Villas In Ashby Woulds

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Adrienne - Verified booking

  We stayed at this cottage for 2 weeks from March 31st to April 14th, 2023.

  It was made available for let from June of 2022 and we booked August 2022. The location is excellent, central to many amenities and activities in the area and in a good neighbourhood. The Cottage is clean and appears to have been recently painted. The floors and carpets are in good condition. However, we arrived to find issues mentioned in previous reviews unresolved … master shower not working, black rubbish and recycling bins full (the previous guests left before collection day), unkempt garden. We had a mixed experience staying here. We were a multigenerational family of 5 and, by and large, we managed but there were challenges. I am sure the owner has the best of intentions by providing large beds, but they fill the rooms and contrary to the description, makes storage an issue. We are fairly efficient packers, but we struggled to put our things away and mostly lived out of our suitcases. The master has 2 closets; box room has an open space with a rod at the end of the bed; there is a wall mounted small triangle hanger but no closet in the 2nd room. There are no dressers or drawers at all and 15 hangers to share among guests. My husband managed with his suitcase on the floor in our (the 2nd) bedroom. There was no room for another case on the floor, so I improvised and ended up using the sideboard in the living room. It is commendable that there is provision for an infant, but I do not know where you would set up the cot. I do not expect to cook the same way I do at home, but the kitchen is not as well stocked as advertised. It has a hodge podge of mostly old pots, pans, and utensils. Items that are needed include a set of knives (there is 1 dull one), a standard frypan and a casserole dish with lids, some storage containers, a coffee maker, tea towels (there was 1). The oven works on convection and grill but not the standard oven setting. There is mystery food in jars left in the pantry. With reference to previous reviews, the master shower was still not working after 2 months of complaints. We managed to connect with the owner to get a plumber in, but it needs a part and was still not repaired by the time we left although the owner messaged us to say it would be repaired the next week. Regarding the shower in the family bathroom, pressure was low on the eco setting and water too hot on the high setting to use. This house has the potential to be a great holiday let but needs some improvements. If I were the owner, I would get rid of the super-king bed (it doesn’t have king bedding anyway), move the king into the master bedroom and get a double for the 2nd bedroom. Invest in 3-drawer bedside dressers for all 3 bedrooms. Install shelves in the smaller closet in the master. Replace the sideboard in the living room with a wardrobe. This would make a huge difference and be cost effective. The owner is currently abroad, and the caretaker only handles cleaning at changeover unless special arrangements are made. There is no formal provision for multi-week stays regarding towel/linen exchange (weekly?) or cleaning. Guests have to contact the caretaker and make special arrangements for that too. The caretaker is really just a cleaner… period. Most issues addressed to the caretaker are redirected to the owner. The owner should consider engaging a property manager with authority to deal with repairs, garden maintenance, rubbish/recycling removal etc. since the owner is not here to deal with issues and the caretaker is not doing any of this either.

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• Mark - Verified booking

  Review of Our Stay at 24 Via Devana, Moria, Leicestershire Our stay at 24 Via Devana was absolutely delightful.

  The house itself is lovely, with spacious bedrooms that offered plenty of comfort and room to relax. The highlight for us was the ensuite bathroom, which provided a touch of luxury and convenience. The local area has a lot to offer, making our stay even more enjoyable. Just a short walk away is a Co-op, perfect for picking up groceries and essentials. There’s also a charming little pub down the road where we enjoyed some cozy evenings with friendly locals. The neighborhood felt incredibly homely and welcoming, adding to the overall positive experience. Additionally, the house had a well-equipped kitchen, allowing us to prepare meals with ease. The living room was cozy, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. The garden was a pleasant surprise, offering a nice outdoor space to relax in the mornings or evenings. However, there were a couple of minor downsides. The Wi-Fi connection was a bit spotty at times, which made it difficult to work remotely. Also, parking was a bit tight, especially during peak hours. Overall, our stay at 24 Via Devana was wonderful. The lovely house, combined with the convenient local facilities and the homely feel of the neighborhood, made for a memorable trip. We would definitely consider staying here again on our next visit to Moria.

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• Jill - Verified booking

  I had a very enjoyable week.

  The cottage was spacious and clean. It was in a quiet residential street very close to the town and amenities, and there was a park close by for dog walking. It was very dog friendly - which is very important to me - with toys etc available and a nice secure garden. The owners were very helpful and friendly - I didn't actually see them, but they responded quickly to texts and provided me with a tray as soon as I asked and invited me to use the (dog friendly) Social Club whenever I wished. The conservatory was lovely and I enjoyed sitting in there with my cross stitch in the afternoons. There was a large fridge/freezer which was very useful. I gave 4 stars only because it was great but there was no wow factor - the shower was a Triton which was just about adequate (I always find the Triton ones rather pathetic and it takes ages to wash shampoo out of my hair or get the shower gel washed off), the bed was a bit uncomfortable and seemed old, there wasn't a dishwasher, and I wasn't expecting to be in a residential street with neighbours. The garden wasn't particularly peaceful as it was surrounded on all sides by other gardens - in which there were other dogs which wound mine up! But these are minor things which did not spoil my overall enjoyment of my stay

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• Margaret - Verified booking

  Stayed 12-19 July 2019.

  Exactly as advertised and a great location for quiet and peace yet within easy walking distance of centre of Ashby only about 7 minute walk. If you take your dog/s we didn't this time, it has a completely safe enclosed garden at the rear of property. Very central location for driving to many places of interest - we loved Calke Abbey and its Gardens very under rated in its leaflet almost put us off visiting it. Whitemoor Antiques at Shenton, Stapenhill Gardens, Tropical Birdland, Loughborough, Burton-on-Trent, Staunton Harold Garden Centre, Lichfield and further afield Chesterfield and Abraham's Heights all places we enjoyed. Back home now for a rest. Eating out lovely 3 Course Carvery at Lynroys in Loughborough hidden away up a lane by the Canal.Also Taphouse at Simsby cannot recommend enough for good wholesome plates of food at very decent prices using all fresh ingredients. They have a Carvery with a difference on most nights not just the usual Roasts and Wednesday is Pie night with a choice of 3 Homemade Pies - last week it was Steak & Ale, Minted Lamb and Turkey & Ham. Booking recommended as it so popular. Think I have covered everything. Oops nearly forgot to thank Karen & John the owners of the property for Cake & Milk was lovely to meet up with them.

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• Lorna - Verified booking

  House was good and in a nice quiet location close to shops etc.

  However as mentioned by previous guests the en suite shower did not work. We followed instructions re isolation cord but only a trickle of cold water came out. At least we had the other shower over bath which wasn't a problem for us to use. The key safe was actually open when we arrived. It was stated that linen was provided but only 1 towel per person was allocated. We were able to take them from other rooms as there were just 2 of us but if a full house party is there then 1 towel is not sufficient. Garden needed attention.......tripping hazards on steps to garage......grass needing mowed and general tidy up. It would give a pleasant little garden to sit in. Also an outdoor drying area would be good especially if you have to wash your 1 towel and have it dry again for immediate use. Other little minor things needing seen to....chipped mugs....hand towel holder in en suite lying on floor. We did enjoy our stay but with these little things put right it will offer a better experience for guests.

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