Lytham Hall Gate House

Comfortable stay at the Gatehouse which is perfect for access to local facilities.

Ideal key collection system. Lovely to have the grounds available when gates closed. Speed limit ( not speed bumps) needed for vehicles going in and out as noticed some cars speeding through without consideration for pedestrians crossing between gatehouses despite notice. Good communication from Sykes cottages.

We have enjoyed going to the gate house in lytham over the last few years but we will not be going again because of the price rise, overhaul the accommodation is ideal for going in to town and having the grounds at night .

We had a wonderful stay at The Gatehouse in Lytham.

From the moment we arrived, the place felt peaceful, cosy, and full of character. The split layout between the living area and the bedroom/bathroom gave the cottage a really charming feel — quirky in the best way, and it made the stay memorable. The location was perfect: tucked away enough to feel private and relaxing, yet only a short walk from the shops in St Anne’s and the lovely Lytham Green. It was quiet, calm, and exactly what we needed. Inside, everything was clean, comfortable, and welcoming. We settled in straight away and felt at home. The courtyard between the two sections added a unique touch, and we actually found ourselves smiling about it — it’s part of the Gatehouse’s charm. Overall, we had a great time and would happily stay again. It’s a lovely little hideaway with a peaceful atmosphere and a brilliant location.

Had a fantastic time, at the Lytham Gate House, the accommodation it very unique The Kitchen is well equipped but no oven, which was OK has we only had breakfast there.

The cafe at Lytham Hall is great for lunch and reasonably priced. The grounds are beautiful, a credit to the staff and volunteers. The best thing for us and our puppy was the evening when the gates were closed and we had the grounds all to ourselves. Will definitely be returning.

Wonderful holiday at the Gatehouse.

Very comfortable and weather was great. Lytham Hall was extremely busy but did not impact on my accommodation. It was great to have the grounds to myself when the gates shut. Would be handy to have a gate fob as with the Gardeners Cottage as there was a few occasions where late visitors got themselves locked in and had to go back to the main Estates office at the hall likewise with some deliveries. I did get knocks at the door where they expected some help from me to let them out. Accommodation was exceptionally clean and well heated

Excellent holiday visit with superb accommodation.

Welcome was made all the better with beautiful planters full of spring flowers at the entrances to the gatehouses. Leafy hub centre in Lytham Hall is a great place to visit and you get great quality plants and flowers. The accommodation was well heated and spotlessly clean. Facilities were great for my needs. Key collection arrangements and communication from Lytham Hall were spot on as well as from Sykes Cottages. The cafe at Lytham Hall was superb for good food. Lots to do at Lytham Hall and there was an antiques fair on when I was in residence.

Had a really nice stay, Lytham Hall and grounds are exceptional.

The town and green are very close along with walks in Green Drive and Witch Wood. The cottage is quirky and very well kept with all you would want provided. Only criticism is it is advertised the gates are locked till 9am and shortly after 5pm. On our visit the cafe was closed at 4pm and gate 4:30pm but got a knock at the door at 6pm with a car needing to leave which turned into 7 so unsure how that was allowed. Not too pleased to be woken at 7:30am the next day with a steady stream of cars entering. Think either the times need reviewing or the listing and information sheets amending.

Charming cosy cottage at the entrance to Lytham Hall, a wonderful experience, especially when the gates close in the evening, downside is it's an extremely busy entrance to the public, the walkers are a delight, but the cars drive through so extremely fast, you have to be very vigilant crossing over to the other side of the accommodation, need speed bumps even though notices to slow down are being ignored.

Margaret

Accommodation comfortable and ideal location for accessing Lytham.

Accommodation was spotlessly clean. Accommodation was extremely well heated. Parking was good right next to the Gatehouse. Estate staff are very friendly and helpful. Volunteers were very welcoming as well. Lytham is an extremely friendly town. Great shops in Lytham particularly the independent shops especially the local bakery.

It was like stepping into a period movie but with all the modern luxuries.

