“A lovely cottage in a stunning location!”
We have just returned from a week at The Cottage. As a party of 4 adults, 2 children and a dog, this suited us really well, with multiple spaces for us all to make the most of, without falling over each other, even on the bad weather days! The main living area is spacious and easily accommodated us all, even when we hosted relatives who live locally, for a birthday celebration. The owner responded quickly to a query we had on our arrival. There are footpaths straight from the door. We especially loved the walk in the wooded area Victuals Grove. Just perfect! The house was clean, warm and comfortable. The photos are a good representation of the actual house. The patio has actually been extended and provides plenty of seating for everyone. The kitchen was well equipped with utensils and cleaning products but unfortunately lacked all of the everyday items that were needed. No cooking oil, cling film, foil, pepper (there was a salt pot), tea, coffee etc. This made for a bigger shop than anticipated and was rather frustrating since we had specifically asked the owner about such items prior to going, since we arrived on Good Friday and were preparing for not being able to shop until the next day. Whilst we would never expect owners to provide food and drink things for the full stay, a small amount for the first morning would have been great. The welcome bottle of wine was very much appreciated, but a pint of milk would have been more useful! A few things could be done to make the place even better: The coffee maker needs cleaning and descaling but we could not do this due to a missing piece. A small tool kit would have been very useful as there were several things around the place with loose screws and bolts. Towels were provided but they were not bath towels, so if you want a large one you will need to bring your own. The garden is not securely fenced. Bear this in mind if your dog wanders (luckily ours does not, but having to take her out on a lead in the dark would have been a pain). As noted in other reviews, the parking is interesting!! The surfaced driveway could definitely do with being widened. Our 4WD was ok but the other car struggled to stay on the surfaced area and get around the tight turn at the top. The parking area itself is very muddy. The property write up lists a study with TV. I honestly have no idea what this refers to!
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear you had an enjoyable Easter weekend and made the most of exploring the local area and catching up with relatives. We will ensure that your comments are looked in to. Best wishes, HideAways.
Property Owner
