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What our customers say about their holidays

• Lindsey - Verified booking

  Minafon is comfortable, cosy spotlessly clean and well equipped.

  It is perfectly situated to explore the local area of outstanding natural beauty, with plenty of easy access walks to the nearby coast path, beach ‘s and golf course. The town and pubs/ eateries being a short walk up the hill..But beware the speeding milk tankers down the little lane! Jo, the owner, met us and made us feel welcome. The yummy cake, and stocked beer/wine fridge was a lovely addition and most welcome after a long journey. There were plenty of fresh clean bath towels and a thoughtful basket of dog and beach towels. The showers are particularly good with plenty of hot water… however the en-suite shower cubicle is quite small, the downstairs shower is spacious enough with lots of room to manoeuvre. The beds are comfy with good quality bedding and a choice of pillows, all smelling clean and fresh.The view from the main bedroom giving lovely views of the estuary. The garden is pretty and dog friendly, providing a space to eat outside or just sit with a cuppa and a book. I think the only thing we missed was a long mirror and a radio/speaker in the kitchen and a bbq.. (Although costly to install, a wood burner in the lounge would make a cosy place to cwtch and snuggle down in winter). We enjoyed our stay even if the weather wasn’t the best..The house made up for it and the young adults in our party had no complaints about the WiFi! We will return .. Thank you so much.

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• Janet - Verified booking

  This is a lovely cottage in a perfect location.

  Five minutes walk to Brockhole, a few minutes drive to Windermere/Bowness or Ambleside. Ample room for six people with a lovely open plan layout downstairs. Our grandchildren are paddle boarders and we found a lovely spot at Middleground along the Bowness road which has a car park with toilets and is a short walk down to the lakeside, or if you’re lucky, a lay-by just before the car park which has access to the lake if you’re able to carry equipment a bit further. Just a couple of things missing which is why I’ve only given a 4 for some questions. The outside light is not working and, as there is a step up to the door, can be quite dangerous for younger children (and sometimes adults too). We couldn’t find a kitchen sink plug anywhere so it was difficult to clean grill and grill pan. The information folder told us there were details in a basket by the front door about refuse and estate rules but there was nothing in the basket other than fire instructions. Might I also suggest a casserole dish. We ate in almost every night and we did manage but it would have been much easier to have one. And yes the downstairs en-suite needs updating (previous reviewer) but it was spotlessly clean. Please don’t let any of this put you off staying here. It really is a lovely place and we will definitely stay her again.

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  We had an amazing time at this heavenly little cottage while visiting friends who live nearby. It's in a peaceful countryside location with breathtaking scenery, which we enjoyed from the garden sun loungers. Happily, the weather was on our side that week. The interior is comfortable and beautiful, with lots of charming details. The house is well stocked with kitchen equipment and other necessities. It was a real treat to be given the welcome hamper stuffed with goodies, including some local produce. We got a very warm welcome from owners when they brought over our pizza packs. The pizza oven was brilliant fun, especially enjoyed by our teenagers. There is lots to see and do nearby. We went quad trekking at the excellent Oaker Wood activity centre. On another day we went for mini golf and burgers at The Grove. We enjoyed the delights of Ludlow and Hereford, including the market, castle, cathedral/mappa mundi and the cafes. The climb up to the top of Titterstone Clee hill was steep but short and well worth it for the spectacular views.

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• Stephen - Verified booking

  This place was a tip.

  . There was mould in a wardrobe thick cobwebs on the window sills the floor was dirty and the kitchen sink tap was not fixed in it wobbled all over the place. That was what we found in the few minutes we where in there. I did call the owner who said the cleaners should have been in. I asked for a refund and she told me to contact Sykes on Monday. We found accommodation at a lovely caravan park near by call Beachside were the staff were very helpful. On Monday I contacted Sykes and Anna said was raising a case and was going to contact the owner of this Flat to see if she would give me a refund. She came back and said the owner would not give a refund as we hadn't given her the chance to get cleaners in. It would have taken a day to clean it, she also needed to get a new wardrobe and also needed a plumber for the tap. I don't know where she thought we were going to stay while she sorted all this out at 5pm on a Saturday afternoon. She needs to be stopped as she is a take the money and run.

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• Anne - Verified booking

  We stayed in the property due to having had a family bereavement.

  We were totally shocked at what we found. The property was unclean - oven was absolutely filthy so could not use it; dirty cupboards and cobwebs on kitchen window and by extractor; kitchen floor has big rips in and lounge sofa had stained cushion covers that needed washing, dirt and dust in various places throughout Outside there was old drawers dumped on the garden shed at front of property. The bathroom was clean and there were white towels which were clean, but the cleanliness stopped there. We have photos which we are happy to share. Given the circumstances for our stay, it was upsetting and stressful. The state of the kitchen meant we were unable to cook food which was the whole point of choosing self catering accommodation from Sykes. We paid for facilities which we were unable to use, so I will be contacting Sykes to take this further. Totally let down by Sykes and this property. I would like someone from Sykes to contact me so we can discuss this matter further.

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