Dog Friendly Ilfracombe Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• S - Verified booking

  Accommodation was warm however that is about all I can say about it.

  Owner says it sleeps 2/4 people so we assumed we could have the bed and kids could sleep on the sofa bed, that didn't happen! My partner and both children slept in the bed and I tried to sleep on the cobbled street they said was a sofa bed. We ended up leaving a day early because 3 nights with no sleep was about enough for me. I did bring it up with the owner and was told no-one had complained before which isn't true. When we returned home I checked the reviews and someone else had mentioned it before which, in fairness had seen but the review had been commented on by the owner saying all issues had been resolved NOT TRUE. Access to the the garden was through a door with a padlock on and unless I asked we wouldn't have been told by the owner, it felt like they don't actually want you to use it but put it on their advert to make it sound like your getting more than you do. After not sleeping on the last night I took our dog for a walk at 5am and when I returned the door was locked and I couldn't access the Accommodation because you share the entrance with the owner which isn't pointed out on booking. After all is said the area is beautiful and well worth a visit, just find some other accommodation. Wouldn't stay again and definitely wouldn't recommend.

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• Mohomed - Verified booking

  Overall, we had a really great time at the cabin and would go again.

  Very clean property and well equipped. Appreciate the tea and coffee box and small dishwashing liquid. Also, really appreciate the small bottle of milk in the fridge. Things that could make the property more comfortable 1. Warmer lighting: white bulbs aren't great for a cottage/cabin. Make it feel less relaxing. 2. Retractable awning: It rains a lot in England, an awning would allow guests to sit on the deck and enjoy the views. 3. Wifi: it's not that expensive to add wifi to the cabins. Sykes confused us with the instructions they sent about checking in. Email said we need to collect keys from reception but there was no one there when we arrived at around 5pm, we tried calling the number provided but no one responded for 20 mins so we just went to the cabin and found it open with the keys inside. We did get a text from the number we were calling, a few minutes later, confirming that it is self check-in.

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• Frances - Verified booking

  The cottage is excellent : comfortable, well-equipped, peaceful and the owners very happy to please.

  However, we had no idea about the 43 steps down to the property. As we are both in our late 70s and my husband has mobility issues, before booking we checked the access with Sykes Collages both through the on-line chat and speaking to Martin directly. We were told the only steps were two or three to the front door. This totally ruined the enjoyment of our holiday. Although we had help with our luggage, from very helpful electricians working on the property on arrival and from the owners when departing, the worry about ascending and descending the steps clouded everything. We understand that representatives from Sykes visited the property several times while it was under construction, so there is absolutely no excuse for this vital piece of information being omitted from your website.

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• Athol - Verified booking

  We understand that plans are in place tgo onstall wi-fi in the chalets which would be great (unfortunately, we live in an age where you can't escape the need!

  ). Two nights, the bar wasn't open so I could not get in to do some urgent work, and with no 13amp socket outside of the bar on the decking (and fading light) it was bit inconvenient but i managed. With regards to the chalet, it was great and comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hot tap on the wash basin drips/runs unless you have a very strong grip and the wire coating at the head end of the shower is coming away. I am just pointing these out in case you haven't noticed them, but they di not spoil what was a very enjoyable break for us. The staff were so pleasant and welcoming. Thank you. We will certainly recommend Manleigh to our friends and relatives. ind regards, Athol, Suzanne and Reggie (The dog) Dipple

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• Jean - Verified booking

  Robin cottage was clean and tidy and we knew that it was small so that was not a problem.

  But unfortunately it wasn't clear to me that it did not have any garden at all. I had read that it had a shared courtyard with furniture which I expected to be joined to the property. As it was the courtyard was along the road from us. Stepping out through our front door you were on the road itself, and we found it quite awkward for our dog especially in the middle of the night if he needed a wee. I think there were only two cottages without enclosed outside space and I feel that this should be made clear when booking as unsuitable for dogs. Lastly the walk to the pub and shop was pretty difficult as the only way to go was so overgrown. The pub was worth it once you made it there though and the food was lovely.

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