Oh the bath was epic but mostly it was the quality of everything and the thought that had gone into every detail. My friend lost his keys so we searched both buildings (later found in the leaves outside, let's move on! Lol!) Anyway this crisis meant we moved almost all the furniture and the amazing thing was we found absolutely no dirt or even dust. House keeping goals! The manager was kind and welcoming too. I can imagine the two buildings set up not being ideal for all and I stayed when it was busy, lots of traffic passing with Christmas stuff but I loved it. You can walk into town or the beach. Everywhere is dog friendly and flat for walking. I actually had flu for a few days but it didn't stop my enjoyment. I honestly would love to stay anytime and hopefully will. Also told all my friends about it too. They have a 2nd accommodation starting soon so can't wait to try that too.

Excellent accommodation in beautiful surroundings.

Great time of year to visit with all the Christmas festivities in the lead up to Christmas. Great shopping in Lytham with lovely independent shops. Lytham Hall was great with all its beautiful Christmas decorations. Friendly staff who took time out to make us welcome.

Beautiful time to come to the Gatehouse as the Hall was decorated festively for the theme of the Nursery Rhymes.

Spectacularly lit up at night. Staff and volunteers do a fantastic job. Accommodation was comfortable and nicely heated. Great time to visit the area as shops all decorated for Christmas and light switch ons in the area. Lots of cafes, pubs and restaurants to eat out and enjoy oneself.

From start to finish we had a wonderful time.

We walked into both sides of the gatehouse to be greeted with beautiful decor in keeping with the period of the building making it so cosy and welcoming, perfect for a chilly few days. It smelt beautifully clean and was extremely well equipped with everything that you need. The owner had meticulously thought of everything. The sofa and bed were very comfortable and there were a lot of choice of tv channels. The location was perfect and a quick walk into town with an abundance of lovely shops, pubs and restaurants. Would definitely recommend and return very soon. Thank you so much.

This is a ‘working’ gatehouse, so expect foot and vehicle traffic all day every day.

It’s not disruptive but you have to be vigilant, many go far too fast. However, once you adjust to living on either side of the road it’s a surprisingly cosy retreat. Apparently a family of about 7 lived in the gatehouse at one time. A little booklet with some of its history would have been nice. A short walk gets you to the Ribble estuary and obviously there’s 24 hour access to all the grounds of Lytham Hall which is lovely. The visit to the hall is a must, and the complimentary access very welcome. The hall guides are very knowledgeable and the history of the Clifton family is intriguing! If we returned it’d probably be a two night stay in summer to get the longer daylight. All in all we had a great experience.

The lodge was presented well, thoughtful welcome tray including coffee, milk, biscuits and a large selection of teas.

The compact kitchen had basic equipment, more suited to microwave a ready meal rather than preparing and cooking from scratch. The grounds of Lytham Hall are lovely, I really enjoyed exploring them with my dog, however the popularity of the Hall means that a stay at the lodge is not particularly peaceful. There is a constant stream of passing cars during opening hours and after the Hall had closed the main gates were frequently opened, (which is rather noisy) even after midnight and one morning I had a large group of people tidying the flower beds outside my bedroom window at 8:00am, not quite the relaxing break I expected

Amazing property and amazing staff!

Wouldn’t hesitate in recommending a stay. We can’t wait to return!!

Great accommodation and facilities.

Accommodation was well heated. Handy car park space. Easy access for key collection. Great access to hall and parkland. Handy for Lytham town centre. Lytham estate staff very friendly. Great base to visit area. Communication and booking was excellent.

This was our 2 visit and apart from the weather the stay was perfect the only down size was no oven but we managed.

Quirky is the word for this property.

You soon get used to having the two parts separated by a driveway. Cottage has everything you could possibly need. Sofa and bed were very comfortable and the televisions were preprogrammed for all the usual apps unusual in a holiday property. Having the park to myself early morning and evening was an added bonus. The cafe was lovely. Afternoon Tea and the tour of the hall made for an enjoyable afternoon.

This was our first stay at the Gatehouse.

We soon got used to the split accommodation and had no issues with traffic. The accommodation had all the amenities we needed, the kitchen is compact but good size fridge and the town is only 10 mins walk with lots of places to eat. We never used the car for the whole of our stay, there is a train station and plenty buses. The hall is amazing and volunteers so helpful having a complimentary voucher is a bonus. We also booked afternoon tea and tickets for the court yard event. Highlight was when the grounds closed and we had free access to the gardens and park land. Amazing stay highly recommend

Super wee stay and the freedom of the estate at closing time.

