We really enjoyed our stay at The Wylde. It's a lovely area with small farms, great walks and a fine view. The shepherd's hut is clean, nicely furnished, well-equipped, warm and comfortable. Though cooking is outside, this is well sheltered and fun. The host, Jules, is lovely and helpful. Would recommend!
18 October 2025
Unprompted review
Reply from Kip Hideaways
Hi David, thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review, we really appreciate it. Thanks so much, The Kip Team
The electronics work well and the consumer interface seems well designed and easy to use. My main criticism is that Hive seem to be desperate to sell you extras/more complicated software and this makes the app difficult to use and very annoying. So click on anything beyond the basic data (control settings/daily temperature) and you are immediately asked to pay/subscribe for what is on offer.
20 February 2025
Reply from Hive
Hello David,
Thank you for your feedback, and I’m glad to hear that you're happy with the functionality of the electronics and the user interface of the Hive system.
I’d like to clarify a point regarding the additional software. We do not offer any extra software for purchase. The only subscription-based option available within the Hive app is Hive Plus, which is completely optional. You won’t encounter any pop-up ads or unsolicited offers while using the app. Instead, Hive Plus is a feature you would need to actively seek out if you're interested in the added benefits it provides, such as extended warranty, enhanced features, and additional support.
We always strive to make the app user-friendly and straightforward, and your feedback is valuable as we continue to improve the experience. If you have any other questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help.
Thank you for your encouraging review. Its rewarding to hear that your items arrived on time and in excellent condition. Ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining the quality of our products are top priorities for us, and it’s gratifying to know we met those expectations. We understand how important it is for our customers to receive their orders promptly and without damage, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Your feedback not only reassures us but also helps us continue to improve our services. Thank you for your support.
Swytch Go++ kit fitted to a Dawes Galaxy bicycle. This was ordered 6 months ago and only arrived this month! Fitting was fairly straightforward except for the pedal sensor which was a tight fit requiring some filing to open up the space between pedal crank and lower bracket. One irritation was the OLED display/controller which was only supplied in one size (23 mm) and didn't fit thicker handlebars. However, their customer support team were excellent and provided an extension bar free of charge. On a long ride with a mixture of hills and flat road, the battery gave up the ghost after 49 miles - short of the advertised 60 mile range but not bad for a heavy bike/rider. Overall I'm impressed with a kit that extends the lifespan of an old bicycle.
Not cheap, but its flexibility was very effective in fitting a curtain rail to an old victorian bay window which had two 90 - degree bends and uneven walls and where previous, cheaper versions had failed.
I switched to A&A a month ago after persistent problems with my previous ISP. Impressed with the helpfulness and technical knowledge of the sales team and now have a effective functioning system. The connection is via BT gfast (FTTC and about 150 yards of copper wire) which seems to provide good connection speeds. A bit more expensive than other providers but certainly worth the money.
Dreadful customer service. I wanted to terminate my contract. No way of doing this on their website rather had to call their ‘customer service ‘ number and spoke to a representative who demanded that I explain my reasons for leaving and tried a variety of different offers to try and persuade me to remain. When I insisted I was told I was being transferred to another operator and was cut off. Eventually got through to another operator who went through the same rigmarole but managed to get my service cancelled. Don’t use this company.
12 May 2021
Unprompted review
Reply from Virgin Media
Hi David, Sorry to hear about the experience you’ve had so far. If you’d like somebody to look into this please contact our cable customer service team on 0345 454 1111 or 0345 600 0789 for mobile services and we will be able to assist you further.
This is quite a heavy screen and will need two people to fit. Specific points
- The wall screw/ plugs supplied to hold the wall box-section are barely adequate. For softer victorian bricks it needed some heavy duty fixings. -The directions were too small to read easily -The drill provided was inadequate for drilling the holes in the stainless steel box section. It snapped and so had to use a decent cobalt steel 3mm bit. - Seems to work OK - but I'm a bit worried that lateral movement of the extended screen (which sits above the side of the bath and which is difficult to avoid when people use the shower) will eventually weaken the wall fittings.