Ocean View

Our second stay at Ocean View and it didn't disappoint!

Great location with amazing views. Well equipped kitchen but with two pubs a stone's throw away we didn't bother to cook much. Will definitely be coming back again.

I loved this accommodation the kitchen well stocked had everything we needed to cook a Christmas dinner One small criticism the sofas were uncomfortable difficult to relax after a day exploring never aired of the astounding views and already miss being there

Only slight annoyance was to do with availability of hot water.

The accommodation houses up to 7 people but hot water ran out after only one or two showers. We appeared to use the booster for the emersion heater constantly which was probably more expensive than setting the system to accommodate up to the number of guests. The location of the property was perfect for scenery and local pubs, restaurants and walks.

I gave 5 stars as the views were magnificent!

! Also the beds were so comfortable and lovely linen and towels. Very well equipped house, everything was well provided. Only small criticism the cleaning needs to be improved lots of dust also the fridge needed a wipe round beforen we used, the shower mat needed a clean or a new one, But we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back again - beautiful house!! Thank you

Just returned from a lovely week in our favourite place; Hope Cove.

This is the first time we’ve stayed at Ocean View, and as the pictures suggest, the views are simply amazing. We had the weather on our side and watching the sunset every night from the balcony was beautiful. The property is lovely, a good size for the 5 of us and well laid out. Only things I would suggest is that a welcome hamper would have been a nice gesture which we’ve had at other properties, and maybe a refresh of some of the lounge seating and a dressing table for the bedroom. The cleanliness was ok, but lots of cobwebs and someone’s socks left on the balcony, which could also do with a good clean/sweep/jet wash. These are just me being picky, but knowing how much it’s cost it should be perfect. On saying all that we’d happily return, and probably will .. oh and the neighbours are great, they made my boys holiday! Thank you.

Thankyou for hosting us, we had a fabulous holiday.

Your place is out of this world. Could never get bored of staring out of the window at the most amazing ocean view. Thankyou again!

What can I say other than - what a view and that view is amazing however so is the house.

It was spotlessly clean - many thanks to the cleaner, very well equipped and so comfortable AND - that view!!! We had a wonderful holiday and will certainly be returning. a big thank you to all involved in providing a fantastic stay.

We have been visiting the property as return visitors for many years and this is the first occasion that we have found issues.

The water for washing from the taps was tepid and needed the immersion heater on The control of the radiators is remote and the temperature 17 degrees was too cold in the main bedroom.There were no cushions for the patio furniture until we enquired and after 3 days were informed that they had to be brought down from the loft ! 3 days of missing the use of Patio comfortably Broken tap in Bathroom was replaced thankfully in 2 days of it being reported but the view from the Bungalow trumps it all and no doubt we shall return next year

We spent a lovely long weekend over Easter at this property.

Having stayed at numerous properties in the UK, this was one of our favourites. It reminded me how important it was to have a fantastic view and to be able to walk to the beach and a pub, which Ocean View has. I found it very comfortable and I am quite fussy! We cooked dinner on our first night and everything was there that we needed utensil wise. As others have said, the cleaning wasn’t perfect. Maybe the cleaner needs a new hoover! There were a long black hairs everywhere, presumably from the previous guest and the sinks in the bathroom could have done with a better wipe but all in all this is a fantastic property and we would be very keen to return.

Wonderful location with unbelievable views especially the sunsets.

plenty of space to move around especially as I have mobility issues.

We were disappointed on arrival that beds were unmade and cleaning not done.

This is not what you want to find after a long drive from Lincolnshire.The office did sort it eventually. Having got over that we went on to have a lovely holiday. The position is wonderful. The views are superb and Hope is just a short walk away. We greatly enjoyed our coast path walks. We will return despite the bad start.

Difficult if not impossible to find any thing negative Superb in every way

Brilliant Cottage

It was quite hard to find.

The seagulls helped, but we went past the first time. The parking was limited. The views were excellent, seeing the beach and sea. It was an easy path down to the beach.

We’ve been to the property for the last few years, we love it because you have the view over the cove and easy walking distance of The Cove pub, one of our favourites.

But this time as soon as I opened the door I could tell it was grubby, it smelt damp and was a bit doggy in smell and there was dog hair on sofas. This probably wouldn’t bother those taking pets but both my husband and I are allergic. I would say however that as soon as we told Sykes they sent someone out to redo the living area. Which was great but in general I would say it wasn’t as clean as in previous years.

I did not raise these issues whilst at the property because I refuse to waste precious holiday time.

