Dog Friendly Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Sally - Verified booking

  We absolutely loved our stay in The Annexe.

  Came for 4 nights with just me, 2 teenagers and the dog in a fairly rainy week, so was slightly nervous about keeping them all entertained and happy - but needn't have worried! The house was immaculately clean (and I mean, totally, utterly, spotless clean) and we couldn't have asked for better, more modern and comfortable facilities (my first time cooking on an induction hob - worked a treat!!). The lovely owners even provided us with a home-baked cake and cookies - they didn't last long with the teenagers in the house! Wi-Fi had a super strong signal, so we were able to stream movies, play games on our devices etc with no problems (essential with 2 teenagers in tow!). Plenty of piping hot water for showers or a bath, too. The beautiful but also wildlife-friendly garden and views from The Annexe were magnificent - I had a real stinker of a cold on our holiday, so spent a lot of time happily sat in the reclining lounge chairs reading and watching the birds coming to the feeders out the window. The location was perfect for a big range of activities too - we went to Go Ape, Goodrich Castle, Symonds Yat and the Taurus Crafts shops & cafe, but saw many other places we would've loved to explore if we'd had a longer stay. All were dog-friendly and lovely places to go (essential as my dog has separation anxiety so has to come everywhere with me). We loved our break in The Annexe and couldn't recommend it more highly as a place to stay.

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• Nicola - Verified booking

  Wow - what a stay!

  We came to this property for our mini-moon after our winter wedding at the start of December and the property was amazing from the start. Welcome cakes, milk and a bottle of Prosecco was a lovely gesture and really made us feel at home. It was super warm and the underfloor heating and log burner were a real treat! The hot tub was an added bonus which was amazing at night in the frost with the changing lights and was very spacious. All rooms were clean and fresh and the beds & bedding were super warm and comfy. Great outdoor space for our husky who loved the frosty mornings. Location is lovely and quaint and very quiet yet not too far from places if you wanted to explore - such as Trentham Shopping Village which is highly recommended. We would definitely recommend this property and will most definitely be returning again, as the hosts were more than accommodating and the property is everything we could have asked for…and more! Amazing stay and amazing property - thanks for letting us stay at your property to relax and enjoy the start of our married life in bliss. Top notch!!!! Nicola & Steve

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• Michelle - Verified booking

  Great for what we needed for a base for 4 days.

  Kitchen bathroom, hot tub and beds all very clean. All kitchen equipment and bedding is of an excellent standard. Cottage looks lovely when you first walk in, but on closer inspection tv unit, skirting, woodwork etc were dusty and clearly hadn’t been done on change over . Units in bedroom had thick cobwebs and dust behind. That said these things didn’t affect our stay but should be acknowledged. Host was very helpful and friendly, she met us on arrival and gave us the information we needed, Prosecco and cupcakes were a lovely touch. Great location for Alton Towers, (25min drive), great pub nearby ( Shoulder of mutton). The other holiday cottage is very close, the people staying the same time as us had 3 dogs, they barked quite a lot and I could see and hear them at the upstairs windows barking in the mornings. The hot tub was wonderful for our teenagers after a day in the theme park. This was probably the highlight of the stay for them. We have stayed in a lot of cottages in the UK and I would rate this one as a solid 8/10.

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• Andy - Verified booking

  Orchard Barn is an amazing cottage with amazing hosts who go the extra mile to make you feel welcome.

  The area is so peaceful it was just what was needed for a relaxing break. There are some really nice walks on the doorstep and plenty of other adventures in the local area just a short drive away. It was nice to have the hot tub to relax in and rest tired legs which is permanently ready for a dip. There is a local country pub in walking distance and the staff and locals are really friendly and welcoming (dog friendly too but book in advance to eat as only a few tables are dog friendly inside). We stayed for 4 nights in September and was our first time staying, will definitely be returning. When we are next staying in the area we would not think about staying anywhere else after such a fantastic stay. Thank you to Rachael and Paul for everything, the prosecco, cupcakes and stuff on arrival were much appreciated.

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• Carol - Verified booking

  We have just had a wonderful 3 night stay at Orchard Barn.

  Rachael and Paul really have thought of everything possible to ensure a home from home experience. The Cottage was absolutely stunning, the decor was beautiful and the cleanliness was exceptional. On arrival we were welcomed by cupcakes and Prosecco on ice which was a lovely surprise, the cottage had been freshly cleaned to a very high standard and smelt so lovely. The owners are on hand if needed but there was a very informative information pack in the cottage with everything that we needed to know. The Hot Tub is a fabulous feature along with the wonderful views and the tranquil surroundings. The local pubs serve wonderful home cooked food and the location is perfect for a get away from it all break but also very handy for some great days out.

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