Skipper

49 Customer Reviews

• "Excellent property, as described, but better."

  Very clean, private and quiet. Beautiful grounds and views. Highly recommended for anyone wishing to visit the Trough & Forest of Bowland and the South Lakes, as well as the urban landscapes of Lancaster, Garstang, Preston and Clitheroe. Plus a great pub just up the road!

  Reviewed by Jon5.0★Sep 2023

• "This let is excellent we have stayed here a number of times every time it has been excellent, clean, well equipped and maintained."

  lovely quiet spot will great walk just outside the front door. Would highly recommend !!

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2023

• "Very relaxing and tranquil week, lovely and scenic area."

  Staff were very helpful and polite. A very enjoyable holiday.

  Thank you for your positive comments, but not sure on scoring. 50% for comfort is very puzzling. We have staff on hand as your comments, and can deal with most requests. Wyreside Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lorna3.8★Jul 2023

• "Perfect for a short stay."

  Our only criticism (and it wasn't a problem for us) was that there was no freezer or freezer box in the fridge.

  Reviewed by Stuart4.7★Jun 2023

• "Thank you we all enjoyed our stay in Skipper last week."

  We could not believe the weather 29 degrees and full sun every day! Wow it was warmer than the Caribbean. I changed the key ring for you but one or two slight maintenance issues. The internal locks on the patio doors need replacing and slight touch ups of paint. However overall a perfect holiday cottage for 2.

  Reviewed by David4.7★Jun 2023

• "Absolutely beautiful setting, and amazing property."

  Loved it so much that we decided to stay an extra few days. The property manager and owner organised this for us and even provided a fabulous discount. Definitely would recommend and will be returning for many more visits.

  Thank you for you excellent feedback. We are always on hand to assist our guests where ever we can. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Monica5.0★Apr 2023

• "Beautiful cottage in lovely surroundings, very relaxing from everyday life with plenty of wildlife to be seen."

  Would definitely recommend and visit again.

  Thank you for your comments which perfectly reflect the cottage an location Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret3.8★Mar 2023

• "Thankyou once again second time we have visited last time we stayyed in Cottage Elsa with our son and it was amazing."

  This time we stayed at Skipper cottage again absolutely wonderful just a little critiscm the sofas are very well well worn and uncomfortable. A few pictures on the walls would the cottages feel more homely . But we just love staying here its relaxing lovely wildlife to be seen .Thankyou

  We are very pleased you enjoyed your second visit. The secluded location is prefect for getting away from the stress of everyday life, and enjoying the countryside and wildlife. Wyreside Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sandra4.4★Feb 2023

• "Beautiful cottage on beautiful grounds Lovely and clean Everything needed for our stay was provided We had a very comfortable stay and would definitely recommend and visit again Just a couple of issues: The seal around the plug in the bathroom was broken so was unable to fill up the bath (really disappointing as I don’t have a bath at home so I specifically picked a property with a bath as a nice treat) The shelves in the oven were too small and didn’t seem to fit properly, they kept falling off the racks."

  Thank you for your positive feedback. The problem with bath plug has been attended to. The shelves in the oven have also been addressed. We are always on hand, and attend to any problem as soon as notified. Many Thanks, Wyreside Cottages Property Owner

  Reviewed by Clare4.7★Dec 2022

• "Great location for seeing the family ."

  Have stayed at several in the area and this was the best ,we will return next year.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Nov 2022

• "Very nice"

  Reviewed by William5.0★Jul 2022

• "The Skipper Cottage was so good."

  We had an excellent time. The facilities were great, the walks were amazing. We have recommended it to anyone that wants to listen. The only drawback was having to leave. Pepper, our dog, discovered her childhood all over again and had to be dragged back to the car to come home. Our stay was so relaxing.

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★May 2022

• "The Skipper was perfect, exactly what we expected, spotlessly clean, modern, comfortable and had everything we needed from a holiday home."

  The location was great, especially for our black lab. Notification of building works, prior to booking, but especially prior to our arrival, would have been appreciated.

  We are very glad you enjoyed your stay. Skipper is located in a group of 5 cottages, next to the main hall. There are 100acres of grounds fronting onto the River for the guest to enjoy. There is some ongoing refurbishment in the main hall building. As the Hall is completely separate from the cottages, it should not pose any problem to the guests enjoyment. Our Telephone numbers are on hand, and we respond to any requests immediately. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Allison4.4★Dec 2021

• "Warm and welcoming, very comfortable accommodation."

  Really enjoyed our stay, will book again.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Nov 2021

• "Yes.The leaving guidance from Sykes Cottages: re departure information , including in particular request to strip beds."

