1 Oshawa Dell

37 Customer Reviews

• "We had a very lovely stay."

  The owner had contacted us to let us know of a few issues but they didn't affect our stay. She had also provided us with lots of further information. We only had two issues - the kitchen was very well equipped but this meant there wasn't any cupboard space to put our groceries away, just 1 small cupboard in the utility room. With 5 adults, a child and a dog this was a bit of an issue as we didn't want a week's worth of food lying around on the worktops. The other issue was that there is a cat that hangs around. You couldn't have any downstairs windows or the sunroom doors open as it would go into the property, and as it was hot this was not ideal. Also our dog is not used to cats and it would sit on top of the sunroom roof, on the log store, u nder the patio furniture or just the other side of the wire garden fence, causing our dog to continually bark. Had we been aware of this we probably wouldn't have booked this property.

  Dear Dawn. Thank you so much for your positive review scores - these are always so good to receive and they mean a lot to us. Regarding the lack of grocery storage, we have always felt that there was ample space in the utility room - 1 upright cupboard, 2 large drawers, 2 smaller drawers and a full height cupboard by the door into the utility room - we see ourselves today that previous guests have not really put items back there in a very efficient way! More space could quite easily have been created. Regarding the cat, as owners we have never seen this animal before but will look out for it over these 2 weeks we are in residence. Unfortunately, there is very little we can do about a stray....we are sorry for your dog. Update 1 September: we were in residence ourselves for 2 weeks 10-24 August and we did not see the cat once. Again, we are sorry for the trouble it caused you. I think it must have been a seasonal visitor! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Aug 2024

• "We had a wonderful week!"

  The kitchen is extremely well stocked and the conservatory the best room of the house. Was lovely sitting in the garden in the evenings. Lovely quiet location. Great communication with the owner.

  Dear Emma. Thank you so much for this fantastic review. We are delighted that you enjoyed your holiday so much and found Oshawa Dell so perfect for your needs. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Jul 2024

• "Beautiful home, perfect for our family of 6, all mod cons and plenty of space."

  Good location, 20 minute walk to the local shops, good amenities and supermarkets, also a swimming pool in the village, takeaways and a great fish and chip shop. 15 minute drive to park and ride for York city and can drive to the seaside within 45 minutes. Beautiful walk along the canal with the entrance opposite the property. Perfect holiday with Oshawa Dell the perfect base to access all these wonderful things. Would definitely stay again.

  Dear Alex. your review is so heart-warming. We are delighted you had a great holiday and that Oshawa Dell met your needs. I haven't been able to get from you why you felt the property didn't fully meet the listing details. Constructive feedback is also good for us! Anyway, the important thing is you had a fabulous time. Thanks for taking the time to write. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alex4.7★Jul 2024

• "We had a lovely stay at 1 Oshawa Dell."

  A huge property to almost get lost in! Loved watching the rabbits in the garden and paddock behind the property as well as the horses. One tip for future guests - blackout curtains in the main bedroom would be a good idea as there were very high light levels. Excellent, detailed digital guide provided by the owners too and friendly communication before our arrival. Would recommend this property to others wholeheartedly. Very many thanks to the owners.

  Dear Susan. Thank you for your positive review of Oshawa Dell. This means a great deal to us. You are the first guests to mention blackout curtains - we will take a look when we stay next month. It is a super light time of year, so that will also be a contributing factor. We were very surprised to see that you had marked the property down on its cleanliness. Some further detail.would help so much here. However, we are so pleased you had a great holiday. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Jun 2024

• "A lovely big house in a great location for exploring this part of Yorkshire."

  Large enclosed garden ideal for children and dogs, lots of room to run around. Everything you need for a lovely family holiday. Thank you

  Dear Alison. Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are so happy to read that you loved everything. We've really tried to ensure the garden is child and dog friendly so that families can relax! We're also glad you found everything you needed in the house- that's important to us. Do book again! You'd be very welcome. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Jun 2024

• "We thoroughly enjoyed a lovely fortnight at this property and it was ideal for our needs."

  The house had all the facilities and provisions we could possibly need whilst staying and it's position is very peaceful despite being not that far from the main road; much time was spent watching birds in the garden, the visiting wild rabbits from the adjacent field and my parents dog enjoyed his daily walks along the local canal path, a short stroll away. We found it an extremely convenient location that made it easy to access all that the surrounding areas have to offer either by car or local transport. The owners are lovely, we can highly recommend 1 Oshawa Dell and wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.

