Dog Friendly Haworth Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Margaret - Verified booking

  We were very shocked and disappointed on arrival at this cottage.

  The outside was extremely unkempt. There were weeds and dried leaves in the front. The gate needed varnishing. The windows had water running down the inside. It looked as though the double glazing had blown. They obviously need replacing. The windows were dirty. The front door needed varnishing. The glass in the front door needed cleaning. There was green mould on the picnic bench and seat in the front. The front of the cottage was not very inviting at all. Nothing like the pictures on the website. The table in the living room for two people was more like one would use for camping. It wasn't very clean. It was right in front of the window and if one wanted to have a meal, there was no privacy as there are a lot of people passing on foot. If the windows are repaired, a blind might be appropriate. The microwave wasn't working when we tried to use it. We rang the owners wife and she told us her husband would purchase a new one and drop it in. He arrived with the microwave. We asked did he want to check it was working but he seemed to be in a hurry. He told us to just set it up ourselves and put the old one in the box outside in the front. That just added to the outside looking more unkept. On removal of the old microwave we were horrified to find something spilled there very congealed. There was a mound of crumbs and a big spider ran out. This had obviously not been cleaned for a long time. There are health and safety issues in an unclean kitchen.The kitchen floor was not clean. There was a plastic bottle behind the bin and some chipolatas on the floor. We had to clean the kitchen ourselves with antibacterial spray and wipes. There were a few live crawling woodlice on the stairs. The bathroom was in need of maintenance . It needed painting there were marks on the skirting boards. The taps on the bath were stiff and hard to turn on and off. The hot tap was swivelling around on turning on and off. The seal on the shower screen needs replacing. It was preventing movement over the bath. The window ledges in the bedrooms were dirty. We cleaned them ourselves. There was thick dust on the back.of the mirror in the larger bedroom. The tops of the bedside cabinets weren't very clean. The mattress on the bed was thin and the springs were sticking in our back. It needs replacing. The iron bedstead was very uncomfortable and noisy. If of all these issues were addressed then the cottage would be of a higher standard meriting more stars It is only a ten to fifteen minutes walk into Howarth. There is a good bus service on the road nearby. There is also a lovely pub a few minutes away with good food and a handy corner shop. We have stayed in a number of Sykes Cottages over the years and generally we have never given a bad review.

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• Sheena - Verified booking

  With a few tweaks and care the cottage could be improved There was no hand wash in kitchen or bathrooms, no dishwasher tablets, no washing up liquid, -only 1/2inch left in bottle,- no bin liners, chipped crockery, coffee mugs were badly stained.

  I soaked them in Steredant tablets before I could use them. the oven, hob and sinks required a good clean, as did the fridge and the broken shelf replaced The shower base was very slippy and nothing to clean it with.. used a small hand towel to stand on when showering. The stairs were very steep and narrow. I was very surprised that there was no smoke alarm, I understood it was a legal requirement in all holiday cottages. No mention of the steps up to the front door, off road parking was mentioned, but it was very tricky parking in the space available. The cottage is not dog friendly, Our JR escaped under the gate on arrival. very steep and rocky path up to small piece of grass available. There was no mention of the steep road up or down to the cottage, very narrow road with cars parked everywhere, Positives.. heating very efficient and comfortable bed. I suggest that the owners and Sykes are honest with us and say exactly what to expect at a holiday cottage. this the first time I have booked with Skyes and I was very disappointed with this cottage. For the amount of money we paid I expect better standards. I have been using holiday cottages for the past 15 years and am normally very happy with the cottages we have used in the past. Thank you.

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• Curtis William - Verified booking

  We cannot recommend Penistone view enough - if we could give it 10 stars we would!

  The cottage is beautiful and the owners have thought of every detail to make it as comfortable as possible. For us, being doggy friendly is very important and Penistone View is definitely that, The welcome hamper was personalised for our two pooches as well as for ourselves. The decor is amazing and has everything for modern living but has been sensitively set out in keeping with the age of the property with exposed stone walls. The cottage is very cosy and clean with a lovely log burner, super comfortable beds and the bathroom has a great shower as well as a bath to relax in after a day exploring. The neighbours are very friendly and helpful and we enjoyed a daily chat over the fence as our dogs said hello. The location is perfect - close to Hebden Bridge and Haworth is a must see with the Bronte parsonage and fabulous independent shops. The village pub (Bay Horse) is very dog friendly, as are the local people and the local Fish and Chip shop offers delicious food. The owners went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed our stay from the start of our stay until the time we left . We just wish we could have stayed longer! We definitely intend to return in the future, hopefully sooner rather than later.

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• Melanie - Verified booking

  The cottage is quaint and beautiful with plenty of quirky details such as the stone feature walls throughout.

  The garden is wonderful with plenty of seating options and a fantastic view. The beds are very comfortable and we all had good night sleeps. We all enjoyed a deep bath and liked the taps! Geraldine and Andy were gracious hosts - they contacted us before our stay to ensure we had everything we needed for a relaxing stay, even supplying a requested fan. There was a welcome basket to greet us which was very much appreciated and enjoyed. The village is rural but does have a pub, fish and chop shop and coop within walking distance. And the railway station — only a few minutes drive from the cottage - has a little railway museum in addition to a tearoom on the platform. We enjoyed the diesel and steam train journeys and would recommend getting a roving ticket and exploring each stop. (Howarth is stunning and at the top of the High Street is the Brontë Parsonage). We were amazed by how close the main sight seeing places were to the cottage. We will definitely be returning here and will highly recommend this cottage to our friends and family. This home away from home is ideal for anyone wanting to stay a few nights in Oxenhope or West Yorkshire.

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• Lisa - Verified booking

  Thankyou so much for the pleasure of staying in your lovely cottage.

  There was everything we needed there both for us and our dogs, including throws for the sofa as they ‘know our dogs would like to snuggle up’ and treats for us all. The cottage was pristine and beautifully decorated. Geraldine made a point of ringing me to let me know we could check in early, which was nice. The outdoor garden furniture provided a lovely, comfy place to sit and relax and watch nature and look at the views. Parking is street parking but residents respect a space outside the cottage and you can park a second car further up the lane where the houses end. All I would say, is that anyone with bad knees or such like, might struggle with the stairs a little, as they are steep and there is no handrail. I’ve had a knee replacement and managed though. Really comfy beds and the shower was lovely, and great water pressure (nothing worse than a weak shower!). The pub round the corner does good real ale and that and the Co-op are both walkable. You are also only a stones throw from Haworth. All in all a relaxing, peaceful stay and I would definitely recommend this cottage.

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