Durham Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Wendy - Verified booking

  What a fabulous find this cottage is.

  One of the most relaxing and comfortable that we have stayed in. From the moment of arrival ( parking was very close and really easy all the time of our stay) into the little front garden, to the end of our stay we felt completely at home. Both of the outside spaces were well kept, dog safe (patterdale terrier in this instance) and lovely for a morning brew or an evening glass of wine. The sofas and beds were comfy, the kitchen had loads of storage space, and plenty of glasses and cutlery for the two of us. The living room and dining area was a little haven of peace and quiet. The upstairs bathroom was roomy and the little shower room off the kitchen was "cosy" but the shower was really good. I don't think that the photos really do it justice. It is in a great position in the village with easy access by foot to everything, shop, restaurant, takeaways, cafe, butchers and bakers (except maybe the Spar at the Fuel station that's a good walk or a short drive really) For those interested in what's in the village There are many paths around the beautiful village for pretty walks or picnics. There are 3 pubs in the village but currently (May 2022) only one serves food and only Fri, Sat, Sun (which only really matters if you want to eat at the pub) but there are lots of places with a 15 minute or less drive to go to eat. The Chinese takeaway is good but only takes cash, The chippy only open Friday, Sat and Wed. The cafe does a really good meal and the butchers and bakers are fab The Italian is just Fabulous .. try it! Wolsingham is in a great spot for exploring the area around - or for just staying put, having a few walks and relaxing.

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• Joanne - Verified booking

  We’ve had a horrible stay.

  On arrival we were very surprised by the outside and location of it as it’s not as advertised. The photo is showing a rear door which isn’t used as a door at all making out like that’s the entrance in the photos. On entering the property we could see straight away that the house hadn’t been cleaned to a reasonable standard, toilets, bathroom floors and bins were filthy with mud all over, bedrooms and living room were thick of dust and muck even causing us to sneeze all the time and one of our party had an asthma attack! We had to go and buy cleaning products and take the time to clean. Carpets marked and dirty to the point where we wouldn’t let anything on the ground, walls full of dirty marks. No sweeping brush or vacuum. The cellar which is advertised as a games room is what I can only call a hazard with the stairs and smell of damp and not very nice down there at all. Outside there is no area for children and dogs which is a huge surprise when you’re welcome to take 3 dogs and it said in the description there was a patio area. There is a large bench blocking the front door which is just an eyesore and filthy and took up so much room. There was a stuffed crow which was hideous and not in the pictures along with a huge stuffed fish in a glass cabinet on the living room wall! Not a great use of the space at all, the layout of the kitchen was so tight and not being able to eat together or even facing one another was far from what we expected. pictures did not give an accurate expectation of the limited space. The place is not at all suitable for 8 people and 3 dogs. We couldn’t wait to leave!!

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• Kirsty - Verified booking

  Just stayed at this beautiful cottage for 5 days and it was clear from the start the owners took great pride in their cottage and put their customers in front of making profit.

  We recieved an email from the owners with excellent details before arriving with places to park and detailed instructions when in the cottage, never had this before. It is kitted out brilliantly. There is everything required and it has been thought about from a customers point of view, clearly taking up any issues arising and rectifying them after every visit, as seen in the guest book! Fully stocked tea, coffee, sugar, dishwashing tablets, cleaning stuff, sashet milk and all utensils required if you're wanting to cook or take out a packed lunch. Huge amount of storage, great lighting, decor is lovely, dogs welcome with easy wipeable flooring downstairs and lovely thick carpets upstairs. The children thought the bedding was divine. The colour schemes in the rooms e.g. pink bedroom looks great. Asked before hand if the bed could be split into twin beds which was set up on our arrival. Great matress, duvets and pillows often any old mattress and bedding is provided cheaply but these were really nice to sleep on. Very clean and tidy and beautiful front and back yard fully enclosed. We have really enjoyed our stay and the way you've set the smart heating etc so it's nice and cosy with starter wood if desired for the fire is such a fantastic idea. The kids enjoyed many games of chess and the big screen enabled us to watch family movies each night. Well done Tracy and Andrew, we normally use hoseasons but will definitely use sykes cottages again!

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• Sophie - Verified booking

  Had a lovely stay at Elm Cottage, very neat and tidy and well equipped.

  We took our dog (Cockapoo X) and although we pack extra blankets and towels, the additional "old towel" for the dog was very welcome after a muddy walk along the Pennines. I'd recommend that as the shower room is very tight, making it into a wet room, but perhaps that couldn't be done? I'd also recommend some black out blinds in the bedrooms, as the street lamps outside seem quite bright. (That may just be me, I like it dark, dark to sleep, but had no trouble getting any, bed was comfortable and it was quiet). Having some proper sofa covers would be excellent for those of us with dogs. It can be a squeeze in the car when taking large blankets everywhere. While we can keep our dog off the furniture when necessary, there's nothing to stop her jumping on while we're in bed. Otherwise this is a beautiful place to stay and well situated near many walks and attractions. The welcome book was very well thought out and written with everything we could possibly need. We hope to return again and explore more of the local area. Thank you!

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• Miss Coomber - Verified booking

  Having travelled to see family members, we decided to book a couple of nights stay as an extra little get away before coming home. Having searched online for ages, when I saw Swallows Nest it instantly caught my eye as a lovely place and close to local points of interest. Clear instructions were provided so I knew exactly what to expect and do when arriving. Upon entering the property we was taken aback by how beautiful and cosy it was. The attention to decor, furnishings & utilities was 10/10. Also, the property was kept very warm during our stay. We visited during a cold snap but was never once cold when - was lovely. Everything was there that we needed for our stay, and was very nice that some treats were left for our little doggy companion. I would 100% recommend and will love to be back again in the future. Thank you so much for giving us such a luxurious & comfortable stay despite only being booked for a couple of nights !

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