The house is big so everyone can have their own space if they want it and the communal areas are great. The building has been renovated to a very high standard. Every bedroom has an en-suite which is... See more
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About holidaycottages.co.uk
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It offers quality self-catering holiday homes across the UK and Ireland. Every property in its 16,000-strong collection is personally inspected to meet high standards of quality and comfort, so guests can book with confidence.
holidaycottages.co.uk is recognised for exceptional customer service, rated excellent on Trustpilot and holding a Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award. Guests are supported by a dedicated holiday team before, during and after their stay, and they can expect a clear and straightforward booking process.
Focused on delivering reliable, high-quality holidays, holidaycottages.co.uk combines expert support with in-depth knowledge of destinations across the UK and Ireland.
As part of a certified B Corp, it is also committed to responsible tourism and supporting local communities its properties are located.
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Travel Chapter House, EX39 4DF, Bideford, United Kingdom
- 01237 459888
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Straightforward
Very straightforward website and booking process. Information was provided in a timely fashion.
What a wonderful cottage run by…
What a wonderful cottage run by impeccable hosts Julie & Jed. I would most definitely recommend this cottage to anyone wanting a relaxing visit in Northumberland. We will definitely be back
Happy holiday
Getting away from every day life.The wildlife around you. Listening to the owl each night. Hot tub was lovely to unwind in .
It was great for a troop of 6 adults…
It was great for a troop of 6 adults and 3 children
.plenty of space for the kids to play
Lovely warm cosy holiday home
The Wee Spruce was an absolute gem
The Wee Spruce was an absolute gem. It's in a beautiful location with great views. The cabin itself was nice and clean on arrival, the log burner was all set up ready to be lit (sadly it wasn't cold enough for us to use it). There were books and games in the property which is a good idea. We put the heater on when we arrived just to warm it up a little and it was soon toasty warm.
The kitchen area had everything you need. It has an induction hob (two rings) and a microwave. All cutlery, pots, pans, plates, etc were provided. There was a coffee mahine with pods. There was salt and pepper provided too and some cooking oil. Also had a decent size fridge with small freezer compartment (with a bag of ice in there)
The bathroom was nice and clean and had everything needed. The shower was nice and powerful. The towel radiator got the bathroom lovely and warm and dried the towels quickly.
The heater in the bedroom was really effective so like I say, we had no need for the log burner. The bed was comfy with just enough room at either side to get in and out (but mind your head!!). The doors are low but for the likes of us (not taller than 5ft 2!) it wasn't an issue. I did bump my head once on the sloped ceiling in the bedroom but I didn't do it again 🤣. All the door are well labelled with 'mind your head' signs as a reminder.
The living area was nice and spacious with wooden floors and nice big rugs. The couch was big enough for us both to lay out in and evening whilst watching TV/reading/listening to music.
The BBQ area was again nice and clean with seating area with cushions and blankets. It's a lovely under cover area so you can BBQ in any weather with the first set of coals provided.
The hot tub was very clean and well maintained. Steve (owner) checked it regular which was great. Robes and slippers were provided for when we used the hot tub, again another nice touch. Part way through the week Steve brought us fresh towels which I've never had whilst staying in a cottage or cabin before.
Steve and Maggie were lovely. Always on hand if we had of needed anything just being next door but they didn't intrude in anyway on our time there. We also appreciated the lovely welcome pack.
It's in a great location, near enough to the local town for anything we needed but far enough away to feel like we were secluded.
All in all we had a great week there and would highly recommend it and we would go back again.
Lovely property in superb location.
Lovely property in superb location.
Didn't really need the companies help…
Didn't really need the companies help at all. Contacted owners as small problem which was resolved by them. Be careful of add on costs when you book like fee's and breakage insurance.
Group stay
power cut and then TV didn't work for the rest of our stay. The TV is very limited, installing a smart one would at least allow us to use iplayer etc. It had not been cleaned under the sofas but all the bedding was really fresh. This is a remote cottage for group stays so bring plenty of supplies. There is a co op open in hawkshead most of the time which is two miles away.
Easy booking process, great selection of properties
Easy booking process, great selection of properties in good locations.
Very smooth rental experience…
We had a very smooth rental experience and the cottage was lovely.
Easy website for booking your holiday
Easy website to navigate with no problems booking. Communication reference the booking all straightforward. Would use this company again
Holiday Cottages - making booking pain-free.
Holiday Cottages are excellent from start to finish, taking any worries out of the experience of booking accommodation. There is clear information from booking right up to the day of the holiday, along with reminders when the balance is due 8 weeks before. We were provided with clear instructions regarding how to get there, who to contact etc.
We have used Holiday Cottages before and would use them again.
A Perfect Family Retreat
The property had everything you need for a perfect family holiday Excellent as usual thank you 😊
Poor overall cleanliness
Poor overall cleanliness, noisy by the road, noisy water system, scalding hot water, parking a bit awkard especially if traffic is busy.
Holiday Cottages Maintenence Team have… .
Holiday Cottages Maintenence Team have not picked up the many disappointing issues with this cottage. Not good service for an expensive booking. We feel that the owner and clients are being let down.
The cottage was a little gem
The cottage was immaculate, well equipped and in a fantastic location. It was within a 5 minutes walk to the local dog friendly pub which served good food and had a couple of circular walks from the door.
The lounge and bedrooms were very comfortable; the kitchen had plenty of crockery and cutlery and the bedrooms were a good size.
The downstairs bedroom had an en suite bathroom with a walk in shower suitable for someone with mobility problems but note at the moment there are no handrails.
There was a welcome bottle of wine, milk and biscuits.
Communication before the holiday was good - giving clear directions and instructions for access to the property.
The location to local beaches and other places along the Broads was excellent.
There was a little local shop with a limited stock of essentials but large supermarkets were within easy reach.
See my previous comments- I have also…
See my previous comments- I have also reported and sent pictures showing the conditions and would request we are compensated for our spoilt holiday
Excellent holiday location
Lovely spacious ground floor flat in the Gower with stunning sea views, two minutes from the beach.
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