  This is not something I would expect a guest to be asked to to do, Covid pandemic episode or not.

  We do everything we can to ensure our guests have an enjoyable stay. We are always on hand. As a venue we do not expect guests to strip the beds on leaving. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanna4.1★Oct 2021

• "Firstly there were no clear instructions on how to find Skipper , there was half eaten cake left in the fridge by previous occupants so I do wonder if it was cleaned before we took over !"

  ! It’s a beautiful cottage but the furniture is all very cheap like Argos furniture and not in keeping with the property , the settees were really bad !! There’s no tea plates in the property and very limited crockery , no chopping board ! No knives suitable for buttering bread as they are all pointed !! The view out of the patio doors is not great as you have old half destroyed porta cabins !! I understand they are doing work up there but they could be moved out of view !! Workmen start work about 8 going up and down the road at the back on gators ! Gorgeous area tho other than this , And when we did have a problem with the underfloor heating they were very quick on coming out and sorting it, T

  Thank you for your recent feedback though we were surprised to read your comments. We leave contact telephone numbers in the property so guests can contact us if they need anything at all. I am glad to hear that we resolved the issue with the underfloor heating quickly for you, it was a shame the other things noted were not brought to our attention so we could have helped further. We have spoken with the cleaning team who do not recall anything being left in the fridge. The furniture is accurately represented by the photographs of the property online and taste and comfort is subjective. The gentleman on the gator is a groundsman, I am glad that you enjoyed the area. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie3.4★Aug 2021

• "Brilliant place to stay, enclosed private area to relax in, washing line with ,pegs,hosepipe ,microwave,toaster as well as listed items."

  BathTap had been broken by a previous guest,resulting in an inability to add cold to the extremely hot shower water.when reported the response was immediate .All efforts were made to ensure our stay was enjoyable,and can’t praise staff enough. Skipper is a gem of a location ,and one I will definitely revisit. Many Thanks to staff for the excellent customer service ,advice,and friendliness we received during our stay.

  Thank you for your feedback, it is much appreciated Unfortunately some things naturally go wrong from time to time. We are always an hand to respond, and thank you again for pointing out our immediate action. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Olivia4.7★Jul 2021

• "I hate to post a adverse review but there a number of issues which need to be addressed in connection with this property."

  Firstly, guests should be made aware that the main house is a wedding venue and also that extensive building works have been abandoned leaving the back of the site full of decaying equipment, building excavations and barriers. This does not enhance the experience. We had no specific instruction on how to find 'Skipper' and when we arrived, guests using other accommodation had taken all the car-parking spaces as none were marked for individual properties. In the house, though beautifully set out ,in the kitchen area we had no small plates, no colander to wash vegetables, no bin liners for the kitchen bin and no dishwasher tablets. Guests need to be made aware if the latter are not being provided by the host. Instructions for the induction cooker would have been helpful. There was no hairdryer, no towel rail in the bathroom and the bathroom mirror is so low that you could only see yourself in it by sitting on the toilet. I am so sorry to be negative, but we visited this property following a stay in a Eco Pod on the Outer Hebrides which was far better equipped for self-catering. By comparison, Skipper felt more like a show home.

  Thank you for your response. It is human nature that sometimes you do get the negative responses, and we take on board your comments. Other guests comments concentrate on the wonderful surroundings, the river views, and 100acres of grounds to enjoy. We always want our guests to have an enjoyable stay, and we are always on hand to deal we any issues, if they are made aware to us. We are sorry if other guests had taken up all the immediate parking. There are plenty of other places to park within 20metres of the cottage. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carol3.8★Jul 2021

• "Brilliant location and very nice accommodation."

  The only down side was the seating in lounge.

  Reviewed by Yvonne4.4★Jul 2021

• "Lacking detail on directions to cottage - quite difficult to find."

  This could have been signposted more clearly. Some of the furniture was a bit worn. Despite these small murmurs, thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend. Lovely property and fantastic location for a relaxing getaway.

  Reviewed by Jacob3.8★Jun 2021

• "Over all we thought Skipper cottage was beautifully presented and extremely clean."

  The grounds and the walk down to the river were an absolute highlight for the dog and the enclosed nature of the cottage was ideal. We were disappointed that there was no hairdryer and although the venue was comfortable, due to the cottage literally being in the middle of no where a welcome pack with a few essentials would have been a nice touch. Also there are a lot of building works at the moment so towards the rear of the property is not quite as picturesque. I think this is worth stating on the details. As well as some clearer details of directions to the cottage and the current parking access.

