Romantic Cottages in the UK

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Simon - Verified booking

  We recently had the pleasure of staying for a week at Figtree Cottage, Devon during December 2020.

  From the outset, the communication from Ali & Dave was on point. It was especially reassuring to receive a courtesy call from Ali prior to our stay which alleviated any queries or concerns we may have had around travelling to the property, or during our stay. The property was easily found with the directions provided by both Sykes and Ali. Upon arrival we were able to let ourselves in and get settled before Dave popped over to introduce himself and see if we needed anything. Ali & Dave reside in the premises just a stones throw away from the cottage which meant they were on hand for all our requests but far enough to ensure privacy and serenity. The cottage itself is situated away from the main road which means it's peaceful and quiet. The kitchen was already very well equipped however we did make a few requests that Ali & Dave we happy to oblige; notably the sharpening of the kitchen knives - thanks Dave! All bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean and furnished with quality fittings; the towels in the bathrooms were lush and the shower pressure is superb. The beds themselves were also very comfy. The loungeroom has an abundance of couches which ensured we weren't sitting on top of each other, as well as a fantastic fireplace which was lovely to start in the early evening and keep on until late. That said, the property is well heated anyway should we have preferred that form of heating. Without a doubt one of the main highlights was that hot tub - which we made use of everyday - and Dave ensured that the chemicals were just right throughout our entire stay; Dave would pop over in the morning to top-up and we hardly noticed he'd been and gone. We had an amazing stay at the cottage and really enjoyed what the surrounding area had to offer. Both Ali & Dave are really lovely people which just adds to making the whole experience perfect from start to finish. By the end of our stay we really didn't want to leave, however it's nice to know that we have something to look forward to upon returning again in the hopefully not too distant future.

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• Shirley - Verified booking

  We have had a lovely week’s holiday at Lower Lodge, the house is very central to the many different areas to explore, Shrewsbury, Welshpool, Powys Castle NT, Attingham Park NT.

  The house is spacious and very comfortable with every facility provided for our stay. The TV in the lounge was a great surprise, it was massive and great for family viewing. WiFi signal was good and we were able to stream with only occasional buffering. The kitchen is well equipped and the addition of a drinks fridge in the games room was a real bonus. The garden is amazing with a large patio with a dining area, a lounge area and an amazing hot tub. There is a brick built area to hold disposable bbqs. The games room with a pool table was great fun as was the table tennis & dart's board. The owners were very responsive to any queries that we had and on hand if you needed any assistance. Thank you Mark & Lisa we love your house. The only slight negative was the house is very close to the road which was busier than we expected and you could hear traffic noise. This did not detract from our great experience, but worth being aware of. The house and gardens surpassed our expectations and we would highly recommend it for a great family holiday.

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• Joy - Verified booking

  Six of us visited Fig Tree Cottage 11-18 July 2020.

  The whole experience with the owners was excellent, from the pre-visit phone call and email regarding Covid19 safet measures put in place, to checking in on us throughout our visit, but not in a manner that took away our privacy. Their efforts were exceptional, and they really did enhance the experience, in terms of making sure that we had everything we needed - plus rhubarb and courgettes from their garden! Everything was of a high standard, from the comfortable beds to the hot tub under the stars (we had great weather) and the welcome pack of necessities (tea/coffee/milk) plus little extras like scones and clotted cream. We adored the location - so peaceful, and with a privacy that 'open views' rarely allows - as we were not overlooked by anyone. We rarely visits a place twice, but this may prove to the be the exception, especially as it was intended to coincide with a graduation that didn't take place, and we hope will happen in 2021.

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• Elizabeth Katherine - Verified booking

  Cosy, extremely clean and comfortable accommodation in a beautiful, peaceful location.

  Excellent facilities within the property and Ali and Dave were the perfect hosts, unobtrusive but there if you needed them. They went out of their way to make us feel welcome....Henry the tortoise and all our family very much appreciated Dave's joinery skills! The welcome pack was an added bonus after a long drive down. We found the beds to be comfortable and the hot tub was a lovely way to relax in the evening and just watch the stars and listen to the local wildlife. Whilst there we visited North Devon, South Devon, Dorset and Exmoor. We were blessed with good weather, so enjoyed bbqs in the cottages lovely garden and the scenery and sunsets were stunning. We had a wonderful family holiday and would definitely recommend Fig Tree Cottage as a fabulous venue - we certainly hope to return! Thanks to Sykes for efficient organising and big thanks again to Ali and Dave - you really couldn't have done any more! Loved our holiday!

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• Valerie - Verified booking

  The property was very welcoming and comfortable.

  The owners had made it even more homely by putting up Christmas decorations. It was just perfect for us to all meet and share a wonderful family Christmas. It was like a home from home. Nice and cosy as heating is left on all the time. Mark was quite right when he said “it was our home for the week” when he met with us. Decor was good. It was clean and spacious with plenty of things to do. Hubby was so pleased to have a comfortable bed! Lots of walks locally but you need to drive to them. The quite busy road adjacent to the bungalow has no pavement to walk along. Would like to visit in the summer to enjoy the outdoor facilities and spacious well kept garden. Thank you for the wine and chocolates. It’s also perfect for those who like to star gaze. Never seen such a wonderful display of stars on the two clear nights when we were there. A really relaxing stress free week and would thoroughly recommend.

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