Dog Friendly Bed And Breakfasts In Merseyside

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Alison - Verified booking

  This property is in desperate need of a deep clean and lots of TLC.

  Of two sofa/footstool sets one set was very badly stained. Given that this is a dog friendly property one is left wondering who/ what caused the staining. Also a large stain on the landing carpet. On speaking to the housekeeper she said that the owner was aware of it, if so why had it not been cleaned? The bathroom was in need of attention. The shower doors needed a thorough clean, there being soap and water marks from previous guests and a dirty shower head. Large damp patch and a broken pane of glass over the bathroom entrance door. Copious cobwebs around the property. A posh roll top bath, snazzy coffee machine and double function kitchen tap did nothing to compensate for the general lack of basic necessities. Couldn't find coasters and place mats which seemed to have been a problem for others as the wooden furniture had multiple water stains.Limited pans and burnt oven trays. No complimentaries such as salt and pepper etc. This property was advertised as having two bathrooms. Not the case, one bathroom indoors and an outside toilet and wash basin! I could go on. All in all a disappointing stay although the beds were comfortable and the location lovely

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• Keli - Verified booking

  I loved the Bothy, my 85 year old mum found the staircase really difficult as there is no second hand rail for safety.

  She also found the lovely bath difficult to get in and out of, (she cannot stand in the shower). She slept in the twin room and found the bed really narrow and nearly fell out. It all sounds a bit doom and gloom but to summarise, I would have said it's just not really suitable for an older person with some mobility issues. I can see it would be great for a younger couple or a young family. I found it comfortable and I really enjoyed my stay. I would suggest that as a cook, the selection of cooking pans could be better, particularly the frying pans. Mum likes to eat in and it was a challenge to cook dinner with the pots and pans on offer. A mirror over an electric socket for hair drying would have been good. The housekeeper had to come in and re tune the TV on our first night as the previous occupants had disconnected the ariel to move the TV on to the kitchen counter, so thanks go to her for doing that! Lytham is lovely, and I suspect in the summer, amazing. I found the location of the cottage a boon for getting my mum easily in to the town centre and Jimbo (JRT) out for his walkies.

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• Christine - Verified booking

  The Shippon is a very comfortable property and has everything required for a successful stay.

  It is spotlessly clean, the double bed is extremely comfortable, there is constant hot water and the kitchen is very well-equipped. It was warm during our stay, so we didn’t require heating, but apparently the under-floor heating wasn’t functioning and if it had been cold, that might have been an issue. There is a log burner, but I would imagine most people wouldn’t feel like lighting this after a long journey. The hosts are unobtrusive, so one gets a lot of privacy, but they are on-site and very friendly and approachable, so it is perfectly easy to consult them if anything is needed. The hosts run a coffee shop which we didn’t get the chance of visiting, but reviews are excellent and I’m sure it’s well-worth patronising. Situated in the tranquil Cheshire countryside, the venue is very peaceful, very quiet, but very close to Tarporley which has everything one would need, including good restaurants, pubs, etc. Highly recommended.

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• Bianca - Verified booking

  We needed a 10 day stay, whilst between houses and we were very happy indeed to have found The Shippon.

  Anne and her team have thought of, quite literally, everything one might require, to make your stay here comfortable and enjoyable. The barn is beautifully converted and provides a cosy, warm and welcoming place to rest up. The underfloor heating is superbly effective but we did enjoy having the luxury of a log burner as well. The kitchen is very well equipped and the beds are comfortable, with excellent quality linen. Parking is plentiful and although we didn't get to use the on-site cafe, we heard excellent reports. Finding a holiday-let which actively welcomes our dog is an essential criterion in our choice of venue and he was particularly calm and comfortable in The Shippon. Thank you to Anne and all her team for providing us with such a lovely bolt hole, in our hour of need. Very highly recommended.

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• Bethia - Verified booking

  My family and I had a lovely time.

  The cottage is just perfect for a cosy stay. It’s a very well thought out place by the owners and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. It was so clean and well organised, which you should expect at any holiday cottage but over the years in staying in so many that has not been our experience.The dishwasher for me was such a bonus. The owners live a stones throw away which is fab if you need anything even if you don’t they are the nicest people to have a good chat with, but they also keep them selves to them selves you don’t feel at all that they are invading your holiday space. The cafe is a must with prices very reasonable, food spot on and it’s also a little shop that sells gift items. We have found ourselves a cottage we will definitely be returning to.

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