Goldings

67 Customer Reviews

• "Very pleased with our stay, all was comfy and clean."

  A little bungalow which was compact and bijou. Sue the landlady visited us in person to ensure we were ok. We were given a welcome pack which included Tea and coffee, and a very welcome cake! All much appreciated after a long and tiring journey. Would definitely reccommend.

  Reviewed by Robert4.7★Sep 2024

• "Really lovely property, perfect location for visiting the centre of Wells, spotlessly clean and with so many welcoming touches, e."

  G. the welcome tray and the full instructions. Would we stay there again? Yes please. Would have been 5 star review except the tumble dryer had been disconnected; there were pegs but no washing line or rotary dryer to dry clothes - we had wanted to refresh our dirty towels half way through the week but no point if we couldn't dry them. We resorted to airing them every day in the lounge on the folding airer.

  Reviewed by Margaret4.7★Aug 2024

• "Perfect size as advertised, very clean, tea bags, coffee, milk very welcome after a long drive, nice quiet road but close to town, perfect."

  I would definatley stay again.

  Reviewed by Paul4.7★Jun 2024

• "Lovely spacious, well located bungalow but there were only two of us."

  Sue was on the ball and nothing was any trouble to her. Tea tray with cake all ready for our arrival too. Nice size garden if you have a dog but beware of the cats nearly. Family run Greek restaurant in The Sun (short walk) was worth a visit.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★May 2024

• "Our stay at Goldings in Wells was very enjoyable, Located in a very quiet cul-de-sac."

  Near to the City Centre and within walking distance of shops, restaurants etc or even quicker in the car with plenty of parking nr to the City Centre at the local supermarket. The owner left us a nice chocolate cake, tea and coffee on the table and fresh milk in the fridge for our first brew. ( Thank you ). Goldings benefitted from a nice large garden, plenty of room for our dog to exercise himself. Very cosy lounge area with Wi Fi connections and smart TV. Plenty of hot water on tap for all guests to enjoy a bath. As explained by the owner in their welcome notes, the heating was a bit temperamental due to a faulty thermostat, in the hallway, we could not increase the room temperature, this left it a bit chilly in the evenings. Our only critic would be that the mattresses in the front bedroom do need replacing and are past their best. On the whole Goldings was very homely and great value for the money,

  Reviewed by Mathew3.8★Apr 2024

• "Goldings is in a quiet cul de sac, in a residential area."

  It is homely, clean, warm & comfortable with a secure garden. A short walk into the centre of Wells. The owner is friendly, helpful, easy to contact & provides a welcome pack of tea, coffee, sugar, milk & a cake. Tesco & Morrisons supermarkets are within walking distance or a short drive. I would be happy to stay again in the future.

  Reviewed by Clarissa5.0★Mar 2024

• "In a very good location & easy walk to the town centre of Wells."

  Well placed to visit other well known tourist sites

  Reviewed by Ian4.1★Feb 2024

• "Comfortable,clean and warm."

  Good communication with owner. Within walking distance of Wells which was good. Would book this bungalow again in the future. Secure garden for small dog which was important.

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Feb 2024

• "Excellent as always Thanks for making us so welcome"

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Feb 2024

• "Every year Sue makes us feel so welcome and the bungalow never disappoints, nice and cozy."

  Reviewed by Tony5.0★Nov 2023

• "There was a musty smell when we arrived at the bungalow and it was cold but the owner did come and switch the heating on for us."

  There was nowhere to hang outdoor/wet clothing. Also missing : a mirror in the twin bedroom, a shaving socket in the bathroom, instructions for appliances, a clock, a radio, information on local doctor, etc for emergencies. The property is somewhat tired and dated, albeit spotless.

  Reviewed by L4.1★Oct 2023

• "Had a lovely relaxing holiday in this cottage,the property was very clean and had all the kitchen contents you would need."

  The beds were comfortable. The owner was very kind and left Tea Coffee Milk and a Chocolate cake on our arrival.

