Dog Friendly Villas In North Yorkshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Rosemarie - Verified booking

  The property itself would have been fine.

  However the despotic nature of the owner, who turned out to be a control freak made it extremely difficult for us. The weather in UK, for the fortnight we were there was the coldest for many years on occasions at minus 5. The heating AND hot water timings of coming on and going off was completely controlled by her. We were unable to get showers before 7 am because the hot water was not available until then. The heating came on about the same time. This was very inconvenient. During the days if I wanted instead to have a shower, again the water wasn’t on or the heating until gone 4:30. I did phone and ask about having the heating on earlier, as I explained I was sat with my coat on, but was instead given a lecture on the price of oil, and was reminded that they were described as holiday cottages and as such we shouldn’t really need heat in the day as we should be out ‘holidaying’ !!! I was directed to an electric heater which naturally was totally inadequate. Although my diagnosis of lung cancer the day before we went to the cottage, wasn’t the owners fault. When I asked her if my sister could come down from Scotland to see me and stay a few nights. She seemed most put out even though it’s a six birth cottage. So she directed me to Sykes. I rang Sykes who couldn’t understand why she’d done that. The man at Sykes was most helpful and said it was fine. When I called her back to tell her, she didn’t offer any bedding for my sister, who did end up having to bring her own. However the owner did ask how much more I’d been charged, and said it should be more because that’s how Sykes charged. She seems most put out when I explained it didn’t work like that. I’ve rented many cottages over the years a lot of these with Sykes. I’ve never left a negative review. I’ve never had to. This time was an exception thankfully.

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• Ms Hamid - Verified booking

  This is a fantastic cottage! We were three adults and a dog and we had plenty of space. The garden is huge, with lots of seating and there is a barbecue. Views from every window. Location is stunning. We stayed in April and there were curlews, lapwings and oystercatchers everywhere! Lots of options for walking (with or without getting in the car), whether you want a gentle potter or a full day fell walking. The kitchen is the most well-equipped I have ever seen. There is no conventional cooker - instead there is an aga, two air fryers and a portable hob. Cooking on the aga was a lot of fun, but it does lose it's heat in the evening so forward planning is required! The parking instructions mentioned a garage - don't be fooled by the outbuilding to the left of the property - the real garage has been demolished but there is a parking bay on the right hand side of the front door.

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• Mrs Bagshawe - Verified booking

  A beautiful gem of a property right in the heart of Whitby with gorgeous views on all levels overlooking the harbour and Abbey. Close proximity to the town and amenities, but still peaceful and calm. Plenty of homely additions to settle in whilst staying, as well as secure outdoor space that also makes the most of the beautiful view. Clear instructions and guides on how to get round and make the most of Whitby and the surrounding area, and overall very clean and welcoming. Would definitely recommend and book again if coming back to the area. However, it's best to be clear that some with accessibility issues may struggle with some aspects of this property/location. The parking may be tricky, there is a long stay car park just a few short minutes walk up a steep hill/stairs that costs just under £10 for 24 hours. The house is also over three levels with very steep stairs.

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• Janette - Verified booking

  What a great place.

  . Every thing you need plus more... Nice supprise on arrival tea, coffee, sugar and a carton of milk in fridge... Little items in a basket in our rooms, nail clippers, loofa, comb, nail files, flannels and cotton balls... This was only the start.... We found lots of games to suit all ages from 1 to 72 and a curiosity box... The place was welcoming and even l who has difficulty with stairs found there's easy to climb... My son enjoyed being out in the large garden with the dog and the dog enjoyed the space indoors as well.... This property is ideal centre for lots of attractions in the area... We recommend the local pub.. The New Inn... Fridays meals in a basket are great and try the Sunday dinners... More than enough in the regular size.. Would highly recommend this little haven for a great break... We will be back Thistle. Thank you for a great week

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• Stacey - Verified booking

  The cottage has everything you need and more.

  We loved all of the extras, including a cupboard of games and DVDs, the summer house in the garden with toys and the books to borrow. There were lots of added extras that we weren't expecting which made the stay special. The cottage itself is huge and fantastic value. The garden is also huge and perfect for dogs. There is only one thing preventing me from giving 5 stars and that's the quality of the beds. Everyone struggled to sleep and woke up sore. You could really feel the springs so maybe a decent mattress topper would help. As it's pet friendly, a better hoover would be useful. The one provided could just about pick up hairs from the vinyl flooring but had no chance on carpet. The cottage is in a perfect spot so close to Selby and lots of lovely walks. There is also a fab playground just down the road with plenty of equipment and even a zip wire.

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