Self Catering Holidays In The United Kingdom

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What our customers say about their holidays

• James - Verified booking

  Part of me almost doesn’t want to write this review so I can keep this absolutely gem a secret, but that wouldn’t be fair.

  When we arrived, Glen met us at the property to give us a guided tour and to show us how to use the hot tub. She was so friendly and welcoming and made us feel right at home. The first thing you notice with the property is the size. It’s was huge and easily accommodated the 6 of us. It also has 2 double bedrooms which is a rare find! The vaulted ceilings also made it feel more spacious and light. Every room had a tv, fresh bedding and towels and even individual bars of soap which was a lovely touch. There had separate towels for the hot tub and for bathing. The kitchen was extremely well stocked with pretty much every utensil you could need. There was even basic condiments for cooking as well as products for cleaning / washing up. The hot tub was very relaxing and got daily use. There’s a privacy screen next to it so you’re not overlooked and you can just relax and enjoy the views. So, the views. The location is truly stunning. Set in its own private field, there is plenty of grassy area to enjoy and even 2 lakes which are well stocked with fish, if that’s your thing. There’s plenty of wildlife to enjoy, from wild deer to Kingfishers so make sure you take some binoculars. The nearest town was Bampton which had a couple of Spar shops, decent butchers and pharmacy and was only a 5 min drive away. All the locals roads were very quiet, but are well connected if you wanted to travel further afield. Can definitely recommend the Grand Wester Canal for a lovely walk. All in all we had an amazing time and will definitely be back soon.

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• Karen - Verified booking

  Brookbank Folly is an absolute gem.

  It is cosy, comfortable and a great base from which to explore. The bed and sofa are both extremely comfortable, coupled with the silence and zero light pollution it was easy to relax and get a great night's sleep. The garden is a suntrap and I loved sitting out listening to the birds. Richard and Sue are friendly but not intrusive and I loved the daily visits from Audrey one of their dogs. Fresh milk and a welcome hamper upon arrival, as well as local pub recommations and a basket of leaflets giving info on attractions and walking routes was a nice touch. You can go for a wander in the woods behind Brookbank Cottage & Folly and you can go the long way to St Anthony's well, walk down the road. A couple of things to be aware of; Jubilee Road is single track and tarmacked, but if you turn right out of the gate and contine along to Spout Lane it turns into an extremely rutted, quite narrow track with one quite deep hole. Would recommend using Jubilee Road if you have a small car that wouldn't cope with that type of terrain. Wi-fi is good but there is little to no phone signal and the fridge has a tiny icebox which doesn't hold much more than an ice cube tray. The tv has streaming services which you will need to log into - a bonus when you want to relax after a long day of exploring! Brookbank Folly - a total delight and I'd love to go back!

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• Mr Dixon - Verified booking

  Stayed here over the Goth weekend and wouldn’t stay again. It’s basic, a place to sleep but not much else. Lack of basic amenities, no toilet paper, no working heating, no WiFi, toilet flush takes many tries to work, hot tap barely worked. And it’s a fair walk to the co-op to get the basic necessities that are provided by most other cottages. Other people in our party stayed in a bigger cottage near the abbey which was cheaper and they provided a welcome basket containing basics like teabags, milk etc. so I’d look elsewhere if you’re staying in Whitby. Place was also not very clean. Black mould in the shower, dirty mirrors and hair all over the floors. Knelt down in the bedroom while unpacking and was covered in what I assume was dog hair. Also if you bring a pet, check under the wardrobe in the bedroom as there’s loads of dog toys stuck under there too. Located on a noisy street which can’t be helped but expect to be woken up by the boat yard opposite at 6am and you will hear every person who walks past through the night as the windows are single glazed. Minus the mould the shower is good though, very powerful. Overall, for the price there’s a lot better places to stay in Whitby so I would look elsewhere.

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• Mr Ranamuggedara - Verified booking

  Thank you for a perfect Easter getaway! After seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle, we found exactly what we needed in this beautiful cottage. The space was immaculately clean, tidy, and thoughtfully furnished throughout. The quiet, comfortable, and serene atmosphere allowed us to truly relax, and the views from every window were simply wonderful. Helen, you were the perfect host - so informative, friendly, and welcoming from the moment we arrived. We enjoyed lovely walks and a memorable long hike in Hafren forest during our stay. The cottage had everything one could possibly ask for, with every detail carefully considered. Having stayed in many cottages over the years, we can honestly say this is definitely the best we've experienced. These three nights were truly special, and we leave with beautiful memories. Thank you!

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• Moira - Verified booking

  Well what can we say, on first seeing the cottage as we arrived and then opening the door and entering, it took our breath away!

  , it was amazing so much better in reality than the pictures on line, the owners were first class and extremely helpful, even the sat nav took us straight to the gate!, the cottage was lovely and comfortable, so quirky, really quiet well except wildlife, an occasional car or tractor, everything you need was readily available, sharp knives to all your pots and pans and bathroom stocked with soaps and shampoo, oh and the milk and biscuits was welcomed, biscuits were lovelly and well received, so much to see and do, the Farmers Boy Inn, do the best Sunday roast, it was the best place to go for our week of respite as we care for two of our Grandchildren at 15 and 12, we sometimes need a break lol, love you really kids lol, ideal place to unwind and chill, will we be going back?, oh yes we most certainly will.

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