Tovah

34 Customer Reviews

• "Lovely cottage."

  Well maintained and very comfortable situated in a great location. Although there is no parking outside the cottage, the parking permit system worked well. We look forward to returning in the future.

  Reviewed by Dianne5.0★Oct 2024

• "Wonderful location, well equipped, lovely kitchen, pleasant garden and decking overlooking Solent."

  Not so good...low beams causing knocked heads on several occasions. Just couldn't relax when upstairs, needing to be on constant alert. This issue could have been raised during initial booking stage.

  Thank you for your feedback and we trust overall you enjoyed your stay. The beams are low and this can be seen in the photos. We emphasise this fact in the welcome pack, but will ask Sykes to update the booking details . Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lilian3.4★Sep 2024

• "Lovely cottage in a great town centre location."

  Pubs, restaurants, and the ferry, all within a couple of minutes walk. Cottage was clean and well equipped. Spiral staircases may be a challenge for some.

  Thank you for your feedback. It is much appreciated and we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Jul 2024

• "Tovah was a very comfortable holiday home."

  Location was convenient and accommodation suited our needs well.

  Thank you for your feedback - it is much appreciated and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. It was nice meeting you and talking about Yarmouth over the years. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen4.7★May 2024

• "We love old and historic buildings, so from that viewpoint, this was right up our street."

  Great location, slap bang in the centre of Yarmouth. Very handy for the fabulous fish & chips next door! We arrived late on the Friday evening and were given the wrong set of keys by Hardy's. Also, rather reluctantly told that we were 'entitled' to 2 pints of milk. It's not what you say, it's the way....... The house was freezing and didn't seem 'guest ready'. All in all, a rather unwelcoming start. The low beams were a problem right from the get go and my husband nearly knocked himself out on a number of occasions. It was so bad we considered returning home early but we managed to better navigate things as the days went by. The little log burner was gorgeous but sadly very few logs were left for us to burn. Disappointing that we had to pay our own way to supplement the heating, as a few more logs would've gone a long way. I guess we weren't quite prepared for a winter break and assumed (wrongly) that the heating side of things would be taken care of. The week felt like a battle to stay warm as well as stay safe (from the beams). The kitchen was so cold, that we had to put the Aga stove on to help warm the room up, as there was no other mode of heating. In a nutshell, the overall stay was disappointing and I'm sure it would've been quite a different experience in the summer. I think it would take only a small effort to get this lovely cottage up to a winter stay standard, so please don't take my feedback as completely negative. The view from the master bedroom window was wonderful and was a joy to wake up to every morning. We're regulars to Yarmouth, and everyone is so friendly.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry the cottage was cold on your arrival. We discovered that the heat had not been set correctly for the first day of your stay and once we realised corrected it. As indicated in the welcome pack, we would always advise if any issues are encountered during your stay to contact us so that we can help in a timely way. Guests can always change the temperature setting to suits their needs. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter2.8★Feb 2024

• "Perfect place to stay for our Christmas break and the tree was an unexpected bonus."

  The cottage was cosy and had everything supplied that we could wish for. We enjoyed our stay so much that we have booked again for next year. It was definitely a home from home and we were very reluctant to leave!

  Thankyou for your feedback lovely to hear you have enjoyed your Christmas break in Tovah! Look forward to welcoming you again next Christmas! Wishing you a Happy New Year! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Dec 2023

• "It is a lovely cottage in lovely location."

  Great walking area and easy to get to other places. Nice view of the Solent from the balcony on top bedroom. Thank you to the owners for organising the parking permit.

  Thankyou very much for your feedback. We also enjoy walking in the West Wight especially from Freshwater to the Needles over Tennyson Down. We look forward to welcoming you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2023

• "Lovely cottage in a perfect location in Yarmouth town centre with all shops and facilities on your doorstep which was perfect for us in our favourite place on the island."

