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"Lovely cottage with a home from home feeling."
Everything very clean and quality furnishings. Ideal location to explore Wensleydale and swaledale. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The local pub serves local ales and was dog friendly.
Reviewed by ValerieMay 2022
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"Great location for many different types of walking."
Directions excellent, parking no problem. Owners very helpful
Reviewed by SallyApr 2022
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"Beautiful cosy cottage very clean and cared for with everything we needed to enjoy our holiday and more."
The cottage was in a great position to enjoy the surrounding countryside , it was warm whilst we were staying so didn’t need to use the log burner but plenty of logs were provided. The only small niggle would be having to park our vehicle up the road but it didn’t spoil our holiday and wouldn’t hesitate to book again .
Reviewed by JulieMar 2022
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"Very well equipped Kitchen."
Fabulous Log Burner. A great base for walking and drives out to the Dales.
Reviewed by TimothyFeb 2022
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"A great little cottage - and a great village where everyone was very friendly and welcoming."
Special thanks to Aileen and Colin for their concern at the effects of the storm and lack of electricity on the first day. The situation was manageable, but v good of Aileen to follow up with texts. The cottage has everything you need and with the log burner was cosy and warm despite the chilly weather. The welcome gifts were also well received.
Reviewed by FrancineNov 2021
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay."
The property was very clean, extremely comfortable (how often can that be said of the sofa in rented properties?), very well equipped and in an ideal location. We would recommend this property very highly. Oh and the welcome package was a delight.
Reviewed by IanOct 2021
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"Beautiful cottage in a stunning location"
Reviewed by JayneSep 2021
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"Lovely cottage in good location for walks from the doorstep."
Cottage very well equipped and loved the log burner. Nice local pub around corner and small shop.
Reviewed by JulieSep 2021
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"Lovely cottage and fantastically and thoughtfully equipped- anything you may have needed was there!"
Sykes communication re our booking was great too.
Reviewed by BeverleyAug 2021
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"Had a great time at Myrtle Cottage which was so well equipped with everything you could need whilst away."
The welcome gifts (even treats for the dog) were a lovely touch. The area is fantastic with lots of walks and beautiful scenery. Would definitely recommend this cottage and location. Alison, August 2021.
Reviewed by AlisonJul 2021
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"What can we say?"
This cottage was simply fantastic, we enjoyed every minute of our stay, we only look forward to being able to book it again!
Thanks Aileen and Colin for a fantastic stay.
Best regards
Al & Lynne
Reviewed by AlanJun 2021
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"Car parking is a bit of an issue."
The two parking locations suggested by the owners were not available, therefore we decided to park at the village playing fields which was about a quarter of a mile from the cottage. This wasn't a problem for us, but for less active customers it could be a problem.
Thank you for your kind comments however the extra parking on the playing fields is 300 meters away according to Google earth, not the distance described. In several years of renting the cottage this if the first occasion we are aware of that the alternative parking had to be used.I'm already aware that people have read this comment and that it has a negative effect on future bookings.Kind regards Aileen Izzard Property Owner
Reviewed by JohnMay 2021
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"It was particularly great to be able to get away after twelve months of staying at home because of the Covid restrictions."
The cottage was superb. It had all the creature comforts as well as being personally decorated. I didn't have to worry about a thing. I just enjoyed everything about the area -the fresh air, wonderful scenery, lovely wild flowers and friendly people.
Margaret
Reviewed by MargaretMay 2021
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"The cottage was so cosy and welcoming and had everything we needed."
We even had a bag of goodies on arrival to help us get our holiday off to a great start. It is situated in a gorgeous area of the Yorkshire Dales with so many things to see and do right on the doorstep. There were also plenty of walks from the cottage itself and the owners left us plenty of walking guides to help us out. We had an amazing week and would highly recommend this accommodation. We hope to return some time in the future!
Reviewed by AngelaOct 2020
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"A goldfish bowl!"
