become unforgettable.
Our most spacious forest cabin, designed for unhurried days. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame trees and water, while calm, natural textures and the wood burner make evenings slow and golden. Two decks catch the light from breakfast to sunset.
Cross the little bridge and slip into stillness. Brook is a hand-built, off-grid cabin tucked in its own pocket of woodland, lit by soft mornings and the hush of the stream. Warm timber, thoughtful details, and no rush of the outside world.
A peaceful garden hideaway with every modern comfort. Step through to a west-facing deck, the stream close by and the fire pit ready for long, leisurely evenings. Inside is compact, well-equipped and beautifully simple — perfect for work, rest or both. When you want nature without compromise, choose the Cottage.
Accessible, dog-friendly luxury under canvas, set on a wide raised deck beside the water. There’s generous outdoor space, covered seating for rainy moments, and all the Lazy T comforts inside. Sleep with the sounds of the forest and wake to birdsong. If you’re craving closeness to nature with effortless ease, Creekside is yours.
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A wild getaway
Off-grid doesn’t mean going without.
Each space at The Lazy T has been built with care and conscience—crafted using timber from our own land, solar-powered, and fully off-grid without compromising on comfort. Expect luxurious beds, soft linen, private flushing loos, and piping hot showers, all cleaned with zero-waste, eco-friendly products.
Wild land, rewilded life.
Years of rewilding have brought the valley back to life. You’ll be surrounded by trees, native wildflowers, birdsong, butterflies, and the peaceful presence of a truly natural landscape.
And when the sun goes down? We’re a designated International Dark Sky Reserve—one of the best places in the country to see the stars.
Discover the local area
Should you want to escape the valley whilst you’re here, the surrounding landscape is varied and breathtaking. From the rugged moorland that Emily Brontë made famous in Wuthering Heights, to our own Jurassic coastline dotted with fishing villages, cliffs and deserted beaches. Chocolate box market towns and villages so quaint, they look like film sets. Ancient, enchanting ruins drenched in history, round every corner.
“Forest is a dream where you may find yourself and dream is a forest where you may lose yourself”
– Mehmet Murat ildan
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Rachel P.
10:54 09 Nov 25
A slice of heaven. Perfect!
Geoff W.
21:13 08 Aug 25
We stayed in Beck for two nights. Amazing place - off grid, very luxurious escapism. Lovely 3 mile walk to the pub, great access to walks and bridleways from the front door.
Neil S.
18:02 08 Aug 25
Just had a delightful three night stay in Beck. Being so immersed in wood and greenery must be good for the soul. A truly lovely spot, great 'lodge', storm Floris meant we got to use the wood burner, which was fab. Lovely walks on the doorstep, Rievaulx an hour's walk away, Helmsley close at hand..... would loved to have stayed longer, hope to return soon.
Dean M.
06:52 06 Jul 25
We loved our stay and can’t wait to come back!
Brook is much more private than what we had hoped and the surroundings are beautiful with plenty of walks straight from the door.
Katy and Skot were really helpful and have created something incredibly beautiful and unique. We can’t recommend Brook enough and would love to return.
Brook is much more private than what we had hoped and the surroundings are beautiful with plenty of walks straight from the door.
Katy and Skot were really helpful and have created something incredibly beautiful and unique. We can’t recommend Brook enough and would love to return.
Ian B.
10:23 25 Jun 25
Amazing sanctuary & time to recharge from the stress of life, Katie & Skot & Ava are brilliant hosts with all the facilities you need in a lovely part of the country. Would definitely recommend & hopefully return in the future. Ian & Nicky.
Alex D
16:22 01 May 25
We really enjoyed our stay at The Lazy T. It was lovely to be able to spend 4 nights engulfed in nature and away from technology. The hosts were lovely and helped us if there were any issues. We 100% recommend to stay here and we will be telling all our friends and family about this place.
kelly M.
10:34 16 Mar 24
Beautiful place, tucked away in a gorgeous secluded valley.
We spent 2 nights in the secret cottage. Idyllic!
We spent 2 nights in the secret cottage. Idyllic!
Jeni L.
08:05 09 Feb 24
We have stayed here a few times and each times as magical as the last. Stunningly peaceful, with the stream running through. Order the meal as Katy is a stunningly chef!
Lynne C.
18:52 10 Aug 23
This is without a doubt a beautiful piece of heaven! And spending it with my daughter, my sister, and little Bruce 🐾 was amazing, needless to say our stay in 'Brook' was a massive WOW!!! We were just in awe!
The drive in to The Lazy T through Old Byland sets the scene perfectly, partridges in abundance along the lane, in the fields, deer jumping over hedges, hares scarpering...driving through woodland and hedge lined lanes, in and amongst stunning panoramic views! Then arriving at the cabin, greeted by a tree lined pathway, inter twining tree branched forming an arch, then over the stream via a decked bridge and step up onto the spacious decking into this alluring cabin. You can see straight away Katy and Skot, our hosts, have paid so much attention to detail and put all their love into creating this cabin for all to enjoy, it is kitted out with all the comforts for a cosy weekend, surrounded by natures beautiful woodland. Waking to the sound of the stream and the birds singing, the wonderful views through the large windows and the sun streaming in through the trees.
The beds were so comfortable, plump pillows, warm duvet, opening your eyes in the morning to nature.
