Bay Cosy

Listing photos give an impression of nicer accommodation than it actually is, just two chairs an old drop leaf table and dog box in the large conservatory.

There was only one rug throughout the floorboarded property, A deep clean in the kitchen is needed. The trip hazard floorboards in the kitchen by the sink needs attention. The pillows are yellow and stained and should be replaced immediately, the stained quilts need a wash. The location is ideal for the beach, transport and local shops. Overall we were very disappointed, old fashioned bedding, too soft mattresses, and a drab interior apart from the main bathroom. The whole place needs TLC

Cosy bay This place is boring and basic.

No welcome pack, no towels, one toilet roll. The kitchen bin is small with a lid, they couldn't even have a cheap swing bin. Anything that is here is stuff left by previous people because anything left in kitchen cupboard is out of date and there isn't even any salt and pepper! Its the same with toiletries in bathroom, half empty bottles of bubble bath, just stuff people have left. I mean.. at least throw it away. The garden is tiny, just a fence to look at basically. There are lights that don't work there is an extension that is in the wardrobe connected to main electric box for hairdryer that buzzes when you turn it on an then it doesn't stay on, very dangerous. Light in shower doesn't come on and fitting is loose. There is an awful smell coming up from bathroom drains. It is soo basic and doesn't feel homely or welcoming at all, they have spent the bare minimum on decorating to obviously get the most amount of money from being a holiday let. We brought our dog and he's bored out of his mind as the beach is all shingle so not brilliant for little paws. Also the garage that is linked via a door from the kitchen which is locked, has people coming and going in the evenings because we hear them and a light comes on and shines into kitchen. I found it strange and convinced the owners live next door as the buildings are painted the same blue/gray color. Saw a review on trip advisor AFTER I booked the place, it was from 2021 and said that the sky light in one of the bedrooms was leaking when it rained... Guess what, it still does and nearly the end of 2025, just shows they take no notice of any reviews and listen as they don't make any improvements, this place is being run into the ground, what a joke! The photos on Sykes shows towels on beds but there aren't any and even salt and pepper in one of the pictures where there isn't any. Also the picture of the conservatory shows light coming through the roof of it which looks nice and bright, but it was covered in something dark so it was dark and uninviting. Paid to stay from Saturday to Friday but left Tuesday as soo dissatisfied and bored. If you want a nice holiday don't come here, there is nothing to do, It's like living in Jaywick, seriously. We left a message to Sykes explaining how dissatisfied we were. On the Friday which was official our last day we got a voicemail from Sykes to say that the owners said that their cleaner said that there was no towels left and we hadn't stripped the beds. As you can imagine we was fuming as there was no towels to take and to insinuate that we would take them is disgusting and we left it tidy and clean kitchen and emptied the bin, just petty to moan beds not being stripped, as we just wanted to go and get out of there. Luckily our message to Sykes on the Tuesday we left included that there was no towels so hopefully that goes in our favor. I really think that they didn't like to be questioned by Sykes when they investigated our complaint and came back at us with this made up rubbish that we took there towels. Honestly if the cleaner is the same cleaner surely she would know that she hadn't left towels and maybe the owners should put the blame on her instead of accusing their guests. Sykes should take them off there list because I'm sure there will be more reviews that will be as negative about this place but maybe not quite as long. I had to get it all down to help others to steer away from booking this awful place. Stay away.

There was a problem with the tv during our stay, and the young lady who looked after the property (Katee) was so helpful and professional sorted it out.

Katee was very approachable and we could contact her at any time.

Only little things More coat hangers Single bed creeks a lot.

Waking me when moving The mats door and lounge are trip hazards we had to remove them Otherwise fantastic accommodation Maintenance was brilliant we had 2 small problems both sorted quickly thank you Katee

Enjoyed staying .

.cooking utensils..couple of new flat pans needed....and a wok ...manged to cook here ok.. I liked the space and how clean property was..bbq is not important in garden ..but some new chairs would be good..already had new benches..peaceful relaxing garden nice...bed rooms are nice..mattresses bit soft..little bit uncomfortable..but ok ..ideally situated close to the local shop and beach perfect..property has potential.... tv front room had to re-tuned to get channels back is ok ..it could have sofa beds in front room for extra people if needed...bathrooms good...shower gets a bit hot ..is ok for quick in and out...friendly people..local pub is nice on the beach..which you can walk to no need to drive ..great for pets plenty of space ..overall i liked this property clean and tidy...we enjoyed staying ..no problem would stay here again .thankyou ..

We couldn’t reach the window locks as requested and no steps or stool to climb on.

It is a good family base which takes pets as well. Ideal for us as we were at the tennis in Eastbourne.

