Dog Friendly Selby Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Rosemarie - Verified booking

  The property itself would have been fine.

  However the despotic nature of the owner, who turned out to be a control freak made it extremely difficult for us. The weather in UK, for the fortnight we were there was the coldest for many years on occasions at minus 5. The heating AND hot water timings of coming on and going off was completely controlled by her. We were unable to get showers before 7 am because the hot water was not available until then. The heating came on about the same time. This was very inconvenient. During the days if I wanted instead to have a shower, again the water wasn’t on or the heating until gone 4:30. I did phone and ask about having the heating on earlier, as I explained I was sat with my coat on, but was instead given a lecture on the price of oil, and was reminded that they were described as holiday cottages and as such we shouldn’t really need heat in the day as we should be out ‘holidaying’ !!! I was directed to an electric heater which naturally was totally inadequate. Although my diagnosis of lung cancer the day before we went to the cottage, wasn’t the owners fault. When I asked her if my sister could come down from Scotland to see me and stay a few nights. She seemed most put out even though it’s a six birth cottage. So she directed me to Sykes. I rang Sykes who couldn’t understand why she’d done that. The man at Sykes was most helpful and said it was fine. When I called her back to tell her, she didn’t offer any bedding for my sister, who did end up having to bring her own. However the owner did ask how much more I’d been charged, and said it should be more because that’s how Sykes charged. She seems most put out when I explained it didn’t work like that. I’ve rented many cottages over the years a lot of these with Sykes. I’ve never left a negative review. I’ve never had to. This time was an exception thankfully.

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• Janette - Verified booking

  What a great place.

  . Every thing you need plus more... Nice supprise on arrival tea, coffee, sugar and a carton of milk in fridge... Little items in a basket in our rooms, nail clippers, loofa, comb, nail files, flannels and cotton balls... This was only the start.... We found lots of games to suit all ages from 1 to 72 and a curiosity box... The place was welcoming and even l who has difficulty with stairs found there's easy to climb... My son enjoyed being out in the large garden with the dog and the dog enjoyed the space indoors as well.... This property is ideal centre for lots of attractions in the area... We recommend the local pub.. The New Inn... Fridays meals in a basket are great and try the Sunday dinners... More than enough in the regular size.. Would highly recommend this little haven for a great break... We will be back Thistle. Thank you for a great week

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• Stacey - Verified booking

  The cottage has everything you need and more.

  We loved all of the extras, including a cupboard of games and DVDs, the summer house in the garden with toys and the books to borrow. There were lots of added extras that we weren't expecting which made the stay special. The cottage itself is huge and fantastic value. The garden is also huge and perfect for dogs. There is only one thing preventing me from giving 5 stars and that's the quality of the beds. Everyone struggled to sleep and woke up sore. You could really feel the springs so maybe a decent mattress topper would help. As it's pet friendly, a better hoover would be useful. The one provided could just about pick up hairs from the vinyl flooring but had no chance on carpet. The cottage is in a perfect spot so close to Selby and lots of lovely walks. There is also a fab playground just down the road with plenty of equipment and even a zip wire.

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• Alex - Verified booking

  Huge barn/cottage four mins drive from Selby.

  Walking distance from local shop selling fresh pastries and dog friendly pub with food and pool table. Train or bus to York 45 mins. Hour and half from Scarborough, Filey and Whitby. Cottage is warm and roomy with disabled loo and downstairs single room plus two large rooms and bathrooms upstairs. Well equipped clean and nice little touches. Good sized garden with a Wendy house! TV and wifi, even a caffetiere. Milk and tea coffee provided. The lighting downstairs could be brighter (too dark for the jigsaw!) but they’ve added lamps already so I can’t see how to improve it. Owners nearby for any problems. Highly recommended for a family getaway touring Yorkshire

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• Julie - Verified booking

  We loved Thistle, the middle cottage of three in a barn conversion on a suburban road through Barlby.

  The property was clean, spacious, beautifully decorated and well-equipped. Lots of extra little touches were very much appreciated - plenty of things to do on a rainy day! Parking was ample for two cars and the garden was safe and fully enclosed for our dog. The bedrooms worked for us, but might not suit everyone - the upstairs ensuite master sleeps 4, with another upstairs double room and a downstairs single. Having two bathrooms and a downstairs loo was great and, although there was an issue with a leak from one of them, this was dealt with quickly and efficiently by the owner who lives next door.

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