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High Bridge Haven
Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria

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27 guests have reviewed High Bridge Haven

27 FEBRUARY 2018

Stayed for a second time and found the place to be every bit as lovely as the first time we went.
The place is simply faultless.
Spotlessly clean, all fixtures and fittings are of a high standard, and there is every utility you will need for your stay.
The log burner and hot tub are without doubt the highlight of the cabin, but from the minute you get there you will feel very spoilt by Maxine, and the welcome pack too I’d fantastic.
We will definitely make this a regular annual get away from it all trip. We love the place!

27 FEBRUARY 2018

Thank you for your lovely feedback. High Bridge Haven is such a special place and Maxine a terrific hostess who deserves all the plaudits for her welcome and her property.

19 FEBRUARY 2018

Maxine was extremely welcoming to High Bridge Haven and made sure our weekend celebrating a 30th Birthday was even more special with lots of extra touches! The lodge itself was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed. We also read on a previous review about the spring water so knew we needed to bring bottled water with us. The only slight issue we had was the fridge fan making some strange noises which we were told about on arrival so we knew how to re-set it when it went off.

9 JANUARY 2018

We had a lovely stay at this lodge. Everything was perfect from the moment we stepped in starting with a warm welcome. It was really nice to come in and see a hamper of goodies with a bottle of wine on ice. The place was very clean and to high standard. I would highly recommend staying here, especially for the hot tub if not for anything else.

18 DECEMBER 2017

Lovely cabin and hot tub. Perfect location. The owners were very accommodating and made us feel very special

21 DECEMBER 2017

The wonderful feedback for High Bridge Haven continues. I am delighted you had such a lovely stay.

7 DECEMBER 2017

great hot tub and facilities

20 OCTOBER 2017

On arrival we were met promptly and given a warm reception. We were amazed at the attention to detail that had gone into preparing the place for our arrival. We had just gotten married and the place was decorated for the occasion. The views were amazing and the place itself was perfect to spend a few days unwinding and relaxing.

9 OCTOBER 2017

Would highly recommend Highbridge Haven for couples wanted a romantic, peaceful retreat in beautiful surroundings. 5 star rating everything was excellent especially the hot tub. Will definitely be returning for our third visit next year

15 SEPTEMBER 2017

Beautiful lodge, amazing hot tub, friendly owner, perfect

25 AUGUST 2017

Perfect venue for views, peace and hot Tub!!

Lovely host and great welcome pack - hope to return soon

1 SEPTEMBER 2017

Once again a brilliant review for High Bridge Haven. Thank you so much.

8 AUGUST 2017

Beautiful lodge in a stunning location. The panoramic views were superb. The attention to detail was first class. The photos online do not do it justice. Excellent hosts. The hot tub which now has a lovely gazebo covering it was the icing on the cake. A great way to relax whatever the weather or time of day. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a luxurious break.

11 AUGUST 2017

Another fabulous review for High Bridge Haven, thank you so much.

25 JULY 2017

Maxine was an excellent host. She met us when we arrived and took us on a tour of the cabin. The hot tub at High Bridge Haven had been replaced that day and we were the first to use it!

The accommodation has a lot of lovely touchs, from dressing gowns, to ample bath towels, kitchen equipment, DVDs, wood for the stove etc meaning that you have everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay.

We accidentally left an item behind when leaving and Maxine was more than helpful at returning it to us by post, free of charge! Thank you :)

I would thoroughly recommend High Bridge Haven to anyone searching for holiday accommodation in the Lake District - it was second to none! You simply can't beat watching the sun set over the mountains from the hot tub.

27 JULY 2017

Thank you so much for your comprehensive review and recommendation for High Bridge Haven.

7 JUNE 2017

Lovely location. Wonderful facilities, very high standards. Relaxing holiday from the welcome basket to the hot tub. Lovely owners, on hand if needed. definitely will be back.

24 MAY 2017

The area is beautiful the cabin is done to perfection the landlord was very helpful. The hot tub was great and there's plenty to do or very little if you choose good food all around.

15 MARCH 2017

Excellent

2 MARCH 2017

Amazing lodge - could have stayed forever.

9 FEBRUARY 2017

Beautiful lodge & everything was to excellent quality! Spotless & perfect.

23 JANUARY 2017

Simply faultless! The lodge was a surprise for my partners birthday, and she could not have been more pleased with it.
The standard of all the facilities was extremely high, in perfect condition, and the perfect spot for a romantic getaway.
The welcome basket was also top class, and included everything you needed to get started on your break.
The log burner and hot tub were the perfect tonics for a cold weekend in January, and without a doubt we will be back.
I put up some photos on my facebook and have had several requests for the details from friends both north and south of the border. I have no hesitation in recommending this lodge to anyone. Top class retreat.