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Sep 2023

• "Arrival at property was promising owner had left a cake , milk tea and coffee."

  Unfortunately that was the only positive all the rest been negative ,the furniture & fittings were all dated & well worn the bedding including the duvet was very poor on the double bed and they was no additional bedding so when nighttime was cool unable to improve comfort also the bedstead had some damage which the owner had tried to make safe with a piece of tape over problem which in this day and age of health and safety is not acceptable.the heating system as pointed out in list of info was unpredictable and warned not to adjust it and also info list stated fault with light on hob so had to remember which plate had been on to avoid injury, the toaster was antiquated and dirty so if you used it it set of alarm in kitchen on top of this the cleanliness was poor very dirty around skirting boards and toilet in bathroom. My wife and I are both pensioners and my daughter is single parent of my granddaughter so we were expecting a nice enjoyable holiday which ended up like been in a 1970 s documentary so in the end we left property a day early.this holiday is normally a little treat for the family and all other times when we have used your site the holidays have been excellent but this one will make me think twice before booking through you in the future

  The duvet on the double bed was a summer weight 4.5 tog one, as the weather had been so hot. I do have 13.5 tog ones available as Sykes Cottages instruct us to supply these. I would ask guests to please let me know if they have any issues such as this. The hob is quite safe, a red light comes on when any hotplate is in use. I am always happy to visit to adjust heating as I live nearby. When I clean the bathroom floor I do not use a mop. I get on hands and knees and always clean around the bottom of the toilet and the skirting boards every time. The bungalow was built in 1981. The bathroom and kitchen fittings reflect this and are evident from the photos on the website. They are in a good state of repair. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Geoff1.6★Aug 2023

• "The bungalow was in a quiet location, a short drive/15 minute walk from Wells."

  The property was well equipped and nicely furnished. Sue kindly left us a lovely chocolate cake, tea, coffee and milk. We would recommend this bungalow to anyone wanting to stay near Wells.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jul 2023

• "Lovely stay, thank you."

  Cake was a lovely touch and much appreciated.

  Reviewed by Genevieve5.0★May 2023

• "Well located, quiet and comfortable - we chose the 'super king-size' bed option and slept very well!"

  Goldings is located in a cul-de-sac on a small estate, but was surprisingly quiet and peaceful. The bungalow provided everything we expected for our stay, although the garden could do with a bit of work (we lost the dog a couple of times!) We would very happily stay ay Goldings again if we wanted to holiday in the Wells area - and Sue was especially friendly and helpful.

  Reviewed by Edward4.7★May 2023

• "The bungalow was ideal for our needs."

  It was clean, well equipped and well located for our bird watching visit to Somerset. Sue had left all the information we needed to make our stay comfortable and relaxed. Wells was just a short walk away.

  Reviewed by Terry5.0★Mar 2023

• "Excellent had a great time Would recommend Thank you"

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Feb 2023

• "We had a comfortable stay at Goldings."

  The bungalow was warm (January), and well equipped with all that we needed. The bungalow was in a quiet area, and was only a short walk to the city centre, which was ideal. We only stayed two nights, but would return for longer in future.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jan 2023

• "We had all we needed, but there was no woodburner, and although the rooms were okay, the carpets were worn and the decor and kitchen could do with updating."

  The location was fine with easy access to the town. But it rained all week and as we spent a lot of time in the bungalow it was a bit depressing. I suppose. but the owner very kindly made up for it with a lovely chocolate cake on arrival.

  I agree that the carpet in the hallway needs to be replaced. It is on the list. Annoying that plain water can stain carpets permanently if they have a high percentage of natural fibres. Vintage kitchen cabinets and bathroom suite all still in good state of repair. There is a photograph of the kitchen on Sykes website. Sorry I couldn't do anything about the weather. In an early draft of the listing a member of the Sykes team had seen a fan heater that looks like a woodburner in one of the photographs and had put it in the description. I thought we had addressed that some time ago and deleted it. I will check. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine2.8★Jan 2023

• "A good stay at Goldings."