Thoroughly enjoyed it

Great little place, curious but comfortable, & great location for both the Hall & gardens - which are lovely - & Lytham, which is sweet.

Overall not to be missed, nothing else like it!!

The Gatehouse is beautiful, I was very pleased with the accommodation and facilities.

Soon got used to going from one side to the other. My dog and I enjoyed walks up to the Hall grounds and garden, all were beautiful. Plenty of places to visit nearby. Definitely be booking again.

Great break in unique accommodation in a wonderful location.

The Gatehouse was beautifully furnished and fitted out.

Very comfortable and welcoming. Beautiful surroundings and easy access to the centre of Lytham. We really enjoyed having access to the park in the evenings.

Another enjoyable stay at Lytham Hall gatehouse.

The thing I like best about staying here is that you have access to the grounds of Lytham Hall after hours - I spent my evenings roaming through the woodland or cycling around the pathways. Beautiful!

Thank you so much , it was an absolute privilege and pleasure to stay in this wonderful location ( our second time of staying) can't praise it highly enough and will be booking again for 2026 .

Kind regards.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Gate House at Lytham Hall.

We did have a number of issues soon after our arrival. For instance the door knob on the lounge/kitchen side was almost impossible for us to open, the toilet seat was very flimsy and precarious, the bedside light didn't work. We did report these and the next day all issues had been rectified. The staff were very efficient and friendly. Lytham Hall is a beautiful building, (we were given complimentary tickets) the grounds are free for the community to use and food in the cafe is very reasonably priced. There are many events held at Lytham Hall during the year and the hall is a great asset to the community.

Locks are terrible struggled to open doors, noisy due to traffic coming in early morning, Nuisance having to cross over in on coming traffic to lounge and visa versa.

Beautiful grounds,lovely dog walks, The house is interesting.,in a lovely setting. The gatehouse is very pretty inside, lovely fabrics.

We enjoyed the unique gate house we found it perfect holiday destination close to lytham town and all the restaurants and pubs, we enjoyed walking with our dog round the estate when the gates were closed.

We are booked for two weeks in September, looking forward to returning.

We loved our stay at the Lytham Hall Gatehouse.

It was a privilege to be in the grounds of the estate especially after 5pm when the gates closed and we had the gardens to ourselves, magical..

A beautiful and very special place to stay.

This was my third visit - that says it all

Great holiday and wonderful base.

Beautiful weather made the holiday even better particularly enjoying the hall and gardens in its springtime glory. Staff very caring and work extremely hard keeping this place such a wonderful place.

Had a lovely comfortable stay at Lytham Hall Gatehouse.

Had everything I needed. Staff were friendly and helpful. My dog, Milly, loved when the gates closed after 5 as she could be off lead, no traffic! Would visit again.

A very clean, thoughtfully equipped place to stay.

Really quirky and totally relaxing. The cars go fast through the gates though so maybe a ramp to show them down?

An amazing holiday experience, fabulous accommodation and lots to see and do.

I have booked it again.

Fantastic holiday property.

Despite the wintry weather the Gatehouse was very warm and well heated and cosy. The facilities are great within the property and Lytham Hall as your garden is perfect. Lytham Hall has great facilities to use and a superb cafe. Local independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants are nearby just a stroll away. Great for the sea front and lovely walk by the promenade. Have booked again already

Wonderful stay at the Gatehouse particularly as the Hall decorated with Dickensian themed rooms.

It was a nice surprise to get a free voucher to visit the event during my stay. The accommodation was excellent particularly as it was extremely well heated. The volunteer staff were wonderful as so friendly. Booked again for next year as soon as I came home.

It is an excellent quirky place to stay lovely surroundings you just have to plan with it being in two parts and one bathroom.

The lock on the bedroom side is a bit stiff and can be a bit annoying. It would be better to have two keys both opening both sides so each person can have a key to lock and unlock each side.

We had a lovely short break.

