Pond View

This was our second stay at Pond View and were a little disappointed in that it wasn't quite up to the standard previous.

Two of the wardrobe doors were broken and wouldn't close, and the dressing table looked cheap in an otherwise pleasant room. Some of the cupboards in the lounge were home to a number of cobwebs and a defunct radiator propped up in the garden gave what is a nice property an air of neglect. Otherwise we had a pleasant stay in a nice surrounding area.

We were absolutely delighted with this property, one of the best we have stayed in.

So tranquil and relaxing. We used it to travel daily to Mansfield to visit my mum in a care home , it was a 25 minute easy journey so perfect and to come back to such a lovely setting just took away all the stress. We had a lovely meal at the local gastro pub but were just happy to sit and enjoy the view and eat at home. All the facilities were excellent, including a very comfortable bed and wet room was perfect. There will be no hesitation in booking this on our next visit. Thank you

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pond View- it was so peaceful and relaxing but with plenty to do in the immediate and wider area when we wanted to venture out.

The accommodation and grounds were lovely - the welcome pack was the best we've had and the facilities were clean and covered everything that we could need. Our comfort evaluation of 3 rather than 4 is super picky - it's not a 4 simply because the sofa had a low back that was not ideal for my husband and because the hedge on the patio was marginally too high for me to see the wildlife without sitting very upright - as I am short! We would certainly come back - and we have already sung its praises to many people. Thank you for a lovely week.

Excellent views of the pond and wildlife.

Nice cottage, all you need for your stay. Would book again.

Pond View is a lovely holiday home.

The gardens are extensive, with a huge pond, apple and pear trees, and a delight to walk around. The bed is extremely comfortable. A generous welcome pack was left for our arrival. Ideally situated for plenty of walks in the area. Would definitely come back and have recommended to family and friends.

This is a lovely peaceful place to stay in a very nice location the welcome hamper is a nice touch along with fresh flowers and wine We had a five day stay and went the full period without seeing anyone at the property from retrieving the key on arrival from the key box to returning it back on departure To sum up if you want a good standard accommodation in a lovely location with peace this is the one for you Many thanks carol and chris x

Pond View is set in the most beautiful surroundings.

The accommodation was of a very high standard and very comfortable especially the bed. The welcome hamper was a real treat and very much appreciated such a lovely thought from the owners. We loved walking in the extensive grounds and sitting having a coffee overlooking the large pond watching the wildlife.

It was lovely and spacious, peaceful cottage the only thing we need was a pair of kitchen scissors to open packets when cooking or making a drink with the lovely selection of hot drinks that the owner kindly left in our welcome pack along with all the other lovely treats that went down well to.

It’s a great location with lots to see and lovely walks in the area as well as some great towns or cities near by.

A lovely cottage in a beautiful setting.

Loved the Canada Geese family that spent the evenings on the lawn by the pond. Lots to do in the surrounding area with a good pub 10 minutes stroll up the road. The gardens will be spectacular when Owners have completed all the work planned.

Lovely property.

Excellent welcome pack. Stunning position & views. Very comfortable & well equipped. Certainly stay there again.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pond View.

The accommodation was very comfy and just about had everything we required for our weeks stay. The hamper, milk and tiolletries were a pleasant surprise. The area has plenty for all tastes with local farm shops nearby, the Peak Distict not too far as were the delights of the Vale of Belvoir. A bus stop to Worksop and Edwinstowe was/is just around the coner if required. What was a pleasant change - is that there were no promotions for attactions which anabled us to come across unexpected delights in our own way/steam. Pond View is one of the few properties we will definately return to and highly reccommend others to stay too. Thank you for a wonderful week.

It was very nice for me and my girlfriend where we suffer from autism it’s was so peaceful and nice I do apologize for the pasta in the cupboard we was in a rush very sorry would like to stay again but very nice property thank you

Lovely comfortablewell equipped property.

Excellent welcome pack. Scenery stunning and setting is idyllic, so tranquil and peaceful. Trees in autumn look splendid

Another lovely stay at Pond View.

Such a lovely comfortable place to stay. A small kitchen that is very well equipped with everything needed to prepare meals. Great place as a base to go walking and visit some lovely places. The welcome pack is so very generous. Thank you for another lovely stay

Lovely comfortable space to relax in.

Thank you so much. The welcome basket was unexpected and amazing. We have already booked another visit. Thank you again

This house was gorgeous.

