Guests say
The Old Sweet Shop is a well-received cottage, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and dog-friendly features. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches by the owners and the property's peaceful surroundings. While the location offers easy access to coastal towns and nature, some guests suggest improvements in water pressure and shower facilities.
Guests consistently note the property's cleanliness, describing it as well-maintained and tidy upon arrival. The absence of negative comments on cleanliness supports a high score.
The location is appreciated for its quietness, proximity to nature, and accessibility to nearby towns and coastal areas. However, some guests mention the need to drive to local amenities, slightly affecting the score.
The comfort of the beds and the overall accommodation is frequently highlighted, contributing to a high comfort score. A few guests mention the mattresses being a bit hard, but this is a minor point within the overall positive feedback.
While the property is well-equipped and guests are generally satisfied, there are repeated mentions of issues with shower pressure and compatibility with the combi boiler, indicating room for improvement in this area.
Many reviews express gratitude for the thoughtful extras provided by the owners, such as welcome packs and dog amenities. It is noted that such gifts enhance the experience, though they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This ground floor cottage, set in the village of Saltfleetby, has ramped access and wide doors, meaning it may be suitable for those with limited mobility. At this cottage near Louth there are three bedrooms, one with an en-suite shower room, and there is a spacious sitting room with an archway leading to a modern, well-equipped kitchen. Individually-styled, this cottage near Louth provides a welcoming and comfortable holiday home and benefits from easy access to the coast. Note: This property is next to Ref. 6059 and 1077791, together they sleep 14.
Lough is a historic market town which offers Grade II listed buildings, a church, a museum, shops, weekly markets and pubs. An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Lincolnshire Wolds are perfect for walkers and cyclists who wish to explore this wonderful area. There are also coastal resorts nearby which makes this part of England an ideal place to visit.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, Wifi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Ample off road parking.
Bike storage.
Communal gravelled courtyard with picnic table (seats 6) and BBQ.
Shared lawn to the rear.
Four well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub/Shop 1.8 miles.
Reviews (42)
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Catherine
It provided everything we needed for our stay, was clean, spacious and very comfortable. We all enjoyed our stay, dogs included, and would highly recommend it for anyone wanting to visit the area.
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Peter
The owners have really put some thought into the dog friendly element with furniture covers and doggie towels provided and the fenced/gated areas are fantastic for furry friends to be safe and secure. Parking is easy and convenient. Even though the location is close to the road we hardly noticed any traffic noise. All in all, a great place to stay for a peaceful week in the countryside.
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Stuart
The bathroom off the lounge needs a bit of a touch up and the showers weren't very powerful but those were the only quibbles we had with the cottage. The paddock is a great place for dogs on a long lead but it's not fully enclosed so dogs would be able to bolt into the fields or road around the cottage. It does make for an excellent spot for using telescopes and I managed some great photos of some nebulae. Walking through the village is a bit weird, take a torch if you'll be out in the dark as the street lighting is bizarrely spaced out. There is a poo bin about 5 minutes away from the cottage if you need to deposit something whilst walking. Mablethorpe beach is really nice, there's a big car park with a nice little cafe and the beach itself is wide, long and flat. If you go out of school holidays, it's really quiet and you will have plenty of room. The only downside, one which nearly had us leaving after two days due to a panicking dog, is the surrounding farmers using very loud bird scarers from 6am til 10pm.A couple of locals I spoke to whilst waiting for the fish & chip van (Tuesdays 17:30-17:50 at the football club) said the scarers aren't meant to be used during unsocialable hours but the farmers ignore that. If you have dogs or someone who's scared by frequent, recurring loud bangs this may not be the place for you.