  Thankyou. Comfortable and warm bungalow. Wells is a lovely city . Recommended!

  Reviewed by Ian4.4★Dec 2022

• "Sue has improved the bungalow every visit that we stay."

  Reviewed by Tony5.0★Nov 2022

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Goldings!"

  ! It was clean and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. Welcome pack on arrival included a delicious chocolate cake!!! Location for visiting the City was excellent, everything within walking distance. Location of bungalow is very good too as it is tucked away in a quiet cul de sac . All in all, we had a perfect holiday and will be back! John and Anne Tibbert.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Nov 2022

• "We have used this Bungalow many times now as it has everything you need to enjoy your stay."

  A good base for visiting may places of interest. Sue always does her best to make sure you have a pleasant time, including a lovely fresh cake, tea, coffee, & milk on your arrival. Wifi has been added now and very welcome it is. Will be back again for sure.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Sep 2022

• "This is a convenient bungalow with a good sized garden."

  Everything is clean and in working order, if a little old fashioned, but it is important to bear in mind that the bungalow is inexpensive when compared to others. The beds were very comfortable and the bed clothes were good quality. I would stay again if I were visiting the area.

  Reviewed by Philippa4.1★Mar 2022

• "Goldings was a fantastic base to explore Wells and Somerset from."

  We had everything we needed, and plenty of space for the 5 of us to relax in comfort during the evening. The garden and furniture were appreciated as we had some excellent weather during our stay. The cake and tea/coffee/milk left for us was a nice touch - we will be booking again soon!

  Reviewed by Dan4.7★Mar 2022

• "Lovely bungalow in strolling distance of Wells Owner couldn't be nicer or more helpful"

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Feb 2022

• "It was our second visit to the property and fitted our needs perfectly."

  Great location for Wells City centre and represented great value for money. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Gabriela5.0★Jan 2022

• "Had a lovely stay again ,all we needed was there ."

  Nice touch with the tea tray ,cake ,flowers and a bone for Poppy . The position of the bungalow was perfect for us to see family and to sight see if we wanted too. Would recommend the bungalow to friends .

  Reviewed by Judy4.7★Dec 2021

• "A perfect fit for us."

  3 adults and one large dog. We had three nights at Goldings and it ticked all our boxes. The garden was safe and secure for the dog. Two parking spaces. 15 minutes to walk into the city of Wells. Lovely and warm too with the preset central heating. Chocolate cake waiting on arrival too. What more could you ask for. Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Dec 2021

• "We have had many wonderful holidays in this lovely bungalow Sue has made improvements every time we visit."

  Well situated for Wells City centre and surrounding places of interest, we will definitely return again.

  Reviewed by Tony5.0★Nov 2021

• "Very nice comfortable cottage good communication from owner nice surprise of a ..."

  Very nice comfortable cottage good communication from owner nice surprise of a cake on arrival would defiantly go there again

  Reviewed by Peter4.4★Oct 2021

• "A clean, well equipped and quiet place to stay."

  Very comfortable, but felt overall that it needed a little sprucing up. The bathroom particularly needs some attention, eg. the sealant around the bath and basin area needs replacing and the toilet seat needs to be fastened securely. The twin bedside lights need new shades, and the lighting in the living room was not good for reading in the evening. It was a shame that there were no instructions for operating the kitchen appliances, but presumably this was due to Covid regulations. It was a lovely surprise to find tea and chocolate cake waiting for us on arrival - thank you - and delighted that there is now WiFi in the bungalow! Overall we had a very good week here.

  Reviewed by Geoffrey4.7★Sep 2021

• "We've never left a critical review until now."

