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What our customers say about their holidays

• Allen - Verified booking

  Lovely cottage - the owner said they’d had many holidays there and that was what made a difference I think.

  It felt cosy like a real “home” as soon as you walked in. The decor was not the cheap “make do and mend” that you often find - it was really nicely and tastefully done. The cottage was very well equipped and the owners had anticipated most of the needs of visitors. The welcome pack was very welcome. Thank you. The cottage was lovely and clean, very warm and comfortable. It has traditional features (including a few spooky creaks and groans. We swear we heard a young child say “Daddy” just outside the bedroom door one night….. we hid under the duvet) A couple of “even better if’s”: (1) the dishwasher didn’t work properly and after three washes we had to wash the pots by hand as they were not clean at all (2) maybe leave some washing up liquid and a couple of dishwasher tabs for the next visitors (we left dish cloths). (3) The property is very difficult to find. I couldn’t find it on Google Earth so texted for clarification a few days before we went. I did not get a reply. We couldn’t find it where the post code led us, so we scoured the streets - the locals in the pub hadn’t heard of it either. The contact numbers provided were all the same number and not answered (no signal in the village so had to drive a couple of miles out of the village till I could get a signal). At one point, we even considered having to return home or find a Premier Inn for the night. I don’t know if this will help future visitors but I took the “what three words” reference: ///stylist.recorders.signature Somehow, we did spot the cottage on what was our last attempt. Negatives aside, all in all a lovely visit to a lovely cottage in a beautiful village. Our third stay in Staithes and the best cottage so far. We will be back.

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• Mrs Mongan - Verified booking

  The cottage is a real hidden gem. From the moment we arrived, we felt so welcomed—especially by the lovely Easter Eggs and the thoughtful welcome pack. It was such a kind touch and made the start of our Easter weekend feel extra special. We had an amazing Easter here—enjoying a delicious roast in the brilliantly equipped kitchen, a sunny BBQ in the garden, and plenty of fresh-air adventures to Suffolk food hall and Ipswich. The location was absolutely perfect for visits to the in-laws and for exploring the area. We had lovely walks down by the pier in Felixstowe, and our pup had the time of his life sniffing every inch of it! my youngest especially loved visiting the little duck pond next door. The peaceful surroundings and warm, homely touches made this feel like a true escape from everyday life. Thank you again for everything. We’ve made some really special memories here and would absolutely love to book again in the future!

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• Jo - Verified booking

  We had a wonderful stay at the Dairy.

  The property is lovely and decorated to a high standard, making you feel very much at home. Karen is a friendly and welcoming host and ensured we settled in. The hot tub is a fab addition, also being under cover means it can be enjoyed in all weathers. The shared gardens are beautifully kept and there is so much room that privacy is never an issue. Couple of very minor points; we had a couple of issues with intermittent wifi and the kitchen could do with some additional cooking utensils; serving dishes etc. We found plenty to do in the area and short drives away. We are already planning a return visit and may look at coming with other family members if we can book more than one property at once.

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• Lee - Verified booking

  From the moment we walked up the path till the moment we left, this property was not up to Sykes Cottages spec and we won't be using them again.

  Path to cottage uneven and broken, stains all over the outside wall, dirty windows, open the door to hallway and the smell off damp, walls crumbling in lounge, fire not cleaned out, ashes not emptied, cobwebs everywhere, my wife cleaned the fridge, microwave, cooker and all the crockery as it was filthy. Furniture and furnishings are tired and dirty. Upstairs double uncomfortable and again the room smelt damp, bathroom, shower missing it's seal, Emerson heater cord has been broken so many time and knotted back together, toilet seat lose. The place was a lot of money, and did not live up to expectations, Staithes is a lovely place, but this cottage certainly took the shine off our New Year!

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• Mrs Bailey - Verified booking

  A lovely, comfortable holiday home. There is lots of room in the house (for 4 adults, 2 teens and a dog) and the garden is both beautiful and safe for kids and dogs to run about in which was great as we had very warm weather for an April stay. It is a short drive to lovely Felixstowe, we thought we could walk it but it’s about 45 minutes away on foot. We visited the fort and museum which was great and would recommend a few hours there. We visited the Hand in Hand pub but just missed food service so check the local pubs are serving food before you go. Lovely, clean, welcoming holiday home, would definitely recommend to get away from the hustle and bustle of London! Thank you!

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