We have stayed at a number of Sykes Cottages and have always been very pleased.

But this time we were not very happy. I know the cost of the bungalow was very reasonable, but still felt it fell short of the usual Sykes standards we were expecting. The shower in the on-suite wasn't working properly, only had boiling hot water. No plug in the bathroom sink. No blind in the 2nd bedroom skylight window so our friend found it difficult to sleep. Kitchen - not that well equipped. 2 small old saucepans. A poor frying pan. Oven could have done with a deep clean. A welcome gift of things you would have found in a Christmas cracker - a pint of milk and packet of biscuits would have been better. There was no fairy liquid, cleaning agents, dish cloth. One black bin bag for the bins. We had to go out shopping straight away. The conservatory was very sad. The bungalow was very roomy, but it just needs a bit of love and care that wouldn't cost a lot.

We were well looked after by Katee and really enjoyed our stay.

To be picky, the mattresses were very uncomfortable, and although it was self catering, the basics such as toilet paper and salt and pepper we had to go out and buy. All in all though I was very happy with our stay.

Very clean.

Generally well equipped. Could provide comfy seating in conservatory but they maybe they do this in the summer and our holiday was winter. Very helpful owners. Came straight round when I reported a maintenance issue and sorted it out for us.

Overall a nice place unfortunately the wrong key code number was provided to us so a bit of a phaf getting in,sorted over the phone.

Had trouble with the TV loss of signal but may have been due to the heavy rain and windy conditions. A few comments: The on suit shower was scalding hot apparently the cold water not working In mixer. The corkscrew is broken. Would be nice to have egg cups. The main light in living room was not working either bulb blown or electrical fault. A suggestion: Coat rack or coat hooks in hallway. The outdoor light in back garden was not working.

Overall the cottage was comfortable with everything you need.

The front of the property was untidy & looked shabby & not like the photo on information.. Back garden area is tiny & again misleading photo on info: Although the back was fenced felt a bit exposed when it was dark due to lack of curtains/ blinds between living room & extension.

We had a fab week.

Perfect location for the beach which was empty (brilliant) little kiosk a lifesaver. A very spacious bungalow. Ample wardrobe space. A Little sparse on the furnishing for the conservatory just needed a couple more chairs. Shower in the en suite was running at boiling we did report while we were there. Would definitely stay again.

This cottage does live up to its listing and was very comfortable.

However, I only read reviews once we had arrived and it seems that things don't change. Several concerns listed over the last year have not been remedied. The en-suite shower has two settings - very hot and scalding hot which had been reported months before (we have a similar shower at home and the controls are very simple), the tile edging in the en-suite is still hanging off (reported in a previous review). I would also like to add that to use the second double bedroom in the summer you need to be able to sleep in full daylight as the skylight has no covering. There is no shower screen/curtain in the bathroom. We also love fresh coffee and was surprised to find that there was no provision to make fresh coffee, not even a cafetiere! We purchased one and were happy to leave in the cottage for future clients.

Superb property, lovely and close to beach.

Immaculately clean on my arrival with great "pre trip communications". A nice gift of of chocolates on my arrival too. Very useful guest hand book and lots of leaflets on things to do, to see, places to go. The bedrooms were very well appointed and furnished as was the living area. The kitchen was well equipped with plates, glasses, cutlery. Highly recommended and I'll definitely be returning to "Bay Cosy".

The 'cottage' was lovely with lots of thought put into making it homely and equiped.

(throws, bins, mirrors, hairdryer, airfryer and more) The decorations around the home were pretty and it was a very roomy place to stay with plent of space to hang your clothes. My husband thought the initial view as you looked at the home could be a bit updated and attractive. I had read previous reviews and there were plenty of tea spoons! the ensuite could only work with a curtain and was in the corner out of sight. There could be more chairs but we moved them around. The Kiosk shop at the end of the road is an amazing aladins cave and very friendly. We loved the nearby telephone box library. We would have liked a local map and more leaflets about local pubs, restaurants etc. Some homes have a visitors book where people write recommendations from their experience. Overall a great place to stay. Thank you.

When we walked into the property, we were surprised at how empty and sparse it looked.

The considerably large conservatory lacked any comfortable chairs for the three of us and the living area had no table lamps or rugs to enhance the 'cosy' feel that was advertised. The kitchen light was so dim that we could hardly see to cook in the evenings and there was no wall fitting for the bathroom shower. The beading on the wall of the ensuite was falling off and needed repairing and there was no toilet roll holder in either ensuite or bathroom. On the plus side, we appreciated the complimentary bottle of wine, the throws and cushions and the condiments that had been left in the kitchen cupboard. The central heating was efficient and the beds were moderately comfortable but we would have preferred that the bedding had been ironed and not left creased after having been washed. The cost of our two night stay was far more expensive than the accomodation was worth which is why we would not readily recommend it.

