Dog Friendly Villas In Eyemouth

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Peter - Verified booking

  It appeared that Iona Cottage had only been open for a short time this year as there were only a few entries in the visitors book however we were delighted with the cottage, the fixtures and fittings and location.

  The layout of the rooms is very good and definitely suits families and our two granddaughters loved the twin room in the eves with the on suite facilities. As we are experienced in booking this type of accommodation we woul like to offer the following constructive comments that we are sure would enhance the experience even further. First the frontage of the cottage is very attractive apart from the wooden board and gravel immediately in fron of the steps to the front door. This we believe is a potential trip hazard especially for anyone who has mobility issues. The mattress protector and fitted sheet for the double bed is too small as the kept coming away from the mattress which made sleeping a little uncomfortable and the mattress itself could be of a better quality as you could feel the springs when laying down. The washing machine is a great fixture, especially for anyone staying for more than a few days however there isn't a clothes line in the back garden so this is something that we would recommend is corrected quickly. The Red Book in the dining room needs to have more and clear information about how to operate the White Goods and the central heating making it easier for clients to operate these safely. As the property is rural, which is great, it would help if the owners could provide, in the Red book, information regarding local facilities, such as shops, and things to see and do in the area. Finally we would congratulate the owners on the overall experience and we would recommend the cottage to family and friends. Mr & Mrs Smith, Glenrothes, Fife Finally although it's nice to have a county style rear garden that is dog friendly and saceure the garden does need urgent maintenance to make the space more usable for the stay.

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• Ross - Verified booking

  We stayed in March, and it was advertised as having an open fire, which had been blocked off.

  It was part of the reason for us booking it. In May it was still advertised as with open fire. We had no explanation or apology. The boiler casing was off when we arrived, which I’d consider a H&S issue, the thermostat wasn’t working and it was really loud, couldn’t hear the TV. So it was a cold first night. We left for two days and it was all repaired. Needing a new part, the noise was something to do with the fan, but as that was £300 it wasn’t done, apparently. We then ran out of gas overnight. This was rectified on the following day. It had rained a lot, and the parking and access to the property is a grass verge, it was just a massive puddle of mud. The dishwasher wasn’t switched on, the plug was way behind the cooker and needed a long mop handle to reach it and switch it on, which was awkward. The kettle was filled with lime scale, the cutlery were few and a lot with rust, knives were all dull with no sharpener, some basics lacking, like a tin opener. There’s extremely few basics in the cupboard - the herbs there are are literally from the 1980s. The owner was polite and quick to deal with issues when raised, but in knowing we were arriving, the boiler really should have been fixed and operational. Two nights cold wasn’t pleasant, never mind the other aspects.

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• Rachel - Verified booking

  This is a really pretty cottage in a quiet pretty village however to be a retreat you need to be 3 things, dry, comfortable and rested.

  This cottage is being let down by basic problems. The 3 single beds have 1 mattress that is adequate, I spent the first night on the sofa to try and get some sleep. The pink bedroom is very damp, all clothes hanging in the cupboards quickly smelt of damp and the bedding on the grey bed also smells of damp. The garden is very neglected, I weeded the steps to create a safe path for my husband, and there is a pond which would be dangerous if we had small children. This is such a shame because the rest of the cottage is lovely, the kitchen is well equipped. The sitting room is cozy with French windows that looked onto the garden. The locks on the French windows and the front door are very tricky and at times impossible to lock or unlock. Because of the rural nature of the cottage the Wi-Fi is very limited so I advise doing your research before you get to the cottage for places to go. We did find the most of the local pubs had better Wi-Fi if we needed to load books to kindle or look something up. If the above issues were sorted out we would have no hesitation in returning to such a lovely place. So much more to explore.

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• Graham - Verified booking

  If you are looking for a quiet and cosy retreat, then this is just the cottage for you.

  Very quiet indeed, with around 3 vehicles a day driving past, 4 on Tuesdays when the bin lorry visits. The solid fuel central heating does take a little while to master, but it does make the whole place feel very warm and snug. Our stay coincided with Storm Babet and the cottage remained cosy and comfortable whilst the storm was raging outside. Tom, the owner came round to check that we were OK and that we had enough food. We were, and we did. But that was a very considerate gesture. Thank you Tom. Apart from just enjoying the tranquil surroundings, there's plenty of places to visit all within an easy drive. A walk along the beach from Low Newton to Dunstanburgh Castle was one of the highlights for us. Berwick-upon-Tweed is a lovely place, as is dog friendly Melrose with its Abbey and the fantastic Trimontium Museum. If you don't want to travel that far, then there are some stunning walks around Ford and Etal, just a few minutes away. We would recommend the delicious cheese scones at Boes cafe. All in all, a wonderful relaxing break.

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• Philippa - Verified booking

  Love this property.

  We stayed last year and loved it so much we decided to come back. The house has everything you could want. It's lovely and relaxing and we love the village. The village has a local shop as well as a bakery and pub . Beautiful walks and of course the Castle with all its history. Norham is close to lots of Northumberland and plenty of places to visit. Both Alnwick and Bamburgh Castle are a short drive away. As is Holy Island and Berwick-Upon-Tweed. Also plenty of Scottish towns and places of interest nearby. It was nice after a very busy day to come back to the cottage and read and relax . Loved that the cottage is right opposite the local church which if you walk through will take you right down to the river. One last thing to note was my husband accidentally shut the front door with our housekey inside. We rang Sykes up who contacted the owner. The problem was sorted so quickly and it was nice and reassuring to know .

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