  Sue was so helpful before our visit but we had the shock of a basic microwave with big patches of rust and a toaster that didn't look much better. Overgrown garden and one heavy table to move from front to back door was also difficult - put a table at each door? Close to Wells was good but it all needed updating and a deep clean and modern facilities added. Wi fi requests ignored. Would definitely not return.

  Reviewed by Shelagh2.5★Jul 2021

• "It was lovely to be greeted by a tray set for tea complete with chocolate cake!"

  The owner was lovely- and even came to do some gardening mid week.

  Reviewed by Josephine4.1★Jun 2021

• "Me, my disabled mother and our dogs had a lovely holiday at Goldings."

  The bungalow was really nicely decorated, spacious and spotlessly clean. There is a really nice garden that stretches around the side of the bungalow that our dogs loved. The host Sue is very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. It is located in a quiet and peaceful area, all you can really hear are the birds singing so it is a perfect place to relax. But it is also centrally located for sightseeing, it is a 5 min drive to the historic Wells Cathedral and Bishops Palace, Glastonbury is only 15 minutes drive away and also nearby to many other beautiful Somerset towns and villages. I would highly recommend a holiday at Goldings.

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Apr 2021

• "The house felt very cosy and comfortable, the cleanliness was excellent and the location was perfect for exploring the beautiful city of Wells."

  Even the lack of WiFi was no problem as it meant we got to spend more quality time together as a family. All in all a much needed and wonderful break. Sue was exceptionally helpful and the cake on arrival met with much approval from the children, a lovely personal touch.

  Reviewed by Sarah4.4★Apr 2021

• "The bungalow suited our visit,We were very pleased with it,Welcome touch was a Chocolate cake which was yummy and a chewy bone for the dog which I thought was nice."

  Where the bungalow was situated was good to shops and walks.Liked the Idea of the keysafe. All in all very pleased .

  Reviewed by Judy5.0★Dec 2020

• "Very quiet enjoyable area."

  Comfortable bungalow. Wifi would have been useful as mobile phone signal is fairly poor. Good value for money

  Reviewed by Alwyn4.4★Oct 2020

• "Second time we have stayed here - a lovely bungalow, very comfortable and so handy for Wells."

  The owner left tea, coffee and cake for us which was a delightful surprise for us. The key safe system worked well. The only slight down to anything was nothing that the owner did, but rather a Sykes directive that said all information, books had to be taken away from the house. I can understand the books, but would have thought that local info leaflets could be left in a wipe down plastic folder.

  Reviewed by Brenda5.0★Oct 2020

• "Holiday bungalow exceeded expectations, it was in a prime location and was spot on with everything you need home from home."

  WiFi would’ve been a bonus and some smaller glasses for juice the icing on the cake? Minor improvements, otherwise 10/10 Sykes as a company easy online, never able to speak to, even though held for nearly an hour? Wanted clarity as booking confirmation wasn’t as totally booked, 4 adults 1 child and 1 dog just listed as 5 adults?

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Oct 2020

• "It was a good base not far from the main attractions of Wells and Glastonbury."

  Reviewed by Keith4.4★Sep 2020

• "Goldings would benefit from WiFi."

  , as enjoyed in other holiday properties we have stayed in.

  Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Aug 2020

• "The holiday cottage was very comfortable and clean, we were very grateful fore the tea and cake."

  The owner also left us some helpful instructions about how to get into Wells and other local information, such as parking and local markets. The location of the cottage provided us with a good base for exploring the local area.

  Reviewed by Alan4.4★Aug 2020

• "I have had a lovely time."

  The property was spotlessly clean and had everything I needed. Great location and a wonderful town, very dog friendly and lots of beautiful walks. Wells is a very nice little town, friendly locals and great surroundings. Due to the current safe distance rules I did not get to meet Sue but she ensured I was left all the information I needed and tea, coffee and cake on arrival. Nice touch. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting to switch off from the busy life. I know that for most people holiday means going abroad and sit by the pool with a drink, well that isn’t me. There are so many beautiful places in this country to see and explore that we often forget and we don’t feel we had a holiday until we get on a plane. The drive down to Wells took just under 3 hours and the scenery was breathtaking (non motorway). Let’s enjoy this country that has so much to offer and then sit in a paddling pool in your back garden with a drink so you can feel like you’ve had a holiday.

