“Hi we stayed at Barforth cottsge 3 nights for my birthday.”
Beautiful area and views from window.
But very disappointed with our stay VERY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN THE DARK THE ENTRY TO COTTAGE. very cold. Dusty everywhere, Doors to front and back are very dated unkempt , draught blowing through large gaps, windows mostly single glazed paintwork peeling off . Coffee table is unstable, needs better lighting in living room. No hot water for our stay, had to use a bowl to wash in as no sink.plug in bathroom. could not shower cold water, plus bottom of door on shower was grimy and black. KITCHEN SINK GROUTING VERY GRUBBY put me off washing up. Towels were left but very used and old. Beds were old hard mattresses, looked grubby bedding. Whole cottage was very cold, I slept in my clothes. rugs on floors were grubby. Walls in living room really need a good decorating, so grubby. We could not see to park and no sign to say or light outside cottage. Felt very let down all round, shocked as we have stayed with Sykes few times England and Loch Lomond Last Sept. all places were immaculate and warm and presented very well some had provisions as extras. At £315 for 3 nights, I feel really unhappy about our stay at Barforth hall dairy. Needs a visit for inspection asap. Feel like asking for a refund. Let the lady know, all I got back .. was Thankyou for feedback. ?
- Miss Anderson, February 2020
I went into The Dairy several times to put logs on as I could see from my house no guests had arrived. I hope I did not cause some dust in the lounge because of this.
The radiators were all set at 22 degrees. They can be altered individually and file contains this information.
The water is heated by solar panels. However during cloudy stormy conditions may need boosting. As per information in file. This involves pushing a Boost button in the cupboard in the kitchen. There is a sign saying Boost on the cupboard door.
I have checked there are 2 plugs in bathroom.
The cleaners had been in that day following previous guests who said they had had a lovely time and enjoyed their stay.
All bedding and towels are sent to laundry services on the day guests leave and fresh bedding and towels brought in on the day new guests arrive.
Most windows are double glazed as is the front door.
I will check coffee table as none has ever mentioned this
Rugs are constantly replaced and shampooed
I will have grouting re done behind sink if necessary
I did receive an emails from the guest at first she was in a panic about the snow. My husband went to see them and cleared road for them.
We then gave them 2 more hours before they had to leave.
Sykes owner relations