Dog Friendly Cottages in Hereford

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Beverley - Verified booking

  We had a lovely stay at The Folly.

  It was a last minute decision to book. The grounds are beautiful and you kindly have free run of them. The car parking is off road. You need to close the large wooden gate each time as the owners have a dog (who will come and visit you. Very sweet). You then walk the length of the garden to the Folly at the end. It is small but every bit of space is utilised. The spiral staircase could be an issue for some but you know this when you book. Plenty of hanging space in bedroom but getting suitcases upstairs is a challenge! The nearest neighbour is not the owner's house but another. Not much is open in the village of Woebley which is 30 mins walk on roads or 45 mins by fields. Internet unfortunately was non existent so Smart TV was pointless. May have been a blip. TV tiny. There are DVDs and a built in player. Good selection of books and games. Lovely welcome basket of home made bread and jam and fresh eggs plus more. We received a warm welcome from Jim and were offered early check-in. Very handy as we were already in the vicinity. The bed has a lightweight duvet. Towels were very stained. There is a bbq in the summer house which is also yours to use and provision of an area with sun loungers. 2 induction cooking rings were efficient and combi/microwave. Couldn't be bothered to read the lengthy instruction booklet for that! Fridge with small freezer compartment. We like to cook when away and as pubs were rarely open glad we had that option. We did have a drink at the Salutation and in Dilwyn village but no food on offer. You can book to eat out locally in the evening if places are open. Plenty of National Trust and gardens in the area. Would we stay again? Possibly. It was a novelty but we really like more space on holiday. Thank you for a lovely break.

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• Julie - Verified booking

  The Folly is an amazing, quirky and romantic place to stay in a beautiful setting.

  It certainly has the WOW factor. It is very bijou, with a high standard of furnishings and fittings. The design and planning has been  well thought out to utilise every inch of space. The outside area is secluded and perfect for al fresco dining. We were lucky enough to have some hot weather so we had breakfast and dinner on the terrace and used the barbecue one evening. The shelter in the garden is perfect to catch the last rays of sun. Apparently the inspiration for the building came from a visit to Portmerion in North Wales. It was originally built as a writer's retreat for a well-known garden designer to write his books whilst overlooking the peaceful rill and garden. We received a very warm welcome from our hosts and nothing was too much trouble.The patio in front of the Folly is planted with edible plants that we were invited to pick and use. On arrival we received a welcome basket of delicious homemade spelt bread, homemade damson jam, milk, biscuits, butter, olive oil and local cheese. There are plenty of places to visit in the surrounding areas. Nearby Weobley is a charming village. We would wholeheartedly recommend this property and would definitely return. We have stayed in a lot of self catering properties all over the country and abroad, and this is one of our favourites. Thank you to Annie and Jim for making us so welcome.

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• Carol - Verified booking

  The spiral staircase is not for everybody, although it is noted on your website, it does not indicate that it must be one of the tightest spirals that are legally considered safe.

  many adults either sight impaired or overweight would not get upstairs safely. Ditto the bathroom which is so small that when you sit on the seat the lid closes on to your back, the sink is a tiny corner sink making it impossible for a man to shave if he doesn’t use an electric razor. The cooking facilities are adequate for breakfast- but nothing further - the combi oven is at floor level so unless you like getting on to your knees to use an oven it is less than ideal. The 2 eating places in Weobley were closed Monday and Tuesday evening, so with poor cooking facilities, it was more than disappointing. All of these points should be made clear on your website. The Folly is quirky and attractive. The couch was comfy, ditto the bed. Jim , the owner , gave us a friendly welcome and his wife, Annie sent us friendly texts. We expected it to be ‘compact’, but not to come with such important negatives. A pleasant setting does not make up for the negatives. We would not return and could not recommend. We are in our 60’s, slim and active. What would happen if visitors arrive who are neither slim nor agile, whatever their age? We have wasted our holiday money and feel that others. Should not be put in the same situation. The price was paid for nights for such drawbacks was inadequate and misleading.

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• Paul - Verified booking

  Initial finding of the cottage was good, very quirky, clean and set in pretty communal orchard style garden.

  Complimentary cup cakes were delicious and dog biscuits welcome. However property was on quite a busy road and traffic could be heard throughout the night especially with the roof light windows open or on vent. Its situation also made it impossible to walk the dog safely as no pavements or footpaths were on any side requiring the car to be used to drive to appropriate dog friendly areas. The only local pub was very close but didn't provide any food and no other local facilities ie shops/store available within walking distance. We found the bed facilities awkward as the ground floor one was a basic double and a little short in length whilst the upstairs was a futon bed making it difficult to get out of. I would suggest that anyone with any mobility issues would struggle. Also for the same reason, the lounge sofa was also far to low. The owner was very friendly, maintenance was good and information was offered regarding the area , but overall (no disrespect to him) we were disappointed with our first Sykes experience .

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• Sean - Verified booking

  Honestly what a place!

  The piggery as well as the surrounding grounds were absolutely stunning. Everything was clearly thought out carefully, and everything you needed was available to you. The hot tub was amazing, and as it's only 2 feet from the front door (in your private courtyard), the dash inside was bearable in the minus 6 degrees temperature we enjoyed on our stay. Can't say enough positive things about this accomodation, and you should definitely book it if we haven't already beaten you to it.. Jarred was also very understanding when I set off the smoke alarms within 10 minutes of arriving, by accidentally putting an electric kettle on the hob as if it were a whistle one. Daft I know, but I like to think I'll forever hold the record for the quickest time the alarms been set off after arrival, and on a completely unrelated note - I now no longer make my wife cups of tea

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