We read all the recent reviews before booking this cottage and were surprised how positive most of them were. There were several mentions of a welcome pack on arrival which we couldn't find anywhere. This was a shame because it would have been a nice touch after us struggling with the trying parking arrangements - we had to park 100m away and then transfer our luggage by foot. The location of the cottage was good for walking and there is a fair pub close by. The description states 'an enclosed rear garden,' which is not true. The rear garden is reached either by the back (kitchen) door of the cottage or by using a gated passage which runs up the side of the cottage. This wouldn't be a problem except mid-week a family of two adults and three children arrived at the adjoining cottage. Although they had their own front door, they chose on several occasions to use the passage to the rear of our cottage, walking around the back and climbing over a 30" fence to reach their rear door. The first time we saw them, I had just finished having a shower and was standing in our illuminated kitchen sporting a small towel! And there was no curtains at the kitchen windows. Shocks all around. We asked them not to use the passage but they continued anyway. It made going into the kitchen a very stressful experience. Beware!
Reviewed by ElspethOct 2020
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"The cottage was very well organised and the owners had obviously thought of everything we might need."
It was a great location to explore the surrounding area and a very cosy cottage to return to. The owners were very accessible, extremely helpful and clearly take great pride to ensure you have a good time. The information & walks folders provided were very comprehensive and full of helpful tips. Highly recommended!!
Reviewed by JosephJul 2020
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"Cosy cottage for Christmas"
Reviewed by SamanthaDec 2019
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"The cottage was so comfortable everything we needed was there ."
Enjoyed the place and all the walks in the surrounded district. It was excellent.
Reviewed by MavisOct 2019
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"Bit of a damp chilly week in Yorkshire, could have done with perhaps a fan heater to warm up the lounge in the mornings and evenings."
Did not really want to light the log burner!!
I'm sorry you were not entirely satisfied with your stay and that the weather was not good. Instructions for the night storage heaters is outlined in the information folder in the cottage. We have one in every room as well as the log burner in the living room. Generally in August it is not necessary to have them switched. However if you had of turned them on this would have warmed up the cottage considerably during your stay. Property Owner
Reviewed by RuthAug 2019
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"In the description of the cottage it shows a little stream that we assumed was running near the cottage ."
This was not the case . and as this was one of the I booked the cottage I feel at bit misled .the cottage was lovely but the lane was quite busy at times other than that it was lovely
Thank you for your feedback. This is an image that Sykes supplied of a nearby river. If there was a stream within close proximity of the property, it would be noted in the property description. I am sorry if you felt that this was misleading. Kind regards Property Owner
Reviewed by LindaJul 2019
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"The comfort and location of the cottage were exceptional."
I would definitely book again. The walks from the cottage were beautiful and because the weather was hot we used the local buses to return sometimes, which I would recommend.
Reviewed by NigelJul 2019
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"Very nice cottage, nice locals, nice village pub serving good ales and food."
good base for walking
Reviewed by PeterApr 2019
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"A beautifully decorated cottage that was lovely and cosy for the colder days we had during our visit."
Meg our Labrador loved the log burner!
We did stunning walks, sampled local ales and enjoyed fab pub grub in the local down the road. Planning to return!!!
Reviewed by JulieOct 2018
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"The cottage was exceptionally well equipped, very clean and comfortable with lots of extras which made our holiday all the more enjoyable."
A lot of thought had gone into the presentation of Myrtle Cottage and the location was perfect for exploring the Yorkshire Dales. We would certainly like to return there one day.
Reviewed by AndyOct 2018
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"What a beautiful surrounding!"
And what a nice people. Whe hope to come back.
Reviewed by HelmaJul 2018
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"Perfect location for a lovely weeks holiday."
Cottage has everything you need in a beautiful part of the world.
Positives -1. Ideal location with majestic walks from the front door. 2. All facilities in cottage immaculate and first class.
Negative- 1.For us we like an allocated dinning area but the cottage has only a fold down table and chairs in the living room.
We highly recommend this cottage for it's facilities and perfect location.
Reviewed by PeterMay 2018
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"Myrtle cottage is very clean and a well maintained cottage."
