Big Cottages & Group Accommodation in Jurassic Coast

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Phil - Verified booking

  The publicity photograph was misleading, the house didn’t have kerb appeal.

  But on opening the front door , it was “wow”. So, a lovely property inside. Clean, modern, well-equipped. A sweet little patio outside. Conveniently placed for the town centre. A property that would suit younger couples rather than those of us in our later years. No blinds or curtains downstairs, so no privacy one darkness arrives. Sykes gave us confusing information about accessing the property via the key box. In an earlier email you quoted one code number and then in the final message you gave us another one. That was the number we had kept in our phone and it didn’t work on the box we first tried. We then found the second box at ground level, which accessing it was quite a challenge for an 80 year-old. Rather off putting! And then we were disappointed that the television set was not equipped to receive the terrestrial TV channels. In the welcome folder at the property there was information about linking our own device to the TV set but we didn’t have any kit with us to make that possible. Luckily we did have an iPad with us so we could watch the programmes we wanted to see. This information should have been included in the property details on the Sykes website. Most disappointing. Finally, we noted that a significant amount of the crockery was chipped and that previous guests had placed glasses on the coffee table leaving water marks. Not quite top quality considering that it was a newly built property.

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• Mr Billings - Verified booking

  When you go to a lovely place like Swanage, you need lovely accommodation. Steam Whistle fits the bill perfectly! Not only can you hear the steam whistle and see the steam, but it's within a few minutes walk of the heritage station and steam line. Groceries, eating out or the beach are all a short walk away. An excellent standard of accommodation which contributed in a large way to a relaxing week. The owner has also thoughtfully provided dog bowls and a selection of dog toys - unfortunately Bonnie the cat was unimpressed! But she did love going out in the enclosed garden, something she is unable to do back home, so she had a good holiday too. Pet owners please note that the garden has 6'/1.8m walls on all sides except one, which has a low gate leading to the front.

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• Miss Widger - Verified booking

  We had an amazing stay in Figtree Cottage - our stay exceeded our expectations and we hope to return again next year. The cottage has everything you could need and more. So many thoughtful details have been added, including night sensor lights, comfortable garden furniture, cosy blankets and fluffy cushions, lots of kitchen equipment and puzzles, books and games. The cottage was stylishly decorated with a high quality finish - we loved the flooring, underfloor heating, Roman blinds and comfy reading chair. The garden was a lovely space to relax in with lots of greenery, birds, lovely views and the sound of the steam trains. Plenty of parking on the drive and a great location in the village. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property.

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• Mr Eason - Verified booking

  Lovely location, Swanage is nice. The house had very tight off road parking even for one car. The kitchen and dining room is lovely and we spent most of our time there. The bedrooms are all spacious with adequate wardrobes but could do with perhaps a chest of draws in both. The bunk beds were fine but the lower of the two very tight for our 3 year old to get in and out of. The location is very close to a large Co op which is next to the Swanage Railway whicg we used to visit Corfe Castle. Swanage itself was lovely, lots of shops and arcades to keep the children amused when the weather turned. The property at steam whistle was clean and i would recommend and happily stay they again.

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• Jackie - Verified booking

  A very last minute booking and a there was bit of a misshap with the cleanup and bed change from previous occupants, but things were put right by bedtime although it was a bit inconvenient as kids got to bed late.

  ...everyone very apologetic and all worked out OK. House as advertised.We could tell by the photo the garden was small but it was OK , big enough for table and chairs and as it was hot we could open the patio doors and eat outside. New property and paint etc new. On the edge of town but not a long walk into town and the beach, we looked at the map when booking so knew it was not near the sea but actually not too bad. We do not usually rent a place without parking but it was the only accommodation left at such short notice in school holidays, but it was OK we found street parking close.Handy little supermarket just down the street.

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