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Which? Recommended Provider for UK Holiday Cottages August 2023 Which? Recommended Providers are companies that are both rated highly by Which? members and meet the high standards of Which? researchers.
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Welcome hamper included
A complimentary welcome hamper is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk along with a few extra goodies. Please note that the size and contents of the hamper may vary from property to property and there may be regional and seasonal variances. Sadly we are unable to vary the contents according to preference, or cater for individual dietary requirements.
Starter pack included
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentarty starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing; Tea, Coffee, Milk and Sugar
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentary starter pack is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk plus a welcome treat.
A Dorset complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A Cornish complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing, Tea, Coffee, Fudge, Shortbread, Sugar, Milk, Salt and Pepper.
A Cotswolds complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
An Isle of Wight complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
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Very comfortable cottage, ideally placed for visiting castle Howard, Helmsley and Malton Be aware of heavy goods traffic through the village which can be noisy
Very spacious & cleaned to a high standard. A beautiful cottage in a great location. Only downside was - no toilet rolls!!
A great place. Comfortable, attractive, very well equipped, nicely set out, enough room for 5 adults (We couldn't find a 6th!), clean, friendly neighbour, great location, garden perfect and lots of walks and places of interest. We had a lovely stay. Thank you.
Very attractive cottage & village. Perfectly clean and very well equipped, including welcome hamper. Spacious rooms and garden. Lovely village for strolling with a bakery and two pub/hotels and beautiful countryside.
I just loved our stay at Harwood cottage. It is a spacious three bed. The setting is so lovely, close to stunning walks and a great playground. The house manager was very helpful and available. I found it expensive compared to other places I have stayed which were more luxurious, but all in all we loved it.
Harwood Cottage was cosy, comfortable and very well equipped. It was well stocked with games, toys and DVDs which kept our two children well entertained when in the cottage. Hovingham is a delightful village with a well stocked shop and a characterful village inn. It also has a fabulous playpark just round the corner from the cottage. The bakery next door is great with delicious bread and treats. Harwood Cottage made the perfect family friendly base for exploring the many attractions in the local area.
The cottage was all it said it was and the lady next door who looks after Cottage had done well
Location excellent, caretaker friendly and helpful, but guests instructions lacking in detail and possibly at the price charged, the house facilities should be. upgraded. An example was that we could not find instructions for the central heating. In June not usually required, but our days were very cold. Just before we left we found that the system was wireless but possibly the previous guests had done something which prevented the boiler from responding. There was nothing about the controls in the handbook, just the thermostat was taped over. We loved the village and this was our third visit, but stayed at another property.
A beautiful cottage in a lovely village. It was very well equipped and homely. Lots to do in the surrounding area.
We really enjoyed the cottage. We found it comfortable and it is ideally located for walking and visiting attractions in the area. Our only comment would be that the toilet flushes were both not working properly. Otherwise everything was very good and we had a good holiday there.
lovely cottage in delightful village. Shame about traffic speeding through the village above the designated 30mph limit!!! Did have some problems with heating on first night in the lounge - only seemed to work if temp turned up high or radiators off low in bedrooms. As rest of week weather good - not too big a problem this time!
Cottage just as described so definitely lived up to our high expectations. Welcome hamper generous and luxurious. Felt looked after, relaxed and cosy.
I am leaving this review, as i have seen numerous unjustified, negative comments about this cottage. if i had read them before i went, i may not have gone - but i am so glad we did! Beautiful, well equipped cottage. with picturesque stream running past the front door. so many thoughtful extras: draw full of DVD's (including children's), shelves full of games and puzzles, books. Plenty of cups, glasses and crockery. This was a VERY warm cottage even though it was -4 on the first day. It is beautifully clean and well decorated and feels very homely due to all the pictures and flowers etc. The beds are exceptionally comfortable. the duvets are warm. the furniture is comfortable. The village pub is lovely with great food and there is also a well stocked village shop.
What a wonderful review for Harwood Cottage. Thank you so much for leaving such lovely feedback.
Cosy cottage,one room bit small.Very good welcome pack and John and his wife were very welcoming.A curtain across the front door is needed to stop the draft and spare blankets are needed we luckily bought our own .The downstairs shower unit needed a clean around the lower frame but the rest of the cottage was in a good condition.It had been decorated for Christmas which was very much appreciated .
Lovely comfortable warm cottage in an ideal location. Excellent support from housekeeper.
Positives - clean and comfortable, very well equipped kitchen, attractive conservatory, pretty garden. Negatives - 14.5 tog duvets far too hot, and no alternative. Nowhere to store groceries in kitchen (cupboards full of 20 piece dinner set and glasses)
Thank you for your feedback for Harwood Cottage. I am pleased that you enjoyed the house and garden and I will pass your comments to the owner.
Good size,comfortable cottage in pretty Village. Conservatory ideal for variable British weather - unable to sit in garden. Found chairs rather uncomfortable low & firm.
The cottage was very comfortable, but the space for the storage of clothes was rather limited. I, also, feel that bedside tables should be available in each room.
The best cottage that we have stayed in.
roomy and well stocked cottage in a lovely location. Delightful garden with plenty of opportunities to relax. caretakers on site ( next door ) were very helpful but not intrusive. General standard of cottage decor more or less up to RR norms although starting to need some redecoration. Beds not as comfortable as they could be. Large conservatory at back was lovely to dine in but is plagued by insects.
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