Beautiful setting snd an amazing place to come back to after a day of exploring or just a simple trip to the local pub. So quiet and relaxing with everything you need and more.

We hope to go back again and again.

It was so restful. We were comfortable in all areas. The scenery lifted our spirits. A huge garden With river waterfalls and pond to wander around, it was such a beautiful experience. The owners are so helpful and friendly. Please do not hesitate to stay.

Our third visit, lovely comfortable and peaceful.

Everything you need is supplied. Would not hesitate to return again.

Wonderful accommodation in a perfect location.

A beautiful place to stay with stunning views over the pond.

The area itself is wonderful with lots to do - like visit the amazing Cresswell Craggs, the Harley Gallery and Notcutts garden centre. I had a wonderful stay.

Excellent.

We enjoyed our experience as much this time as before and will certainly recommend to family and friends

Excellent property.

A wonderful welcome pack and a lovely environment.

What an awesome hostess.

The cottage was amazing great location with beautiful gardens. The owners left us a lovely welcoming basket full of goodies. I would highly recommend this cottage to anyone.

love it ,great host will be certainly returning.

a gem

Pond view was very clean and comfortable.

Everything you could need for a quiet,peaceful getaway. The view of the pond was beautiful and the hosts very helpful. Also there was a lovely welcome pack and fresh flowers.

Thank you Debbie and Ashley, for an extremely restful 5 nights.

We didn't want our break to end, normally we are ready to return home Everything was perfect for us and so many previous reviews say the same. The pond was an absolute delight, so many different birds on there and others flying around. We desperately needed a break, which we got in full. The welcome pack was amazing, so many lovely goodies and there was obviously a lot of thought went into it. We definitely hope to return, when we visit our friend, in nearby Mansfield xx

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at Pond View.

The welcome pack and freshly cut flowers were a lovely surprise. The view over the pond and garden with lots of bird activity is wonderful. We found the accommodation which has a large bedroom and walk in shower to be ideal. The property is highly recommended.

Beautiful cottage, stunning location and lovely hosts, if up that way again will definitely try and book.

Brilliant cottage.

Lovely views. Comfortable bed. Plenty to see and do without driving too far. Welcome basket and fresh flowers were a very much appreciated added bonus. Thoroughly a lovely week

Such a beautiful property and surroundings.

You can tell that the owners have tried to make everything extra special for their guests - from the comfy living room furniture and the super comfy bed, to the added extras like toiletries in the bathroom and very generous welcome basket (I was so disappointed I accidentally left food in the kitchen cupboard because I was looking forward to eating the chocolates when I got home!!). Would love to return another time and check on all the wildlife on the pond!

Very well appointed cottage in idyllic surroundings.

We’ve stayed in many cottages and this is definitely up there with the best! Thank you Debbie & Ashley for your friendly welcome, including the very generous and thoughtful welcome hamper and fresh flowers from your wonderful garden. Plenty of places to visit nearby and miles of walking country in all directions make this a place we will keep returning to.

This was an extremely well fitted out and highly maintained property.

The owners could do little to make any improvements. Excellent location, quiet and uninterrupted throughout my business stay. I shall be sure to check availability for when I am next in the area.

This is our third holiday with Sykes, each time has been excellent, but Pond view is outstanding.

Our hosts made us very welcome, gave us a excellent welcome pack. They also gave us good information on places to visit and where to eat. We will certainly pick Pond view if wanting to stay again in that area, we strongly recommend to everyone. Thanks again to our hosts Debbie and Ashley.

A gem of a property, it’s so calm, peaceful and idyllic in a beautiful setting.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, good situation for travelling, and sightseeing. Lots of places to walk. Hosts very welcoming and provide excellent welcome pack, lovely when one arrives tired and needing a drink, snack. Very clean and comfortable, what more could one want.

Loved our stay.

Georgeous setting. Very comfortable

A beautiful cottage and garden.

Abundant welcome pack goodies. A very peaceful, relaxing place to stay with plenty of interest provided by the wild fowl coming and going on the large pond visible from the window or patio. . Local walks and a short drive to places such as Clumber park or the Welbeck estate for further interest and activity. Friendly, hosts.

Another enjoyable stay at this lovely property, an excellent welcome pack and we particularly enjoy watching the wildlife on the pond.

Plenty of things to do in the local area, including National Trust properties.

Wonderful peaceful and relaxing week @pond view observing the wildlife around the garden and lake.

