“We enjoyed a surprisingly hot week in this excellent cottage at the beginning of September.”
Initially the cottage seemed very dark downstairs and could benefit from improved lighting particularly near to the front doors. Very spacious and a homely feel to the property and lots of scope for people to relax in different areas of the cottage let alone the back garden which was one of the highlights. One of the reasons for booking this cottage was the wood fired hot tub that sounded romantic and we were celebrating a significant anniversary. However, having read the pages of instructions provided and the extended time required to heat the water let alone empty and refill if desired we quickly concluded too much hassle whilst on holiday! The kitchen was a joy to relax in with a further tv if wanted and comfy seating with easy access to the garden. It’s a shame there was no potential for a sitting out area at the front of the property as clearly where the main views are. As a previous review highlighted, the welcome pack was disappointing with a pack of biscuits and a pint of milk. This house sleeps up to 8 guests and isn’t cheap so improvement required there as we’ve also had much better at cheaper cottages. A frustration during our week related to opening any of the windows or doors as we were inundated with flies and worse wasps. Not something directly influenced by the owners but equally uncomfortable at times for guests especially in the bedrooms overnight in hot weather. Overall we had a very enjoyable week and would happily recommend to others but as with most cottages there is always room for improvements albeit here relatively minor.
Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to write such a thorough review. We will certainly look into improving the lighting when you enter the house to improve first impressions. I'm sorry you weren't able to enjoy the hot tub. It certainly is a labour of love, but once it's up to temp, its a truly wonderful experience and the heat lasts for days so it's easier the second time you use it. The wasps and flies are a pain, I agree, but I imagine it's the same in a lot of places at that time of year. We do have someone who checks for wasps nests regularly so we can be sure to minimise the amount that end up in the house. I'm sorry you were disappointed by the welcome pack too. We have felt, in the past, that these created a lot of half-empty items, wastage and excess packaging so decided to simplify. We will certainly review and see if we can come up with something more welcoming. I'm pleased you enjoyed the garden and some rare hot weather and we hope that you visit again one day and make the most of the improvements we make. all the best, Lucy Property Owner