It was clean, warm and different. The supply of tea, coffee, milk & biscuits was very welcome. It was really good that there was a TV in the bedroom and that we could make hot drinks in there too. The kitchen hot tap had to be run very slowly though, to get just warm water. It didn't get hot; so it would be better to have a small washing up bowl in the sink, as the metal sink cooled the lukewarm water very quickly. The back door wouldn't unlock either. We soon got used to going from one gatehouse to the other but we had to be careful crossing the drive. There is a lot of traffic going in & out of the grounds during the day and most of it goes too fast through the gates. We were surprised there were no 'Slow' signs outside or some means of warning drivers to take care, as people might be crossing the drive. Lytham Hall is beautiful and its history very interesting. It was great having complimentary tickets to look round it.

We enjoyed our stay at Lytham Gatehouses as we know Lytham Hall grounds and gardens very well and have visited on a number of occasions.

The Gate houses are quirky as expected and are situated either side of the drive up to Lytham Hall. There are signs asking vehicles to be aware of pedestrians crossing and we didn’t have any problems with this at all. The gatehouses were clean , tidy and well presented, although just a tiny bit smaller than we had expected. This was not a problem however. We enjoyed our complimentary tickets giving entry to the Hall itself as we hadn’t been inside previously and it was a real treat. We cannot praise the volunteers highly enough; they were very knowledgeable , helpful, and friendly and it was a highlight of our stay. We also enjoyed the surrounding areas of Lytham and St Anne’s which are always a joy to visit. We would love to give a five star rating to our review but there was one major drawback to our stay and that was the bed. The mattress was far too soft and lumpy and I’m sorry to report that we both had sleepless nights for the extent of our three day stay. We know that comfort is a very individual thing but I do feel that the mattress does require replacing with one of a more superior quality. It is such a shame because everything else was so nice, but this is the one thing that would prevent us returning for another stay. I’m hoping that this positive feed back will lead to the mattress being replaced and then we can consider returning. Thank you for all the other things you provided that were of a good standard.

What a fabulous place to stay.

The accommodation was excellent and the hall grounds are stunningly beautiful. There is plenty of places to visit in the area too. In fact, I have booked it again straight away.

Excellent accommodation and excellent customer care.

The staff were excellent. Ideal location close to Lytham with access to lots of facilities. Furnishings in property were well accommodated in the separate gatehouses. The welcome pack was excellent. Lytham Hall was a great place to have time to spend and relax particularly the access to the beautiful gardens. The garden centre was interesting and the cafe was excellent particularly for the food. Very dog friendly both the accommodation and Lytham itself. One of my best holidays at a self catering property and already booked again. There was no issues with having separate gatehouses in fact it made it more special as it made you realise that you do not need large properties when it is just for you. The drive was busy but not an issue as the new signs to slow seem to have worked and the gates open and shut at approximately 5pm and 8.30 so have own access to the acres of woodland and parkland. The car parking is great and you can go out out after gates shut at night and leave car in designated parking just outside on drive near gatehouse. The key collection arrangements were good and communication from property owner and holiday company was excellent throughout

Lovely property.

Very quirky, felt like we were staying in a mini stately home which was the attraction in the first place. Clean and well decorated, a lot of thought put into the furniture and contents. Really enjoyed looking around Lytham Hall and learning about the history. Loved the garden centre and came home with a selection of plants. The town itself was well worth spending time in and very easy to take the train to other areas. The only improvement could be to the cooking facilities which were challenging. Would highly recommend.

Had a wonderful few days break at Lytham Hall Gate House.

Loved the boutique style interiors, mixing old with new. Everything was spotless, and high quality. Many varieties of tea and biscuits provided as well as coffee which was much appreciated. We loved exploring Lytham Hall with complementary passes provided by the hosts. However the most magical part of the holiday was being able to wander around the grounds on an evening when the gates were shut. We encountered hedgehogs, bats and a bird of prey to name but a few. Can't wait to go again.

Great quirky place to make your base for a few days.

In the lovely setting of Lytham Hall, with fabulous grounds to enjoy. The weather could not have been better and there was plenty to see and do around the area.

Quite quirky but lovely.

The Hall grounds are beautiful. Two private functions meant the gates were open longer in the evenings. The gatehouse is small but adequately furnished, very clean with plenty of tea and coffee! Its location is ideal.