  Reviewed by Claire4.1★May 2021

• "We had a great week dog walking in the area."

  It was very handy to step out of the door straight into the woods that surround the hall. Skipper was immaculate and finished to a very high standard, the only criticism would be the bed having casters on the hard floor, it tended to move around unexpectedly! Thanks for a lovely holiday Andrew

  Reviewed by A5.0★Sep 2020

• "Lovely, secluded, quiet and comfortable accommodation."

  Just what we needed. A small freezer or freezing compartment in the fridge would be handy. A few signs on the road up to the accommodation would be helpful. A Skipper sign on the entrance gate where the cars are parked would be helpful.

  Reviewed by Rodney5.0★Sep 2020

• "Very dog friendly."

  Enclosed garden as well as extensive grounds. Benny, our french bulldog loved it.

  Reviewed by Rowena4.7★Aug 2020

• "This was the first of three holiday bookings to this lovely location at Wyerside Hall great for walking you're dog the five properties they have to let all look great, only concerns perhaps they could give some thought into replacing some of the furniture as we found the two small sofa's in the Skipper had seen better days and were very uncomfortable."

  Great size cottage had slots of cobwebs which could have been removed before are stay, l tried to reach some of these during are stay. Had a couple of small issues but after assistance these were put right. Overall l would definitely recomend staying here and look forward to our return visit later on this year and the next once we are all allowed to following the world wide Coronavirus Stay Safe.

  Reviewed by Julie3.1★Mar 2020

• "A lovely quiet cozy and comfortable place to stay."

  In the grounds of Wyreside Hall, quite secluded with lovely views of the river and surrounding hills but within easy reach of the M6 and Lancaster.

  Reviewed by Mark4.7★Feb 2020

• "Wonderful setting and location for a quiet relaxing break."

  Owner provided good information about the facilities at, and around, the cottage, and for places of interest and things to do in the area. Lovely gifts to help us celebrate on New Years Eve. Would definitely recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Caron4.4★Dec 2019

• "The cottage is in the most fantastic setting and is well maintained."

  Fully enclosed garden area and parking outside the cottage.

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Nov 2019

• "A beautiful place to stay (although weather was terrible) Cottage was comfortable although we had a couple of problems 1 no bottle opener (after phonecall someone did bring one) 2 evening meal on first night was spoilt because the NEW Aluminium pans did not work on an Induction hob."

  This was sorted the following day 3 heating was very complicated, bedroom too hot, couldn’t get underfloor heating to work 4 want simple instructions to work TV 5 on arrival it would have been nice to see some complimentary drink etc as we have experienced at ALL over Sykes cottages ( bit disappointing as photos show bottle of wine with 2 glasses on dining table)

  Reviewed by Stephen4.4★Sep 2019

• "The accommodation was in a great location and it was nice and quiet and very scenic."

  Everything met with my expectations and I would be very happy to stay here again.

  Reviewed by Christopher4.7★Sep 2019

• "Great property well situated for traveling around the area."

  Reviewed by Cook5.0★Aug 2019

• "Beautifully restored cottage in amazing location with 200 acres for us and the dog to roam in."

  Cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and is finished to a vey good standard. Excellent TV choices which I like! We would definitely come back!

  Reviewed by Darren5.0★Jul 2019

• "The best ever stay."

  It was so unexpectedly good. I could have stayed there forever. Especially to see the wildlife. No shooting or hunting - wonderful

  Reviewed by Val5.0★Jul 2019

• "We booked for four nights and only stayed for one night."

  The cottage was lovely but it was on a huge estate with four other cottages and an old Hall. There was no one else on the site which made it very isolated and remote. There was no one else expected on the site whilst we were there. Even the owners were away! The remoteness of the cottage was not emphasised in the details and we would not booked it had we known we were the two on the estate. Unfortunately we then had to pay for a hotel for three nights. An expense we had not expected but felt necessary if we were to enjoy our holiday.

  Reviewed by Andy3.8★Jul 2019

• "Skipper cottage was just what we needed for a relaxing break, set in beautiful surroundings."

  The cottage was very clean and comfortable. It had everything we needed. Such a lovely place to relax and unwind, I will definitely go there again.

  Reviewed by R5.0★Jun 2019

• "Overall everything was fine,only slight difficulty in sorting the operation of the television."

  Perhaps clearer instructions on use would be helpful.

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Apr 2019

• "Beautiful cottage on wonderful country estate where the restoration of the adjacent big house is ongoing."

