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"Lovely cottage and great where it was, easy access to all coastal towns."
. only thing would say is the courtyard probably be better divided into two, specially when the other cottage hasn’t got dogs or does have dogs.. try the New inn lovely pub and food the little Italian but recommendation are in the book they provide with the cottage, definitely will go back xx
Reviewed by MichelleJul 2022
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"Comfortable cottage in very pleasant surroundings- and in a good position for exploring Lincolnshire!"
Reviewed by KarenApr 2022
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"Super place for people with more than 1 dog, we had 3, not many places allow more than 1."
The owners were very relaxed, friendly and helpful. The cottage was well equipped and laid out. Good value for money.
Reviewed by LindaNov 2021
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"Overall, very comfortable, particularly the beds and pillows."
Owners very accommodating and helpful. However, this was our first experience of a combi boiler, which needed repairing through our stay, we could cope with that, but we now understand that power showers are not compatible with combi boilers. The shower pressure was awful. My husband cannot get in and out of a bath, so needs a good power shower. In the future, we will not be staying at a property that has a combi boiler. There is also a lot of water wastage waiting for hot water to cone through.
Reviewed by CaroleNov 2021
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"Lincolnshire is lovely county with an interesting coastline."
Our hosts were friendly, available and unobtrusive.
We had a very good holiday and plan to return.
Reviewed by DorothySep 2021
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"We had a fantastic stay at the Old Sweet Shop the owners were very friendly and helpful."
The surrounding area is great especially for the dogs. Would recommend this place to anyone who wants a great holiday.
Reviewed by KenSep 2021
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"Excellent!!"
Reviewed by ArchieJul 2021
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"Lovely cottage, had everything we could need"
Reviewed by HannahJul 2021
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"This bungalow had everything needed and was immaculate ,plenty of parking ,and the owner who lived close by was very informative ,(just one thing needed for elderly people it could have done with a grabrail in the shower )but we would rate full stars ."
Reviewed by ColinSep 2020
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"Very friendly warm welcome and brewing up/biscuit kit!"
! Beautiful surroundings and lovely accomodation only improvement would be if either one of the showers was more powerful (possibly a water pressure thing) but otherwise no complaints; fabulous, peaceful home from home!
Reviewed by JanetAug 2020
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"Very pleasant stay."
Great day trips to Lincoln, Mablethorpe, Cleethorpes, Louth and Hull. Amazing scenery and loved the nature reserve and sand dunes down the road. Well equipped and clean facilities, beautiful and quiet. Can thoroughly recommend.
Reviewed by JaneJul 2020
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"A lovely cottage, good location and great for a large family group."
Would definitely recommend it.
Reviewed by VishalakshiJul 2020
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"We had a lovely time cottage very clean and comfortable beds very well equipped ..."
We had a lovely time cottage very clean and comfortable beds very well equipped and a lovely welcoming pack
We will be back
Reviewed by DorothyMar 2020
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"Very comfortable beds, plenty of room, great kitchen."
Enclosed outside dog space for early morning and late evening. Couldn't have asked for more, owner very friendly.
Reviewed by TamaraDec 2019
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"Lovely cottage, lovely area, John very welcoming very nice place to stay ."
Reviewed by WendyDec 2019
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"Everything we needed was available, the cottage was clean and tidy on arrival and we lacked nothing."
Many thanks.. Nigel and Alison Foale.
Reviewed by NigelOct 2019
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"Such a lovely comfortable place."
very peaceful with lovely views and within easy reach of a lot of lovely places to visit. Everything you could possibly need is provided. I went with my 89 year old Mother who found it ideal for her and her little dog who loved the walks right by the property. I would not hesitate to recommend this property to anybody.
Reviewed by LindaSep 2019
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"Lovely cottage and friendly owners."
Reviewed by CarolineApr 2019
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"We had a nice short stay in this property and although it was very windy it didn’t stop us doing the things we wanted ."
We took two people in their mid eighties and the property suited them very well except they couldn’t open the front door very easily from the inside as there’s no door handle just the Yale lock and it stuck a bit, probably due to the damp.
Also just to make you aware the shop is no longer open in the village although there is a co-op in the other direction but you’d need to drive to it and the nearest pub is also closed.
If you don’t mind a short drive The Prussian Queen in Saltfleetby or The Queens Head in Legbourne both did lovely meals.
Reviewed by JulieMar 2019
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"Great place to stay,everything you need and more,cottage was perfect and we will ..."
Great place to stay,everything you need and more,cottage was perfect and we will be back to enjoy ,Sheila ,Chris,Jenny,Irene,and Millie the Boxer dog,
Reviewed by SheilaMar 2019
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"The cottage was great: excellent, comfortable, good parking, owner pleasant and helpful but not intrusive - helped to make for a great holiday."
Good location for the places we visited (Louth, Lincoln, Gainsborough Old Hall, Tattershall Castle (highly recommended), coast, etc.
Reviewed by MargaretOct 2018
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"Yes we all agree that it was very nice."
We would probably book a holiday with Sykes in the future.
Reviewed by MOct 2018
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"The Old Sweetshop is in a good location for a quiet break but ideally positioned for easy access to the coast and small market towns."
The cottage was very comfortable and the kitchen was very well equipped, ideal for self catering and the welcome pack was a nice touch. My only "negative" comment is that I would have appreciated a shelf and a few coat hooks in the bathrooms and all would have been perfect!
Reviewed by WendySep 2018
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"A fantastic cottage, with everything any family could want."
The kitchen was well stocked so meant that you didn't have to use the dishwasher too often because you had run out of clean dishes. The washing machine was quick and efficient with a drier available to use. The cottage on arrival was clean and tidy with all of the bed made up with lots of towels for everyone.
The owners were friendly and and had kindly provided milk and biscuits along with tea and coffee which we gratefully used after our long journey.
Only one thing which could have improved it was a little thicker curtains or lined curtains as it was quite an early wake up call in the morning due to light curtains (and I'm being picky here).
Thank you for a wonderful holiday cottage, we will be recommending to others.
Reviewed by PaulAug 2018
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"We loved the cottage and luckily we like dogs but this could have been a problem if that was not the casd"
Reviewed by PaulaJun 2018
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"Being disabled it was a great holiday and be going back soon."
Reviewed by VictorMay 2018
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"This property (The Old Sweet Shop) was completely suitable, very clean, friendly owner, good for us."
Much better than last Sykes cottage we stayed in.
Reviewed by MavisOct 2017
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"John and Collette were very friendly and the cottage very comfortable and spacious."
Thank you both for making us and our two dogs very welcome
Reviewed by RuthMay 2017
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"Excellent accommodation,area quiet,of which we were aware."
Reviewed by AlanMar 2017
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"A very kind welcome made by owners to us and our dog and we were very well looked after."
Reviewed by HelenDec 2016
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"The only slight down side is the location, there is nothing to do within walking distance and only 1 small shop in the village, apart from that the cottage is fantastic and brilliant for dogs."
Nov 2016
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"Lovely welcome from John."
Cottage was warm, comfortable and very well equipped. Very dog friendly site too.
Reviewed by NealOct 2016
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"Lovely people and very happy holiday."
with all we needed,
Reviewed by MAug 2016
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"Made to feel really welcome."
Hosts contacted us before and were able to help with any queries, like supermarkets. They suggested a delivery. When we arrived there was complimentary tea, coffee, milk, sugar and biscuits. This was brilliant whilst we waited for our delivery. We wanted to have a bbq and didn't have any charcoal and they provided us with some.
Reviewed by AnneAug 2016
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"Lovely peaceful location and a great cottage."
Reviewed by IanAug 2016