Dog Friendly Haverigg Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Danny - Verified booking

  I feel compelled to share my recent experience at Shipwreck Cottage in Haverigg, not as a critique, but as a sincere warning to potential guests.

  Our stay at this property was nothing short of a nightmare, and I genuinely believe that others should be spared from what we endured. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this property has some serious issues that go beyond a mere bad day. The most egregious problem was the state of the jacuzzi. It was contaminated with black mould and bacteria, rendering it unsightly and a serious health hazard. Despite bringing this matter to the property owner’s and Sykes Holiday Cottages’ attention, they failed to address the underlying issue. Superficial "cleaning" only masked the problem, leaving us to wonder about the true safety and cleanliness of this property's amenities. But the issues didn't stop there. The lack of safety notices is a cause for great concern. My wife had a terrifying encounter when the dining room airer fell and hit her on the head. We were given no warning about any potential risks associated with the use of this equipment, leaving us to question the property owner’s commitment to guest safety. Perhaps the most disappointing aspect of our stay was the owners and Sykes unyielding stance on their no-refund policy. Even in the face of such severe issues, they refused to consider any compensation for the inconvenience, health concerns, and overall disappointment that marred our holiday. In summary, my advice is clear: stay far away from Shipwreck Cottage in Haverigg. Our experience was nothing short of a disaster, and it's evident that this property owner and Sykes prioritise greed and profiteering over the well-being and satisfaction of their guests. There are countless other accommodations in the area that offer both quality and safety, and I implore you to explore those options instead. Your holiday should be a time of relaxation and enjoyment; you should never have to worry about your health and safety being compromised. Learn from our unfortunate experience and choose a different place to stay.

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• Fiona - Verified booking

  Beautifully decorated and super clean - but this is not a cottage, it is a basement flat.

  We would never have booked it if we'd understood that from the description given on the website. The flat is built into the hill beneath the hosts' busy home and the two bedrooms are dark and cold - they did provide a dehumidifier for the damp in one of them and extra blankets which were needed in AUGUST when we visited, though our daughter still had to sleep in her fleece it was so cold. As both bedrooms are partially underground they have very little natural light and only one small window in one wall above head height - which opened at foot level of the hosts’ own garden so we had to keep the blind shut as you’re completely overlooked. Same at the front of the flat where you're eye level with the hub caps of up to 4 vans and cars parked right outside coming and going daily during our visit - until the second week when the hosts asked us to park in the next street so they could resurface the driveway for the next 2 days. Clearly work that had been planned in advance and should have been forewarned when booking. There were positives: lovely shower room, big squishy sofas, really well equipped kitchen and cakes, milk and eggs provided on arrival. Sadly this did not make up for the misleading description which does not make clear that this is a basement flat and there was no privacy or peace and quiet - which was what we really wanted. The hosts did say when we arrived that they had family staying with them but I'm not sure they realise that every footstep, toilet flush and children running up and down goes straight through the ceiling into the flat below. If you are used to people walking around above you and don’t mind people walking up and down right outside every window, you’ll be fine. We were very disappointed and had we not endured a 400 mile drive to the property would not have stayed after seeing what it really is when we arrived.

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• Ruth - Verified booking

  We had a wonderful extended family holiday at this charming house.

  The period features, high ceilings and quirky decor made the house feel luxurious but we felt comfortable and at home. However, It wasn’t so perfect that I was worried about everything the children touched in case they broke it - if that makes sense? The size of the building meant seven adults, two children and two dogs fitted comfortably. We loved eating together around the big dining room table and the radio in the kitchen was on from morning to night resulting in several singalongs! My personal highlight - the huge bath. We visited many of the local attractions following the owner’s recommendations and were not disappointed in any of them. Silecroft beach was very quiet if you walked a little way and was perfect for my reactive, anxious rescue dog to get some off lead runs. If I was being picky the sofas in the main living room are getting past their best and the driveway and garden could do with a tidy up as the outside space doesn’t match the quality of the inside space. That said, we had a great Easter egg hunt and we all spent a lot of time outside in the sunshine painting pebbles which we left in the garden and I wouldn’t hesitate to return. I go away on cottage breaks regularly with the dog and am sorry that this place is too big and expensive for just the two of us for a week as I would happily return.

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• Natalie - Verified booking

  We have just left raceside farm and felt compelled to let you know about the state of the property.

  Problems: Wc on landing to the left doesn't flush right, handle is also broken. Some Windows downstairs (kitchen and hallway) don't open No instructions for thermostat Leather sofa in living room (right hand side) is broken. Blind in living room is broken, fell on our head. A lot of damp in multiple rooms- in living room on wall where fireplace is and in bedroom directly above living room. No blinds in attic so we were woken up at 4am Sink in the downstairs shower doesn't drain Mirror in 1st bedroom at top of stairs is broken Main gate to property is also broken No doors lock in the house I.e bathrooms Light broken in attic room with single beds in Double bed in attic needs replacing and is incredibly worn, as are single beds in attic too. WiFi was very very poor. House was generally unclean, all carpets covered in peoples and dog hairs and felt unsanitary. Lots of cobwebs and dead flies around. Smelt very damp Shower in main bathroom is incredibly seized so couldn't turn cold. Hot water in the house is scolding from every tap. When paying over £1500 to rent somewhere, we would expect the property to be top speck, the property really does have a lot of potential but it would seem that the house has not been updated since first renting out which is just not acceptable when charging such a high premium.

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• Howard - Verified booking

  This was our second visit to Raceside Cottage, and the facilities have improved since last year.

  Two new 2 seater sofas and a large screen TV are added facilities. The accommodation is very spacious and it is very well equipped throughout. Beds seem to creak a lot, but they are actually very comfy. The property is always very clean on arrival, and the welcome gift of home baked fresh cream cup cakes from the host, Viv, are delicious. The local pub, the King Billy is still closed for refurbishment, but it is currently set up at nearby Brockwood Hall, a 10 minute drive away, and it’s worth the short drive. Also recommend the Brown Cow and Bridge Inn for meals out. Easy walk down to the local beach via a level farm track, or the short drive to Silecroft (pebble) or Haverigg (sand). You are away from the main tourist traps of the Lake District, but Coniston Water and Muncaster Castle are less than 45 minutes away. Highly recommend a train trip on the Cumbrian Coast line from Millom or Silecroft up to St Bees (10 min walk to large sandy beach). The train line literally hugs the coast for most of the journey (hourly service both ways). As it was our second visit, you can guess we wouldn’t have gone back if we didn’t like it.

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