18 JANUARY 2017

Lodge was fantastic; great place to escape to for a couple of days

3 JANUARY 2017

Fabulous place to stay. One minor criticism is minimal freeview tv channels. Not since the 70s have i had 5 channels to watch!!!

19 DECEMBER 2016

Everything was brilliant, perfect place for a weekend away

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Laundry Cottage
Evershot, Dorset

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23 guests have reviewed Laundry Cottage

26 MARCH 2018

Our few days at Laundry cottage were simply perfect . The cottage itself was beautiful and so warm and cosy , it really didn’t matter that it was freezing outside . The village is stunning, we loved visiting the post office and the bakery for our daily provisions and exploring the surrounding area with our dog. A visit to West Bay and Lyme Regis is a must.

15 JANUARY 2018

Super cottage in a lovely village

11 JANUARY 2018

Beautifully furnished cosy cottage

10 JANUARY 2018

Beautiful cottage, very homely, finished to a high standard

28 DECEMBER 2017

A quintessential English cottage in an equally quintessential English village. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this fully equipped cottage. We would recommend this cottage highly when visiting Dorset.

20 NOVEMBER 2017

Our second visit to Laundry cottage did not disappoint. We love it and really appreciate the effort that has been taken to make it the perfect retreat for us and our dogs. Thank you Caroline for the well stocked hamper and the lovely flowers.

13 OCTOBER 2017

The cottage is beautiful. The only issues are the bathrooms need some attention due to damp and the poor supply of hot water. Otherwise the cottage and area are idyllic and we would certainly wish to visit again.

23 OCTOBER 2017

From the owners ~ 'We are totally mystified by these comments about the bathrooms. They are both on the first floor and are cosy and warm - the hot water is plentiful and on demand. We have never had a complaint like this before and, indeed, most of our bookings are repeat bookings'.

5 SEPTEMBER 2017

The cottage is in a lovely location, is spacious and generally the facilities were very good. However we encountered problems with the plumbing, firstly a loose lever on the shower which made turning on the shower difficult and secondly the hot tap became detached, cleared not fitted correctly, and hot water poured everywhere. Fortunately I use a screwdriver from my car to isolate the tap and turn off the water. The flooding cased the electrics to trip and later in the day we realised the fridge was off. We found contacting the housekeeper both when arranging the key collection and during this problem difficult and felt there wasn't enough urgency considering the flooding which had more seriously affected the electrics.

22 SEPTEMBER 2017

I am sorry to hear that you encountered problems with some of the fittings. It is unfortunate that you were unable get through to the housekeeper who would have been more than happy to come out to see you. Thank you for leaving the note for her. The housekeeper will ensure that the sanitary-ware fittings are checked and adjusted routinely.

1 JUNE 2017

Outstanding property beautifully presented and particularly appreciated the superb garden. Comfortable and well equipped.

19 MAY 2017

The cottage was beautifully furnished and very comfortable. It was a pleasure to rent a cottage where the furniture not only looked good but was exceptionally comfortable. Everything we could possibly need was catered for. It was such a pleasure for us to stay there and our only big regret was that we had only booked it for one week and we would have liked to have stayed much longer.

In addition we loved the lovely and well kept garden which was such a pleasure to sit in and watch the birds and enjoy the flowers.

We hope to return one day very soon.

12 JANUARY 2017

Very comfortable

9 NOVEMBER 2016

WHAT CAN I SAY FABULOUS FANTASTIC HAMPER EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT

11 OCTOBER 2016

An oustanding cottage - one of the best we have used. However, the lighting in the sitting room is poor - insufficient to be able to read easily. A major improvement is very desirable, indeed necessary!

5 SEPTEMBER 2016

spotless and lovely welcome hamper .

30 AUGUST 2016

No foil/cling film at property very unusual for a RR cottage.
Mirrors in the bedroom - hairdryer available so it would be good to see what you are doing.
Apart from that a great place to stay, will be returning.

27 AUGUST 2016

Laundry cottage was in a delightful setting and was beautifully presented. The hamper on arrival was a real treat! The main issue we found with the cottage was the arga in the kitchen which had been switched off and took a very long time to reheat. Greater instruction on how to use this would have been useful. Some of the plumbing fixtures were also rather poor and needed attention. Despite this we would definitely return to this cottage.

1 JULY 2016

Delightful property, and first rate ' get you in pack'

16 MAY 2016

very good quality as always

25 APRIL 2016

Our housekeeper was excellent - a problem reported was fixed the same day. She also kindly lent us a personal map. Top marks!