Sitting out on the deck at night with the fire pit, you can toast marshmallows, listening to the sound of the stream rushing by. Such an ideal location to just switch off, lay back and soak up the serenity of nature,
The Lazy T was by far the perfect choice for our stay and based between Thirsk and Helmsley, two gorgeous, quaint villages with plenty to attract anybody, great choice of pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops...but we just could not wait to get back to the cabin, to enjoy the peace and tranquility of this stunning place! We stayed for 2 nights but so wish we had more time to spend in this absolutely incredible, unique cabin and its surroundings.
Rievaulx Abbey is a must visit, approx 45minute walk away from the The Lazy T on Katy, our hosts recommendation. The walk was amazing and you can get a cuppa and cake there to spur your walk on to Helmsley, approx 2hr walk in all, possibly because we kept stopping and taking in the sights and soaking up the woodland smells.
Honestly...This place just boasts high standards in comfort, quality, perfection, cleanliness, eco friendliness! Labour of love truly stands out at every point.
Loved the filter coffee/maker touch, logs for the burner and fire pit supplied (extra to be obtained from the honesty shop if required, very short walk away from cabin), loved the eco touch of hand wash, shower gel, wash up liquid, toilet paper. Super facilities all round!
This was a perfect retreat away from our very hectic lives...just what we needed! We will 100% be back!! Hopefully this year...just to warn you in advance Katy ; ) maybe in Creekside or Beck next time, but defo stay at Brook again at some point
Thank you so much Katy for making our stay so special with your wonderful, welcoming hospitality, your kindness with the lift back to the lodge after finding us at the end of the lane after a long day trekking to Rievaulx Abbey and then into and around Helmsley, with blisters on our heels! You were a godsend. And also allowing us have a sneak preview of the other sites, (which i must add are all as wonderful) And thank you to Ava, your beautiful, adoreable daughter, in all her glitters, for being so kind letting me share the back seat with her and saying we can pick raspberries ♡.
We can not thank you enough
3 'very chilled' girls and a dog 🐾
The drive in to The Lazy T through Old Byland sets the scene perfectly, partridges in abundance along the lane, in the fields, deer jumping over hedges, hares scarpering...driving through woodland and hedge lined lanes, in and amongst stunning panoramic views! Then arriving at the cabin, greeted by a tree lined pathway, inter twining tree branched forming an arch, then over the stream via a decked bridge and step up onto the spacious decking into this alluring cabin. You can see straight away Katy and Skot, our hosts, have paid so much attention to detail and put all their love into creating this cabin for all to enjoy, it is kitted out with all the comforts for a cosy weekend, surrounded by natures beautiful woodland. Waking to the sound of the stream and the birds singing, the wonderful views through the large windows and the sun streaming in through the trees.
The beds were so comfortable, plump pillows, warm duvet, opening your eyes in the morning to nature.
Sitting out on the deck at night with the fire pit, you can toast marshmallows, listening to the sound of the stream rushing by. Such an ideal location to just switch off, lay back and soak up the serenity of nature,
The Lazy T was by far the perfect choice for our stay and based between Thirsk and Helmsley, two gorgeous, quaint villages with plenty to attract anybody, great choice of pubs, restaurants, cafes, shops...but we just could not wait to get back to the cabin, to enjoy the peace and tranquility of this stunning place! We stayed for 2 nights but so wish we had more time to spend in this absolutely incredible, unique cabin and its surroundings.
Rievaulx Abbey is a must visit, approx 45minute walk away from the The Lazy T on Katy, our hosts recommendation. The walk was amazing and you can get a cuppa and cake there to spur your walk on to Helmsley, approx 2hr walk in all, possibly because we kept stopping and taking in the sights and soaking up the woodland smells.
Honestly...This place just boasts high standards in comfort, quality, perfection, cleanliness, eco friendliness! Labour of love truly stands out at every point.
Loved the filter coffee/maker touch, logs for the burner and fire pit supplied (extra to be obtained from the honesty shop if required, very short walk away from cabin), loved the eco touch of hand wash, shower gel, wash up liquid, toilet paper. Super facilities all round!
This was a perfect retreat away from our very hectic lives...just what we needed! We will 100% be back!! Hopefully this year...just to warn you in advance Katy ; ) maybe in Creekside or Beck next time, but defo stay at Brook again at some point
Thank you so much Katy for making our stay so special with your wonderful, welcoming hospitality, your kindness with the lift back to the lodge after finding us at the end of the lane after a long day trekking to Rievaulx Abbey and then into and around Helmsley, with blisters on our heels! You were a godsend. And also allowing us have a sneak preview of the other sites, (which i must add are all as wonderful) And thank you to Ava, your beautiful, adoreable daughter, in all her glitters, for being so kind letting me share the back seat with her and saying we can pick raspberries ♡.
We can not thank you enough
3 'very chilled' girls and a dog 🐾
Hannah
07:47 28 Apr 23
We stayed here last July, and apparently we're still thinking about it! We felt bad that we hadn't left a review as we had such a gorgeous time at the Lazy T, we stayed in Beck which was perfect for the two of us, plus dog! The sound of the stream just metres from the tent was so relaxing and the woodland setting really helped us to destress. The tent and kitchen area was perfectly equipped and the food that Katy had prepared for us on arrival was delicious and made our first night so enjoyable as we could chill out as soon as we landed. Katy and Skot were so friendly and easily contactable, with great recommendations for places to eat etc. The spot is absolutely perfect for walking routes and exploring the surrounding countryside, which is stunning. Great proximity to Helmsley as well for essentials and pubs/restaurants. We hope to be back again! Thanks Katy and Skot you really have created an amazing getaway experience!
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