Northamptonshire Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Joanne - Verified booking

  We only really booked Canal Cottages as we needed a base close to Milton Keynes to work from whilst our son attended a hockey camp but what a find!

  I’ll start with the negatives and whilst there are a few they genuinely are just niggly ‘finer detail’ points. The kitchen and bathroom, whilst ok on the surface could both do with a deep clean. The dryer doesn’t work at all. Despite full drawers simple things like scissors, baking trays and a pizza cutter are not available and the bathroom sink struggles to drain. I’m a sucker for a welcome pack of which there wasn’t one and although tea, coffee and sugar were available they were already opened leaving one unsure whose spoon has been dipping in there before. I appreciate this is personal choice but I would prefer sachets or unopened packs. The stairs, whilst not a problem for us should definitely be mentioned in the description of the cottage. They’re tough going and we all had burning thighs by the end of the week. The directions are terrible and whilst most people probably arrive in the light, we didn’t and an additional ‘turn left straight after the bridge into the India restaurant car park’ would have saved us 50 minutes of wandering round at almost midnight wondering if we should just find a travel lodge. HOWEVER, as I said, minor niggles because the location of Canal Cottages is out of this world. There is everything you could possible need around you in less than 100yards. It’s probably one of the most relaxing places we’ve stayed and you can literally feel life’s stresses leaving your body as you watch the barges manage the locks and the holidays makers stroll by from the small terrace out front. The house itself is charming and cosy with history seeping through the walls. The master bed is probably the comfiest I’ve ever slept on, the addition of a fan is an excellent call and the views from all the windows are stunning. Despite Canal Cottages falling short of a 10/10 we would return in a heartbeat.

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• Graeme - Verified booking

  Lovely house for big family stay.

  Well equipped and comfortable. Very spacious and the 'Party barn' was a huge hit. The little kids (7 & 10) were able to stop up in a safe environment , play bar billiards etc. They loved it. Kind of the owners to supply shampoo, conditioner, body wash & washing up liquid - eco friendly. Also biscuits, tea bags, coffee and milk as a starter pack. We ate at The Narrowboat at Weedon and The 'live and let live'. Ordered a takeaway form the Lucky House(?). Fine. Very near the services off the M1 which has a Greggs and a Starbucks. Perfect for the dog walker to fetch us all a coffee! Garden dog and kid friendly. The children were very taken with the study FULL of board games & Jigsaws - this was smashing. Another shower would have been nice, with 9 in the house, but with such an old characterful house this is tricky. Need to master the Aga better. Trying to cook for 9 was a challenge. Bedding and towels all great quality. All in all a fantastic stay and the owners are to be congratulated on such a great quality place. Thanks - we may be back!

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• John - Verified booking

  Neil had maintained and decorated the cottage to make it a real home from home.

  The bed was very comfy. The kitchen was fully equipped for preparing meals. The setting of the cottage is second to none. It was like being transported to a gentler era. We were fortunate to have good weather to be able to sit on the patio and watch the boats and the people pass by. Most people, be they local or visitors, stopped to chat (and to comment on such an idyllic spot). We learned lots about the canal and its workings by talking with the many volunteers who helped with the lock gates. The walks along the canal are easy and pleasurable. The parking is excellent but the winding stairs might be a problem for anyone with mobility issues. We chose it simply as a good centre to visit Althorp, Northampton, Stowe and Bletchley Park - but it was so much more! There was nothing not to like (except, perhaps Neil, that annoying glass lampshade in the lounge!) That aside, thank you for a fabulous stay!

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• Emma-louise - Verified booking

  Excellent Cottage and the stairs were perfect for exercising my newly repaired knee.

  Great location and would be even better in the summer. The owner needs just a few adjustments to make it perfect. There were lots of wine glasses but no corkscrew. The bathroom sink is partly blocked and very slow to drain - previously commented on in the visitors book but obviously not addressed. Cold on arrival as no heaters on and the sitting room has a storage heater that heats up overnight and was not switched on. 1 single log provided for the open fire - there was some coal but a bit mean.. The most important thing was a manual to explain the running of the house, and local Emergency contacts, nearest shops and garages. We had to go straight out on arrival to find logs and a list of local services would have made it much easier, especially as the kind neighbour warned us not to go out the following day due to road closures. These are all simple fixes that would make it perfect.

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• Christine - Verified booking

  We absolutely loved staying at Hill House Farm.

  It was so spacious and well stocked with everything and more that we needed for our family of 9 people. The furniture was just lovely, high quality, and the beds were the most comfortable we have ever slept in. It is a really beautiful house and we all felt completely at home. As it was December, the house had been beautifully decorated with a Christmas tree and lots of festive ornaments. Such a nice and thoughtful touch by the owners. The party barn was just fabulous and a hit with everyone. We didn’t get to enjoy the garden as it was cold and very wet during our stay, but it looked lovely and would be great for barbecues etc in the better weather. We loved the farmhouse so much and were sad to leave, so as soon as we arrived back home, we booked it again for the following year. Cannot wait to go back. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in this wonderful house.

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