The Apple Store

35 Customer Reviews

• "The cottage itself is beautiful and exactly as it looks in the photos."

  The garden, whilst on rather steep slope is great and properly secure for our dog. It was all furnished to a high standard & perfect for the 2 of us & our 4 legged friend. If I was being picky, replacing the bog standard dinky wine glasses with something decent would be nice and maybe a full length mirror but neither was a deal breaker. We loved being able to walk the 10 minutes to the Old Court House restaurant & in fact went twice as the food was fab. It was a bit of a pain not having WIFI but Craig did warn us he couldn't get it fixed until the following week, it just meant we lived a little more spontaneously (as we did many years ago) The only thing that let it down slightly was the damp, slightly mouldy aroma that pervaded the cottage & and it did make everywhere feel a bit chilly even on the warm summer day we arrived. It may just be a result of part of it being effectively below ground (the slope of the garden at the top is level with the kitchen ceiling) I think we acclimatised a little but after one rainy day, it felt so chilly & damp that we put the gas heater on for a couple of hours in the evening. Maybe a couple of dehumidifiers would help. All in all, however, we enjoyed our stay very much

  Reviewed by Fiona4.4★Aug 2024

• "Had a fantastic stay, made very welcome and found the Apple Store to be like a ..."

  Had a fantastic stay, made very welcome and found the Apple Store to be like a home from home, plenty of things to do within a short distance, will definitely like to stay again in the future

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2024

• "All great and loved meeting the two hosts and exploring the gallery where we happily bought some great art."

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2024

• "We are not picky in any way but this place is the worst we've ever seen."

  Everything you touch was sticky, the place was extremely dirty in general, the floor in the dark kitchen was covered in black from the dirt over all the years and the air was almost not breathable. We left after two day because my wife got serious health issues inside the building. Furthermore he claimed at Sykes we damaged the floor by cleaning it with water. By the way...Sykes Cottages was no help to solve the problems in any way.

  Reviewed by Alexander1.9★Jul 2024

• "The owner (Craig) was on hand to help with queries, etc, but otherwise left us alone to enjoy our break which was much appreciated."

  The accommodation was well equipped and we would definitely consider staying here again. The gardens were dog proof which was a great help when sitting outside with our spaniel. Definitely recommended.

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Jul 2024

• "We really enjoyed our stay at the Apple Store, very comfortable, well stocked roomy kitchen."

  Lovely area and lots to see and do. Thank you Craig and Lynne

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Jun 2024

• "Cottage very tired and needs updating Looked rather neglected Disappointing really"

  Reviewed by Eric1.6★Jun 2024

• "Perfect facilities for 2 people and the enclosed garden was ideal for a dog."

  Very friendly and helpful hosts

  Thank you for the feedback, we're delighted you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★May 2024

• "Comfortable and warm, friendly host."

  Great location especially for doorstep walks and also for exploring the area by car. Just minor things toilet lid wouldn’t stay up, toaster and fridge need a good clean.

  Many thanks for your review, we're delighted to know you enjoyed your break. Thanks for pointing the issues out to us, We'll get onto those straight away. Hope to see you again. Craig & Lynne Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ros4.1★Apr 2024

• "We booked this at really late notice for a over Christmas stay and it didn’t disappoint!"

  The owners were super friendly, cottage was cosy and as a bonus for an electric car driver there is a super fast charger two minutes drive away. We will be back.

  Reviewed by Cara4.7★Dec 2023

• "Sorry for the delay, lovely stay, limited for dog walks from the cottage but loads in the vicinity although you need to be wary of the start of the shooting season, birds everywhere!"

  ! Owners very helpful and very nice. Thanks Lin and Colin Baxter

  Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Oct 2023

• "Thank you for a lovely stay."

  The cottage has everything you need and is extremely comfortable. It was our first holiday away with our dog. The garden is secure and the cottage is very dog friendly which was important to us. The hosts are very welcoming and considerate. The area is lovely. If you have never been to the Wye valley, it’s well worth a visit.

  Many thanks for taking the time to write such great feedback. We hope to see you again. Regards Craig & Lynne Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tanis5.0★Aug 2023

• "We found the cottage to be a very relaxing environment, inside and outside."

  The owners were very friendly and helpful at all times, and there was plenty of different information around for places to go and see. Lovely walks around in the hills and valleys around the cottage. As the cottage was not to far from a main road it made it easy access to get to other places around the area with a car which were both close and a distance away. Lovely Breakfasts provided if wanted. The nice art and craft gallery within the grounds was also a bonus, fantastic wire and wooden items made and on show. a good place if you like different crafts. Also dog friendly.

  Thank you for the great review, we're delighted you enjoyed your stay here and hope to see you again one day soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kenneth4.7★Jul 2023

• "Great welcome from the owners beautiful property really enjoyed our stay there"

  Thank you for your great feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Isobel5.0★Jul 2023

• "The Apple Store was cosy and clean, in a lovely location (except for the traffic noise)."

  We enjoyed our weekend here, the apartment was well equipped. My only suggestion would be that maybe some carpet is needed in the upstairs apartment to muffle the noisy footsteps?

  Thank you for your feedback we really appreciate it. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We are looking for ways to reduce the noise from the Cider Loft although regrettably carpet is a difficult one for us, but we will investigate our options. Regards Craig & Lynne Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanne3.8★Apr 2023

• "Lovely cottage, nicely equipped kitchen which satisfied our self-catering needs."

