Holiday Cottages In The United Kingdom

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What our customers say about their holidays

• Sue - Verified booking

  The apartment was larger than expected and had all the essentials required.

  We did not expect to find washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, bin liners or cleaning cloths so this was nice. The kitchen was well stocked of pots and pans and all essential cooking equipment. We were able to cook our meals in the apartment without any issues. The beds were very comfortable and both bedrooms very spacious. I do not usually sleep well for a couple of days when being somewhere different but I slept well every night so a big bonus for me. There was a hoover, iron and ironing board, clothes airer and cleaning equipment - we did not use them all but good to know they are available if required. We did use some of the cleaning equipment to clean the patio doors to the balcony so we could see the beautiful view from them - although this could be an endless tasks if there is lots of wind and rain which is why the doors and windows were not clear. The shower was dripping when we arrived but we were told this will be sorted by the plumber which it was and the shower was replaced which was much better and the water pressure was good, however, we did run out of hot water when all 4 of us showered and 3 washed their (long) hair which was more time consuming and therefore not enough hot water for all. I appreciated the little sewing box in the drawer as I needed to use this which meant I was able to wear the item of clothing again. We also played some of the board games that were in the drawers although we had brought some of our own in case of rainy days - which we only had 2. We enjoyed looking around the area, including all the shops and did plenty of walking. The beach was also great for the kids and their fossil hunting and my husband did some fishing off the beach whilst I managed some sunbathing for a few hours (until the cloud came over). Having the garage to park the car was great and it also kept it dry from the couple of windy wet days we had. We have a large car but was able to fit it in the garage although everyone got out before parking it as there was not much room to the side even when parked right over to one side. We visited Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and Monkey World (this one is a favourite of ours and we try and go once yearly). Weymouth was lovely but we did not manage to visit Portland which was recommended to us.

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• Michael - Verified booking

  The cottage is located in the lovely village of Winckley.

  Winckley is a quiet village with all the amenities you require including a post office, a general store, two pubs and various pop up eateries throughout the week. We arrived on a Saturday to find a Thai kitchen set up in the nearby community centre car park. This was lovely and the food was very tasty. Parking was not a problem and we managed to park near the cottage all week without any hassle. The cottage has everything you need including a utility room with a washer & drier. The master bedroom is spacious and the second bedroom was loved by our son who enjoyed the bunk beds ! There are lots of nice touches around the cottage and we would recommend it to couples and a family with one or two young children. We used it as a base and travelled to all parts of Devon from the cottage. Saunton Sands was a favourite of ours and it took about 45 mins to get there. It took us about 90 mins to get to Salcombe from the cottage too. We loved it. We wouldn’t hesitate on visiting again. My 3 year old son said he loved his holiday home !! Thank you.

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• John - Verified booking

  Blueberry cottage is very nice, well maintained and modern, warm, good facilities, enjoyable place to stay.

  The location, almost equidistant between Weymouth and Dorchester and in a quiet village is excellent. On the downside, car parking is a problem. There is no designated parking spot for the cottage and the locals are extremely possessive of any spaces going, including in front of the cottage itself. We parked as far as 200 yards away opposite the village pub. A minor problem concerns the loo which is on the ground floor off the kitchen. Navigating steep stairs from the bedroom in the night to visit the loo is not ideal. Almost reminds me of early years, at least this loo is inside! On a wider issue, why do Sykes insist on Friday to Friday lettings? Friday is the worst day of the week for road travel. Arriving on holiday in an unfamiliar place fraught from Friday travel is not the best start to a holiday. We use other holiday cottage agencies who are happy with Saturday to Saturday lettings and I'm afraid whilst Sykes continue with this Friday to Friday situation, we shall prioritise those other agencies for cottage bookings.

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• Jesal - Verified booking

  We generally had a good stay at Harbour Scene and the flat is in a fantastic location, especially for the beach.

  There were a couple of things we'd suggest to improve the overall experience. Firstly, the cleanliness of the kitchen wasn't to a high standard, we had to wash all dishes again before their use and the cupboards and appliances were sticky to touch. It just made it feel a little dirty and uncomfortable. The second thing is the linen, we stayed for a week and there was only one set of towels and bath mat with no facility in the flat to wash them. I'd suggest that you provide an extra set of towels or put a basic washing machine in the kitchen for the use of guests. The other thing, which is more minor is that the smaller bedroom's curtains let in a lot of light so my children were woken up very early. Overall though, it was a nice stay which could have been even better with a couple of tweaks. Thank you for having us.

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• Helen - Verified booking

  The flat was great,it was much larger than expected.

  It was clean,well equipped and in a nicely maintained building. All the information we were given was accurate and helpful (directions etc). The garage is a tight fit but did fit our fiesta (anything bigger will struggle). The neighbours and owners of the flat that we met were all friendly which was nice. The flat itself - the little extras left for us (tea, biscuits etc) was a nice touch. The balcony and it's view were great it was handy for weather watching! As other reviews have mentioned if seems strange to have a dishwasher over a washing machine but there is a launderette within walking distance if you are that bothered. It would be useful to have a mirror and some drawers in the twin bedroom. All in all its a great flat, convenient for everything and I would definitely stay here again.

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