Villas In Hunmanby

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Tony - Verified booking

  For this particular property, we would suggest that more attention to detail is required.

  For example, the hob had not been cleaned thoroughly and the oven shelving was definitely in need of a clean. The fan oven did not cook equally on the top and bottom shelves and there was no lid on the kitchen bin. The shelving under the lounge TV was dusty and the remote control for the lounge TV did not work due to needing replacement batteries. Blinds or curtains for the window in the bathroom would also have been appreciated for some privacy. On the one occasion we had to call the owner, (Steve), he quickly responded and was able to resolve our query regarding the heating. We really appreciated the location of the cottage and the fact that it had a fenced off patio area, as this was ideal for us with a dog. The meadow area near to the cottage was also great for walking the dog and so too was the short walk to the dog friendly beach. The click and collect meal from the on-site pub was inedible, which was a shame as when we had previously stayed at The Bay, prior to the pandemic, we had really enjoyed the pub meal there. The fact that we had a positive experience at that pub during our previous time at The Bay, together with the pub being dog friendly, was a deciding factor in us staying at The Bay again. We were able to have good days out during our break, with The Bay being in a good location, and so would consider The Bay again for a possible future break. We will also use Sykes Cottages again, as we have had positive experiences with them in previous years, which include the way in which our previous two bookings during last year were cancelled and managed due to COVID 19.

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• Dr Knight - Verified booking

  We have just spent five nights in this beautiful cottage and were very honoured to be the first official guests . Communication prior to checking in was excellent and on arrival we had a lovely personal greeting and were shown around by our host . There was a generous welcome pack with fresh bread, butter, milk,wine and chocolates , and also a useful doggie hamper which was thoughtfully put together .The cottage is recently renovated to a very high standard with high quality fittings and tasteful furnishings throughout, it was also spotlessly clean. There is a good range of kitchen equipment and lots of thoughtful little extras that proved useful during our stay . The outside area provides a relaxing space with views of the surrounding countryside and will be even more delightful in the Summer. The hot tub was super for relaxing in after long walks. The cottage is very well located for exploring both the coast and inland, with lots of local attractions and beauty spots to choose from. The local beach is a couple of miles away and delightful and there are a variety of pubs and shops within easy walking distance in the village. It should be noted that although the hosts live next door , the cottage is very private both inside and out and they are very friendly and respectful and leave you in quiet enjoyment of the accommodation. We would not hesitate to book this excellent cottage again and will be recommending it to family and friends .

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• Nicole - Verified booking

  We had a lovely stay at Rosie cottage.

  Keep reading for all the pros! There were a few minor things we wanted to inform you of. These are not to be interpreted as negatives, just a few things that would have made our stay perfect. When we arrived, the filter coffee machine had an old, used filter in, so we didn’t use this. The cleaners need to ensure they’re checking this. The lounge needs a coffee table. We saw others had said this in reviews, but unfortunately the issue had not yet been sorted. The baskets used as side tables looked lovely, but not practical. One of the baskets was broken so the lid kept falling in. So just wasn’t appropriate for drinks to stand on. There were some dirty splashes on the lounge wall near the door, either from a dog shaking or a spilt drink. It was quite noticeable so I’m surprised the cleaning team didn’t see it. To match the high standards that run through the cottage, some better quality toilet roll would be good. Some sort of caddy on the wall in the shower to hold items would also be useful. Also - black out blinds in the bedrooms would stop the glaring street light from illuminating the rooms all night long. Other than that, everything was great. The beds were so comfy, lovely bedding, beautiful cottage garden, all the kitchen bits and bobs we could have dreamed of, again, all high quality items. Netflix was logged in so we could cosy down and watch some films. Would definitely stay again. Thank you

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• Robert - Verified booking

  The property itself is fantastic - situated on the bottom end of the holiday village, and therefore within a 2 minute walk of the pool, bar, shop and restaurant.

  A comfortable 2 bedroom (double and twin), all bed linen and towels were clean. Plenty of holiday spares were available in the property too, such as DVDs, board games, windbreaker and toys for the kids. Plenty of crockery and cookware. There is a hoover downstairs and most cleaning equipment, although with hardfloors it would be beneficial to have a mop too. Only area for improvement would be the mattresses, which are achingly soft and springy. The complex itself is good too - the beach is a (realistic) 10 minutes walk. Pool facilities are reasonably clean and both the sauna and steam room are excellent. Due to size of pool vs number of visitors, pool numbers are capped at 45, therefore you occasionally find yourself having to wait. Shop is well stocked, and there is a pharmacy if required. The bar - whilst pleasant - is heart-attack-inducingly expensive. Ordered a Guinness & a J20, and when the barman said "£10.30 please" I had to double check! Only drawback for family holidays is that there is no evening entertainment.

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• Lee - Verified booking

  Arrived to our holiday at 4pm , check in from 3 .

  Cleaners still there and not apologetic, just asked us to wait in our car while they finished. We arrived to find the place in anything but clean state ... dishwasher full of mould , no welcome pack , generally dirty/dusty and the floor still dirty which we then spent the first evening of our holiday cleaning. The cottage is ready for a deep clean, carpets cleaning etc and refurbishment of things like the bathroom floor which is coming up. We did not want to spoil our holiday with 2 young children so we cleaned it as best we could and enjoyed the rest of our holiday and on arrival back home I flagged up our complaint with sykes who have been less less helpful at saying they haven't been able to get in touch with the owner and as we didn't flag it up at the time there is nothing they can do. Very disappointed with sykes and with the cleanliness of the cottage . We would not stay in this cottage again and will not be booking through sykes again.

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