Dog Friendly Cottages in Wales

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Debi - Verified booking

  The ultimate retreat .

  .. a bit of countryside, a bit of coast, a bit of pretty village life. And an exquisite home-from-home that reminds you what life's for. Teresa and Nigel put every essential and every thoughtful touch into making Dragonfly Shepherd's Hut a little paradise. I've been to a lot of airbnbs all over the world, many with extensive floor plans and lists of amenities, but this one on our doorstep in Wales is by far the most personal experience that I feel genuinely changed by. While the Hut is small and rustic, it's immaculately designed an built with a full shower room, super-hot water, a fridge, cool-to7ch cooker, huge comfy bed and little luxuries I didn't get in the hotel I stayed in to break my journey on the way home. Marshmallows, forks, hot chocolate and wood for the fire pit. Bubbles and salts for the outdoor bath in which you can soak and watch the sun set over the lake. And a snack basket including local crisps, fruit fizz and Welsh cakes. Even my dog felt spoilt with his sagely enclosed garden to run around in, huge jar of treats, dog towel, blanket and bowl. I didn't bbq but it's all there, along with lots of garden furniture that turns the indoors out. Even a secure parking right at the gate. No overlooking houses. Privacy, serenity and lush green fields surround the lake - with a wooden bench to welcome an afternoon musing. Teresa called before our visit to answer my questions about what to pack (answer: not much!) And both she and Nigel checked in with us now and then to see if we needed anything. And if I might say, Sykes was more responsive, more caring and more helpful than airbnb has ever been - so I'm a fan now and have their app. I'll definitely be going back to the Dragonfly Shepherd's Hut... if I haven't just helped it get fully booked for all time. Though to be sure, much deserved praise!

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• Michael - Verified booking

  The Searle is not really a cottage.

  It is an apartment within a converted Pub. Had I known would not have booked it. extremely clean and modern decor. apart from the old disgusting dirty and stained bedroom curtains hanging off the rails. Also issues with lack of clothes wardrobe . The soot and water mix from leaking chimney stack staining the back wall of fire place. The kitchen had long term (see past reviews) breakages and missing cooking items. Self catering!!?? The outside in a state of neglect and dis-repair. Leaking hot tub . Owner switched it off. There is no garden. It is a concrete ‘yard’, with a trip hazard foot path from entrance gate. Secondary gate latch hanging off ….not pet safe. Render and crack damage around entrance door, walls and damp course level. Blocked (long term growing vegetation) rain guttering, creating a Niagara Falls onto path slabs . Sleep was impossible. Then I saw the Property for sale sign, since March 2024. I concluded this was a significant reason for Searle’s general dis-repair and the owners non- commitment to her property and her guests mental comfort. When sold it is somebody else’s problem. Three days in I had enough . left and returned home. Left comments in guest book , dated and signed . I text owner Sara Jay/Jane when home. To date I have not had a reply. I did not expect one . This standard is not what I expect from Sykes Cottages. Please see my account list of prev cottages and 10/10 reviews. Kind regards Michael Reid

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• Stephanie - Verified booking

  From the moment we stepped onto the property we felt a sense of peace.

  The Red Damsel Flies over the pond and the birds diving for food. Our greyhound loved the space for his zoomies, the little bird on the pond diving happily. The hut is immaculate and very well designed for comfort and relaxation. Unfortuantely the Welsh Weather did its best to annoy us but failed as we just chilled and read our books. Visited Cardigan and then Aberaeron for the compulsory holiday Fish & Chips. The barbeque is great and the outdoor bath is something to be experienced, so well built and positioned. Hosts were friendly and helpful but also leaving us to be alone, which is what we needed to recharge our batteries. Not having TV was a bonus. We will definitely be visiting again, our greyhound didnt want to leave once he settled. Thank you to all at DragonFly Hut. What a peaceful place.

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• Rakshya - Verified booking

  We stayed for three nights over Christmas and it was fabulous.

  Weather was very kind to us and the location of the cottage was just perfect for us. To get here from the main road A5 it’s best to follow googlemaps instead of a car satnav as it’s more straightforward & quicker. We entered the cottage feeling warm and festive the sitting area was decorated and had a small Christmas tree with a welcome box containing local sweets and savouries - we felt homely. However a small feedback for the hosts, we appreciate it might be difficult at times as not every guests are sound but it can get across rather disappointing to mention all the house rules over the phone on your arrival a call or an email next day might be a subtle way. Overall We had a lovely stay, for that thank you again.

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• Deborah - Verified booking

  The property was had a well equipped kitchen and lots of games in the lounge.

  Unfortunately we were extremely disappointed that the heating had not been turned up for our arrival. The property heating thermostat was set at 7 degrees when we arrived and was unbearably cold. It took 24 hours before the temperature in the property was comfortable. Our first night at the property was very miserable. There were no extra blanket or extra heaters and the temperature had only reached 11 degrees in the bedrooms by the time we went to bed. We have never used Skyescottages before and so we were very disappointed with this booking with them. We have booked cottages with other companies in the winter months and the properties have always been lovely and warm when we have arrived.

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