Dog Friendly Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Kurt - Verified booking

  Rushpool Hall is set in beautiful grounds and woodlands, sadly it is completely let down by it's staff.

  Due to unforeseen circumstances were we unable to check in on Friday 2nd August after 4.00pm. Out of courtesy I rang Rushpool to inform them that we would be late checking in and it would be early Saturday morning before we checked in. I was told at this point that this was perfectly fine. However, when trying to collect the keys I was told by the receptionist that we couldn't check in until after 4.00pm. I originally thought the receptionist believed that our booking was from that day and not the previous day and I duly explained I had rung through earlier in the week and my booking stated check in was after 4.00pm Friday 2nd. She was absolutely adamant that I could not check in. I stated I had paid for the lodge from the day before so after a long journey I just wanted the keys. Again she refused and asked who I made the booking through. I explained that it was done through Skyes, at which point she demanded to see the booking confirmation e mail. This was on my phone in the car which I then had to walk back to and then return to reception. At this point, there were other guests from a wedding party stood behind me and it was becoming highly embarrassing. When I questioned why I couldn't have keys she told me the lodge might not be ready in terms of housekeeping! Again, I explained I had booked and paid for the day before so it must be ready. She then told me to wait until 9.00am until housekeeping to check the state of the lodge. I refused and again asked for the keys. She then used her phone to apparently check with housekeeping but could not get a response. Believe or not, she then proceeded to serve customers stood waiting behind me. They looked as incredulous as I did. Then, magically, she announced that in fact the lodge was ready after all and I could have the keys! She then asked me to fill a registration form in without a please or thank you. The receptionist was obstructive, rude, uncaring, unsympathetic and had absolutely no customer service skills what so ever. The whole episode was highly embarrassing and very upsetting. I have never, in either my professional or personal life been treated in such a disgusting way and for absolutely no reason at all.

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• Claire - Verified booking

  This was our second stay, at the same lodge, our first being 5 years ago.

  The lodge has everything you could possibly need for a 7 night stay. The space was perfect for 2 adults and 2 dogs, however we did sadly have some issues along our stay. Pros- Plenty of space. Excellent kitchen which is well equipped and has plenty of storage. Bathroom and shower is amazing, and always my favourite part of the stay! The grounds are lovely, and through the day is peaceful and calm with the wildlife roaming free. Cons- The sofa is horrendous! A small 2 seater which is low and leans back. Extremely uncomfortable and sadly was no better 5 years ago. The mattress is also awful! There was a visable 'lump' running down the centre of the bed and then the outer parts are badly worn. The mattress is far too soft and has no support. The bed itself also feels smaller than a standard double. This might just be due to the poor mattress, but we struggled to get comfortable. As a person with disabilities, these 2 things are so important to a comfortable stay. The dining room was a total waste of space and if this had been a single room would have been much more useful. The evening events at the main hall.... oh dear me!!! This was never an issue 5 years ago, but now actually means we won't return. The noise generated in the evenings/nights was horrendous. The music is loud enough to hear each song until midnight and then grown adults screaming, laughing and generally being loud went on longer. Of course I appreciate that they are enjoying an event, but this should be shared on the booking detail. Unfortunately, while the location and space is perfect for us, the cons have increased since our last stay but hopefully the furniture issues at least can be resolved and we could look at returning.

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• Lucy - Verified booking

  Struthan’s location is undeniably beautiful, with easy access to stunning beaches like Reef and Uig.

  The bedding was high-quality and very comfortable, which we appreciated. However, the property has several areas that need improvement. The interior feels dark and lacks privacy, with the side window facing the owners' parking area and the front door opening directly onto the road. There is no fresh air really coming in as we had the side window open but no breeze and at times we had the front door open to allow fresh air but as we had our dog and the road is close we couldn’t have it open much for safety. Perhaps a window on the glass side panel in the door would help, Although the property initially appeared clean, a closer inspection revealed it could benefit from a thorough deep clean. The extractor fan in shower was dirty as well as the edge of the bottom of the shower. Empty diffuser left in bathroom. The selection of glassware was disappointing, with mismatched glasses that seemed to be leftovers from the owners’ kitchen. Additionally, the noise from the owners’ living area above was quite intrusive; we could hear footsteps and even snoring, which further detracted from our sense of privacy. The welcome booklet was lacking, with minimal local recommendations and several empty sleeves where information should have been. A small welcome basket would have been a nice touch to make us feel more at home. Overall, our stay was okay, but addressing these small issues could significantly enhance the guest experience.

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• Jane - Verified booking

  The directions to the property were absolutely spot on, we had no problems finding it at all.

  The location couldn't be better, easy to get to all the main tourist places and beaches. The annexe is attached to the owners house and we met both of them during our stay. Both are lovely friendly people who were happy to chat but were also unobtrusive whilst we were in the studio. I needed to ask for help working out the heating system and after a power cut, Phill answered my texts within half an hour despite being at work himself. The studio apartment is basic but is beautifully furnished with added touches such as Harris tweed cushions and curtains. The bed was comfortable with fresh bedding and the bath towels were soft and thick. Essentials that may have been forgotten were also provided. The room was warm and a pleasure to be in. All kitchen utensils, pans, crockery, glasses etc were available, we didn't come across anything 'missing'. The owner has left a suggestion booklet and looking back through it, everything previous guests have mentioned has been addressed. We enjoyed meeting the family's animals especially the chickens who often looked through the door panels at us. The door opens onto a gravelled driveway which is beside the road but there was little traffic so it was never an issue. The parking area for guests is just beyond the driveway. We had an enjoyable week on Lewis and will definitely be back at Struthan in the future.

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• Carol - Verified booking

  The reason we decided on 'Foxglove Lodge' was based on the write up provided.

  Unfortunately it is inaccurate as it is listed as being one of seven lodges; there are in fact 12. The description reads ' set in an elevated position to take in the breathtaking views'. We had envisaged the lodge being on a hillside overlooking the sea to enjoy the 'breathtaking views' but the view we had was of the Lodges opposite; there is a large area of green in between but not what we expected. Also very misleading is that the 'footpath leads directly into...Saltburn' and 'public footpath to Saltburn'; this was the main reason we settled on this Lodge as we could leave the car behind. There is no footpath as we understand the bridge had been washed away and not replaced. Very disappointing! Also advertised is WiFi which is very 'hit and miss' and more off than on; this also affects the TV and Netflix and You Tube could not be connected. The Lodge itself is very nice and had everything we required and a bottle of wine was left to greet us which was a nice touch. A peaceful area and enjoyable stay marred by bad advertising.

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