  Reviewed by Monica5.0★Aug 2020

• "This was our second stay in the Goldings and it was everything we expected but unfortunately we arrived when the coronavirus was starting to take hold but the Goldings was a very pleasant retreat from the outside world."

  Reviewed by Tony5.0★Mar 2020

• "We enjoyed our stay here."

  The bungalow is clean, comfortable and well equipped. The location is quiet and close to the city. 15 min walk. The garden will be lovely in the summer. We used it as a family get together and specifically chose no WiFi, there was enough 4G to check emails and messages. Sometimes it’s nice to go analogue! Wells is a beautiful city, this was our first visit for 20 years, it was good to be so close without having the bother of car parking.

  Reviewed by Debbie4.7★Feb 2020

• "This is our 2nd stay a Goldings and always clean, tidy and warm on arrival (in winter) The welcoming cake, milk, tea, coffee and sugar is always appreciated."

  Great quiet location with a 10 minute walk into the centre of Wells.

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Feb 2020

• "I stayed with both my teenage children over their exam week."

  Goldings was perfect. It is in a very quiet location, is very well equipped with everything you needed to make it a comfortable stay and is in walking distance to the city centre. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Gabriela5.0★Jan 2020

• "Superb location and very accommodating host"

  Reviewed by John4.1★Dec 2019

• "Good location and good accommodation."

  The owner was very helpful and did a great welcome pack. Things that would have made it even better are less creaky mattresses and new pillows. Also a standard lamp or up-lighter in the sitting room to make it a bit more cosy. The lack or WiFi was really irritating (especially given how many people have already commented on it). We obviously had to pay for data as we were there for a fortnight and even the 3G signal was very variable. Overall however, it is good accommodation in a good location. The fact that we could take our dogs was also very important.

  Reviewed by Hugh4.1★Nov 2019

• "Would like Wi Fi."

  Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2019

• "Generally ok, but a dish washer, WiFi, and sharp knives would have been helpful."

  Reviewed by Roger3.4★Aug 2019

• "Lovely bungalow in great location."

  Very comfortable. Tourist pack is great giving information on places to visit and how to walk into Wells. Tea and cake on arrival is very nice. I would definitely suggest a mirror in each bedroom to be able to dry hair. Also a dvd player would be great for the evenings.

  Reviewed by Beverley4.7★Aug 2019

• "Nice comfortable bungalow."

  Everything needed had been thought of by the owner. coffee and cake on arrival was a nice touch. Wells, Somerset is a lovely City. Everything is close by within walking distance or a very short drive. Lots of things to do and fabulous shops. The fact that everywhere we went was dog friendly, was a major bonus for us. The only thing I would recommend, is that there is some form of broadband/wifi, especially for a family break with teenagers, as you are not going to be out 24/7 and there were times we needed access to the internet. The people of Wells are most friendly and very welcoming. We very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely like to return in the future. stayed July 2019.

  Reviewed by Lisa4.7★Jul 2019

• "The bungalow was clean, spacious and comfortable."

  Sue greeted us with tea and cake and left us plenty of information about Wells and the surrounding area. Goldings is a 15 min walk to Wells and there are a number of supermarkets close by. Both the cathedral and the Bishops Palace are beautiful and Milton Lodge is a hidden gem with a fantastic view of the cathedral. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jul 2019

• "The bungalow was very clean and comfortable and situated a quiet area and easy reach of all the places of interest."

  Reviewed by Tony5.0★Jan 2019

• "Goldings is a comfortable, excellently located bungalow and the owner, Sue, was very helpful and approachable, being able to contact her even over Christmas."

