Holiday Cottages In The United Kingdom

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What our customers say about their holidays

• Maureen - Verified booking

  The Cider Press We really enjoyed our week’s stay at the Cider Press, Coppleridge and wish it could have been longer!

  The well laid out property, all on one level, was beautifully clean and attractive. The beds, the sofa and chair were really comfortable. The heated towel rail meant the bathroom and the thick white towels provided were warm when one emerged from enjoying a powerful and invigorating shower. Everything we needed for a happy visit was provided including milk, tea, coffee and biscuits to welcome us after our long journey. The parking was excellent and the setting in the countryside meant it was quiet and peaceful. Having a pub, The Coppleridge Inn, hosted by a friendly landlord, that served food, just steps away, was very convenient. The property was well sited close to Shaftesbury a pleasing market town. We had easy access to a great many attractions further afield, and driving through the glorious scenery to reach them added to our delight. Top of the list of National Trust venues we visited was Kingston Lacy. Set in beautiful gardens, it is filled with fabulous paintings and treasures, and manned by superb volunteer room guides. Among the many other places we enjoyed were Tintinhull Gardens, Corfe Castle, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door… oh and Lyme Regis which completely won my heart. From being comfortable at the house to enjoying exploring the area we think is the place to stay is the Cider Press and thoroughly recommend it. Maureen

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• Mr Furzeman - Verified booking

  Decorated and furnished to a very high standard ,with spectacular views of the Conwy valley, we had a lovely comfortable relaxing stay at this property with our dog Hatchi. Only a few minutes walk from the village centre, with walks to suit most, we didn't need to venture far. That said Betsw-y-Coed and Llanberis are a 10 and 20 minute drive respectively. Great pies and pastries from the local butchers and we can recommend the dog friendly Fairy Falls inn, we also enjoyed a take away curry from the same establishment. The village also has an enclosed dog park which was a great for our big boy. The property is situated up a short but steep hill but after a couple of days we were striding up with little effort. A collapsible luggage trolley is available to help with taking luggage from your car Liz,the owner was very nice and helpful and easily contactable if needed. We have stayed at several holiday properties over the years and this is one of the best, we certainly plan on returning. Mike,Tracey and Hatchi.

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• Martin - Verified booking

  The cottage was damp and cold when we arrived so we eventually asked the hosts to put the central heating on, they did straight away.

  Very noisy from the joining cottages, you can hear everything. This was advertised as pet friendly so we chose on that basis. After arriving and being in the cottage for 5 minutes the host asked me to keep the dog from jumping up at the window to look out as this could damage the sills and they wont have time to fix anything before the next visitors come in. The dog was just looking at the chickens running about. Also told me to keep the dog off the furniture and do not let it upstairs and asked where does the dog sleep etc This made us really uncomfortable from the minute we arrived and felt we were being watched throughout. This is NOT pet friendly. A very limited kitchen, they leave those tea bags and coffees that you get in a cheap BB but no milk. This was very expensive and does not reflect the cottage, the price should be halved. We will use Sykes again but will not return and will not recommend this cottage although the location is great. Thanks

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• Pamela - Verified booking

  Top shelf property.

  Everything you could ever need in a property. Decor was outstanding and we loved all the unique artwork and enjoyed the information provided to learn about artists. The goodie basket was fabulous as well as the dog treats and dog bowl. Really comfortable bed. Loved the shower and bathroom. Honestly, just a wonderful relaxing holiday retreat. Close to the pub with good food and nice people. Great Clean eating cafe right behind. Walking the dog was great right outside the door and up at the reservoir. Highly recommend. We loved every minute. Absolute treat to stay here. Great value for money for sure. And so close to Skipton where we enjoyed a nice French dinner but really all you need is at your doorstep in Embsay. Want to come back to ride the train and go on a canal cruise trip as the weather was not very nice when we were there although it was July, high winds and rainy and cool. It was okay just not great sightseeing weather.

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• Martin - Verified booking

  Felt the description could of been fairer.

  States private garden but totally overlooked from the left by a block of low rise flats. Also no mention of being situated on a busy main road. The cottage itself was well equipped, appeared to be newly refurbished and was well placed for walking The Howgills. Unfortunately the tiny sofa was horrendous, you could only sit bolt upright as flat backed, too small for 2 adults even of average build, not great when you want to relax after a days walking. The sofa seriously needs changing. An L shaped sofa of normal size would work well under the window. No welcome pack, even milk would of been nice. We booked this as new to Sykes so no previous reviews to go by. We have mentioned the road as it was not an issue to us but could be to others, again with the overlooking issue from the flats. We have tried to give an informative review for others. The sofa is a must to sort and would be the only reason we would not stop here again.

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