“Our family of seven including three adult children and two grandparents had a lovely Christmas staying here together. The house and gardens are spacious, comfortable and attractive with a cosy log burner and a dining table that could seat ten which was required as we had further family staying in a nearby cottage. The Ullswater scenery and mountain walks are superb including straight from the front door. Other than mountain fun, there was plenty to explore with Penrith and farmshops. If you want granite, glass and steel then this one is not for you. If you want comfortable cosy farmhouse for a large group gathering then this one is ideal. You could easily park five or even more cars around the property. Ideally there would have been a more generous store of consumables such as toilet paper and dishwasher tablets which ran out and no laundry tablets were available at all. Otherwise, we were very happy indeed.”
“We had an excellent stay over Christmas in this cottage which is in an outstanding location. We know the area well, as I grew up here and was visiting family, and this property is perfectly situated near Ruthin and Denbigh. And even was amazed by the views. It’s wonderfully quiet and peaceful.
We arrived to a thoughtful hamper of local gifts and plenty of wood for the owner, which made us feel very welcome. We shared some truly special days there, especially on Christmas morning. I can’t recommend it highly enough — we’ve already booked again. Thank you!”
“Incredible house and stunning views with excellent facilities. We really didn't want to leave. The house was very well equipped and all the basics and more were provided. Gortahork was a 10 minute walk away, so shop, garage, bar, hotel, church etc were very accessible.”
“Riverside Barn is set in a beautiful peaceful location. The decor is top spec & catered for all our needs. Simon is a fabulous welcoming host, detailing the local area for us & we adventured out on some breathtaking walks. The barn is set within Simons grounds & we had all the privacy we needed. We stayed over the Christmas period & Simon decorated along with a lovely big Christmas tree. This has to be one of the best holidays we have had as a family. I would highly recommend Riverside Barn to familys & couples. Simon has catered for children with plenty for them to do. Games room along with a football field & basketball. Gilwern is within walking distance with canal walks with a couple of good pubs. We will definately be returning for another holiday. Thank you to Simon for being a wonderful host.”
“Fantastic stay! The cottage is charming, newly remodeled, and perfectly located within walking distance of restaurants and groceries. The host was incredibly friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend.”
“The cottage was warm and cosy. Ideal for Christmas. The owner was extremely generous. She gave us a magnificant Christmas Hamper and presents. I would never have expected them. Owner was very friendly. The cottage was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Beautiful bedroom. Comfortable bed. Lovely furnishings. The peacock wallpaper and matching curtains were delightful. Loved the heater in the bathroom. Such a good preservation of a historical building. The location was convenient to get to both Hexham and Corbridge. Roman archealogical sites not too distant for a drive. Fantastic holiday for us. My husband is not in good health, but we managed to have a comfortable break. Highly recommend this cottage to any couple. I would say it is romantic for the young or young at heart.”
“We had the most enjoyable stay at High Cogges over the Christmas period. The house was well equipped and very clean. It was a delight to walk in and find the house decorated for Christmas both inside and out. We all enjoyed it so much that we have already booked to stay there next year. The only slight improvement that could be made would be to have thicker quilts as it did get a little chilly during the night. Overall though an excellent place to stay and would highly recommend it.”
“All the accommodations I have rented from Sykes
Cottages have been excellent. The description and the photos of the properties have been spot on. I highly recommend Sykes and will continue to book with them in the future.”
“Lovely peaceful place to spend a week. The owner is so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. We spent Christmas at the Mill and were given a very warm welcome. We have two dogs and they were happy and secure. We are going back in June for another week.”
“This is the 2nd time we stayed at Larchfield chalet 2. It's in a beautifully secluded location just perfect for some peace & quiet. Both times we stayed have been in the winter & the chalet is lovely & toasty. It has everything you need if you're just wanting it as a base or for just staying in. Will definitely book again”
“We stayed at the cottage for Christmas , and was made to feel very welcome.
The cottage was warm and cosy. Being close to open fields was ideal for our dogs.”
“Loved every minute in this lovely cottage. It is well equipped, has everything you need to cook, keep it tidy( mop, vacuum-dog owners) and play and have an active time( game room, board games ,books), loads of throws and blankets, equipment for dog. A little back garden is fenced, so dogs and kids are safe. 2 minutes walk to a coastal path, 5 minutes to the little beach where young can meet people winter swimming. The owner was really helpful and welcoming, surprised us by providing a real christmas tree and decorations so we could put it up ourselves ❤️ There was a welcome pack too( wine and chocolates) and we were given some new kitchen equipment to use during our stay. Good contact with the owner anytime if we needed him (advice, recommendation what to visit etc).
The area itself is beautiful and people very friendly. Heating really good, shower hot and good pressure.
We loved every minute! Thank you!We are really grateful ❤️”
