Large Dog Friendly Cottages in Driffield

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Michel - Verified booking

  I’m writing to express my deep disappointment and frustration with my recent stay at The Bluebell for my 60th birthday celebration.

  I had carefully selected your venue as it seemed perfect for hosting my 33 guests. From the moment I booked, everything appeared to be well-organized, and I even paid extra for the privilege of an early arrival and late check-out. Unfortunately, my experience was far from what I expected, and it caused significant stress during an event that should have been a joyous occasion. Upon arrival, we found the property cold, with no way to turn on the heaters. Despite making numerous calls and sending several texts, it took far too long to resolve this basic issue. Additionally, the entire place was in desperate need of a deep clean. We were shocked to find that cleaning supplies were unavailable, forcing us to go out and purchase our own mops and products to clean the property ourselves. Some of the rooms were in unacceptable condition: Toilets had been used and not flushed. Floors were dirty, and cobwebs were all over the walls. The outside bin area was littered with black bags, which I refused to clean up. Several rooms had stained bedding, including one with a blood stain that we had to change ourselves. Worse, from rooms 1 to 4, none of the electrical sockets worked, and despite numerous attempts to contact you, this was never resolved. Room 12 had stained bedding with some sort of black ink. It’s unbelievable that your housekeeper admitted to knowing about the stained sheets but put them on the beds regardless. The condition of the property was unacceptable and created a significant amount of stress. I did not receive the value I expected for the money I spent. My guests, while understanding, were understandably disturbed by the poor conditions, and this situation nearly ruined an event I had spent a year planning. Your housekeeper excused her inaction by saying she was on holiday, and your lack of response was equally frustrating. We have videos and photos documenting all the issues mentioned, and I am appalled that such basic standards of cleanliness and hospitality were not met.

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• Ruth - Verified booking

  We hired the Blue Bell for 38 all female family and friends for a surprise weekend for my daughter’s 40th birthday.

  It was absolutely perfect! We decorated the large function room and hired a DJ and Supreme Photo Booths - both excellent. There is a brilliant bar area where all our guests stored the drinks they’d bought with them. The kitchen facilities were great with loads of fridge and freezer storage space and 2 double ovens where we prepared and served a cooked breakfast on Saturday morning and chicken and chips in the afternoon after enjoying a televised dog racing game in the afternoon in the snug area next to the dining area. On Friday evening we ordered fish and chips from Nafferton Fisheries in Driffield - they gave us a fabulous service - great communication before the event and delivering their hot and tasty food on time. For our party on Saturday evening we’d ordered a load of platters from Morrisons which is only a short drive away. The Blue Bell is in a lovely small village and many of the ladies enjoyed a long walk on Saturday morning including the grounds of Burton Agnes Hall. Communication with the owners and housekeeper prior to arrival and during our stay was excellent - they couldn’t have been more helpful. Several guests enjoyed using the hot tub in the lovely grounds at the rear of the property. There were no complaints from any guests who all said they had had a fabulous weekend. The property was warm and comfortable and had everything we needed for a marvelous celebratory time. It was excellent value for money and our guests said they could not believe how we had managed to put the weekend on for the price that they had paid. I would have no hesitation in recommending this venue. Do not expect luxury but if you want a large, clean, comfortable and functional large space to hold your event and sleep your guests at the right price - this is for you.

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• Carole - Verified booking

  Had a lovely break in Little Argham Cottage, Rob & Carol were very welcoming and came out to greet us as soon as we arrived.

  The site itself, although busy with other guests, was quiet & was within easy driving distance of Brid, Filey, Flamborough Head etc. There were a couple of dog-friendly pubs nearby in Rudston & Hunmanby but booking beforehand is recommended. The cottage itself was very well-equipped, a "home-from-home" as another guest had written and we soon settled in. The lounge seating was comfortable when we were sat around at night, with a great selection of books to read & there was ample space around the dining table. The outside space was good for sitting out when the sun made an appearance. As a group of five adults, it was good to have two toilets in the accommodation. The only reason I gave 3 "faces" for facilities was that I thought maybe the twin bedroom could be configured as a double bedroom which is probably preferable for a group of adults, with the bunk beds being suitable for either adults or children. Also, perhaps have 2 definite sets of house keys in case members of the party want to go their separate ways at various times. Just two little suggestions which in no way spoiled our experience of the cottage. Would definitely recommend if you want a relaxing break in a lovely part of the world.

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• Anthony - Verified booking

  Overall we had a great holiday.

  The property had the facilities to keep 26 people ranging in age from 76 to under 1 well entertained despite a week of mixed weather. The kitchen was generously equipped and the beds were comfortable. The bar was a great place to congregate for pre-dinner drinks. A real upside was that, unlike many houses we have visited, the layout here ensured that those playing pool, shuffle board and music until 3am did not disturb those who had retired to bed. In Olympic year the outside space was ideal for our own version of the Olympic Games and in the evening a few well placed accessories transformed the central atrium into a great space for a Greek themed banquet. The only downside was the night of a cloudburst when the atrium roof leaked in places and the ground outside flooded and we had to deal with a certain amount of water ingress under doors. Apart from some soggy towels, by morning you would never have known.

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• Dawn - Verified booking

  We loved the cottage.

  It was quiet and clean. The kitchen was the best stocked of any holiday cottage I have ever stayed in. The furniture was comfortable. The owner was so welcoming - we felt right at home. And the cottage is situated well for visiting the area in general. The enclosed garden was brilliant for our two big dogs - we never worried about them out there at all. If I could change anything I would: add a couple of footrests in the lounge for loafing about, and; consider adding a runner or mat in the corridor (just because one of the dogs is very wary of slippy floors and she was a bit nervous there). I will definitely recommend the place to others. My partially sighted friend found the layout brilliant for her - especially nice touches like well placed handrails and the lack of clutter. Thanks for a great holiday!

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