Holiday Cottages In The United Kingdom

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Gemma - Verified booking

  Perfect dog friendly holiday cottage.

  Fully enclosed garden which isn't overlooked and has lovely clear views of the surrounding countryside. Fab outdoor seating where you can watch geese, ducks and the occasional heron passing over. Welcoming gifts included milk, beer and chocolates which were very much appreciated. The place was so well stocked, we had everything we needed for the week. The bedrooms were a good size, and the living room with the dual aspect windows was a nice place to sit and read. The shower was perfect - I wish I had that sort of water pressure at home. The cottage is great for exploring the surrounding Shropshire area - we recommend spending a day at Hawkston Park Follies which is less than 15 mins away by car. Ironbridge, Shrewsbury, and Telford are all just a short drive away. Carding Mill Valley & the Long Mynd is less than 30mins drive away, perfect for a long hike in the hills (and to see the waterfall) - there are loads of National Trust estates nearby too, including Attingham Park which has great dog walks, a nice cafe and a well stocked (and extremely well priced) secondhand bookshop. Mike was so friendly and even sent some belongings home for us after we forgot them! We only wish we could've stayed longer - so will book two weeks next year for sure!

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• Debbie - Verified booking

  The stables is an oasis of calm.

  Beautiful and superbly equipped accommodation with a home from home feel. Great welcome pack, much appreciated! Love the decking lights. Mick is without doubt the friendliest most approachable and pleasant host I have ever met. He is just over the lane should you need him. Garden is large and secure for dogs with direct access to the paddock which has the river Strine running past - bit wet due to recent awful weather but still a brilliant addition to the property. There is a peaceful stroll along the lane past the gorgeous properties and another lovely walk along the lane up to the forest school, past the 'lake' and the plantation - it's very quiet and a straight single track road. If you are looking for somewhere to relax and unwind with great accommodation in a secluded setting where all you can hear is the birds, this is the perfect place. We were blessed with gorgeous spring sunshine for most of our week so made use of the decking and the array of outdoor seating. My senior dog had a great time mooching and sniffing around the lanes and the land, watching the ducks, geese and buzzard fly over then basking in the sunshine. Perfect holiday for both of us.

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• Elizabeth - Verified booking

  The cottage was in a lovely spot, very peaceful.

  It was very clean & had just about everything you would need & being able to take the dog was a bonus, lovely little enclosed garden. However 3 things we felt let it down, there is no heat in the bathroom or bedrooms( there are plug in heaters in bedrooms so not such a problem),but it would have been nice to have somewhere to dry towels. On our first night we were cold, as the storage heater on landing didn't seem to come on till early morning. In the lounge there is a plug in heater, but without lighting the fire that is totally inadequate in the winter. The storage heater in dining room hardly felt warm. There is also just a plug in heater in kitchen. Thirdly it would have been nice to have proper sized bath towels. We did enjoy our stay & the cottage is obviously loved & well cared for, but I think you would struggle to be warm enough had the weather been snowing & frosty.

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• Elizabeth - Verified booking

  Really lovely cottage, well equipped, well maintained, modern but lots of character.

  Remote location with beautiful views and lovely trail to Dufton pike from doorstep. Great base for driving to lakes or into Yorkshire dales, for walking or exploring towns, and a few pubs in short driving distance. Lots of tips in the visitors book. We booked for 3 adults but ended up being 4 adults and there's plenty of space with the conservatory, lounge and back garden which gets a good amount of sun. We had to make use of the sofa bed and as per description it's fine for flexibility if you're willing to make do and take seperate bedding for that. We found it most comfy to put sofa bed mattress directly on the floor as there is something wrong with the frame. Luckily we had to camping mats with us which we put underneath for extra padding.

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• Gillian - Verified booking

  Property was looking a tad tired and in need of decoration.

  We were not aware that the dining room window looked directly into the cottage behind ours. Very off putting when eating meals. The kitchen was also overlooked but had a net curtain at the window. The kitchen and bathroom were spotless, but other rooms could do with being given the same level of dusting. The garden was sadly quite neglected, and several shrubs and plants were in need off a good chop and tidy. There was no welcome pack, and this was the first cottage we have stayed in were there was no hairdryer. That said, the cottage is in a lovely place and we did have a relaxing holiday. It was also very kind and much appreciated that they let us bring a second dog.

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