School Holidays 2017 Cottages In The North West

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Jonathan - Verified booking

  This was booked as a last minute replacement when our booking (through different company, not Sykes) for another property in Southport was cancelled just over a week before we arrived.

  We had looked at this property when planning our trip but originally rejected it due to the spiral staircase which we though might cause us problems, in the event we managed it OK, but it was a bit difficult for my partner to climb and descend. When we arrived we were met by the owner who showed us around and came out with some rather unexpected requests. We were asked to save electricity by (if possible) only using the dishwasher, washing machine and cooker (!) between 09:00 and 15:00 when the solar panels would be providing power. The freezer was turned off and we had to ask for it to be turned on. There were also notices left all over the property telling us to do (or not do) this and that, not very welcoming. We were asked not to lift the blinds of the rooms as they caught on the window catches (due to being fitted badly), but the whole place felt dusty and airless so we needed to lift them just to get some air into it, it would also have been nice to be able to look outside during daylight hours! We were told (and there was a notice!) not to try and adjust the heating as it was controlled from the owners property. I felt it humiliating to return to the property after an evening visiting friends in town to have to call him and ask if we could possibly have some heating as it was cold inside. The parking was exceedingly tight to enter and exit, fortunately my (average sized Honda) is equipped with parking sensors and a rear camera, otherwise we would probably have had to leave it on the street outside and carry our luggage a considerable distance to the property, which is located at the bottom of the owners garden. The main bedroom (downstairs) has a large window, but the glass is frosted so you couldn't actually see into the garden from it! There were also no opening windows to it, just some tiny vents. The upstairs bedroom was small and cramped. The place certainly has character, but it was a bit weird to be cooking and eating in what had been carefully preserved as the original stables. Fortunately, most days we were eating out with our friends, either on trips out during the day, or in the evening at their house. Overall, not a great second week to our holiday, particularly compared to the lovely house in North Wales that we had stayed in for the first week.

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• Daniel - Verified booking

  This house is beautifully presented, absolutely immaculately clean and very comfortable for 2-4 guests.

  We were let down with another place in the peaks right at the last minute, so ended up booking this the same afternoon and headed straight there. On arrival, there was a welcome pack with essentials like tea, coffee, milk sachets, biscuits, though were surprised to a bottle of wine too. The kitchen is very well stocked, even supplying things you wouldn’t expect like sandwich bags, tin foil and kitchen roll. The property is super pet friendly, with an array of pet supplies like bowls in different sizes and dog mess bags. The garden is very secure and safe for pets, and I think the artificial grass is a good call for the hire market as it’s easier to maintain for both owner and guest. There was one mess in the back garden when we arrived, but I honestly think it was a cat rather than an oversight of the owner. The care and attention of the owners comes across with a welcome manual, intricate details often missed in rentals and the additional facilities such as an air fryer, outdoor furniture and Netflix accounts on the 3 tvs! Morecambe is also pleasant with good hearted people, including the next door neighbours. There are ponies in the field next to the property, they really appreciate carrots and apples, we made very good friends with them. There is only one small thing we think could be improved and that’s the mattresses, they’re very average in quality and not in keeping with the rest of the property. You can still get a good sleep, but if they were changed for something more plush then this would be a 5* property with no flaws whatsoever. Thank you for a wonderful stay :)

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• Matthew - Verified booking

  Owner's daughter was lovely and helped us resolve a few issues, even bringing us some fresh eggs.

  Surrounding area is gorgeous. Goats and chickens to the front, sheep and lambs behind. Loads of great walking / hiking areas all around, you don't need to drive anywhere. The cottage however was dirty and very dusty though. My wife and son had problems with the dust due to asthma. The microwave oven looked like something had exploded inside it a long time ago. Cottage really does need a deep clean. It's not possible to control the heating, so it's either boiling or freezing inside (there's a thermostat on each radiator but they don't work and the main system is on a timer). Shower is electric and has no power - my wife had to wash her hair at home of family nearby. Definitely needs a new and modern central heating / warm water system. Double bed isn't very comfy - it's too small in width and length, and felt a bit like a trampoline - more spring than cushion. A new bed would be a wise investment. The farm track up to the cottage could do with having the potholes filled in. Be careful if you're not driving an actual tractor.

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• Alice - Verified booking

  We were not actually on holiday.

  We live in a nearby village and used Daffodil Cottage as somewhere to live while we had a new kitchen fitted. I would not recommend the cottage for a holiday as it has no garden or view. However the pub and fish and chip shop (which also does Chinese takeaways) are useful. The kitchen is adequately equipped but only just (more spoons, especially serving spoons would be helpful). The bedroom is small and so has a small 4ft6in bed but there is plenty of storage space in it. More information about parking would have been helpful: it took us a couple of days to realise that the 'No Parking' sign in front of the cottage did not apply to us. However parking in the square (where there are useful shops) is free but there are not always spaces available. There are plenty of attractions in the area which is why we live here. Grange-over-Sands is a reasonable shopping place but I often wonder why tourists like it as the 'Sands' are not 'bucket and spade' beaches but dangerous areas with mud and quick-sands.

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• Mark - Verified booking

  Only lasted one night booked four obviously if u leave after one night when you ...

  Only lasted one night booked four obviously if u leave after one night when you paid for four there are problems wouldnt recommend this for disabled and not dog suitable no bannister on stairs broken bit of unit in kitchen which i cut my arm on kitchen seals around sink damaged parking space not adequate had to park partly in neighbours because stone cross takes up most of it dooe lock loose so not safe cottage too small like a shed kept bumping into each other no garden just shared alley not dog suitable dog couldnt get up stairs mattress very uncomfortable bed too big for bedroom could hardly walk around it under bed dirty curtains in bedroom too thin so when a car comes around corner lights shine into bedroom so n o sleep pub noisy opposite closing time was a nightmare noisy very busy road asked for a refund owner refused which is not acceptable will take further action if necessary to recover my hard earned money

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