  We particularly appreciated the securely enclosed back garden, which gave our dog a safe place to unwind after our long walks around the local area. We loved the nearby Old Court Hotel for a meal out; very cosy inside, and it has a gorgeous garden to enjoy a drink if you get lucky with the weather.

  Thank you for taking the time to write this great review. We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay. We recently renewed some of the fencing for the cottage's back garden so thank you for the feedback. Look forward to seeing you again one day. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Apr 2023

• "The water heater was playing up which the owner advised me of on arrival."

  It meant no hot water to wash up but boiling a kettle was no issue. The shower also fluctuated dramatically from boiling hot to freezing cold but I managed ok. I loved the setting and had a lovely relaxing week which did me the world of good and was what I was looking for. I would definitely visit again.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry that you had issues with the hot water and shower. Both issues have now been fixed ready for your return! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tracy4.7★Nov 2022

• "Lovely property, although the showeroom was a bit tight."

  Tastefully decorated.Everything was there that was needed. A bit cold at times,but understand costing would be a concern. Would love to revisit in the summer.

  Thank you for your feedback, we have now supplemented the old heating system with additional heaters to help ensure a cosy time next time around. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kay4.1★Oct 2022

• "We enjoyed our stay the cottage and facilities were very good."

  There were two points however that should be noted.The first was the fact there was a flat above which we found very noisy.The other less important point was the poor light in the bedroom for reading..

  Reviewed by Brian4.4★Aug 2022

• "We had a lovely time at the cottage the only thing we found with the listing is ..."

  We had a lovely time at the cottage the only thing we found with the listing is that you don’t realise there is another cottage upstairs but we didn’t find it to be a problem at all Craig is a great host very knowledgeable about the local area but not intrusive at all we look forward to returning as soon as possible

  Reviewed by Alison4.7★Jul 2022

• "Perfect place to stay."

  Cosy and comfortable.

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Jun 2022

• "We really enjoyed our stay."

  It was so peaceful having the 2 private gardens to relax in. Everything we needed was provided, The Apple Store is a little cooler than we are used to as we live in a modern house, but heaters are provided. And Whitchurch is a lovely village, with plenty to explore.

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Jun 2022

• "Fabulous cottage, warm and welcoming hosts, excellent breakfasts"

  Reviewed by Jill5.0★May 2022

• "Lovely place very comfortable friendly owner"

  Reviewed by Kathleen5.0★May 2022

• "We had a brilliant stay at The Apple Store thanks to the friendly and approachable owners, the incredible location, and the comfortable and homely cottage."

  It was well equipped with everything we needed, the garden was secure for our dog, and the maps and detailed instructions for local walks left by the owners led us to some amazing places that we wouldn't have otherwise found. As mentioned in a previous review for this cottage, you can hear the people in the loft above quite clearly at times (especially if they snore!!), but we didn't feel that this distracted from our overall enjoyment of the holiday, and we will definitely be going back.

  Reviewed by Alice4.7★Apr 2022

• "Characterful and very interesting property, ideal for us as a couple with 2 dogs."

  Nice little enclosed garden front and back. Welcoming cake, tea, coffee and milk. Kitchen with all the utensils you need. Plenty of space, lots of informative leaflets, books. Bedroom with a nice comfy bed. Bathroom compact but nice size shower with plenty of hot water. The hosts Craig & Lynne made us very welcome and were happy to help with recommendations on where to explore and where to eat. It was a really enjoyable short break.

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Apr 2022

• "Loved the cottage, it was well equipped and comfortable."

  Bread, milk, butter and home made cakes were there for us on arrival. The owner couldn’t have been more accommodating and welcoming. Breakfast at the main house was a delicious treat, we thoroughly recommend banana and coconut vegan pancakes

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2022

• "A well established warm welcoming accommodation suit with lots of character and history."

  Ideal for a relaxing break which we would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by David4.7★Apr 2022

• "Cleanliness was not up to standard."

  Nasty smell in the bathroom.Shower head needed attention.

  Reviewed by Susan2.8★Mar 2022

• "This property lived upto its billing in all respects."

  The owner is very friendly without being over the top he even popped in with candles and matches to prepare for storm which was expected overnight. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Feb 2022

• "Warm and cosy, well equipped."

  Thank you for providing bread, milk and cake, much appreciated!

  Reviewed by Annette5.0★Feb 2022

• "The Apple store is a very nice little barn conversion very well equipped and in a very lovely part of the country very good for walks."

  The downside and its a big downside is that it also has an apartment up over and when occupied you can hear every noise above day and night which means a quiet and relaxing time away is not going to happen, we didn't realise this until reading reviews on another website after the event we feel that this should have been stated in the description.

  Reviewed by Richard3.4★Jan 2022

• "From texting us on our journey, through to home baked cake waiting in the cottage and personal recommendations for dog walks, Craig and Lynne at the Apple Store could not have done more to make our January break enjoyable."

  The cottage is lovely inside and out with plenty of space for the pair of us and our two dogs. Everything was very clean, tidy, comfortable and of good quality and it had all we needed for a self-catering holiday. An added bonus was it's location in a "no street light" area which made for some great amateur astronomy!

  Reviewed by Monica5.0★Jan 2022

• "Lovely accommodation lovely walks from door."

  Spashing places to eat nearby. Super helpful owners

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★Jan 2022

• "Excellent location and facilities, perfect for a weekend get away"

  Thank you for the feedback. We're pleased you enjoyed your break. Look forward to seeing you again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steve4.7★Nov 2021

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