Holiday Cottages In Salisbury

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What our customers say about their holidays

• Miranda - Verified booking

  The location was central and the property was spacious but the listing on Sykes Cottages said two double bedrooms, one being kingsize, and one twin, but we found two twins and a very small double.

  There was mention once we got there in the paperwork that the large twin could have been a double on request prior to arrival, but we didn't know we had to request it, so were disappointed to find we weren't able to use it, as there was no bedding in the property to be able to zip it together and use it as a double - the only extra bedding were duvets, blankets and pillows without sheets or pillow cases. No double bottom sheets. The toilet downstairs was unusable for all but one of our four party due to it being so small and no leg room between the toilet and wash basin - as really it was an understairs closet. The air vent in there was extremely loud. Although the owner did quickly respond to this by informing me how to switch it off if required and an electrician did come to replace them - that made minimal difference in the confined space, but upstairs in the bathroom the rattle and squeak was reduced. This was a sort of 'no-frills' cottage, we had to buy things like table salt and also products for the dishwasher, like salt and rinse clean as the dishwasher had the lights for this on and there was nothing available. We did not use the washing machine, because there was no way to dry our clothes: no dryer, no drying rack and no garden. It smelt liked a rented disued property and there were always flies in the house, usually around 6 or more all the time. Parking was also difficult as mostly unavailable anywhere close to the house. Unfortunately for us, this would not be a property we would return to, although it was convenient to the town and to the motorway and spacious with brilliant wifi.

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• Miranda - Verified booking

  The location was central and the property was spacious but the listing on Sykes Cottages said two double bedrooms, one being kingsize, and one twin, but we found two twins and a very small double.

  There was mention once we got there in the paperwork that the large twin could have been a double on request prior to arrival, but we didn't know we had to request it, so were disappointed to find we weren't able to use it, as there was no bedding in the property to be able to zip it together and use it as a double - the only extra bedding were duvets, blankets and pillows without sheets or pillow cases. No double bottom sheets. The toilet downstairs was unusable for all but one of our four party due to it being so small and no leg room between the toilet and wash basin - as really it was an understairs closet. The air vent in there was extremely loud. Although the owner did quickly respond to this by informing me how to switch it off if required and an electrician did come to replace them - that made minimal difference in the confined space, but upstairs in the bathroom the rattle and squeak was reduced. This was a sort of 'no-frills' cottage, we had to buy things like table salt and also products for the dishwasher, like salt and rinse clean as the dishwasher had the lights for this on and there was nothing available. We did not use the washing machine, because there was no way to dry our clothes: no dryer, no drying rack and no garden. It smelt liked a rented disued property and there were always flies in the house, usually around 6 or more all the time. Parking was also difficult as mostly unavailable anywhere close to the house. Unfortunately for us, this would not be a property we would return to, although it was convenient to the town and to the motorway and spacious with brilliant wifi.

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• Simon - Verified booking

  The apartment overall is beautiful, very comfortable and we'll appointed, perfect for a stay in Salisbury, and the location is ideal.

  Even the mezzanine bedroom over the open plan living area was OK for the kids. Unfortunately, the holiday was ruined by the state of the ensuite bathroom, black mould, silicone coming away, years of dust and grime built up on the door, limescale encrusted shower head and hose. A broken sliding door difficult for children to close. The apartment had a funny smell when we arrived, which we quickly tracked to the ensuite. It only got worse as the week progressed, despite airing the apartment continuously. Myself and one daughter suffer from asthma, and at times the smell caught in the back of the throat and set off the asthma. It's clearly a health hazard. My other teenage daughter refused to use the shower she was so disgusted by the grime. The other bathroom also has broken tiles with a note apologising, so they are clearly having plumbing issues which they need to sort out urgently. The second issue was the roof windows and blinds, again with notes stuck to the side advising in use. The instructions did not work, the blinds are fitted too close to the window stays and foul, so are unopenable, so the mezzanine area was permanently dark. The wooden block the opening stay is affixed to was broken, so it was not possible to open the window itself. With heat build up in a hot loft apartment, being able to easily open the skylights would have been a godsend, but it was not possible. A potentially perfect holiday was ruined by problems which should be easy to fix, and for £1100 for the week I think these problems are unacceptable.

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• Donald Wayne - Verified booking

  Salisbury Rojoy Accommodation Our cottage in Salisbury is located on Greencroft Street, very central to the center of Salisbury.

  The living room is very large with comfortable furniture and a large high quality tv with loads of channels. There is an electric fireplace to take the chill off the evenings. The kitchen is also very large with a table that seats six. A small bathroom is convenient for the downstairs. Upstairs there are three bedrooms and the main bathroom. There was lots of hot water for showering and ample towels. The bed was very comfortable., as were the pillows. The cottage is very quiet. A large Tesco grocery store is nearby making it easy to buy food. There were a few minor issues which if corrected would give this cottage a perfect score. There was no washing up liquid or dishrag. There was no hair dryer which was disappointing. The wifi password should be conspicuously displayed so it is easy to find. All in all, we enjoyed our stay at Rojoy and would recommend this cottage to others.

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• Sheila - Verified booking

  Fantastic position for Salisbury walking distance to town and Cathedral.

  Big rooms and very well equipped. Clean and comfortable and beds very comfy Plenty of room for us 3 adults and 3 children. Lots of hot water, Biggest issue is parking. This would stop us renting again as it became quite a pain.You get one permit to park on the street, however there is no, and I mean no other parking on the streets but permit parking. Everything else is double yellow lines. We had two cars both with small children so the logistics were problematic to say the least. We were out all day so it wasn't cost, as Culver street car park is free 3pm to 8am but physically having to negotiate the busy road, park on double yellows and therefore block the road to load, unload, collect children wasn't easy and I would suggest a single parent would find this impossible. The permit does not mean you can park either as the spaces are filled well before 5pm.

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