  Dear Simon. Thank you for taking the time to write these kind words. We are so delighted that you all had a great holiday at Oshawa Dell and that the surrounding area kept you happy and well-occupied; that is very important to us. We would be delighted to welcome you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★May 2024

• "This was our second stay, and all was good."

  So much room in the house, it is great. The back garden is secure for the dogs. It has everything we needed and more. A short walk takes you to Canal Head where we walked our dogs. Lots of wildlife about, especially if you like birds. We went to Millington Pastures and seen so many red kites ! All in all, a great place to stay, very handy for Pocklington town, and also for York, including park and ride. We will definitely stay here again.

  Carol- thank you for this lovely review. We are so thrilled you had another enjoyable stay. You are welcome ay Oshawa Dell any time! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Feb 2024

• "Lovely relaxing holiday and a great location for York."

  Pocklington is a really nice town as well. The property is very spacious, clean and overall fantastic. We would recommend it to everyone, thank-you for an amazing break and stay.

  Dear Clive and Family. Thank you for this wonderful review which really warms our heart! We are delighted that you had such a great time and that you loved our home. Please do book again! You would be most welcome! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Clive5.0★Feb 2024

• "The house was a wonderful base for our family holiday!"

  House was clean and provided above and beyond on kitchen supplies, games and necessities for the week! We had a minor issue with plumbing which was promptly dealt with by Wendy and Ian - who are wonderful people!! The only comments I would say is that we did struggle slightly with our littles ones due to glass tv stands, lots of lamps and no stair gates. We improvised and managed so really wasn't a big deal, but might be handy for people to know for future bookings and/or a future addition to the house?

  Beth- we are so, so glad to hear that you all enjoyed the holiday at Oshawa Dell. I have to say, you were such lovely, understanding guests with regard to the plumbing issue! Thank you so much. Being a host 'at a distance' can be quite a stressful thing, but we are deeply reassured that all turned out well. Thank you for the comment regarding the 'little people' issues - we will certainly have a think about that. Do book again- you will be most welcome. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Beth5.0★Oct 2023

• "We would definitely recommend this holiday home."

  We had a family of 6 and found it very spacious and comfortable. It was very well equipped and seeing the bunnies in the garden every day was a delight. Julie plymouth

  Dear Julie. Thank you so much for taking the time to give your feedback. We are delighted that everything was so positive for you. Everyone needs a lovely holiday and it is so good to learn that Oshawa Dell was that place for you! Do book again; you would be most welcome. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jul 2023

• "Lovely house in a nice quiet location but within easy reach of York and the Yorkshire Coast."

  Dear Mark. Thank you for your feedback which encourages us greatly. We are so glad you had a good holiday. Do book again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Jul 2023

• "Great property in a great position"

  Dear Christine. thank you for taking the time to rate Oshawa Dell. We are delighted that you were so satisfied. Do book afain; you will be very welcome. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jul 2023

• "This has been our second family gathering at Oshawa Dell."

  The comfortable, spacious house is suitable for three generations. The property is well maintained and communication with the owner excellent. There is plenty to do within easy driving distance. Places my family have enjoyed during our visits are Burnby Hall to feed the enormous fish, Bempton Cliffs to see the puffins in early July, and numerous attractions in York including the Castle Museum and Viking Centre.

  Dear Anne. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We are so pleased that your 2nd visit to Oshawa and to East Yorkshire was so positive. Super- glad you enjoyed Oshawa again too - do book again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Jul 2023

• "I would highly recommend this listing to anyone who is looking for some peace and quite but is also near to places of interest."

  Beautiful house throughout and well maintained.

  Thank you so much for your feedback - we are so pleased you found everything as you would want it. Do come and stay again- you would be most welcome. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Catherine4.7★Jun 2023

• "Very comfortable and well equipped home, perfect for our group of seven attending a local charity event."

  Made the most of the sunroom and garden furniture as we were blessed with beautiful weather., and enjoyed a great breakfast in the garden at The Old Forge over the road. Many thanks

  Dear Sally. We are so delighted that you all enjoyed a great stay and that the house was so well suited to you. Thanks for taking the time to feed back. Do book again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★May 2023

• "We had an amazing stay!"

