New Year Cottages for Large Group Breaks

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Sheilagh - Verified booking

  Lets start positive.

  ...Great location!!! Plenty of drawers and hanging space in downstairs bedroom. Bedding and towels spotless. Kitchen really well equipped but some crockery needs replacing as really scratched and some chipped. We had to buy flutes for prosecco and there were only 4 wine glasses none that matched (we are comparing this to a sykes cottage we stayed in earlier this year) Good to see an EV charging point Downstairs bed not comfortable and pillows very high and hard. Pillows also hard and high in twin bedroom. Our other guests in the upstairs double had no complaints. This is a personal preference but it is tricky watching TV after someone has retired for the evening as the seating area is directly underneath the bedroom. I dont think the lounge seating area is adequate or comfortable for 6 adults and the concrete hearth was an awful trip hazard. Lots of black mould in downstairs bathroom around the bath, loose toilet seat in downstairs bathroom One of the blinds was completely broken in the upstairs double bedroom and we had to buy black bin bags and tape to do a makeshift blind but it kept falling off because of the heat (weather is not your fault). The clothes maiden could do with replacing and we did not have pegs for the washing line I dont really think the garden space is comfortable. There is a large dead tree in the corner which needs removing We took photos of the blind in the bedroom and also of a couple of filthy greasy trays that had been left (we did dishwash them but I ended up buying a new tray). Happy to share the photos if you can provide email address Hope this helps Kind regards

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• Jordan - Verified booking

  A week here was thoroughly enjoyed.

  Below is the Pros & Cons which we have gathered while staying here. Pros: Comfortable Beds Pet friendly Well equipped (Washing Machine) Enclosed garden Easy access to top sights in Northumberland (Transport Required) but not too busy in the local area Nice view from the top windows Private parking on site (plus electric car PodPoint) Cons: Some Decor needs updating; paint marks, scratches and broken ornaments etc. bird poo on lounge focal point canvas & chipped crockery No toilet roll holders Blind in upstairs bedroom broken (woken up by bright sunlight daily) Living room furniture only big enough for 4 Cleanliness could be a little better Water pressure isn’t the best (only good enough for one shower etc) Shower head needs changing Bin bags are cheap and broke when moving Label bins to show which is recycling Upstairs bed sticks out too much to walk round (because of the sloping roof) so be careful of your shins getting hit All in all a nice week here and with these cons being addressed we would gladly stay again. :)

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• Deborah - Verified booking

  Disappointed to arrive at 3pm after a 4 hour journey to find the cottage hadn't been cleaned for our arrival.

  After a call to the owner, an apology due to a "computer error", cleaners were despatched and we waited while they cleaned around us. I note another guest reported something similar so would recommend that the owner requests confirmation when cleaning is complete rather than leave guests to report it. After that the cottage was a delight to stay in with a beautiful garden and was very well equipped with an efficient shower, heating and wood burning stove with plenty of wood. The inevitable quirkiness of an older property might be a challenge for some with its two wooden staircases and low beams but we loved it and especially the nod to the history of the property in various pictures. The location at the end of a lane made it lovely and quiet, although after one heavy and prolonged downpour the lane flooded making it impassable for that day but as we had provisions we were okay and the cottage itself wasn't affected. All in all, we had a lovely stay despite the hiccups.

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• Louise - Verified booking

  We had a lovely week at Denbigh Hall.

  Unfortunately there was a mix up with the cleaning booking but this was quickly sorted out with a few phone calls. The property has lots of character, wonderful old staircases and floorboards. The kitchen is very well equipped with lots of pots, pans, plates and cutlery as well as a wide range of cleaning products. There is an excellent wood burner and the house is warm and cosy. The garden is really large and excellent for our dog. The house is at the very end of a lane, the road goes no further so it is lovely and quiet with no passing traffic, we only saw 2 people walking past all week. There is excellent walking from the door, an OS map would be handy as some of the way markers are missing. We did not find the low doorways an issue but the stairs would be challenge for those with mobility issues. The TV and WIFI are excellent. This is a lovely dog friendly property and we would happily return.

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• Carrie - Verified booking

  A lovely sympathetic restoration of a characterful cottage.

  Lacking a few niceties that we have come to expect. Eg. a pint of milk in the fridge. The dishcloth was unwashed, one toilet roll between two toilets. Watered down washing up liquid which lasted only two days and only a couple of dishwasher tablets. We were requested to take the recycling bin a fair way up the road for collection(which we did) but others obviously hadn't. This would be a problem for anyone without the strength or stamina! There are low doorways and uneven floors, which we were warned about, but tall husband was a bit fed up with after a week, I at 5'3" bashed my head once on the 4'6" bathroom doorway! Not suitable for young children as the upstairs windows are low and have no safety features. Radiator in bathroom still not fixed after other peoe had commented in the guest book. Maybe end of season issues. Otherwise, if you come prepared for the above, it is idyllic.

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