Dog Friendly Cottages in Somerset

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Susan - Verified booking

  The house was lovely.

  But this is the first Sykes property l have not been fully pleased with. Overall it was clean but the windows are grubby, the toilet door in the main bathroom didn’t lock. The toilet seat was loose too. The hand shower in main bathroom hose covering coming off. Only one bed side table in bedroom with double bed. A shelf which is in an odd place was this to replace the bedside table? No proper measuring jug the one there no markings on or scales to weigh food with. No large tin to cook in. The oven sides keep filling off when you pull the tray out. The electric tripping out which l understand from the gardener happens due to changeover to another power station. The instructions to getting in garage not clear. Took us 20 min to find how to get in. Information folder not that informative. Have usually got info of attractions about where your staying and it’s places of interest. The church there is full of history well worth a visit like the little stall with fresh produce on. Have left leaflets of attractions in it for other people staying. The step for the trampoline turned up while we were there. I hope it has been put on. The garden is lovely to sit in of an evening and enjoy the sun going down. Some will say l am being picking but l have stayed in lovely maintained Sykes properties. This place needs a little TLC and l and my family would return.

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• Seema - Verified booking

  The Stables was a great location for our young family.

  Our sons loved being able to run outdoors and see all the farm animals. Tom and Rose were most welcoming and helpful. They have a great set up and The Stables is a very comfortable and well equipped place. We cooked and ate at The Stables each day and there was everything needed in the kitchen to facilitate that. The living/dining room area was light and spacious. The bathroom was large and had a separate bath and shower. The bedrooms were large and storage space for clothes generous. The beds were comfortable and very clean. We were very comfortable in the setting overall as it had everything we needed. Games, books and dvds were an added bonus. It was lovely to have fresh eggs and milk in the kitchen upon arrival and the milkman delivery facility available during our stay. We were secluded enough to not hear any noise other than the farm animals which we loved. We really relaxed and enjoyed family time during the week; cycling in the area and visiting local areas and even did a spot of shopping at Clark's Village outlet which is not far. There are local farms down the road that have strawberries, eggs, bread and cider available on 'honesty box' system. This place is highly recommended for all the right reasons.

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• Phil - Verified booking

  If you are looking for solitude, beautiful walks in an amazing setting, wild ponies and deer herds on the walks, and some great local (usually 20-30 minutes through gorgeous countryside) pubs and restaurants for foodies, then a stay at Pip's amazingly restored cottage is the place. Nestled in the .... If you are looking for solitude, beautiful walks in an amazing setting, wild ponies and deer herds on the walks, and some great local (usually 20-30 minutes through gorgeous countryside) pubs and restaurants for foodies, then a stay at Pip's amazingly restored cottage is the place. Nestled in the center of Exmoor Forest, it is a beautifully restored home with a great fireplace, stone floors, fine appointments throughout, and Pip at the ready in case you need advice or help. We had some awful weather for most days, but if you are British, then you're used to it, and it is such beautiful countryside, even an aging American loved it, although not as much as my family and our intrepid dog, Blaze. Pubs like the Black Venus a 15-minute drive away provide amazing locally sourced food, and when the sun pops out it's 30-45 minutes to great beaches.

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• Hannah - Verified booking

  We had a lovely time in Simonsbath at the cottage. Its a good and comfortable base to then explore the local areas - and further a field - but you will need a car! The cottage is lovely and was the perfect place for us to relax and is very cool inside (very much appreciated as we stayed during the .... We had a lovely time in Simonsbath at the cottage. Its a good and comfortable base to then explore the local areas - and further a field - but you will need a car! The cottage is lovely and was the perfect place for us to relax and is very cool inside (very much appreciated as we stayed during the heatwave). There is free parking right outside the door and it is right opposite a very nice pub. There are country walks on the door step which have lovely views. We also took the opportunity to explore neighbouring villages as well as a drive to the coast - Lynton and Lymouth are about 25 mins drive and a beautiful sandy beach at Woolacombe is a 40min drive (there are other options closer but this is just what we decided to do). We were two couples aged between 30 - 40 (and a dog) who really enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others!

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• Mr Maskall - Verified booking

  A very cozy cabin, which is bright and airy. The view across the field, including the sheep and the quiet make for a very relaxing spot to do nothing or just read a book. Although the location is well removed from other homes and the village along a number of narrow lanes, many interesting places and delightful pub restaurants are within easy reach. We had good meals at the "Villa Verdi" in Wellington, La Campanga" at the former "Eagle Inn" on the A303 as you approach Buckland St Mary from the east. Also there is a great daily carvery at the 'Hare & Hounds" just out of Honiton on the road to Budleigh Salterton. We enjoyed visits to the Wellington Monument, Bicton Park Botanical Gardens and also Stourhead on our journey home. We also undertook the challenge of a round of golf at Taunton & Pickeridge GC where we received a warm welcome. The cabin was the ideal base for our short break and the weather was better than we had expected. We will surely have to come again as it is also close to family and friends for a catch up.

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