14 APRIL 2016

Lovely cottage , exactly as shown on webpage . A few minor points for follow up - some of the light switches didn't appear to work , the AGA isn't the most flexible cooker and for someone not used to AGA's it may be a challenge , couldn't get the room thermostat to switch from auto setting . Would have liked some more information left specifically about local walks and places to visit.

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The Mill House
Buxton With Lamas, Norfolk

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Guest Reviews

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15 guests have reviewed The Mill House

14 APRIL 2018

the house was lovely all extras thought off games for children jigsaw dvd excellent, however on two occassions we had no hot water and i had to phone up the house keeper who sent round her husband to help us, but on reflection a qualified plumber needs to get sent to the house as the central heating was air locked and this is frustrating for all the guests off the house, and subsequent guest arriving it needs sorting.

10 APRIL 2018

What a wonderful house and grounds, perfect for all the family to help celebrate our Golden Wedding, The property was beautifully presented, with many personal touches.
Thank you for the super welcome hamper - the children were thrilled with their Easter biscuits.

10 MARCH 2018

The Mill House was in spotless condition when we arrived for our 'writing retreat' and with a lovely welcoming hamper. There was more than enough space for the guests. Sadly we had to leave early due to the snow but we'll definitely be back again for another working 'holiday'! Thank you!

27 NOVEMBER 2017

Beautiful property throughout and ideal for large family gatherings. Inventory and furnishings of very high standard. 2 issues during weekend ( leaking shower and TV in games room stopped working) both reported to caretaker. Hope to book again during the Spring/Summer to be able to make full use of the beautiful grounds.

6 NOVEMBER 2017

Very spacious comfortable quality property with superb extensive grounds. A perfect place for a family reunion with differing ages.

13 SEPTEMBER 2017

Amazing house. Wonderful to have so many rooms and space to relax - perfect for a family celebration with three generations. The playrooms were perfect for the children in the group and the sitting a nice place for other members of the family to escape and relax! Lovely grounds. Fabulous welcome hamper.

13 SEPTEMBER 2017

What a lovely review for The Mill House. We are delighted that everything was perfect for your family celebration.

22 AUGUST 2017

Lovely house, plenty of room

7 AUGUST 2017

A lovely House in a pleasant village. Really well equipped and spacious with huge, pleasant grounds. Loads of items to keep the whole family amused. Just mind your head in the pantry!

21 JUNE 2017

Good. No problems. Bath shape a tad odd.

12 DECEMBER 2016

Beautifully clean tidy and welcoming

6 SEPTEMBER 2016

Fantastic house, with wonderful grounds.
Great location in the countryside
Fantastic resources for children

13 JULY 2016

Everything we wanted and more!

9 JUNE 2016

Fantastic character house, well equipped. Generous welcome hamper. Super location

12 APRIL 2016

The Mill House is beautiful and has a lovely family atmosphere and was generously supplied with games/boots/kites/cricket wicket & bats and even a croquet set!
Our 5 grandchildren loved exploring it and had great fun with treasure hunts
We look forward to returning

1 MARCH 2016

The house was amazing and the gardens were fabulous. It was absolutely perfect for 3 families with young children - so much space and lots of games and dvds availalble for the children. So well equipped - every detail had been thought of. The welcome hamper was a real treat! We all wanted to live there forever!!

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The White House
Little Weighton, Cottingham, Yorkshire

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9 guests have reviewed The White House

10 APRIL 2018

Lovely well appointed property but is situated on a busy road and the almost constant road noise made it difficult to sleep and relax.

22 FEBRUARY 2018

Great cottage, very relaxing

6 DECEMBER 2017

excellent house, very comfortable, sort of place we will use again as it is easy to reach the moors and the coast.

7 NOVEMBER 2017

Lovely comfy & spacious cottage with great kitchen diner for eating meals in (but could have done with a couple of casseroles for the oven!). Really warm in October so never needed the the open fire in the kitchen! The village pub made us very welcome. Great location just off the Hull by-pass with easy access to city centre attractions, Beverley, the Wolds & the coast. Will definitely consider returning.

6 NOVEMBER 2017

Beautiful, clean and well equipped. Near to a very good pub/restaurant. Very convenient for Hull, Beverley and walking in the Yorkshire Wolds.

23 FEBRUARY 2017

The holiday cottage was beautiful and catered well for our break. The arrival pack was much appreciated.

16 JANUARY 2017

The cottage had everything you could think of! Beautifully presented, lovely location. I can't wait to have another excuse to book it.

1 SEPTEMBER 2016

Lovely cottage, well furnished, good location, very clean and well maintained
Owner very helpful
Would highly recommend, and hope to stay there again

26 AUGUST 2016

Lovely well equipped cottage. Would definitely use again
Excellent joining instructions
Only quibble was lack of toiletries in en-suite bathroom

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