  PRO’S Property was really nice inside with comfy furniture in the lounge area and all the modern facilities you would require such as WiFi and tv. Separate dining room from lounge that leads to kitchen which has everything you need and all modern appliances. Beds were comfy and the views from the top bedroom and balcony are fantastic looking at the sea and boats as you look to the right. The owner was helpful sending a welcome pack to us via email in advance and also organised a parking permit for us at their cost which was really appreciated to park nearby as there is no parking at the property. However I would say before 10am and after 6pm we established there is alternative parking nearby for free in the town centre near the Bugle pub as well which is around 50 yards away. CON’S Only downsides found with the property was the low beams in a couple of the bedrooms as you enter them and the top bathroom as my husband hit his head a few times (husband is just under 6 foot). However none of my other party hit their head so I would also put that down to my husbands clumsiness! We also had an older relative with us that did struggle with the stairs a little which although there are only a few steps they are quite narrow and on a bend with difficult located handrails but the rest of us adults and kids found the stairs no problem and there were no accidents thankfully. Overall a lovely weeks stay at a quaint cottage and we were considering to come back next year again (2024) had the week we wanted been available again. However we will certainly consider staying here again for a future holiday to the island if it’s still available.

  We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. We agree care should be taken on tbe spiral staircase and the low beams on the top floor. We look forward to welcoming you again to stay in Tovah! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Katie4.1★Aug 2023

• "It’s loverly and so convenient for the town, would definitely stay there again."

  Thankyou for your feedback, we look forward to welcoming you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jun 2023

• "We had a wonderful stay in Yarmouth Tovah is a delightful cottage much bigger than it looks."

  The garden and terrace was a bonus. We loved it all and will be back.

  We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay in Tovah. Thankyou for the feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Jun 2023

• "Lovely characterful cottage in the heart of Yarmouth."

  Beautifully equipped with everything we needed

  Reviewed by Chloe5.0★May 2023

• "Not our first stay at Tovah and it is still a lovely cottage in a lovely location."

  Can’t praise it enough.

  Thankyou for your feedback so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay in Tovah hope to welcome you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★May 2023

• "Property was faultless in every way."

  Excellent location. Cottage was amazingly spacious, warm and very cosy, Additional thanks to the owner for arranging a parking permit and letting us know we had parked in the wrong place, avoiding a possible fine!

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Nov 2022

• "Wonderful property and excellent for the whole family"

  Reviewed by Drusilla5.0★Oct 2022

• "Fab property."

  Loved it

  Reviewed by Michele5.0★Aug 2022

• "It’s the second time we have stayed here, great house, great location."

  Reviewed by Mark4.7★Aug 2022

• "We fell in love with Tovah as soon as we walked in the door."

  Real little gem, in a perfect location close to the centre of Yarmouth. We only paid for the parking the first night, after this we were able to find parking spaces nearby in Y1 zone, which was a bonus. We had fantastic weather all week and watered the plants in the garden 3 or 4 times to help them survive the heat. Thanks for a thoroughly enjoyable holiday.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Jul 2022

• "Fab cottage,great location will recommend"

  Reviewed by Glynis4.1★Jul 2022

• "I found the cottage cold during the day without lighting the woodburner."

  the timing of the heating was too restricted - no more than a couple of hours in the morning and not available until after 5 pm in the evening. also the lighting in the sitting room was inadequate.

  Reviewed by Shuna4.7★Apr 2022

• "Fantastic place, well equipped, convenient ,lovely week"

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Feb 2022

• "The cottage was simply lovely."

  The bedrooms all generous in size. I had the top room. What amazing views. The only negative was how cold the cottage was. I grew up in a old & cold house, but we all found it hard to stay warm. We did have a storm while we were there, I which wouldn’t have helped especially in the kitchen As the roof let’s a lot of cold air in. We did managed to find some heaters under the units which helped a little. Yarmouth is simply stunning and the house is well situated with everything on your doorstep! Literally,

  Reviewed by Philippa4.4★Nov 2021

• "A thoroughly enjoyable stay, excellent accommodation."