Whilst I appreciate that sykes have no control over the cleaning of these properties someone seriously needs to check on the people who clean them because on arrival we looked at the info booklet for rules and regs and it states leaving the place as we found it which would not please the next customer, because we found stale bread in the bread bin, the toast rack was dirty, and there were hairs on one of the double beds, also, the description is not exactly correct because it doesn't state that the garden is shared, this is vital because if one family has dogs and the neighbour doesn't it could cause a problem, the location and views are unquestionably spectacular and it's a shame certain things spoilt the experience, finally two points to consider. 1. At a property costing £2500 For 1 week you should not have to make a phone call to raise heating temperature, that is disgusting. 2. For the same reason (cost) you would expect a small welcome pack, I.e. milk, sugar, bread , because invariably when people arrive at the property with today's traffic problems they will get there late, therefore not be able to purchase, even if the rule is that you replace them on leaving the property, just a suggestion, many thanks, Tony.

Such a lovely property with an amazing view.

It’s great to sit and watch the surfers and the waves roll in. Perfect for sunsets too. We found the property comfortable and cosy, everything was clean and tidy with ample amenities. Parking is great and the outside patio is perfect to enjoy the views. We will visit again.

Do not stay here!

!! (Have they all gone?) good. Because this is by far one of the loveliest cottages I have stayed in. The beds are the comfiest I have slept in, the cottage was clean and welcoming. Obviously the hi-light was watching the waves crash, the surfers surf and the sea in all its stages from the comfort of an arm chair, or with a glass of wine on the patio. This cottage is a family home, with all the comforts that allows; including gadgets, kitchenware and artwork. This just makes it more welcoming. To cover some other points: The cooker is tricky, but because it’s aimed to keep you safe, not faulty. Just keep your finger on the standby button to activate. The Hope and Anchor in the village is lovely, food, drinks, view and service. The staff are lovely. The Cove has a lady who is front of house, she is more aggressive than is necessary in a small restaurant. But the food lovely so duck and cover and enjoy! The Hotel is charming and the cocktails are very nice. Be warned the village shop is basic and expensive, which is a shame as it could be a goldmine, the staff again are lovely. So if you did read past the first line and have uncovered the secret that is Ocean View, I am sure you will have a wonderful time. We certainly did.

Lovely cottage beautiful view.

Only problem was the cooker some instructions on use would be good.

We arrived to ocean view and yes the views are incredible.

However we were a little disappointed by the cleanliness of the property for the money we had paid. Firstly, all carpets need a deep clean. We have a baby and allowing her to crawl about wasn't hygienic in the bedrooms. The lock on the bathroom door doesn’t work. The tap in the kitchen leaks. The patio hadn't been cleaned or swept in years and we had to clean broken glass and cigarette ends up before we could use it. After we stripped the beds on Friday, our leaving day we were shocked to see the state of the beds. Staining was evident everywhere. I have taken a picture of one bed as it had a used incontinence pad under the sheet and my mother had been sleeping on it all week unaware. The fact that this was still on the bed from a previous guest means that the sheets clearly were not changed once they had left, or the cleaner had made a conscious decision to leave a used incontinence pad on the bed. There was years worth of dust and cobwebs behind the head boards in all bedrooms which became apartment when trying to retrieve a baby’s toy. The seat cushions around the table need a good clean as they are all dirty. Mould was prevalent in the grout and non-slip mats in the en-suite and main bathroom. In general the entire house could do with a proper deep clean or the owners should seriously consider lowering the price of staying here. We have stayed in hopecove many times before (Every year for the last 16 years) and thus have stayed in many rental properties and can safely say that despite being one of the most expensive properties to rent in Hope Cove it certainly does not provide value for money in its current state. We have always had an information book in every property we have stayed in, however we didn’t have one specific to this property this time so therefore had no idea what to do with rubbish and how to separate the recycling etc. The patio furniture is dated and broken with the cushions to practically all the furniture dirty and covered in dog hair. A dangerously rusty parasol base was provided but no parasol? We were very lucky with the weather so spent most days outside of the property and overall we did have a nice time. Its definitely one of the best properties in hope cove for parking, location and views, the whole house just needs a really deep clean and a little updating. Either that or the owners really should consider reducing the price to bring the expectations of visitors in-line with the reality of the property.

Lovely bungalow with great sea views.

Used outside seating area every day. It was an added room on warm days. Kitchen ok but fan oven didn't seem to work. Everything lovely and clean apart from one dish in cupboard put away very dirty. These are very small gripes. We would certainly book again.

We loved the kitchen , lounge , bathrooms ( very clean)and view!

! There are lots of soft furnishings and personal items which made it difficult to clean well in some parts of the property, in the time cleaners had. This is a dog friendly property and there was lots of evidence of this on the outside cushions. The bedroom furniture, carpets and curtains would benefit from updating to fit with the spec of the rest of the property …BUT our whole family loved it here, we would definitely stay again and these would just make it better! We stay in Hope Cove every year and this property is on our return visit list- The owner was extremely helpful when the Wi-Fi went down. Very much appreciated . Thankyou.

Was a nice place to stay - could do with removing the key box by the garage?

And possibly fitting a safe for possessions, hand rail down the steps to walkway for the older generation, but all in all good time had by all