Accommodation and amenities first class - we had problem with the shower head but was replaced by the owner immediately - very welcomed shower followed - overall a pleasent and rewarding stay

Lovely cottage in a picturesque location offering us just what we needed for a relaxing holiday.

The only slight downside was that the kitchen facilities needed some upgrade and the tv didn't allow for any on-demand services which is pretty much standard nowadays.

Perfect cottage.

Lovely owners. Comfort top class..

Lovely holiday property, clean and comfortable with everything we needed for our stay plus a lovely welcome hamper.

Owners friendly and helpful. Beautiful setting. From the patio we enjoyed watching an egret, heron and a kingfisher which were frequent visitors to the pond during our stay. It was a good idea to pack binoculars! Would certainly recommend for a relaxing holiday.

We had a really lovely break in Pond Cottage and would recommend it but with only one consideration.

We couldn’t take full advantage of the patio setting as there was an ongoing wasp problem. The notice regarding bees outside the window was misleading as they were wasps entering into the wall outside the shower room. These can be exterminated quite easily by professionals and we in this hot weather would have been able to open doors and other windows and feel at ease.

Superb accommidation in a beautiful, tranquil setting with lovely hosts, Debbie and Ashley.

Welcome hamper and wine, so thoughtful. Everything had been thought of and provided. We felt so relaxed and looked forward to returning every day of our stay. Central to so many lovely places including Chatsworth, Hardwick Hall. Peaceful surroundings and daily geese, coots, abd heron visitors to watch. Also Archie dog and fluffy cat.

Lovely place!

My family enjoyed to stay in Pont View. Very comfortable.

Ideal cottage for two everything at hand beautiful outlook plenty of walks nearby and places to visit the hosts garden is joy to see local pub very nice

We had a wonderful and relaxing holiday in very comfortable and tranquil accommodation.

The accommodation is of a very high standard and the owners' very helpful - the Welcome Hamper was very much appreciated. Lots of interesting sites to visit in the surrounding area.

Idyllic property, situated in a peaceful and beautiful setting with lots of wild life to observe.

Very well equipped and very comfortable, excellent welcome pack provided. Very clean, hosts lovely people. So lovely we have booked to return in 3 months time.

Great location and friendly owners who supplied a wonderful welcome pack.

But need to get a new frying pan.

The hoilday was amazing love the pond the walk around the place was very calm and relaxing the garden needed to be looked after abit better e.

g Bridge by water fall very over grown. The small little house is amazing for 2 people the tv bits slow but ok cooker is great the layout is amazing and well designed the radiator in the bathroom need to have an off switch as make the bathroom and bedroom very hot and hard to sleep we had to shut bathroom door all day to be able to sleep at night. This place is for older people I would not recommend for younger couples as not much to do around the area unless you want to go for long walks what we found to do it end up being a very nice hoilday. Hoist was amazing to speak to just next door if need them. Was not too happy the we was not updated that there was a bees nest outside the house by are door. I would recommend to my older family and friends as its a amazing to have a peaceful and calm hoilday to sit and relax great for weekends hoilday.

Beautiful location, peaceful and ideal for visiting places of interest.

Plenty to do in the local area, National Trust properties/park land, Sherwood Forest, towns and much more. The property was furnished to a high standard and is well equipped. The decking area is a nice touch, enjoyed sitting there, lovely sunny position (all day) and ideal for watching the ducks, swans, etc,, on the pond or just sitting and reading. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely cottage, peaceful location yet plenty to do in the area.

Comfort and cleanliness excellent. Thoughtful and plentiful welcome pack.

Outstanding in every way!

Excellent attention to detail, amazing welcome pack, comfy bed, extremely clean and great location. We really enjoyed the beautiful gardens. Ideally positioned for visiting National Trust properties etc.and can highly recommend The Harley gallery and cafe. Would love to return!

I was lucky enough to be able to book Pond View as a base while studying at the nearby School of Artisan Food.

It is a very comfortable property, adjoining the welcoming hosts' own home and set in stunning gardens. Highly recommended.

Pond View is a delightful property with wonderful views from the lounge and the bedroom.

The Welcome Pack was outstanding. It really is the perfect accommodation for a couple who want a relaxing holiday with lovely surroundings. There are many interesting places to visit within a 20 mile radius of the property. All the furnishings in Pond View were first class.

