Villas In York

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Susan - Verified booking

  Property itself was very comfortable and clean inside and the owners were very friendly and welcoming and that part did meet expectations.

  What did not meet expectations is that the garden is shared with the holiday property and the owners however, the entrance doors to both properties lead in from the back garden, therefore there is a lot of coming and going by the owners. The owners have two primary school aged children and two dogs. The garden being shared means that when the children are at home they are playing in the garden along with the two dogs, therefore there is very only privacy inside the property. The garden is enclosed by walls on each side, so even if you could sit out in private, you cannot see any fields. The two properties are joined and the owners use a bedroom over the master bedroom of the holiday property. From approximately 06.30am, onwards each morning, you can hear the children moving around and playing in the room above. As per the details the property is on a working farm. What is not made clear is that the cows are all enclosed in sheds and not let out into the fields that are directly behind the sheds. They are just there being fattened up for the meat market. You see the cows looking out and then the lorry arriving and them being herded on to it to go off to the abattoir, which for some can be very disturbing and upsetting. As the cows are directly enclosed behind the property, there is a continuous stench of cow manure lingering in the air too. This would not be so bad if the cows were allowed out into the fields. If the above would bother you, this is not the property for you. In relation to the above, i would not choose this property again.

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• Beverley - Verified booking

  While the information does state this is a working farm and attached to owners house following points: Very close to owners house with shared outside area and little privacy.

  Waste bins directly ouside accomodation surrounded by flies which entered property whenever door opened. Worse was the awful stench from cattle and surroundings.Warm weather and unable to sit outside or open windows or door because of stench and flies.While we spent a lot of time out of property when returning the stench pervaded everything and made it impossible to enjoy the setting.Stayed on a neighbouring farm previously and had privacy and No smell ! so was really disappointed by this experience. XXX OWNER RESPONSE XXX We are very sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your stay as we pride ourselves on giving every guest a great holiday and always have fabulous feedback. The website does state that the property is on a working ‘livestock’ farm as not all farms have livestock and that there is a shared lawned garden and private patio with furniture as shown in the photographs. We did have exceptionally hot weather during your stay and we are sorry that you had issues with flies during this time and we would certainly have moved the bins for you had we been aware.

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• Vanessa - Verified booking

  We had a wonderful stay at the lodge.

  Alison & Chris we're just such terrific hosts, they were so welcoming and thoughtful. The little touches were very appreciated such as a bottle of wine, eggs, marshmallows and skewers for the firepit which they also provided all the wood and tools for. They even took our daughter off to meet their chickens and collect eggs which was a wonderful experience for her. They were also so helpful providing us with information on where to eat and visit. The lodge is set in a beautiful spot, the location is perfect, providing easy access to York, Easingwold and Thirsk. The lodge itself was immaculate and the facilities were excellent, so much thought has been put into ensuring you have everything you need throughout your stay. The style and quality of the decor was also super. We had such a lovely week and will definitely return, thank you Alison & Chris, we hope to see you again x

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• James - Verified booking

  This was a lovely cottage.

  Finished to a very high standard and with everything you could possibly want or need, right down to tea and milk on arrival. The owners are lovely and very helpful. The cottage is actually bigger than it looks in the photos and it feels very spacious. The only downside was the outside smell. This is a working farm and you expect some smells and noise, but this was quite bad and we couldn't sit outside in the lovely little seating area. No problem inside though. It's in a really great location for touring the North York Moors and Dales as it's just off the A19 which connects you to most places. There's a great selection of pubs in the local area to eat out at, all of which are listed in a very useful info binder that the owners have put together. Overall, a really lovely place to say, shame about the outside smell.

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• Emmanuel - Verified booking

  Gardener's Lodge is so beautifully presented whilst also being very comfortable with a homely feel.

  It has a lovely feel throughout, most importantly the beds are extremely comfy and so sleeping is made easy from day 1. A lot of lodges can be just ok inside and out but Gardener's Lodge has a very luxurious feel. It is a lovely place to relax and unwind whilst also feeling a part of nature. We have visited twice in the space of 3 months as it is just so lovely, along with Chris & Alison who always give us such a warm welcome. Our 3 year old is now getting used to eggs from their very own chickens. Their lovely gestures really gives that added touch to the stay. Lovely place for both friends to enjoy and small families. It has all you need and more. Be prepared for a lovely time. We hope to be back here again next year. Thanks again. Adele, Emmanuel, Isabelle (3 yrs) & Grace (9mnths)

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