Lytham St Annes Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Carol - Verified booking

  We stayed at the Yewdale for about 2 weeks mid-June of 2023 and loved the house and its location.

  We came from the US to visit family in Lancashire and we couldn’t have picked a better temporary home. With 3 adults and 4 children, we needed room to spread out and live – not just camp out for a few nights, Yewdale certainly delivered on the most important aspects. I would buy this house in a heartbeat if it were on the market – I'd just make a few tweaks that I assume the owners themselves will probably do too when they resume living there fulltime. The house was easy to find (it is large and beautiful) and the owner or caretaker reached out to see if we needed anything upon arrival. The property has 5 outfitted bedrooms and all were of reasonable or large size. Yewdale is equipped with 2.5 bathrooms and they are well designed, even striking. The bathroom on the ground floor has a toilet with a flush that is beyond poor or is broken. Other than that, the bathrooms were very clean and there always seemed to be hot water. The kitchen was a mix of good and bad. Cleverly laid out, large, and nice looking but with some functionality issues. Firstly, and the most important, the fridge was set to a temperature outside of safe range – it was at 6 or 7c, when it should have been at between 2-4c. We only noticed when a container of milk spoiled too quickly – in retrospect we are thankful no one got sick from anything we stored in there. Another potential hazard, and plain frustration, was the oven. Given its size and obvious expense, it was almost unusable because it lacked the majority of its markings i.e., the labels had worn off/been rubbed off and you couldn’t see the temperature dial. It was also very unintuitive, in order to even turn the oven on (which I was only able to do after reading the manual), you had to turn the oven electricity on at the wall then set the time on the oven itself. Some of the markings have been replaced with Dymo stick on labels but not in all places. The overall state of the oven really stopped us from using it beyond the basics or essentials. Additionally, the kitchen was well underequipped for a long stay, we often found we didn’t have enough glassware, kitchen utensils, or pots and pans for cooking for our group (not a single baking tray big enough for an average pizza, no pizza cutter etc.). The chairs around the kitchen table were also questionable, some with very wobbly legs and no obvious way to tighten them. When we visited, England was having a heat wave and temperatures were often peaking in the 80s (f). It was mostly manageable in the house with the windows open except, again, for the kitchen. The kitchen has an extension with a glass roof which lights the room wonderfully but completely lacks any shade – it essentially becomes a conservatory or greenhouse during the day. It is a shame, because it appeared as though there were blinds for the glass ceiling at some point, and they would have been utilized. The rest of the house could have really done with some ceiling fans or even plug in fans for guest use, particularly in the master bedroom for the evenings. Yewdale’s location is unequivocally perfect and counter any niggles or failings in the house. The street was well kept, quiet, and accessible. Yewdale is, literally, a few minutes' walk away from downtown Lytham. There is an exceptionally quaint pub called The Taps, the cleanest & tastiest kebab house in England - Ahmet’s, and a multitude of other eateries, gift shops, mini-supermarkets, and stores at your fingertips. The train station is about a 6/7-minute walk, several main bus routes have stops even closer – all this and yet the house itself still seems secluded. Yewdale was very good value for money and if or when we visiting again, I will be looking to book here again. I thoroughly recommend this house and just as importantly, its location.

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• Margaret - Verified booking

  Absolutely amazing house in a truly amazing position.

  We were a large family group with ages ranging from 6 to 77 and a very bouncy labradoodle. There was enough space for everyone to play games or find a quiet Spot to read . Loved the piano and as we had two players with us and it was a Christmas get together , a few carols were dished out and enjoyed . The bedrooms and bathrooms were big and spacious and we appreciated the separate toilet system . The owners had decorated the hose for Christmas and it was very cosy and had a great heating system . Very close to town centre and the beach would highly recommend many thanks for providing such a well equipped property, for our Christmas family reunion .

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• Joy - Verified booking

  Fantastic house but needs some TLC.

  Very sticky oily kitchen cupboards. Radiator on first floor hanging off the wall, it’s a large double radiator and would seriously hurt a small child. Water drips down on to the toilet from the bathroom above. No light in the said toilet very difficult to use after dark. Very stained divan in the bedroom next to the said radiator. Baby cot very stained. Rug in the tv room needs to be taken away as it rolls up on one side and is puckered on the other side. We had four children under 8 and no end of times did they fall over it. Nice large rooms and the piano was a lovely surprise. All ten of us had a go at it.

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• Kath - Verified booking

  My friends and I really enjoyed Yewdale, it's a beautiful house with quality furnishings and fittings, well laid out with plenty of space.

  The bedrooms were spacious with very comfortable beds and the two bathrooms were delightful We were in Lytham to celebrate my sister's retirement birthday. The house is well located, very close to the restaurants, shops and bars of Lytham so perfectly suited our plans. We also had 2 dogs and Lytham Green and the beach were just around the corner, with Lowther Gardens a short walk away. All in all, this wonderful house made our stay in Lytham a memorable experience. We've already booked a return for a 70th birthday celebration. Thank you Jane and Jim for allowing us to share your excellent house.

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• Jacky - Verified booking

  Great property and the location is perfect for either a leisurely 5 minute walk into Lytham town centre to visit the shops, restaurants and bars, Lowther Gardens or along the sea front.

  The house, on 3 floors was just what we needed for a 3 generation, weekend get together. Plenty of space to relax without feeling cramped and the facilities were spot on. We requested a travel cot and high chair and both were there waiting for us on arrival. On street parking wasn’t a problem early morning or in the evening but it can get a bit hit and miss during the middle of the day, but that’s only to be expected in a seaside town. Overall, a lovely home to stay in and I would definitely book again! Thank you for having us!

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