Well placed for visiting attractions Beautiful large garden Friendly owners giving prompt attention to problems Good welcoming hamper and delightful fresh flowers

Had a lovely week away at pond view, the view of the pond and the gardens is spectacular.

The welcome hamper was a great surprise, the local pub did wonderful food. The accommodation had everything we needed. Would recommend and be back again soon.

Everything about the place is brilliant.

Modern, clean, comfortable, quite, and the views exceptional. We would recommend this to any couples. The owners live in the attached house and are lovely people always on hand if any advise needed or slight problems. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

The cottage, the gardens and the owners were just 10/10

The property and welcome, including the arrival hamper was 5*****.

The location and views over the garden are second to none. Peace and quiet throughout.

This is a lovely cottage with a fantastic outlook over the grounds and the pond.

The perfect place to just sit and relax and watch the world go by. The owners are extremely friendly and make you most welcome.

Perfect getaway in a cosy cottage with excellent hosts!

Accommodation was very clean and close to attractions. Would definitely recommend

Second visit to Pond View.

Such a lovely relaxing place. Lots of details make this superior accommodation. Close to Vlumber Park for some great walks.

Quiet location.

Beautiful views of extensive garden and pond. Generous welcome goodies left by hosts.

A fantastic cottage set in the most beautiful gardens with a huge pond the owners were so helpful the furnishings and fittings were of the best quality,and the welcome pack was the best ever thank you once again

The property was immaculate, the communication was great and Debbie was very friendly.

I would definitely recommend this place to others.

Our second visit, again perfect.

Everything clean, fresh and good quality. We will be back again in December, would recommend this cottage as excellent.

An amazing cottage, in idillic surroundings.

Made for a perfect couples break. The welcome hamper provided was an unexpected luxury and made our stay even more special.

Our stay in pond View was excellent the accommodation we would give more than 5 stars probably the best we have stayed in, With the view down to the pond something special along with the river flowing through the well maintained gardens with waterfalls.

We also saw a Kingfisher most days and one day He came up to owners patio area looking at its reflection in the glass for about 45 minuets.

An excellent cottage attached to the owners house just perfect for two.

It was great to have a large bedroom and the view on to the owners garden was very nice. A good base for visiting local attractions.

Pond View is lovely.

Debbie & Ashley left a very generous Welcome Pack, the cottage was absolutely lovely, and so peaceful. We couldn’t fault it. There are beautiful views all around, particularly the large pond in the garden, and a lovely patio where you can sit outside and enjoy watching the wildlife, although this can also be enjoyed from the cottage. We will definitely book it again.

Beautiful house and pond view.

Was very relaxing to take breakfast next to the water features. House in immaculate conditions, very clean and comfortable. Perhaps, the owner had no idea we were comming and she was surprised when we were inside the house. It would have been ideal she welcomed us...

We found the cottage very well equipped and ideal for 2 people to enjoy a relaxing stay.

The cottage location was perfect for exploring the surrounding area. It was very relaxing sitting outside on the decked area watching the different birds, including the kingfisher, come and go on the pond. The grounds of the cottage were fantastic and it was very nice to walk around looking at the plants and water features that had been created.

We were welcomed to our cottage by Debbie and reminded that they were just next door if we needed them.

We had a very relaxing week in a wonderful cottage. You could not fault the layout of the rooms and the quality of the furniture. Every night we had a good nights sleep in the super king sized bed. The welcome pack was very generous and much appreciated. We would recommend this cottage to family and friends and hope to be back ourselves in the future.

This is a lovely cottage, it is well furnished (the photos looked really nice and the cottage was as good as it looked), clean and has everything you could need.

Several people commented on the comfortable bed and we certainly found it so and slept very well. There was a fantastic welcome pack on arrival and the owner also popped round to make sure we had everything we needed. The view from the cottage window was an unexpected bonus, we overlooked the pond and it was delightful and very restful. The location is excellent, we were less than 30 minutes from a wide range of things to see and do as well as number of excellent places to eat or get a takeaway.

The cottage is furnished to a very high standard and extremely clean.

The surrounding gardens are a wildlife haven so peaceful enjoyed a wonderful week there would definitely stay there again. Debbie the owner a very friendly helpful person

This is a great holiday apartment in a delightful garden setting.

Extremely comfortable and well equipped. Lots of interesting places to visit within a short distance and I look forward to returning to visit more of them.

Everything was perfect - facilities brilliant - wanted for nothing.