Aileen and Colin made us feel very welcome, they left us some complimentary arrival gifts and even dog chews.
Although there is no parking outside the cottage we did not find it a problem as there was always room a little further up the hill.
We had a great weekend.
Thank you
Simon, Vikki, Alicia and Nala the dog.
Reviewed by SimonMar 2018
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"Parking is a bit of an issue."
We were unfortunate to have heavy snow fall and, though upstairs was warm, downstairs was not, and it took several hours for the small woodburner to heat the sitting room. Front door would benefit from some draft excluding tape, and it would be useful if door between kitchen (which was very cold) and sitting room had a handle so could be firmly closed. Admittedly few other guests will experience the weather we had! Myrtle Cottage is very well equipped and immaculately clean.
Reviewed by KarenFeb 2018
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"Great well-equipped cottage in a fabulous location!"
Brilliant walks from the doorstep. Two local pubs were dog friendly which was excellent. Would recommend staying here!
Reviewed by GemmaDec 2017
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"From booking to arriving everything was so well taken care of and easy."
The owner was lovely and really helpful and the cottage was a cosy home from home hideaway just perfect. The location is really good for exploring the lovely villages around and West Witton itself is a very friendly place with 2 pubs and a local shop for last minute needs and delicious fresh bread.
It made a quiet Christmas just perfect with a gift under the tree from the owner the icing on the cake.....Perfect
Reviewed by SueDec 2017
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"Was a lovely property, very well equipped and clean."
Bathroom was a bit filthy round edges. But was decorated beautifully. I would not rebook this property only because I like a bath and it only had a shower
Reviewed by SamanthaOct 2017
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"This was our second holiday at the cottage and enjoyed the facilities just as much the first."
Reviewed by ElizabethAug 2017
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"We enjoyed our stay at this cosy cottage."
It was well equipped, clean and lovingly furnished. We loved the fact you could just step out of the cottage and go for some fantastic walks. The scenery is beautiful and the people extremely friendly!
Reviewed by SarahMay 2017
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"The cottage had every little thoughtful touch covered."
A very comfortable and enjoyable stay!
Reviewed by MarieMar 2017
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"We had a great time at Myrtle cottage."
It was pristine and cosy. If there would be any critism, and that is beyond the owners control, and the you couldn't park directly outside the cottage.
Reviewed by SteveMar 2017
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"Great cottage and superbly fitted out with every home comfort."
The winter was very helpful with directions & local information. A very friendly owner.
Reviewed by StephanieMar 2017
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"Booked this cottage at last minute when let down by previous cottage supplier!"
Found out day previously cottage we were going to unavailable! Sykes staff were very helpful and nothing was a problem to them so thank you
Reviewed by ElizabethFeb 2017
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"Myrtle Cottage was absolutely fantastic and a truly wonderful place to stay."
The owners were really lovely and got in contact in advance so that our arrival was smooth and easy. They even left us a Christmas present! The cottage is absolutely gorgeous, VERY comfortable and we had an amazing time. It's got everything you could possible need for a getaway in the country! Furthermore, booking with Sykes Cottages was very easy and it was great we could pay a deposit in advance and follow up with the whole payment later. Fantastic experience in every way and we would very happily book with Sykes Cottages and stay at Myrtle Cottage again in the future!
Reviewed by JudithDec 2016
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"We loved the location of cottage, cleanliness it was spotless, how the cottage ..."
We loved the location of cottage, cleanliness it was spotless, how the cottage was decorated for our new year break, communication with the owner all made for a very enjoyable break
Reviewed by SharonDec 2016
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"We really enjoyed our stay here & the views as soon as you walk out of the door are priceless."
The cottage is warm & cosy with everything you need.
Reviewed by ColinSep 2016
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"A truly beautiful cottage very well looked after and every detail thought of."
This cottage is highly recommended and our family are already looking at booking it in the new year. Really cannot express enough what a wonderful holiday we had :). Thank you
Reviewed by DanielAug 2016