  Perfect location, easy access to York. The house had EVERYTHING we needed: safe garden for the kids, and such a comfortable home after our long days out. Special shout out to the Diva's, the house was lovely and clean. Pocklington at a stone's throw has pubs, takeaways and shops, not to mention the Market on Tuesday. A lovely week with our friends, we will definitely return.

  Dear Joanne. Thank you so much for this feedback. We are so delighted you were able to enjoy your time at Oshawa and also in Pocklington. Please do book again; you will be very welcome. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Apr 2023

• "Very clean, spacious and comfortable, and probably the best well equipped rental house we've ever stayed in!"

  We loved watching the rabbits running around the garden, and walking along the canal to see the swans :) In an excellent location close to York and supermarkets close by. Would thoroughly recommend Railway Street Fisheries (chippie in Pocklington) - absolutely delicious!!

  Dear Rob. We are so pleased you had a great time and that you had everything you needed in the house. And the swans! How we love them too - they have been there every year, with a different brood of cygnets, for over 12 years now! Do come and stay again and thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review for us. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rob5.0★Apr 2023

• "The house is fantastic."

  We stayed here as we have family in Pocklington, so the location was great. There was plenty of room for when we had family around for dinner, there was everything we needed, down to the last utensil. The garden was very safe for our dogs, they enjoyed chasing the rabbits when they ventured into the garden. Great access across the road to the canal and footpath, lovely walk. We would definitely stay again.

  Dear Carol. Thank you for taking the time to write such a great report - but we are even more delighted that you loved the house and that you had such a good time - this makes us feel very happy indeed. Do come again- you would be most welcome! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Feb 2023

• "Great facilities, very spacious and comfortable house with good safe garden for our dog."

  Well situated, and although fairly close to a main road, we weren't bothered by traffic noise. Overall very clean house, however, some of the dishes in the cupboards look like they were hastily washed, or just wiped, and even found a mug with solidified coffee in it at the back of the cupboard. Another kitchen negative was an oven which we struggled to get to the right temperature even with the specific instructions. Even with a few small negatives, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property. A great house in a great location, perfect for a dog-friendly holiday. Thank you for sharing your lovely home.

  We are so glad that you had a great holiday and that you would return. We are sorry for the crockery and have already made contact with our cleaning team with regard to rectifying that. Regarding the oven, we will look into making a 'cheat' sheet for our guests. Thank you for your positive comments too - do come and stay again. You will be most welcome. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jacqueline4.7★May 2022

• "Very comfortable and spacious in a lovely area"

  Dawn - thanks for your great ratings and feedback. Above all, we are just so glad you had such a lovely holiday and that you loved our home. Come again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★May 2022

• "Lovely spacious property with large garden and sun room."

  Beautifully clean throughout with amble kitchen utensils and crockery for home cooked meals. Park and ride to York 30 minutes away, the coast under hour drive , giving lots of choices for days out as well as Pocklington / Canal walk on your door step for a fantastic holiday . We loved it !

  We are so glad you loved Oshawa Dell and that it provided everything you needed. Do come and stay again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Apr 2022

• "A very comfortable, spacious house with a lot of useful equipment, making for a very pleasant stay."

  An easy walk into Pocklington and a nice walk along the canal close at hand. Everything we needed was provided. The only negative was the heating which we were not able to override to get it on when it wasn't a preset time; being winter it could get quite cold without heating on in the main house. The heaters in the conservatory were very efficient and easy to switch on which made up for the heating difficulty in the rest of the house.

  Reviewed by Jenny4.4★Dec 2021

• "Had a lovely family Christmas."

  The property was amazing, plenty of space for us all. Lovely short walk into the village.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Dec 2021

• "Our stay in 1 Oshawa Dell could not have been better!"

  It is gorgeous, a proper home from home and our 18 month old grandson loved spending time in the garden. Pocklington is a lovely village and the house is situated perfectly from which to explore the surrounding area, as well as days out in York. We will definitely consider using Sykes again and hope to come back and visit Oshawa Dell in the future.

  Reviewed by Penny5.0★Nov 2021

• "Enjoyed our stay here plenty of room nice and clean and great location to explore"

  Reviewed by Darren5.0★Oct 2021

• "A lovely spacious house on the edge of the village."