This was an interesting and unique property being in 2 buildings either side of the gate.

I had brought my dog but she had to be on the lead all the time. The gate is busy which was expected but the speed of some cars was worrying. Speed signs both directions would help. Also a fenced off seating area would have been more relaxing. Inside was well appointed and beautifully decorated. Outside a little disheveled. Overall a good visit and great position for walking to Lytham

A lovely, quirky property, only a short walk to the seafront and with the added bonus of out of hours access to the beautiful grounds of Lytham Hall.

So peaceful! The gatehouse is thoughtfully equipped, the information pack is comprehensive, and members of the Lytham Hall team I came into contact with were all uniformly friendly. A small word of warning about the speed of some of the vehicles that drove onto the site - if you have a dog, keep it under close supervision, and look both ways before crossing from one part of the gatehouse to the other. That said, I loved staying there and have booked to stay again.

The property was very clean and comfortable and quirky, having the bedroom and bathroom on the other side of the gate entrance, which meant leaving one side of the property to cross to the other to use the bathroom or retire to bed.

The house and grounds excellent, as was the garden centre and cafe. Staff we met were friendly. However the whole stay was spoilt by the speed at which vehicles drove through the entrance once the gates were opened in the morning, including staff, delivery vehicles and the public. I was told that speed bumps were installed but removed due to complaints about them being too harsh. However multiple low level speed bumps would resolve the issue at minimal cost. As you leave either side of the property to cross to the other you are at risk of being hit especially with the quietness of electric vehicles. So whilst everything was good I could never recommend this property from a health and safety point of view.

Really enjoyed our stay.

Lovey quaint property, beautifully decorated and furnished

Had a fabulous time.

The Gatehouse is comfy, cosy and quirky. It's well equipped, clean and welcoming. Set in beautiful grounds, can't fault it at all. Definitely intend to return . Very dog friendly, especially the cafe, Coco loved having the grounds to himself once the gates were closed.

Lovely place.

Quirky. Clifton Hall voucher was appreciated. We loved it. A few minor tweaks would improve our stay, like bedside table and a reading light in the bedroom. Lovely and warm and welcoming.

Lovely unique property with lovely surroundings.

Would definitely stay again.

Only problem was fast traffic passing the door.

Maybe a ramp to slow them down. Apart from that we enjoyed every day. Very close to town centre with loads of shops and attractions. Holiday cottage lovely and cosy with everything you need. Highly recommended.

Great stay but bed was a bit small two singles would be better apart from that the afternoon tea at lillibets tea room was a great experience highly recommend an old fashion afternoon tea shop very nice.

Clean and comfortable.

It's a very special place to stay in. The voucher for the hall was a wonderful surprise. We had a unique holiday that was perfect.

Great little place lovely and clean Well equipped for facilities available Loved it when the gates closed at night or in the early morning while walking the dog Found it too much for me with the amount of traffic and people going in and out all day and evening at times My partner didn’t mind at all Lytham just over the railway bridge is a lovely little town The hall is amazing as was the afternoon tea there

Enjoyed our stay at the amazing little gatehouse, So cute and cosy ,loved it .

As Lytham locals we were excited at the newly renovated Gatehouse at the entrance of our lovely Lytham Hall.

We were thrilled when we found we could book to stay there. We got the 3 nights including New Years Eve. Once inside the warm Gatehouse there was a Christmas card with 2 complementary tickets to the ‘Not So Silent Night’ which was a stunning Hall festive tour full of music and sparkle followed by hot dogs and hot chocolate in the cafe. A visit to Lytham Hall is a must evening if you don’t stay overnight. Paul and Peter are super fast to respond and ensure everything is tip top for your stay. It was like going back in time and having those huge impressive gates close with you inside was great. We had the largest garden in the whole of the Fylde Coast. The grounds are very special. Come to Lytham and feel like the Clifton’s for a few days

An amazingly quirky place to stay, lovely complimentary tickets for a tour of the hall, which was beautifully decorated for Christmas.

Fabulous grounds for dog walks, so close to the shops in the centre of Lytham and the seafront too. Would suggest guests take crocs or similar for nipping across to the bathroom!