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"The cottage is very reasonably priced so we didn't expect 4 star facilities."
It is though a bit basic.
Pros..
Very quiet and peaceful
Beautiful location
Very helpful and friendly lady (Betty) who looks after the place
Clean
Lovely log fire
Cons...
Tricky to locate, especially after dark. A name on the cottage would help
Take your own sharp knife for the kitchen
No colander or sieve in the kitchen
Bathroom a bit of a hike from the bedroom
In cold weather, the place is slow to heat, even with the boiler and central heating
Advance warning in the listings that you need euro coins for electricity would be a good idea
Summary... Value for (not a lot of) money
Reviewed by David2.8★Mar 2025
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"Lovely host(dropped down extra firewood) and lovely cottage ,
Nice and quiet."
Open fire , peace and quiet and lovely surroundings.
Will be back !
Reviewed by David5.0★Dec 2024
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"We had a nice 2 weeks peaceful and quiet Betty was wonderful and very nice house ..."
We had a nice 2 weeks peaceful and quiet Betty was wonderful and very nice house was lovely and clean everything you need was there I would have no hesitation in recommending this house to my friend's and family I would like to thank Betty and the owners for their kindness
Reviewed by Mary5.0★Oct 2024
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"It had everything we needed."
Nothing we can complain about.
Thanks
Steve & Amy.
Reviewed by Steven5.0★Sep 2024
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"Property was in a lovely, quiet and safe location."
It was ideal for a few days of sightseeing as there is so much to see and visit within a short drive. House is spotlessly clean with everything you could possibly need for a holiday. Everything worked as it should and the quality of all items was excellent. We travelled with our Dog, who loved the enclosed yard and garden and had a ball playing with the neighbors cats. I would recommend you bring throws or blankets to put on sofa and chairs. Betty the caretaker, who lives near by was so lovely and pleasant to deal with.
Reviewed by Angela4.7★Sep 2024
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"A lovely traditional Irish cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay."
We enjoyed our stay. It would have been nice to have some outside furniture so we could sit out
Also the electricity meter needs €1 and €2 coins so make sure you have some when you arrive.
Reviewed by Helen3.8★Jun 2024
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"We had a lovely stay very clean and warm Betty was lovely and very welcoming she couldn't do enough for us owner was very nice."
We got nice weather and was nice to go walking with dog I will recommend to my friends I would like to thank Betty and the owner.
Reviewed by Mary5.0★Oct 2023
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"Surprisingly spacious, adequately comfortable, well equipped, genuinely retro and quaint."
I know I’m fussy about beds, but the mattresses would definitely benefit from a topper! We were there in hot weather, and it did get very warm upstairs suggesting that it isn’t very well insulated and would be expensive to heat in winter. The yard was safe enough for our dog, but it is just a concreted farmyard with no grass. Overall it was good value and a lovely quiet situation close to some good walks.
Reviewed by Valerie4.1★Jun 2023
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"Probably the worst Sykes cottage we have stayed at!"
! arrived on the Saturday as planned only to be told they weren't expecting us until Monday. hence the cottage had not been properly prepared, i.e. it had not been aired and was damp and as the keyholder said they normally heat the cottage through no heating had been arranged
I am very sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your stay! I have confirmed with our cleaner that the cottage was ready for your check in. Please give Sykes a call if you would like to discuss this further.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Malcolm2.8★Mar 2023
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"Beautiful place with gorgeous original features."
Nice and quiet with fab views and lovely area to walk. Betty is lovely and helpful. Great onsite amenities. Loads of space. But the cold of the house is unreal. It is never adequately heated. Oil is charged extra to the person staying there. Nobody pays it and so the walls are ice cold there, doors stick, hard to feel warmth there. I lit fire and burnt coal and blocks but you would find it hard to feel the heat from it. Water came out of walls. Smoky smell in the living room. Oil heating and electricity should not be charged extra. It's not cheap to stay here.
Thank you for your feedback, it is clearly stated that oil and electricity is charged for as per a meter reading.If you had brought to our attention the problem with the condensation we would have happily got this sorted for you.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Yvonne3.1★Jan 2023
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"We had a fantastic time really very nice place and lovely people could not ask ..."
We had a fantastic time really very nice place and lovely people could not ask for anything better everything supplied beds was very comfortable and very clean and very cosy house Betty was fantastic went above and beyond could not do enough she is fantastic and very friendly it was really great to meet her I will be returning
Thank you very much...we appreciate your custom
Property Owner
Reviewed by Mary5.0★Jan 2023
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"This was a lovely place in the middle of Irish country side."
Many locations to visit around. Host is lovely and accommodation itself was brilliant, you have everything you need there for self-catering
Thank you very much. Feedback appreciated
Property Owner
Reviewed by Razvan5.0★Jul 2022
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"Great feeling of old Irish touch."
200 years old building, open fireplace. It was a relaxing time to stay. And very friendly and helpful owners
Thank you very much ⭐️
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sergiy5.0★May 2022
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"Water leak bedroom window ."
Fuel cost electric and heating oil have pay cash
Reviewed by David2.5★Sep 2021
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"The additional costs added for electricity and heating are excessive and came as a shock at the end of our week."
warnings should be made to future renters.
Reviewed by Patrick3.1★Feb 2020
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"We had a great holiday at Steepes Place."
Its the kind of authentic old cottage we love but beautifully clean and with everything you would need. Betty & her husband were amazing hosts & even brought down a mattress, from their own home, to put on the sofa bed so that my dad could sleep downstairs ! The bedrooms upstairs were lovely & the beds were so comfortable. It is in a great location for visiting lots of attractions but so peaceful if you just want some quiet time. Would definitely go back in the future. Betty keep up the good work as you are doing a great job.
Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Jun 2019
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"Kept clean and overall a comfortable stay."
The one issue is with the bathroom - It's about as far from the bedroom as you can get, not ideal for those nighttime trips! The shower is a disappointing trickle. Kitchen facilities are good with everything you need and in good condition.
Reviewed by Trevor3.8★Aug 2018
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"Had a really good time and Betty the key holder was very helpful and a lovely woman."
Reviewed by Philip4.6★Aug 2017
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"Totally bombarded with emails from yourselves from time of booking which made ..."
Totally bombarded with emails from yourselves from time of booking which made looking for relevant emails to what we had actually booked long and complicated
Reviewed by John3.8★Jul 2017
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