Dog Friendly East Midlands Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Mark - Verified booking

  I stayed in Oak Barn from the 15th - 29th July due to the sale of my property completing early and needing somewhere to stay for me and my dog.

  On arrival I was really impressed with the location and how immaculate the farm is. I was greeted by Elaine at the farm house who then showed me round the barn, which I must was spotless. The welcome pack in the property was very useful to help me find the local pubs/shops and dog walks, however Elaine was kind enough to let me use the fields, as my Beagle loves his walks. The barn is set over-looking the fields and is peaceful in the day, apart from the usual noises you would expect from a working farm, however these were by no means intrusive. Its amazing watching Elaine's husband working the animals and maintaining the properties. At night the lack of light pollution means on a clear night the stars are amazing and great to sit and look at with a cold beer, its such a lovely place to stay. I must add that on the hottest day ever recorded in the UK there was an issue with a burst water main in the village, obviously this was a one off and not Elaine's problem, however within an hour of me noticing the issue Elaine returned with huge 5ltr bottles of water to make sure me and the dog were ok. This I thought was really considerate considering the family had enough issues trying to keep the animals hydrated. I must say Elaine and her family made me feel very welcome during my 2wk stay, always polite, asking how we were, and with smiles on their faces. The farm is great, the room was perfect for my needs and the local pubs and woodland we wonderful places to visit. I would like to thank Elaine, and her family for their hospitality

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• Ian - Verified booking

  The property is ideally located for touring around (in my opinion, the best parts) a wide area of Lincolnshire.

  Despite being on a main road, it is very quiet; Even the dog kennel (fairly mentioned in the listing) was barely noticed! The property is well equipped, with a nice enough amount of character to distinguish it from the usual 'homes'. The enclosed area was ideal for the dog (although the PIR light was a little random) and for a 'very quick walk', the main garden is big enough to stretch the legs :) Inside was comfortable, with good lighting (both from window & lights). The Biomass boiler provides plenty output for the radiators - Even in December! The owner was happy to detail about the Biomass, which was fabulously interesting; also having a booklet in the welcome pack, detailing the 'eco-waste' system (albeit being a little discerning when considering products to use). However, it appears the heating goes off around 11pm, not to come back on until around 7am. Logical to some, but not what I expect on a 'holiday'. Although I heard little from the neighbouring property, one can hear the main house's bathroom (I suspect) on occasion, as well as some weird clonks (I think was the heating system). The only thing that did put me off returning was the housekeeping. Whilst everything appears in place, there seems little evidence of an actual 'professional' cleaning taking place between occupants. I actually left it cleaner than it was from the start, including the bathroom sink & fridge! Finally, a few more 'consumables', such as cooking oils etc would be nice; but a grey area since Covid...

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• Nune - Verified booking

  The cottage was very cold at times even with heating on There were only a few logs for fire and no information on where more was stored…empty firefighter packet.

  .so didn’t bother lighting fire…bought extra warm blankets from Corby supermarket..also lighter is not in kitchen..it is in basket with logs Fair amount of empty or almost empty containers under sink plus basket with various items was quite dirty..only hand brush..no dustpan to sweep debris into Large dirty stain on carpet..I rang Sykes immediately to report this I did not know it was shared access so my dog often barking as neighbours often passing by and she is a very protective dog. I would not have booked had I known..I prefer privacy. Would prefer dishwasher tablets as opposed to biscuits..I used dishwasher often so had to travel to supermarket to top up. Also I left Christmas earrings on side table in twin room and they disappeared…I could not find them even though I stripped and lifted beds…This made me feel very uneasy and I felt someone had been into the cottage while I was out.. Needless to say I left on the morning of 31st December…

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• John - Verified booking

  Neil had maintained and decorated the cottage to make it a real home from home.

  The bed was very comfy. The kitchen was fully equipped for preparing meals. The setting of the cottage is second to none. It was like being transported to a gentler era. We were fortunate to have good weather to be able to sit on the patio and watch the boats and the people pass by. Most people, be they local or visitors, stopped to chat (and to comment on such an idyllic spot). We learned lots about the canal and its workings by talking with the many volunteers who helped with the lock gates. The walks along the canal are easy and pleasurable. The parking is excellent but the winding stairs might be a problem for anyone with mobility issues. We chose it simply as a good centre to visit Althorp, Northampton, Stowe and Bletchley Park - but it was so much more! There was nothing not to like (except, perhaps Neil, that annoying glass lampshade in the lounge!) That aside, thank you for a fabulous stay!

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• Robert - Verified booking

  Fantastic location right in the centre of all the fascinating canal activity.

  Great pubs literally a stone's throw. Cottage full of character and tastefully decorated. WiFi and Televisions all worked well. Comfy bed. Plumbing and heating worked well too. Adequate parking right behind the property. Kitchen facilities very good. There were a few negatives but these did not in any way spoil our holiday and are included as they could simply and easily be rectified: The Velux skylight should be fitted with a blind else you're awakened at about 4.30am by the sunlight this time of the year. The bathroom washbasin tap assembly is alarmingly loose. The glass lounge light fitting is suspended at about 5'5" above the floor and banging your head on it becomes a daily annoyance. One of the front doorstep paving slabs is loose (and could be dangerous). All in all, this cottage is a little gem and is thoroughly recommended. Thank you very much.

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