Dog Friendly Cottages in Somerset

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Gina - Verified booking

  We booked a short break and on initial inspection property seemed ok - the parking is down a very narrow pathway on a slope so I wouldn’t recommend it if you have a half decent car or less than excellent driving skills.

  There was no welcome pack - a little disappointing but not essential, however the main issue was that the heating and hot water had been switched off - there was a note on wall saying we could put it on if we needed it ! (who wouldn’t need a wash ?) but the boiler did not ignite. It was August but it was raining and cold and we had a child with us - we certainly would not have booked a cottage without hot water. We tried the owners number but no response & contacted Sykes but no one got back to us until day 3 ! An engineer came out to the property and confirmed that there was a problem and re started the boiler system so for the last 4 hours of our holiday we had hot water ! Woo hoo ! The owners have offered us £70 - which is actually probably the amount that would have saved from us not using the hot water anyway but even more disappointing is that Sykes have taken no ownership and responsibility for our holiday - I would never have booked a holiday where I couldn’t wash or shower - it’s not the Middle Ages ! Additionally there is a washing machine but nowhere to dry clothes. I believe this is a new rental but it would seem that the owners are more concerned with saving pennies than renting a holiday let to a good useable standard where people return. I would recommend staying elsewhere and using another company to book with. There’s plenty more cottages by the sea !

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• Jeffery - Verified booking

  Our hosts were very cordial and obliging.

  The barn was perfect for our needs and as our main requirement was to bring the cat, a request that was freely granted, we were very happy indeed. The Barn is tastefully furnished and is very spacious and comfortable. It is silent despite its reasonably close proximity to some busy roads and sitting outside in the courtyard was ideal for meditation and quiet reflection. We received a visit from some friends and our hosts provided extra seating, a tablecloth, a parasol and freshly picked sweet peas! The views from the Barn are wonderful and with its bucolic setting I would recommend it to anyone with a love for the countryside. The surrounding hills provide superb views over Wales, Devon and a large portion of Somerset. They are easy to negotiate and yet have a feeling of the wild and the remote. The views down to the valley reveal the Arcadian setting of The Barn with the nearby, very elegant village church and surrounding farms. All in all, superb!

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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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• Deb - Verified booking

  A lovely renovated barn.

  Small gravelled garden with double gates which made it very secure for our two westies. Good kitchen downstairs that is very well equipped with everything you should need, even had sharp knives which I find is a rarity. Smart tv so Netflix’s etc once you’ve logged in. Our only fault and for us it was a major one was the BED! The mattress to say the least was a very basic coil sprung one when it was bought and offered no support at all. So much in fact that we had to buy 2 cheap duvets which we put on top which helped a little but still caused us broken sleep and back ache, so much so that we left a day early. It was a real shame as everything else is a really good quality but for us a good bed is vital. We mentioned this to the owners and really hope they address this with a decent supportive mattress. Once this is done it will be 5 stars like it deserves

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• Wendy - Verified booking

  A scenic part of the country with many places to visit near to the accommodation.

  The accommodation is lovely with beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. The owners are very helpful and meeting them made the visit even more special. The gifts from the owners make you feel welcome as soon as you arrive and are very much appreciated. We felt the dining area could be a little more welcoming as in comparison to all the other rooms it felt a bit bare. However it was more than adequate for it's purpose. We would have liked access to a cd player as we enjoy listening to them but aware that there was access to a radio. You do need to use your car to get to surrounding areas but this is to be expected when you stay somewhere that is a little remote. It is a special place and we would like to return sometime.

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