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per nightDrue - Verified booking
110% DO NOT RECOMMEND.
On the photos, this place looks like a nice time away, but when you are there, itâs horrendous. Iâll explain why. Entering into the cottage, we were greeted by month-old spider webs in the bathroom, bedroom and the sitting area. The bathroom contained a huge spider with baby spiders nesting on its month-old spider web - not to worry we thought, and we killed it. The next day, we were then knocked on by David (the owner) - me and my partner were half naked (privacy??) - and I spoke with him outside. He was talking about how Sykes Cottages is a rip off and then went onto mention a couple bringing a cat in a way you can tell he was about to slag them off - this was me and my partner, and I told him this. He then looked shocked as he knew that I knew he was about to badmouth me and my partner. The conversation ends a few sentences later. The following day, our hot tub started to smell like rotten eggs (a chemical reaction caused by a PH imbalance) so we told David and David responds with âit might pay you to go in the shower before you go onâ, implying me and my partner are scruffs on a basic. David then comes to the cottage, proceeds to put more chlorine in it (it needed the opposite of chlorine and I told him this) and we then waited to see if it was fine. NO it wasnât fine, it smelt like bleach and when you put your nose close enough to it, the smell burnt your throat - we didnât go in, obviously. We then informed David that it now smelt like bleach and he then makes the same comment about going in the shower. He comes around to proceed to tell us heâd emptied it and had filled it back up. About 5 minutes after this call, me and my partner went and checked it to find that the hot tub had spontaneously heated instantly back up to 41.40 degrees - he hadnât emptied it, but had just put the jets on - yes David, this is definitely solving the problem. After this, we waited to see if it would get any better and the answer is no, it didnât - it got worse. We then contacted David again to get the problem sorted, and he responds with the same comment, so I hang up - he comes around, does nothing again and off he trots. At this point, me and my partner had been more than fair and David wasnât helping anyone, so we left 4 nights early. By far out of all of the holidays I have ever had, and I have had a lot of holidays, this was the absolute worst and the absolute worst one could have possibly been - it was a literal nightmare. I preferred to be driving back home on the A1(M) at 1am than I did staying here - and to put the icing on the cake, David has not contacted us once after we left, of which evidently shows his lack of care for his customers, and his inability to provide even the slightest of decent business etiquette for his customers, or even himself. Some things I havenât mentioned: 1. The cottage hadnât been cleaned in months and this was evident by the stains left in the bathroom, the month-old cob webs and the crumbs that were already on the floor, 2. The bed is rock-solid and doesnât have a duvet - if you like sleeping like a normal person, go elsewhere or if you must go here, bring your own, 3. David watches you like a hawk and everything you do - donât expect privacy with him, and almost certainly donât expect him to help with anything - if he appears to be âhelpingâ itâs simply to spy on you, 4. If your hot tub smells horrifically of chlorine/bleach, do NOT go in but also do NOT expect David to fix the issue - you may as well go home, 5. The TVâs arenât smart TVâs, they are free view normal TVâs and this is a form of false-advertising, 6. Take all other ratings with a pinch of salt, it is unbelievable that anyone else has experienced a nice time at this place as it was literal hell for us. Itâs a true and absolute disappointment and shame that genuine customers looking for a nice place to go away, kick their feet up and relax away from stress and build life-long memories are duped into this nightmare of a holiday by and with David. Please trust me when I say this: IF YOU HAVE OPTIONS OF WHERE YOU GO, DO NOT GO HERE - AND DO NOT THINK ABOUT GOING HERE IF YOU DONâT HAVE OPTIONS - ITâS A MASSIVE WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME. From all of that has happened, I will be making a formal complaint to Sykes and obtaining a full refund.
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Julie - Verified booking
The surroundings were spectacular and secluded and were as we'd expected.
