Big Cottages In Somerset

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Geoff - Verified booking

  Arrival at property was promising owner had left a cake , milk tea and coffee.

  Unfortunately that was the only positive all the rest been negative ,the furniture & fittings were all dated & well worn the bedding including the duvet was very poor on the double bed and they was no additional bedding so when nighttime was cool unable to improve comfort also the bedstead had some damage which the owner had tried to make safe with a piece of tape over problem which in this day and age of health and safety is not acceptable.the heating system as pointed out in list of info was unpredictable and warned not to adjust it and also info list stated fault with light on hob so had to remember which plate had been on to avoid injury, the toaster was antiquated and dirty so if you used it it set of alarm in kitchen on top of this the cleanliness was poor very dirty around skirting boards and toilet in bathroom. My wife and I are both pensioners and my daughter is single parent of my granddaughter so we were expecting a nice enjoyable holiday which ended up like been in a 1970 s documentary so in the end we left property a day early.this holiday is normally a little treat for the family and all other times when we have used your site the holidays have been excellent but this one will make me think twice before booking through you in the future

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• Fiona - Verified booking

  The accommodation, garden and setting was lovely and I would recommend staying here.

  I only have three small niggles, which have been commented about by others who have stayed before us. if the owners rectified these it would only make the holiday experience in their lodge even better. The showers did require a hand rail, especially the en-suite walk in one which can be used and appreciated by a disabled person. The addition of a DVD player in the living room, to give extra choice on a dark wet evening. The side gate to keep children and pets safe within the back garden is I understand a newish and appreciated addition. With keeping dogs safe in mind though, the front gate and hedge and side fence between the two properties does need wire being added. A smaller dog can easily get through and wonder. This is a worry when getting dogs in and out of a car, and one does not want to have to keep putting them on a lead, or having to check where they are all the time whilst unpacking on arrival or repacking on departure. This is the second time I have used Sykes cottages and have found them very efficient and helpful and reasonably priced.

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• Gill - Verified booking

  What a lovely place!

  ! This new [ well a year old] traditional looking home is just wonderful. It may look like a log cabin on the outside but the inside is beautifully and tastefully appointed in the most modern style [Shiona obviously has an eye for these things]! It was a home from home with everything you could need for a lovely holiday. The weather was scorching and having the bi-fold doors in the family room made it easy to be out on the patio - where there was a table, chairs and parasol - plus a BBQ for al fresco dining. The master bedroom had doors onto the patio too - and we slept with them open, it was so hot. The lodge is ideally placed for visiting South Somerset and Dorset. We visited the Yeovil Show - great fun, the heritage railway there, Weymouth [ twice], Bovington tank museum, the Fleet Air Arm Museum and the Haynes car museum - plus Wookey Hole and Street [the Clarkes Outlet Village]. We loved watching the planes from Yeovilton - and counted the helicopters coming home every evening! A great holiday - thank you!

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• Monica - Verified booking

  I have had a lovely time.

  The property was spotlessly clean and had everything I needed. Great location and a wonderful town, very dog friendly and lots of beautiful walks. Wells is a very nice little town, friendly locals and great surroundings. Due to the current safe distance rules I did not get to meet Sue but she ensured I was left all the information I needed and tea, coffee and cake on arrival. Nice touch. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to switch off from the busy life. I know that for most people holiday means going abroad and sit by the pool with a drink, well that isn’t me. There are so many beautiful places in this country to see and explore that we often forget and we don’t feel we had a holiday until we get on a plane. The drive down to Wells took just under 3 hours and the scenery was breathtaking (non motorway). Let’s enjoy this country that has so much to offer and then sit in a paddling pool in your back garden with a drink so you can feel like you’ve had a holiday.

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• Roger - Verified booking

  We had a lovey stay at Saint Pancras Cottage.

  It was cosy and fire wood left for a fire. There was an Aga and a normal oven, 2 fridges, enough plates and cutlery and a good dishwasher. Our dog loved the garden as well as the kids. The snooker table was great fun although missing most of the pockets. The garden was beautiful but could do with a bit of weeding. The cottage was equipped with everything we needed and would love to go back. It is 'old style' but I did like it about the cottage, making it feel homely and more relaxed with the family and dog. There is nothing wrong with the cottage itself and well maintained. It was clean and beds very comfy. We also had loads to do in the local area. We only stayed for 4 nights but would have been happy to stay much longer. We loved it and would go back. Lovely host too, that was friendly and recommended some lovely places to eat and visit. Dunster Castle and Village is around the corner and so beautiful.

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