Holiday Cottages in Yorkshire & The Humber

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Edwina Mary - Verified booking

  First time with Sykes and I found this property listed as accessible, neccessary as my husband uses a wheelchair and cannot walk at all.

  It is not accurately listed as the distance from the car parking space has loose gravel all the way to the front door and it was very difficult dragging him to our car each time we went out, we gave up in the end and he stayed in while I went out. There is absolutely no room for a wheelchair at the side of the bed and I had to move the bed against the wall for my husband to get into bed before me. I moved everything back before leaving the property in accordance with your rules. As a woman of 74 years old I don't believe I or indeed any guest, should have to do this. This property should not be advertised as accessible because it is not. The chairs at the table were not as pictured so my husband could not sit to the table for meals as he didn't feel safe. On a positive note our bedding was clean and the bedroom quiet. We were provided with a shower chair as requested which was really helpfull. The owner was friendly and called to see if we were ok on one occasion. Finally the property was not ready for us at 3pm on arrival and the welcome bottle of wine was noticeable by its absence. I prefer the service provided by airbnb who facilitate contact between owner and guest, I will not use Sykes again.

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• Annette - Verified booking

  This is a beautiful, high standard and well maintained property, surrounded by fabulous views of the Yorkshire countryside.

  It's a perfect base to explore towns near and far. The cleanliness was second to none. The bathroom is well equipped, with a stunning standalone bath and powerful shower. The kitchen, although compact, pretty much met requirements. The only thing we found is that the smoke alarm is very sensitive and, if you like cooking, a 2 ring hob forces you to be a little inventive. In the living room, as it was September, it was chilly but the electric heaters provided were really effective at warming up the room very quickly. The sofas were lovely and comfortable. The bedroom is also lovely, but the bedding could do with a refresh as it's a little faded and tired (if you pardon the pun) and there's buttons missing off the bottom of the duvet cover. Although we would love to stay again, the proximity to the owners (an inter-connecting door away) made us a little uncomfortable. I must say though that the owners are lovely, we just felt like we were in their home. I'm sure for most it wouldn't be an issue at all. Thank you John and Rosey

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• Mrs Gleave - Verified booking

  It's not often that we find our expectations surpassed in a holiday cottage, but this time we did! Thank you very much, it was fabulous. It's even better than the pictures, really clean and very well equipped. The kitchen has plenty of crockery, glasses, cutlery and pans. The bedding is good quality as are the towels and bathroom fittings. There are plenty of games and also guidebooks with local walks. We visited in February and the weather was challenging on a couple of days but the cottage was warm and cosy and the woodburner was great. In good weather, the outside area would be fab, with views over the village & the Aire valley. We'll definitely try and book again when we're next in Yorkshire

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• Karen - Verified booking

  Excellent cottage, very modern and comfortable.

  The cottage is located within the East Yorkshire village of Leven, a great place to use as a base to explore the surrounding areas. It’s only a short drive away to both Hornsea and Bridlington's beaches. Tracy our host made my mum and l feel extremely welcome, nothing was too much trouble for her. She provided a shower chair for my elderly mother. It’s sometimes difficult to find an appropriate place to stay with an elderly person who has mobility issues. The cottage met all my mother’s physical needs. I would definitely recommend the accommodation to anyone who is looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday. Thank you Tracy for making our stay special.

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• Paul - Verified booking

  The property owner is aware of our unhappy holiday due to inaccurate advertising.

  It was an annexe in the owners back garden and not a cottage as we were led to believe through the advertising. It seems she was not concerned about its misleading description. Had we received written information we found on arrival, we would not have booked. A much needed holiday ruined and very disheartening. Will not use Sykes again as it appears they don’t check out the property to ensure that the description matches the holiday home. A very nice annexe for the right person but unfortunately it wasn’t suitable for us and advert is misleading. Clients need to be aware that it is in the owners back yard BEFORE they book.

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