The bedlinen was clean and fresh, and the toilet sink and bath were clean, as was the fridge and cooker. However the general cleanliness was lacking and the standard of the yurt was poor. Previous reviews have suggested that the yurt is in need of some TLC and that it was shabby.......this is in my opinion an understatement........dust, sticky handles, cobwebs and when we first walked in there was a strong odour. The outside furniture was dirty and would have needed to be cleaned thoroughly before we used it, which we were not prepared to do. At the very least we expected the property to be scrupulously clean, especially given current circumstances (global pandemic). We did not take this up with the owners, who live on site, as we felt that it was not something that could be put right in a couple of hours, and we did not feel that we wanted to have to unpack etc, or vacate the yurt for any length of time. In spite of this, we did enjoy the week, and the surrounding area is beautiful. Would certainly go back to this area, but not to this accommodation. I'd suggest that anyone considering making a booking, should read the reviews further back than this year, and also for the other yurts on the site. The problem of cleanliness seems to be a recurring theme, going back some time, and one which neither the owners nor Sykes cottages appears to have addressed.
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John - Verified booking
A HOME from HOME in MORTON Straight to the point.
A wonderful experience. I am looking forward to staying at Mitford Gypsy Hut again. ARRIVAL By train, then a short walk to the Shepherd's Hut, easy to find / visible from main road. FIRST IMPRESSION Easy and safe access up a couple of steps with an adjacent handrail. Also a battery powered light to use if it happens to be dark INTERIOR Absolutely immaculately fitted out. As Shepherd's Huts go, Mitford Gypsy Hut is luxurious and spacious. KITCHEN and FOOD PREP AREA Really well designed. It worked exceptionally well for me. BATHROOM Compact and really well designed and fitted out. Shower, wash basin, WC, a delightful mirrored cabinet, and a heated towel rail ( I was there during Storm Darragh and was kitted out for horizontal rain. I was able to dry my ouside clothes no problem xxx) LOG BURNER Easy to use and quickly heated up the Hut. I recommend using it if it's cold or wet outside and particularly if it's both! THE BED It was just so comfy and toasty warm. I actually slept better than I do at home. In summary it was a real test to be staying in a Shepherd's Hut in the middle of a storm in December. I'm age 76 so have moderate mobility issues and like home comforts. My stay was for 5 nights and I would have been happy to stay much longer.
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Mavis - Verified booking
DIRECTIONS: Were very confusing and ittooks a great deal of time to find the property and was grateful it was not raining or that we did not arrive ve in the dark.
At one point we thought we were going to have to book into a hotel! "Following the lane to the village sign for Hankerton on the left IN THE DISTANCE', Little Moreton is on the right". Your description under TRAVELLING TO THE PROPERTY. The actually description is: Travelling along Murcott Lane, about 50 yds BEFORE reaching the Hankerton sign on the left, Little Mortons is on the right. You do not actually travel into Hankerton village, which is very confusing. Disappointed your instructions are incorrect. The property was very clean, a food package was amazing with many useful products and cleaning equipment. The owner was extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble his advice whenever we required this. Unfortunately, the one negative for us, was there wasn't a wardrobe, only 6 pegs in the apartment for us to hang our clothes and there were no drawers in which to put our tee shirts, underwear etc.
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Gareth - Verified booking
Excellent location for exploring the Cotswolds, short drives to plenty of walks and villages.
Hot tub and countryside views were the highlights. Lodge is kitted out pretty well for the size, a couple more glasses and pots/pans would be useful and better quality/larger towels would be any easy improvement. WiFi was surprisingly stable and fast, TVs have Freeview but they are not smart TVs so worth bringing a streaming device, our Chromecast worked a treat. Mostly very quiet, dependent on the neighbours you get in the other 3 lodges, which are arranged so the decking is just out of sight of each other but sound travels easily between them. We only had a couple of nights of noisy music and loud talking from one less considerate set of neighbours. Suggest the owner gives some basic guidelines on noise e.g. avoid music after 11pm. Host was friendly and left us to it unless we needed something. Had a great relaxing stay!
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