We stayed here for 16 nights and was ideal.

The location is great, the beach just a few mins walk, a little convenience shop a few mins away too. The main Pevensey high street and Eastbourne town close by as well. The property was very clean and tidy throughout, everything was provided for a home from home. The bedroom sizes were great, nice quiet area. Parking for three normal sized cars too. The owners were great to respond to any questions, always on hand to help, but never intrusive. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again!

Another great week at Bay Cosy.

Hope to see you next year..

there are a few problems with Bay Cosy ( things we have never had before through Sykes holiday lets).

On arrival the place didn't feel fresh and clean, the kitchen was poorly equipped i.e. no scissors only one tea spoon and the cutlery left a lot to be desired so much so we went out and bought a set of cutlery some scissors and a baking tray. The sink waste seemed to empty into the washing machine and the smell was bad, Katy did call in and emptied the washing machine and afterwards we emptied daily ---- not really what you want on a holiday. All in all we won't be back at Cosy Bay Mervyn and Susan

Negatives: only one teaspoon, no washing up mop or washing powder, only one key to the property, unable to use the conservatory due to lack of furniture, no information leaflets to the area, rather dusty.

Positives: very unpretentious and laid back, good parking, very accessible to Eastbourne.

It was generally OK.

However we have threeI comments which are: 1.There was nowhere to hang coats which is a problem when it rained. 2.The en-suite shower was extremely difficult to operate.We were unable to regulate the temperature.Kate came to show us but my wife was still unable to turn the dial.It was too hot to stand under for more than a minute. 3.A small stepladder would have helped as the top shelves in 2 cupboards were to high to access.

When we arrived the place was the most untidiest in the road, when we went inside it was very cold and unwelcoming we called the manager as we could not work out how to use the WiFi control heating she arrived from the garage, showed us how to use it but it went off within two hours.

the bed linen was not ironed and very untidy, and felt damp. There was no carpeting though out so draughty though gaps in boards.the whole place was very dark and gloomy due to high fencing just outside the conservatory door.no outlook at all to any garden.we phoned the manager twice about the heating but she didn’t reply. there was no door to on suit so no privacy from the bedroom.as this could be why the bed felt damp. since we have been home we have both been suffering with coughs and colds.the best part of our stay at bay cosy was locking the front door getting into the car and going home on the Wednesday

We had a great holiday in this very comfortable cottage which has a lovely feeling and is two minutes from the beach and within easy reach to all the attractions in Sussex.

general appearance of building in need of attention /plus side on site parking and in a good location only 2 prs of curtains (supplied in the 2 bedrooms )no feeling of "cosiness" no curtain or blind in front facing shower room remainders of previous guests food left in freezer and cupboard no door on utility to keep warmth in skylight in bedroom badly cracked

basic facilities not provided--- bin bags, broom, mop & bucket, washing up liquid , washing up brush/sponge/cloth, roasting dish, potato masher-- door at end of corridor leading from kitchen to conservatory missing allowing all heat to disappear (my wife spent most of her stay wearing an overcoat)-- Torch needed to see cooker settings as lighting inadequate-- property detail states fuel is provided.

It cost £120 a week to fuel the log burner (£220 a week if bought from owner) IMPOSSIBLE TO CLEAN THE PROPERTY PROPERLY ALLOWING UNFAIR CHARGE FOR HOUSE KEEPING BOND-- WE DID NOT SMOKE-- ASH AND SMOKE WAS FROM THE LOG BURNER WHICH SET OFF THE ALARM

We had a lovely time at Bay Cosy.

Really lovely feel and true to its name, super cosy with comfy beds, blankets to snuggle up in and fuel for the log burner. Our hosts were very helpful and accommodating with great communication. A real home from home and we will definitely visit again.

Like last year we enjoyed our stay at Bay Cosy The owners had made improvements which made our stay even more comfortable.

The welcome pack was exceptional. Look forward to staying again next year.

What a lovely place to stay in Pevensey Bay.

Just a minutes walk to the beach. As a previous guest had said very unassuming from the outside but the inside was light, airy and spacious. Lovely wood burner (which we only used once as the weather was kind to us), lovely soft furnishings which made for a comfortable and cosy stay. We were visiting family and this place was ideal. Will definitely be back! Thank you Katee and Pauline

Hidden gem.

So much nicer and bigger than the pictures. Welcome basket and thoughtful tea/coffee/milk etc was lovely. Beds were comfy. Could not believe amount of dvds available. Would recommend to anyone.