  Wells is a very nice city with a beautiful cathedral, all easily accessible on foot from the bungalow, with an easy to follow short cut route laid out in the accommodation's details. Cake and tea on arrival was a nice touch

  Reviewed by John4.4★Dec 2018

• "Our stay was in early December, and understandably the bungalow was cold when we arrived."

  We were kindly greeted by the owner and shown around, given suggestions of where to visit etc etc The chocolate cake was a very welcoming treat. The bungalow soon heated up, and was very comfortable for the rest of our stay. The area is quiet. The cottage is within walking distance of the centre of Wells, though we chose to drive and park at Waitrose. We will return in the warmer months to look at the Cathedral grounds and park in all its beauty. The Cathedral itself is superb. The outlet village st Street near Glastonbury is huge. We also benefitted from Christmas markets in Bath - our first visit to Bath. I'm glad we decided to use the park and ride. Free parking and bus passes made the travelling free too. We will need to go to Bath again when we revsisit Wells. All in all, a very comforatble stay for a long weekend in the first week of Advent.

  Reviewed by Terry4.7★Nov 2018

• "Lovely cake, tea and coffee on arrival."

  Area is nice and quiet and garden enclosed so great for the dog. Easy 10-15 min walk into the City. Bungalow was more that we expected clean tidy and warm. The folder with details about the area (even telling you way to walk into town was helpful) lots of ideas on places to visit in and around Wells is such a good idea for newbies to the area.

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Nov 2018

• "A lovely bungalow which was equipped with everything you would need for a enjoyable holiday."

  It was a 10 minute walk to the city centre. The owner was extremely helpful, leaving lots of information about the local area and had cake and tea facilities waiting for us after our long journey

  Reviewed by Lynne4.1★Aug 2018

• "Very clean, comfortable and well located bungalow- in a quiet cul-de-sac, a short walk into Wells."

  We found everything we needed in the bungalow and particularly enjoyed relaxing/playing in the sunny garden. Wells has lots to offer in terms of attractions and places to eat and drink, and we also enjoyed visiting Cheddar Gorge and the Somerset Levels. The owner was very welcoming and quick to respond to queries, and we hope to stay there again.

  Reviewed by Philip4.7★May 2018

• "Several little things that could improve the comfort of Goldings - I think I read about them in previous reports."

  Having a young person with us, it needs to provide WIFI. A coat stand or coat hooks in the hall would be very useful, as would a shelf for shower bottles. It catered for five and there was exactly five of everything in the kitchen, a few extra spares would be useful. It stated that it was five minutes walk into the town. At 80, I found it was an uphill walk and took a bit longer than that! It was clean and warm but just needed a bit of tweaking!! We did enjoy our stay despite everything and our dealings with Sykes was very good and would use them again.

  Reviewed by Robert4.1★Mar 2018

• "We enjoyed a very pleasant 3 day break at Goldings and found the bungalow had everything that we needed."

  Plenty of interesting places to visit nearby such as Wells cathedral and several N.T. properties.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Feb 2018

• "Great location."

  Excellent accommodation for a family (no WiFi but they survived! ) Great that dog can come. Sue (owner) left us a great Christmas Tree which was very thoughtful. And welcome pack. Would definitely recommend as a great holiday base to visit beautiful Wells and Somerset.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Dec 2017

• "One of those locations where nobody had obviously lived in property."

  ie no hooks on bathroom door, minimal kitchen equipment etc - adequate but just missing the extra touch. The provisions left thoughtful though - tea, coffee, cake, milk and salt, pepper, vinegar etc, washing up supplies good. Perfectly OK for 3 nights, bit minimal for a week. Good value for money though

  Reviewed by Jennifer3.5★Nov 2017

• "The owner was very friendly and most helpful, explaining to us how to find interesting places to visit, shops, etc."

  We booked on the day and she made sure everything was ready for us and waited for us to arrive quite late!

  Reviewed by Alexandra4.2★Oct 2017

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