Romantic Cottages in the UK

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Christine - Verified booking

  Arrived at the cottage in the middle of a storm and when we opened kitchen door it was so warm and welcoming.

  And it was spotless. So that was a good start. A very cosy, yet spacious, living room and the log fire completed the cosiness. Everything we needed in the kitchen, including dishwasher and washing machine. Wet room is huge, although at times a little cool. Plenty of space in bedrooms and beds were very comfortable. Enclosed garden very safe for our energetic Border Collie, with plenty of ball space. My husband met Brian (I was out with the dog). Liverpool were playing on the TV and hubby couldn't get TV on (gasp, horror!) so he phoned Brian who came immediately. He was very friendly. Position of cottage is lovely with stretching views to the front. Red Kites circle above. Road mostly very quiet but at times there were a few tractors and farm vehicles. Generally very quiet. Street light turns off around 11pm and not back on until about 6am so it is dark outside. If you like to stargaze then this ideal if you get a clear sky. We had one small window of a cloudless sky and the number of stars and their clarity was amazing. Have to say though that I was disappointed there are no footpaths near the cottage where I could walk the dog away from traffic, (even on her lead), and had to travel to Rhayader to walk along Rhayader Tunnel walk/cycle path (keep dog on lead) and also to visit Gro Park where she could have a run off lead. Also went to Coed Sarnau. Pub is only a minute away (but don't forget to take your torch). Staff and locals very friendly. Food was good and reasonably priced. The steak (Thursday is steak night) with all the trimmings was delicious. A visit to Elan Valley and its 4 dams is a must. We visited after a period of heavy rainfall and it was awesome. As the water cascaded over the dams the noise was deafening. That was definitely the highlight of the holiday. Would have liked to do some of the walks but unfortunately agility not what it used to be. Also visited Gigrin Red Kite Centre. Staff were very friendly and pleasant. Dogs welcome but beware, lots of cats in the yard. If you have never seen Red Kites this is a must. So many birds come in for feeding. However, have to admit to preferring the Resources for Wales site on A44 on way to Aberystwyth. Wanted to visit the Welsh Crystal factory but it was closed the week we were there. If I had to have one negative it is that the Welcome Pack needs updating. Dates of bin collection only showing for 2020. All-in-all a most pleasant break in a beautiful part of our beautiful country. Thank you Brian and Sandra.

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• Sophie - Verified booking

  Lovely situation but no mobile phone signal.

  If we needed emergency help we would have had to get in the car and drive to where there was a mobile phone signal. I would really appreciate Sykes mentioning this in the details of their properties. In the end we had to buy another Sim card to get calls on a different network. Property details could do with mentioning where to get help locally. Kitchen was short on cutlery and glasses. It needs more tumbler-type and smaller wine glasses. Also the dishwasher was installed as far away from the sink as possible. More recycling boxes would have been appreciated. The bathroom had not really been updated and was generally quite cold. It needs more hooks, rails and shelves – both near the wash basin and next to the shower, also a bath mat as the floor would be dirty from people coming straight into the bathroom from outside. The toilet seat was loose. Better lighting would be a plus. Staircase only had a fixed rail one side and was quite narrow. For safety’s sake I would have installed a rope handrail going up the other side – which would not take up much room. All the floors (apart from the stairs) had hard flooring, we could have done with a small rug each side of the bed to mitigate against the cold. TV in the main bedroom had no manual and did not receive any live channels, although we did get it linked to the Wi Fi later in the week after some effort.

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• Tracey - Verified booking

  Green Cottage is a lovely place, located in beautiful countryside.

  We had no communication with the owners, but then we had no cause to, as the booking was straightforward, as was locating & accessing the property. The cottage has everything you would need for your stay. We sat in the garden each evening and watched the Red Kites circle above us. The garden was sufficiently secure for our dog to roam around on her own, without constant supervision. The pub is great, locals very friendly and good food. The only 2 slight niggles I have are: [1] the cottage information on the website states that the pub is open from 3rd August - I think this is very old information as we stayed in June & it was open - this could be very misleading to any potential bookers. And [2] It was a very hot week when we stayed and the bedrooms were very warm (even with the windows open) - it might be useful to have the availability of a couple of fans for use during those periods. Overall, we had a fabulous time in a brilliant property in a beautiful location - my partner actually didn't want me to write such a good review as he thought it would reduce our chances of being able to book again, because you would all see our review & book the cottage for yourselves. LOL. We will definitely be back.

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• Chris - Verified booking

  My second stay at Green Cottage and another very enjoyable visit.

  I found the cottage to be clean, warm, and comfortable. I noticed there is a new sofa this time around which is much better than the last one! Wifi is fast and reliable, good enough to do some work if needed. The garden is secure and a decent size - my little dog appreciated it! Whilst it's clearly not a 'luxury' listing in terms of the furniture, decor and facilites provided (which you can see from the pics on the website), that all felt reflected in the price I paid and overall it felt really good value to me. It's the perfect location for exploring Mid Wales and I enjoyed some cracking walks this time in Gilfach nature reserve, the 'Water break its neck' waterfall area, and Elan Valley. The nearby towns of Rhyader and Llanidloes are both really nice and have a few cafes, shops and pubs. Would love to stay again.

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• Naomi - Verified booking

  Property full of damp and mould on walls .

  Fridge seals mouldy also. Grimy bathroom floor , no extractor fan contributing to mould. Toilet soil pipe leaks over the floor. Stair carpet full of dog hair we took our own hoover and brush was covered. Broken loose slabs on steps in the garden. Bed uncomfortable feels like it is going to collapse. Left the property early as couldn't stand the damp making us unwell. Owner and Sykes cottages have been given the opportunity to resolve the issue . We have Sent all photographic evidence Yet have not been offered any reimbursement. Sykes have admitted there are health and safety issues but are still taking bookings for the property. Very sad being as this was our second visit to the property did not expect to find it on this occasion in such bad state of repair.

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