The holiday let was clean, cosy and spacious but the outside appearance is disappointing.

The exterior is quite tatty which does not give a good impression on arrival. The outside areas and driveway needed tidying.The big doors on the conservatory do not close properly, kitchen doors need realigning, tin opener did not work. No bedside lamp on one side of the double bed in the main bedroom. The owner had provided a lovely welcome pack and the courtesy items and toiletries were much appreciated as some owners do not even provide salt and pepper! Although we didn’t use them, it was nice to see the picnic items and beach chairs available. There were no instructions for use of the heating controls or TV … unless we missed them. There was a Google device and a speaker in the bedroom but we did not know how to connect. The location is good and it was lovely being so close to the sea for dog walks. The local kiosk is great for any essentials needed. Sovereign Marina is a short drive away with ASDA and more retail outlets nearby.

Bay Cosy had everything we needed for our week away in East Sussex.

The welcome pack was very much appreciated. Bay Cosy is ideally located for exploring this historic part of the country.

The location is excellent for getting around or enjoying Pevensey beach which is a very short walk away.

The welcome pack was the best we've ever had and we've had a few over many years of self catering holidays. The property was comfortable with plenty of nice homely touches. The only downside was that there is no way of shutting out the light in the bedroom with the skylight and with dawn being very early and the sun beating down this became a bit of a problem. The Conservatory was lovely but too hot during warm weather. The owners did offer us a fan if we had wanted it but we had taken our own. Overall a lovely place to stay.

Had a good holiday.

Not owners fault but conservatory end was very hot could not sit in that part of house because of the very unusual weather. Some sort of curtain or blind or maybe a fan would help.. Sink in bathroom is very slow to empty. All in all no other complaints. Good area for visits to Eastbourne , Bexhill , and gardens at Herstmonceux and Batemans Cottage .

This property is simply wonderful, the layout is fantastic, beautifully decorated for inspiration for 'yes we are on holiday', it basically ticked every box, we had everything we needed including, it being a wonderful art deco bungalow with a history of the Beachlands development, with a 2 minute walk to the beach and a very happy dog.

This was a long overdue holiday and from morning to late night beach walks, the weather being perfect, we all had a well-deserved and relaxing holiday. Its location for access to Pevensey Castle, Beachy Head and Eastbourne Pier was perfect. The local shops as well as ASDA a 5 minute drive away. The hosts of this property really were welcoming, and we would recommend this property. It is a gem 10/10 and thank you.

We really enjoyed our stay at Bay Cosy.

Would definitely go back and have recommended it to friends.

It was a lovely place to stay with good space and great locations

We enjoyed our stay and would like to come again.

Easy walk to the sea. It is around a mile from the village centre but there is a lovely local shop. The house is spacious and the wood burning stove made it live up to its name. Friendly hosts.

The Hosts thought of everything, as we were arriving late, they put lights on in the bungalow.

They left a bottle of wine and treats for the dog. There was also various coffees, and condiments left for us. Beautiful bungalow, very comfortable and cosy. Would definitely go back.

BEDS UNCOMFORTABLE, SEATING UNCOMFORTABLE, TV POOR RECEPTION, KITCHEN POORLY EQUIPED.

PAID FOR 7DAY HOLIDAY WENT HOME AFTER 2

The property was spacious and comfortable.

The Welcome pack on arrival was very thoughtful. Good location for places to visit and very close to the beach. We had a lovely week and would happily stay at Bay Cosy again if visiting the same area.

The property is very spacious and has all the facilities we required.

The only few things were that 2 windows could not be opened and the glasses, cutlery, plates..didn't seem to have been very well cleaned. We had (as we always do) to clean everything again.But everything else was very good: proximity to the beach, quiet area, We would not hesitate to come back again.

Lovely space, owner couldn't be more helpful, very accommodating.

Will definitely rebook. Loved Pevensey Bay, didn't want to come home.

Lovely location, the cottage was clean.

There was a little welcome pack, we did notice a strange smell in the master bedroom at night. Could do with a fish slice and a pair of tongs.

Fantastic location of the property, very close to the beach & a pleasant walk into the village.

A few small points regarding the property, sleeps 5 but not enough furniture to seat 5 in the evening or on the patio, we used our beach chairs, could not find a bottle opener

Getting to bay cozy was easy, under 2 hours from north Hertfordshire on Bank Holiday weekend!

Can't be bad. We had a nice welcome text message that let us in slightly early. 2 minutes walk to see the sea. Bay cozy is very spacious and has every you need for a break away.

We had the house for Christmas and it was perfect for this.

The house was warm and cosy with lots of space. Owners were helpful and well accommodating. Would definitely recommend this property.