Hosts Debbie and Ashley were an absolute delight to meet. They have a beautiful cottage to let that made us feel like it was a second home (not a holiday rental). Very generous welcome package - we were truly spoilt. Views across the pond we never grew tired of. Every facility was first class - clean and well looked after. Would highly recommend this - but want to keep it a secret for ourselves.

Lovely welcome from Deb and welcome pack was lovely.

Friendly hosts and nice welcoming pack to greet our arrival.

Lovely cottage and very nice garden.

Property is a little gem set in peaceful and relaxing surrounding, the property is of a very high standard and the welcome pack was very welcoming, appreciated and the best we have received, host most welcoming but not intrusive.

This property was a good base to explore the surrounding areas, lots to do and see. Happy to recommend and will visit again soon.

Pond View is absolutely perfect.

It is spotless clean and is certainly best cottage we have stayed in for sometime. There was a wonderful welcome. The view and they wild life were a welcome bonus. To top it all the bed was amazing, a great nights sleep.

We absolutely loved this property and have already recommended it to friends who are looking to book on a course at the School of Artisan Food - which is only a 4 minute drive away.

We will most definitely stay here again, it was perfect for all our needs. We would like to make you aware that the directions were confusing - the cottage was named as Pond View but it is actually set within the grounds of Old Mill House. We arrived in the dark and the signage was not clear. Directions also said that the house would be found on the left as you drive down Old Mill Lane - the property is actually on the right. After driving round the block a few times we decided to go into Old Mill House to ask for directions and that is when we found Pond View!

Absolutely first class one of the best cottages that we have stayed in.

Will definitely return..

We spent the 30th and 31st of December at pond view and what a beautiful place it is, really enjoyed our stay there and wanted to stay longer but couldn't due to work, the property is immaculate and really nicely decorated, the bed is super king size and extremely comfortable, we met Debbie the owner who was very nice and welcoming and also provided us with a lovely welcoming pack consisting of wine, bread, jams, tea, coffee, and much more, if you want to impress your partner then this is the place to go, we hope to return soon for my partners birthday.

Really lovely 1 bedroom cottage furnished to a high standard including big TV, good wifi, extremely comfy bed, lovely wet room and full size appliances in the kitchen.

Beautiful and quiet location. The owners left lots of lovely extras including milk, bread, orange juice, mini Tiptree jams, fresh coffee, teas, mince pies, chocolates and even a Christmas tree! Would not hesitate to return or recommend this accommodation.

Most comfortable cottage we have ever been in, everything perfect.

FIRST CLASS ACCOMMODATION IN AN EXCELLENT LOCATION

Wonderful grounds and view as well as a lovely property.

Mobile reception poor.

Superb cottage well appointed lots of lovely little touches from the owner.

Set in beautiful and tranquil grounds. A good base for a cycling holiday. Lots of bridleways and cycle tracks. Only light traffic on the roads but can be a little fast. The China Moon takeaway in Edwinstowe is very recommended.

We found the cottage to be superb, On past experience of Sykes cottage holidays,of which we have had quite a few we found there was no board games or facilities to play dvds should one experience a rainy day and wish to stay indoors.

Also there was no radio,which some people prefer over TV. We realise one could bring their own if they were made aware. These comments are in no way critical of the property or the owners who were very friendly.

The accommodation was of very high quality as was the furnishings.

The cleanliness was immaculate and the owners were very friendly and welcoming. The setting by the pond was lovely. We would highly recommend this holiday cottage and will be back.

Beautiful cottage with the most amazing, tranquil view.

Best welcome pack we have ever received! The owners, Deborah & Ashley were friendly but unobtrusive. Would highly recommend this property.

It is such a beautifully appointed cottage with beautiful grounds.

One of the best !

We enjoyed the relaxation of the lovely grounds with all the wildlife and complete serenity of it all.

Everything in the cottage was of high standard and it felt like home from home with all you could wish for.It was also lovely to find provided all the goodies when we arrived,such a nice gesture which were very much appreciated.

You have no need too worrie about this property and holiday it is excellent.

Mr and Mrs Bellamy met us both like we were old friends we Evan met Mr Bellamy Dad. The gardens are like an wildlife park. Terrific Terrific Terrific.Now we have been spoilt you have to keep the service up. And yes we shall return there at some point in the future. As you know we were the first couple to stay at pond view an£ we could not of wished for a better welcome. A big thank you. Barbara and Nick Goddard.