Dog Friendly Cottages York

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Kassandra - Verified booking

  From the moment I arrived at Keepers Cottage, the melodic sound of chirping birds with butterflies flying around the front garden eloquently set the peaceful and harmonious tone of my stay.

  Every morning, the slow murmur of nature greeting the day, accompanied by a soothing, refreshing breeze, was the best alarm clock imaginable. The large windows offered an unobstructed natural light to welcome the serene and calming surroundings. Claire was an embodiment of genuine kindness and thoughtfulness, ensuring that the cottage was replete with sweet touches that truly made us feel at home. The ambiance in the cottage was beautifully welcoming, equipped with all the modern amenities while retaining a cozy charm that is hard to come by. Claire was clearly dedicated to providing outstanding service, ensuring all the furnishings were spotless, and immediately responding to our queries. The attention to detail was beyond impressive. Every nook and corner of the cottage spoke of the care that was put into making it a delightful experience. As each day ended, the breathtaking spectacle of the sunset painted the sky with mesmerizing hues. Sipping on a warm cup of tea, we would all soak in the warmth of the golden hour. After sunset, the stars would twinkle in the night sky. Seeing so many of them at once was a sight to behold and further accentuated the tranquility of the cottage’s location. I found myself captivated, standing under the starred canopy above, realizing that such harmony with nature brings a sense of calm that was truly therapeutic. Keepers Cottage offered an unparalleled combination of an enchanting natural setting, sparkling clean accommodation, and an immensely incredible host. I wholeheartedly recommend this stay to anyone seeking an escape from the urban hustle, looking forward to cherishing quiet mornings and enchanting evenings amidst the splendor of nature.

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• Danielle - Verified booking

  Sykes Staff have been nothing but friendly and accommodating, they were not to fault for our unsatisfactory stay.

  The property however had dust webs left in corners (despite cleaners) and offered no QR code/Covid guidelines, no antibacterial hand wash or sanitiser (good job we took our own). We were greeted by a wasps nest by the front door obviously using the property’s roof. The door with its large double glass windows offered no privacy from passers by using the shared drive and communal laundry room given the fact the shower and toilet were right behind it which resulted in us having to hang a towel over the door. The pictures of the garden were misleading. It clearly shows a grass area which had been cordoned off and belonged to another property which only left the stoned area you see in the pictures which would have been fantastic if it weren’t for the fact they are not friendly to the paws of our fury friends which meant our pet friendly get away wasn’t in fact so pet friendly at all and his off lead play time went out the window. The directions to the property are not clear, even using ‘what four words’ we had difficulty. In the end we were forced to contact Sykes which then had to contact the owners who added another couple of steps to the directions. Frankly if it weren’t for the fact we had to rely on a family member for travel and our signal was so spotty we never would have stayed.

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• John - Verified booking

  A quiet and relaxing holiday in a well equipped property.

  We did one or two local walks but excess to the castle ruins in the village is not allowed for obvious reasons. You will know when you see them, however you can circumnavigate them. There are two pubs in Sheriff Hutton but the Castle Inn a few 100 yards away is now closed for the foreseeable future. The Highwayman does a really good Sunday Lunch but we didn't try the pub in the week, cooked a few meals in the cottage. A one woman taxi service exists in the village, see the local magazine. At the end of the road near the Highwayman is a really good cafe, it is called Quarmby's, we highly recommended it for a tasty treat and coffee. Openings, Wednesday. thought to Sunday. The cottage was comfortable and we slept well in a large bed, there is plenty of wardrobe and draw space. No problems with the facilities as there is a folder provided with all the information needed. The internet and mobile signals are good. No major problems, the owner is only a text or call away and is very helpful. I would like take this opportunity to thank her for the food, milk and beverages she provided on our arrival.

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• David - Verified booking

  The cottage was a delight.

  The welcome pack was a really nice touch and the homemade jam was gorgeous. The cottage was very clean throughout and the cleaner deserves to be personally thanked. The cottage was spotless. We loved the shower and the rear garden sitting out area. The bed was very comfortable and we had very restful nights. We loved the wooden shutters and the wood burner. We used it once on one chilly evening, but didn't need any wood. Burning the coal that was made up for us, was enough to take the chill away for an hour or so before bedtime. We understood that the cottage had access rights through the neighbours garden (like we do at our own home), but we didn't need to use that rear access. The weather was really good for our holiday break and our dog's feet were cleaned up and dried with towels (provided) at the front of the house. People in the village were very friendly, especially the young man in the stone house to the left beyond Ascot.

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• Stuart - Verified booking

  Keeper's Cottage was a delightful place to stay.

  The standard of the house and equipment was to a very high level; with all of the home comforts provided.Off road parking was easy to manage and there was a spacious rear garden, with a patio area and lawned area which was very well maintained; ideal for pets and a small family. The local pub just across the road provided delicious food and good beer, with a very nice atmosphere.The local walks, ideal for dog owners and children, were very pleasant and clearly set out in the information folder. There's lots to do in the area; the coast is not far away and there are stately homes and little villages nearby, with York only a 20 minute drive away. Claire was very helpful and always available to answer any queries you may have. She also provided an exellent welcome pack including treats for the dog, plus a dog bed and food bowls. We would highly recommend Keeper's Cottage and look forward to staying there again. Many thanks Claire.

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