Dog Friendly Cottages in Leicestershire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Jeanette - Verified booking

  So I'm going to start with the negatives: Small bedroom has a bunk bed and not the single bed as described, which as we had all adult party was not suitable and we would not have booked this property.

  Instead they slept on the sofa. Both bedrooms are double beds, not one king as advertised and one is a small double. Most of the internal doors need maintenance, as they don't shut unless forced, the one separating the snug and lounge can't be closed as the latch and stop aren't aligned, which meant you couldn't watch TV in the separate rooms due to dogs constantly pushing door open. Toilet cistern in the downstairs toilet takes so long to fill that it was left unflushed most of the time. There are no knives for food preparation only a blunt paring knife and 2 bread knives. So vegetable preparation was tricky. Fridge door need connecting to cupboard door. Had to purchase logs as there was only a small amount provided in the basket and wood store was empty. We did put the brown recycling bin out by 7am as on instructions but bin was not collected although, others on road were. This meant we had to leave a large amount of recycling in kitchen, would be useful to have larger bins as they are only normal size so having the larger ones might help but if they are not collected then unfortunately owner is never going to catch up with waste. We understand this is not the owners fault. Air source heat pump, which, along with everything else, had no instructions on how to use it. Not gas central heating as advertised. Owner was very good with responding on how to use it as house was cold initially. House really needs an instruction booklet. Now on to the positives: House was clean and garden was lovely, beds were comfortable and bedding was really nice quality, house is beautifully thought out and very homely. The hot tub was amazing, although I only got out there once due to having to go and purchase a swimming costume

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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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• Nick - Verified booking

  An excellent property, we have stayed on three occasions in the last 3 months.

  Comfortable and warm in the main bedrooms and spacious kitchen/lounge/dining area. The games room is cooler, but you have to appreciate that you are living in a converted barn with high roof structure. The underfloor heating to living areas and the luxurious bathroom, and bedroom 2 works very well. The view from the living room window, overlooking Melbourne pool is superb, as are the sunrises. A discreet sign indicating the front door to Tithe Barn would be a help, when we first arrived, it was wet and dark, and it took us a while, and talking to local residents to know where the entrance was. My wife has mobility issues, but the 8 steps up to the first floor level were quite manageable, and once up there, everything is on one level. Church bells, and bell ringing practice are fine, it is a beautiful church next door. There is some aircraft noise from Castle Donnington, but that is unavoidable all around the area, and only at certain times, it did not detract from our stay. The staff from the Estates office dealt with any queries we had in a pleasent and efficient manner. Melbourne itself is a delightful village, and very friendly.. We reccomend the property and the location, but would rather keep it as a well kept secret!

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• Dave - Verified booking

  Hot tub jets not working and dirty.

  No information on the house we had to go hunting for things. We heard an incident with the bin men re recycling,all the bins were full when we got there. The bin men when emptying swore and emptied the green bin into the black bin. I don’t think people realised which bin was for what rubbish. They said ……… number 19 again. Small bedroom shows single bed which we thought would be ideal for our daughter when we got there it was a bunk bed not ideal for adults. Found broken wine glass put to the back of cupboard. Dangerous slabs on top patio. Broken light in shed. Broken downstairs sink plug and toilet seat needing tightening up as it was loose. Overall lack of maintenance. When we phoned Rachel about the hot tub not working and dirty she was very good and came out the same day. Front bedroom lack of wardrobe space and bed a small double lucky we are small adults. Fridge door not properly secured with facing door we had to correct this ourselves.

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