Dog Friendly Cottages in East Midlands

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Joanne - Verified booking

  It is very clear from opening the door that Monty’s retreat is more than a holiday let and that the owners have stayed there themselves as everything you could need is there .

  The place was spotless clean and well laid out . The kitchen utensils were quality items even the pans were good quality and non stick . All instruction manuals are available for all the appliances so you know how to use them . The night light torches were great so much so we have bought some for home . Liquid soap and washing up liquid were also supplied and there were even a few washing machine pods ,dog treats ,cleaning supplies and bin bags absolutely everything you could need . The area is very quiet . Unfortunately we came as the season had ended and the local shop and the beach cafe were closed and even poppas bar was only open a few days a week so we had to travel to find supplies during the week . Ed the owner was very responsive and helpful when we had to message him . I underestimated people’s comments about the size of the beds which unfortunately was a real issue for us as three very large adults with bad backs . This should not detract from the property for others . Ed the owner acknowledged this as although he is unable to change the beds in this property has come up with a future alternative that means we could return in the future . The beach was beautiful and even had disabled access to avoid the steep slope up to it . Our Dog was more than happy . This property is probably one of the nicest in the area and would highly recommend it to others wanting a relaxing quiet break .

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• Clair - Verified booking

  Dawn couldn't have been more helpful.

  The house was really clean which is impressive considering dogs had only just been in the week or two before. The location was fantastic and we loved the welcome at the Fat Seagull! The property was just what we needed for our stay. The sofas were great but by the end of the 2nd week, the big (which is a sofa bed) was a little uncomfortable. The super king bed was relatively comfy but the divan needs replacing as it is very creaky and woke me and my husband up a lot. The other thing was the light that comes into that room, although lovely it needs some sort of blackout attached to the current curtains as it woke us early every day. This wouldn’t put me off recommending this place though. Our daughter loved the single bed(s) she found them very comfy and the garden at the property is lovely. As others have said the welcome package was a lovely touch and very considerate. All in all, we had a really lovely stay and feel lucky to have visited such a beautiful part of the country, the beaches are amazing. Thank you again.

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• June - Verified booking

  Lovely property, well laid out, everything within Samphire is faultless.

  It's comfortable and very clean. The only thing that let it down was the garden. The grass is patchy and overgrown in some areas. It lacks a bit of TLC. It would be have nice to have some comfortable seating for relaxing in the garden. The picnic table and metal chairs (which were meant for the front I think, but previous holidaymakers probably moved them) weren't comfortable enough to sit on if you wanted to sit for a while. There were two wooden chairs on the top garden, but they were absolutely covered in bird droppings. Although I can understand that it would be very difficult to keep on top of that. If the garden is tidied up a bit we would love to come back next year. We enjoyed walking Jack (the dog) on the beach, along the lane to the fields and along the path at the top of the sand dunes. We were very fortunate to have great weather all week. A quiet, relaxing and peaceful holiday. The owners did a fantastic job when they renovated Samphire.

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• Maria - Verified booking

  Lovely place, cleaner than a lot of places I have stayed but I am so sorry I can't give a higher rating.

  Parking was virtually impossible for one car never mind 2. It took me lots of to-ing and fro-ing to get the car onto the blocked paving. The track in front is access to other properties so you can't overhang onto it. Cleanliness and comfort are extremely important, and whilst I am happy with how well the bungalow is kept, although someone elses clothes were left in a drawer, I have had no sleep. What is going on with the bed? When you feel the mattress it feels lovely, but when you get into bed there's a distinct ridge down the centre which means you are fighting not to roll to the edge of the bed all night long regardless of which side you sleep. At a petite 5' this shouldn't be happening. I spent nights awake and days dozing on the sofa, so my holiday was in fact not a holiday at all. Yes, I tried anothre double bed but that was on a slant too. I am leaving for my second part of my 'holiday' feeling absolutely shattered. Pros: Clean Cons: Bed, parking

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• Muriel - Verified booking

  We aren’t typical holiday guests- we live in the same road and our building work suddenly hit a snag which meant an immediate departure for us and our dog.

  So we knew already that it’s a great location for uphill Lincoln! The house was very comfortable and blissfully free of the clutter we live in at the moment. The kitchen is well equipped without too much-we stayed in another property on holiday last year where there was so much stuff that it was overwhelming. The handbook was great, just a simple welcome, no long list of restrictions and some useful info re appliances. The living room was a comfy haven in the evenings and the tv was the same as ours and let me use my Apple TV login. We only used downstairs but the double bed was very comfortable and the shower room great, with ample hot water. The welcome wine and choice were much appreciated! We would use this again if we needed an overflow for visitors. Thanks for a great stay!

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