  We had a few problems with the boiler & wifi. Contacted the owners who although were in Kenya, promptly replied & did their best to solve the issues. We would be happy to return & recommend to friends.

  Reviewed by Ann4.7★Oct 2021

• "My husband and I spent a relaxing and much-needed break at Oshawa Dell earlier this month (September 2021)."

  It is a spacious, clean, comfortable and well equipped house, being ideally located in a quiet close, near the main York-Hull road (A1079), a gentle 25-minute walk from the centre of Pocklington and a 12-minute walk from bus stops (route X46) serving York, Pocklington, Beverley and Hull. We appreciated the thorough pdf guide, which detailed both the local amenities and a room-by-room summary of what is available and, more importantly, how everything works! We had a quiet but marvellous week at Oshawa Dell and have no hesitation in recommending it thoroughly.

  Reviewed by Celia5.0★Sep 2021

• "Facilities and provisions were excellent - the sunroom was a real bonus for the whole family plus dog !"

  ! A very pleasant room which we spent most of the time in. I did find all the instructions from the owner helpful but slightly overwhelming however I expect some guests may need this?? Everywhere in the house was clean and comfortable and the two bathrooms were very good. The only negatives were that the garden had not been cleared of dog pooh !! Luckily one of the guests noticed this and cleared it all, plus the road noise was noticeable when windows open in big bedroom but overall was not a problem. Kitchen perhaps needs some refurbishment but again the utensils and provisions were very good

  Reviewed by Caroline4.4★Aug 2021

• "Burger alarm going off late at night was not fun, especially for our children."

  Reviewed by Jon4.7★Aug 2021

• "The house was spacious and clean with all facilities we needed."

  The garden was secure for the dog so we were able to let her go out at any time. Myself and my son,daughter in law and 3 grandchildren enjoyed spending our evenings in the spacious conservatory playing a selection of board games that were at the house. Just a short walk to the canal to take the dog and 15 minute walk to get into Pocklington. Would definitely recommend this accommodation.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Aug 2021

• "Beautiful house, great location for access to lots of days out."

  We had a great week.

  Reviewed by Toni5.0★Jul 2021

• "The house provided everything we needed to make our stay relaxed and comfortable."

  The area provided walks, a variety of places to eat and a regular bus service enabling our party to visit places of interest

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jun 2021

• "It was a lovely house and garden."

  In close proximity to the road so very easy to find. It had very comfortable beds and showers that were effective and easy to use. The house was well stocked. There was literally double of everything. The garden was dog friendly and safe and full of birds and wildlife. Easy walk into Pocklington and some lovely walks nearby Easy drive to a lot of lovely places nearby. Getting the oven to work was a challenge. It was quite complicated if you haven't used a similar model before. We couldn't get into the property until after 5 pm as the cleaners were still there. However after seeing the amount of rubbish left by the previous occupants we weren't surprised.

  Reviewed by Pat5.0★Jun 2021

• "What an absolutely terrific house."

  Beautifully furnished, spacious, well equipped and in a lovely location. The garden is very secure for your pet and full of wildlife morning, noon and night. I would not hesitate to return to this lovely house, it feels like a home when you walk in. Pocklington is not too far away and hosts some beautiful independent shops and great pubs.

  Reviewed by Heather4.7★Jun 2021

• "Pleasant and comfortable stay in a nice location."

  House is very well presented and equipped with a fairly good sized outside area and was convenient for meeting up with family in York. Kitchen had very little cupboard space for groceries. Trust the collection arrangements for waste bins is now clear as the neighbour put out the wrong bin for us on the Tuesday (and others followed suit) and we only noticed just in time that this was wrong after checking the District Council current calendar online and seeing the correct bins out on the other side of the road. The calendars and details displayed in the property are out of date.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jun 2021

• "Large comfortable house, quiet spot and lovely rear outlook."

  Helpful and responsive owner

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★May 2021

• "Very quiet location and the cottage was very well stocked with everything you could need to cater for a large group."

  The only downside was the cleaning company that were employed didn't do a very good job. Overall though it was a great holiday and I would recommend Oshawa Del to anyone looking for a quiet location. We would book again if it becomes available again in the Future.

  Reviewed by Craig4.1★Apr 2021

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