Last-Minute Staycations in the UK

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Estelle - Verified booking

  Over all we had a fabulous time at the property.

  Great communication from owners previous to travelling to the cottage and a lovely welcome pack on arrival, flowers, bubbles, milk and coffee. Even some doggie treats which were welcomed by our dog after the journey. Cottage was cosy, warm and inviting with a great garden for dogs. Fully enclosed and clean. Parking was no issue at all regarding other reviews we had read. We chose the cottage due to the proximity to the beach and local amenities and it was perfect. About 10 minute walk to a fabulous beach and a couple of minutes to the town. We found the beds to be extra comfortable and the surrounding area very quiet so had some wonderful sleeps. The cottage had everything you would need regarding plates, cutlery, tea towels and it has been the most fully stocked kitchen we have stayed at. Plenty of towels for our stay plus hot tub towels which were a bonus. Hot tub was perfectly fine, hot and bubbly. Sofa was very comfy/showers were great and no issue with water pressure or Wifi. Overall the cottage was clean and tidy however, attention to a few minor issues would make it a 5 star. The minor issues did not hamper our enjoyment of the stay. Upon inspection there seemed to be cobwebs on the kitchen ceiling within the windows, the toaster seemed broken on one side and one bin did not stay closed properly ( both of which I have made the owners aware after our stay, they did reply saying they had spares and would have happily replaced) and a knob required fixing in the bedroom. We have stayed in numerous properties over the years and always like to give feedback/ideas as to how to elevate customers stay even more. Suggested a shoe/wellie rack in the kitchen to keep shoes tidy and off the floor. Some hooks on the wall to hang doggie leads, bags etc to keep them off the floor and tidy. There are hooks in the living room but not great to trample through living room in wet/dirty clothes. A few comments were mentioned in the feedback book being a little confused by the recycling. It is listed in the Welcome Pack however it maybe a good idea to laminate the information to put on walls in the kitchen. Overall we had a lovely time and will back. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

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• Kathryn - Verified booking

  This holiday apartment is a must for your next holiday to Cornwall!

  Booking through the website was simple. We received contact from the owner in advance with details. On arrival we accessed the property and found it to be well furnished, clean , tidy and presented with well thought out decor. There was the welcome sight, after a long journey to get there, of fresh flowers, tea , coffee, scones, jam, clotted cream, fudge, and other essentials (washing up liquid, soap, towels, shampoo, shower gel etc.). There was milk in the fridge. Welcome book included instructions for equipment in the apartment, leaflets for local attractions, and maps. The bathroom is a good size with seperate bath and shower. The kids were captivated by the in built tv / mirror in the bathroom. The small balcony overlooks the playground and local pub, and you can see the sea to the left… which is lovely to watch the sun set whilst the waves crash. The beach is a 2 minute walk away. There is a Fish and Chip shop also down the road (note it does only sell Fish and Chips… Cod Haddock and nothing else) The village itself is small it that’s what you want on a holiday like this. There is a cafe and ice cream shop nearby. The Victory Inn pub is a short drive away but worth it. A very nice holiday location.

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• Dan - Verified booking

  A lovely little cottage with probably the best views we've ever had on holiday in the UK.

  You really feel part of the farm as you are so close to the hens and sheep. The people on the farm and in the cafe are very friendly and approachable. When the fridge needs replacing, we would suggest getting one with an ice box as we missed having the opportunity to store a little bit of frozen food and to freeze the ice block for our picnic bag. We think people should be made aware that there can be quite a bit of noise from children (and indeed the parents) when they are squealing and shouting when playing on the equipment built on the back of the piggery. Monday and Tuesday are fine as the cafe and playground are closed then. It is a lovely environment for children visiting the farm for the day, animal petting, nature trails etc so we don't like to appear grumpy but just felt that the description saying 'peaceful new home' could a bit misleading.

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• Suzanne - Verified booking

  This is an outstandingly beautiful venue.

  The Piggery is delightful with everything you need and the views out of the window are priceless.The owners are absolutely lovely and welcoming and also a big shout out to the lovely young woman who works in the ice cream parlour who is outstanding in her service and warm and helpful personality. The homemade ice cream with so many different flavours to choose from is the best I have ever tasted.The farm itself is fantastic with an array of animals and there are gorgeous long walks which can be taken directly from the property. I loved my stay and there are many lovely places to visit. It really is an area of outstanding beauty and was very good for the soul. I would highly recommend this heavenly place. A big thank you to the team who made me so welcome and gave me the chance to enjoy the very best that the English countryside has to offer.

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• Nick - Verified booking

  We book with Sykes regularly and have always been satisfied.

  However, we’re finding the Friday changeover which is increasingly common with a lot of properties, is causing major travel problems for us. Friday, being the last day of the working week, has vast amounts of commercial vehicles using the roads. Consequently the journeys are fraught problems and the roads jammed up up with HGVs. This was particularly noticeable on the A14 with heavy goods vehicles travelling down to Felixstowe. A Saturday changeover would reduce this problem and make a much more pleasant journey for holidaymakers. I don’t know how families cope with a Friday changeover when their children are in school until late afternoon. It leaves us wondering whether the Friday changeover is for the benefit of the property owner rather than the guests,

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