School Holidays 2017 Cottages In Blandford Forum

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Christopher - Verified booking

  We had a fantastic stay at Rowdens Barn at Hedge End Farm.

  The property is in an amazing location but what really stands out is the quality of everything inside. From the power of the shower, to the high spec of the white goods and tv, right down to the fantastic knives and utensils which are available. The property is also really welcoming on arrival, with little touches like the heating being on low on a rainy day so its warm when you walk in and the cake on the stand on the dining table. Going away during COVID, it was also great to be able to speak to the property manager before arrival to agree on what would be in the property in terms of bedding and towels in advance, so we felt very comfortable throughout our stay, as well as being reassured by how spotless the whole property was. Lastly, we were very impressed by the communications from Sykes Cottages, especially the brilliantly helpful email about what to remember to pack and checking the car in advance etc! We would be very happy to book through them again in the future.

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• Ann - Verified booking

  The cottage is beautifully furnished, milk, tea, coffee, sugar, cookies and lots of cleaning products are provided.

  Easy parking and there are several nearby walks for dog owners. I would have given the cottage a much higher rating except for the disappointingly lightweight summer duvet provided on the double bed which I found much too cold at night for the cool weather of early May. This is the first place I have stayed where there are no extra blankets provided for colder clients. My holiday was saved by using the thicker and snugglier single duvets in the second bedroom but using them would not have been possible if we had had family staying with us. There are convector heaters but I do not want to sleep in a room filled with warm muggy air. I did contact the manager to check if there was any extra bedding available ("no") but she didn't answer until we were home from our holiday, which was a bit pointless. This is a very personal review and anyone who prefers lightweight bedding will love this cottage.

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• Sally - Verified booking

  Way exceeded expectations - and we thought it was a new conversion everything was so pristine!

  The speed the owner responded with an argumentative tap was impressive. Only slight disappointment, seems dog owners have to be reminded to clear up their "deposits" on the bridleway as it has been years since we have seen such a huge amount of poo on a footpath! Some of which ended up on our shoes. We mentioned this to one of the other "residents" who bizarrely said he didn't walk his dog up the path first thing, but along the road. Hate to say it, I think some of the holidaymakers will be responsible. Shame. Overall we had a wonderful stay, lots to do and see, and helpful stack of leaflets and info in the sideboard, not to mention board games and jigsaws. The enclosed garden was great for the dog - an ideal place for her! I'd suggest all dog owners make sure they take loads of covers and throws.

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• Margaret - Verified booking

  I have nothing but good things to say about Rowdens Barn.

  The property was spacious, clean, tidy and well equipped. The owners had even left tea, coffee, sugar, milk and cookies for their guests which was a lovely touch. There are board games for guests and an astonishing assortment of DVD’s also available in the television unit. WiFi is free, very fast and great coverage. The property also has a fully enclosed and secure garden and patio area, so perfect for keeping youngsters safe and dog lovers who have their pets with them. We were very comfortable and relaxed during our stay and can highly recommend Rowdens Barn. We are already looking at dates for our next visit. Definitely 5 stars!!

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• Hannah - Verified booking

  Cosynook Cottage is absolutely fabulous and aptly named.

  The interior has been refurbished to an extremely high quality and loved the tartan / country theme down stairs. The kitchen was extremely well equipped and you felt like you were in your own little haven with plenty of walks on the doorstep. Would also like to mention about the parking - several comments below have said it’s not suitable for their vehicles- we didn’t struggle at all and managed to park our medium sized saloon on the parking space every day, we are sure you would even be able to fit a small 4x4 their too, so please don’t let that put you off! We would love to come back to cosynook very soon

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