  On arrival the property was spotless and warm with tea, coffee, milk and biscuits left in the kitchen. Finished to a very high standard with top quality kitchen and bathroom, curtains, flooring and underground heating etc. Sad that this was not seen through as far as the furniture though. Cheaper, uncomfortable sofa and mattress and it looked as if the crockery, cutlery etc came from a boot sale. The staff were very friendly and helpful but left us alone to enjoy our stay. Overall a nice holiday property.

  Reviewed by Debbie4.1★Apr 2019

• "Very good location set in amazing surrounds, and very high level accommodation."

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Apr 2019

• "Lovely warm & comfortable holiday let."

  Rural location so peaceful & relaxing. Had everything we needed ( except icebox) and decor and kitchen was to a high standard. Outdoor paved area was private. Ideal for summer.

  Reviewed by Brenda5.0★Mar 2019

• "We loved it at Wyreside cottages, it was so peaceful and the grounds were very beautiful."

  The cottage was comfy and had all the utensils and mod cons needed. The interior was really modern and pristine, we loved the rabbit kitchen tiles! Fantastic that we could bring our dog Buddy too who enjoyed exploring the area. We visited Garstang, Morecambe and Lancaster on our trip and the cottage was a great base to explore from. The Fleece Inn pub is 20 min walk away and a must too!!

  Reviewed by Abbi5.0★Mar 2019

• "This was are first stay in a cottage and it was fantastic teddy are dog had a ..."

  This was are first stay in a cottage and it was fantastic teddy are dog had a great time as well will be back next year sometime

  Reviewed by David5.0★Feb 2019

• "Lovely cottage in country estate with marvellous grounds."

  Cottage fitted out to high standard, however we did miss not having curtains on the patio doors. The cottage was immaculate and decor good. We stayed for a week and brought our food with us, however there was no freezer section in the fridge. Little things like no sanitary bin in bathroom and perhaps a lamp in lounge may also improve. Our comments are not critical but just constructive as we know how important good feedback is and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by George5.0★Nov 2018

• "My only criticisms are: I could not find the control to turn down the underfloor heating as it was too hot during the night, even with the window open."

  There were no curtains for the patio doors for a little bit of privacy. The Skipper was tastefully decorated and we loved staying there. Excellent value for money and beautiful surroundings.

  Reviewed by Jonathan4.4★Sep 2018

• "It was a weekend away for my wedding (being held at Wyreside Hall itself), the bridal party stayed over the night before and the night of."

  The cottages were unlocked when we arrived so no hassle getting in. Beautiful and clean spaces, really comfortable and cosy. On the morning of my wedding each cottage we’d booked had a bottle of fizz outside from the wedding venue, beautiful touch!! I can’t fault the cottages at all, they served us perfectly!

  Reviewed by Sara5.0★Sep 2018

• "The cottage was new and very modern, location great even though the site is still under construction there was no work done while we were there."

  It was quiet and exactly what we were looking for. Found little things missing that we usually find in holiday rentals e.i. No visitor information regarding local attractions, places to eat etc. Perhaps a visit to tourist information to get some leaflets and maps of local area would be helpful. Despite this we had a lovely holiday and would like to return in a couple of years when all the grounds work is completed as it will be absolutely stunning.

  Reviewed by Margaret3.8★Jul 2018

• "The cottage was spotlessly clean and comfortable."

  The grounds of Wyreside Hall in which we were free to roam are attractive but the Hall is in course of renovation and to the rear it is a construction site. Skipper was reasonably equipped but the facilities would be improved by the provision of a bedside light, a hairdryer, a towel rail or hooks in the bathroom and larger breakfast bowls. We had a very restful week and the cottage is ideally situated to explore the Forest of Bowland, the North Lancs coast and the Lake District

  Reviewed by Martin4.1★Jun 2018

• "Next door to a building site."

  Not enough towells . Just one tea towell. No where to hang towells to dry.Cheap furniture.Thermastat and switch for hot water hidden behind micro wave, took two days to find. Last morning could not get out of lodge gate. .So not the best of holidays. Bill and Sheila Ayers

  Reviewed by William2.8★Jun 2018

• "Lovely cottage"

  Reviewed by Lynn4.7★Jun 2018

• "For someone confined to wheelchair the step in was a bit difficult even though it wasn't high."

  The bathroom was also too small for wheelchair. Owner was lovely and helpful. We we're lucky that none of the other cottages we're let , so we had the grounds all to ourselves, it was peaceful and relaxing. My husband's health permitting, we would love to return.

  Reviewed by Pam4.7★May 2018

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