Holiday Cottages With Open Fires In World

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What our customers say about their holidays

• Nick - Verified booking

  The house has clearly had a good level of investment in recent times and is well decorated, very clean and tidy with new boiler, white goods, TV.

  We had a good stay (apart from parking nonsense below…) with easy walking access to the harbour and beach. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom was large with a good size bath and plenty of water, although it’s not possible to have a ‘stand up’ shower as the ceiling height prevents this. The downstairs toilet should have an extractor fan fitted and there is some further ‘making good’ required to the house brickwork maintenance. (Painting) Nevertheless we were pleased with the house. PARKING IS A MINEFIELD AND SPOILED OUR STAY! Access is tight for cars. On street parking is not impossible. We were expecting to empty the car in front of the house and then find parking. Unloading is tricky as there is no pavement and space for one car on the single lane narrow road – so if a car comes you need to drive around the block or reverse into a very tight space indeed. A kind adjacent neighbour told us that the gravel strip to the south east of the property was permissible for parking to all. We parked there and on return were both blocked in and greeted with an unpleasant note. The note claimed we took three slots………………. Not true The note said it’s residents only………………………..Not correct The note made reference to preventing emergency access…… we made no difference to emergency access in any way - a ridiculous comment. The Note made derogatory comments. There’s clearly a level of territorial self-entitlement nonsense about rights to parking and access for residents only on this wasteland. A ‘Mrs Cooper’ from Franchise Street left the poorly considered and untrue vitriolic note. We were unable to locate or discuss this with her. The parking problems prevented us from being able to check out on time. (about 30 mins.) The cleaner arrived, stood in the street and would not communicate with us as at all and pretended to be on the phone to avoid communicating in any way. We would have gladly allowed her in the house but the lady wouldn’t even raise her head. I did ask her if she knew Mrs Cooper and she said no and then looked at her phone again. A bad end to a pleasant stay. Tips: Pre Plan parking off site and expect to pay up to £24 per day and be careful of hefty fines

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• Debbie - Verified booking

  The cottage is in a lovely location.

  It's very quaint and comfortably furnished. The sofa and king size sleigh bed are very comfortable. We spent a lot of time in the large well equipped kitchen/ diner looking out at the river, which was lovely. There was a lovely welcome pack for us and our dog, which was a nice touch. The communication and instructions from owners slso very comprehensive. We never had any problem with hot water for bath or shower and the heating is controlled by hive thermostat so you can alter if needed. The cottage was always warm and we were never cold, despite not using the log burner. There is a Pub within walking distance and 3 others within a 10-20 min drive. There is a Spar inside the local garage for emergency provisions, but we had asda delivery whilst there The cottage is nicely situated for exploration of the south coast. We visited many beaches whilst there, all within 30 mins-1hr away. We also visited stonehenge which was an hour away. You don't need to leave the village if you just want somewhere peaceful to relax. My partner caught fish in the river too, which he was delighted about. We were very lucky with the weather though. 17 degrees and sunny mid October. The owners are lovely and were very kind to allow a short overstay due to storm babet.The housekeeper is also friendly and was happy to advise places to visit based on your interests We would strongly recommend the cottage for a holiday.

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• Richard - Verified booking

  Bell cottage is a lovely small quirky cottage that unfortunately sits in a not too brilliant position.

  Location isn’t great as it’s hemmed in by other big buildings and a big conversion is being carried out currently on the property opposite into an 11 flat house of multiple occupancy. Work began at 7 am and continued all day with the accompanying noise and comings and going’s. Obviously this is only temporary but it impacted my stay. The cottage smelt faintly doggy when I arrived and every time I returned..I’m not a dog person ,and this may not bother those who are. Despite that the cleanliness was absolutely fine. Good kitchen facilities..everything was perfect....slight issue with fire starter pack not being available that was quickly sorted with discussion with the owner..I hadn’t read the small print that this isn’t provided after the end of March...but the weather still being very cold at night I managed to buy some fuel from the nearby coal merchant Roger, who was most helpful. TV.....a major issue.....some expensive kit but no normal TV channels without going through a long winded laborious process using various app’s BBC’s I player, you tube etc....all a bit too complicated to even bother with. All in all..a nice cottage but spoiled for me mainly by the location...a tiny yard at the rear and nowhere outside at the front to sit..but I can’t blame anyone for that..it’s just the nature of this particular property. Thanks anyway...enjoyed the few days overall.

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• John - Verified booking

  "A welcome sight after our long drive, charming, compact and inviting.

  This elegant space is a real delight and rewards both inside and out. By day the cottage is relaxed and airy, by night it becomes snug and welcoming. I loved the sparkling fittings and elegant interiors, they show real attention to detail. The kitchen was better than our own, we left several appliances untouched! The washing machine and dishwasher looked most tempting and I'm sure are every bit as good. The village was peaceful and quiet, almost like stepping back in time. I loved the tranquil views and rural ambience, the church proved a lovely focal point. Thank you for the welcome tray which awaited us, the goodies brightened up our shop-bought fare! While the seating area at the front is charming, the lack of rear access threw us slightly. The garden behind is not available although it would add much to the appeal and the letting ability!!" The description ought to make it clear that there is a steep staircase and access to the the double bed is quite cramped. The property is definitely not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties. I think the request to hang washing outside is misleading -not many people want their smalls on show in the front and only garden! -John

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• Jan - Verified booking

  This was a fabulous cottage - spotless and finished to an excellent standard, in a superb location with lots of amenities, pubs and restaurants within a short walking distance.

  The only issues were the lack of parking and limited storage space at the property. Although the parking was mentioned in the listing, it’s not until you get there that you realise that everyone else is trying to park in the same limited spaces in the neighbouring side roads and you may end up quite a distance away. This wasn’t too much of a problem for us as we didn’t use the car all week, so once we found a space we were sorted! The property could have done with a few things for storage, such as a wardrobe in the second bedroom and a shelf in the bathroom. A chair in the main bedroom would also be useful to drape clothes for those of us who are a bit lazy! The only other thing would be the addition of a few basics in the kitchen such as kitchen roll, foil, a hand towel and a full soap dispenser, all of which you can do without, but just make things a little easier… However, the overall experience was fantastic - a delightful, recently refurbished, clean property in a peaceful location with easy access to the town amenities. We even had fantastic weather!! What more could anyone ask for?

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