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Oct 2021

• "I found the central heating a bit erratic- it failed to come on until quite late and the evenings were quite chilly."

  Then on one occasion it came on in the middle of the night. We were in the top bedroom with a beautiful view over the water but although we were aware the stairs might be a challenge at our age we found the narrow winding staircase and steepness of the stairs were difficult. The cottage itself was very nice and the position in the centre of Yarmouth was ideal- close to the shops, ferry and pubs. Unfortunately whether it was because it was relatively late in the season, or the impact of Covid, several of the food outlets were closed.

  Thankyou for your feedback the gas central heating is based on a Nest thermostat and fully adjustable to suit your needs. The default settings have been extended to address your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Diana3.8★Sep 2021

• "The Cottage was beautiful Stairs were a little steep so would recommend you ..."

  The Cottage was beautiful Stairs were a little steep so would recommend you inform guests ok for us though, we would definitely stay there again

  Reviewed by Mary Valerie4.7★Jun 2021

• "The trip was fantastic and the cottage was better than I anticipated, very cosy and ideally located in the middle of town."

  I will definitely try to book for a longer stay next time.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Sep 2020

• "Tovah is in an excellent location in the middle of Yarmouth."

  Parking is a problem generally but the permits help, except you never know which local street you will be parked on. The house is surprisingly spacious with a large well equipped kitchen and a great sea view from the upstairs master bedroom. The 2 problems with the house is the steep spiral staircase, not too easy for the elderly, and the erratic central heating which keeps turning itself down. Very annoying when the weather is cold. Yarmouth is a great location as a village by the sea with its own car ferry service. There are good shops and pubs within a few minutes walk. We would certainly go back.

  Reviewed by Terry5.0★Mar 2020

• "Good;- spotless,nice and warm,very comfy bed ,well equipped and spacious."

  Bad;- The fridge was not switched on, an inconvenience for most but for me panic inducing as I am on medication that needs to be refrigerated. Glad the shop was open to buy bottles of milk to keep it cool until the fridge cooled down. There were only 4 days of parking permits left out,despite a call to Sykes it was not sorted although they did try. We eventually found more in an envelope addressed to the owner in the cupboard under the breakfast bar. The living room furniture should be replaced,we had to put some scatter cushions under the sofa cushions to support them.The front door rim lock plays up making entry difficult.

  Reviewed by David4.4★Feb 2020

• "It was a really nice cottage."

  The only issue we had was with the keys. There was a definite knack to getting them to work!

  Thank you for your feedback. Pleased you had a great time at our Cottage. Thank you for the information regarding the lock, we have now fitted a brand new one to rectify this. Look forward to seeing again. Many thanks Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth4.7★Dec 2019

• "The furniture in the cottage is seriously lacking, you can see as soon as you walk into the lounge that the furniture needs replacing."

  There was no stuffing left in the seat cushions on the sofa and chairs so we were sitting on the frame for a week. The rest of the cottage was lovely with plenty of grocery, cutlery and saucepans in the kitchen. It was also very difficult to keep the cottage warm as the heating was not easy to keep on. You have to keep adjusting the thermostat to get heating to come in as it reverts back to its previous setting every couple of hours.

  We are sorry you had issues with the central heating, we would have been happy to help you if you had contacted us, however recently we have fitted a new Nest thermostat which should be easier to use and control the temperature you require going forward. Regarding the sofa and chairs in the lounge, the seat cushions need puffing up occasionally, so we have instructed the cleaners to do this prior to each booking going forward. Many thanks for your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Angela3.1★Oct 2019

• "Great cottage in a great location."

  Reviewed by Charles5.0★Sep 2019

• "The cottage was great, had everything we needed."

  Lovely location and we had good views from the balcony.

  Reviewed by Louisa5.0★Jul 2019

• "Very well equipped cottage."

  There was a water leak in the main bathroom above the mirror but we did experience heavy rain. Our first week was quite cold in the cottage . The central heating was programmed, so didn’t activate. We would certainly use this cottage again. It would be worth pointing out that the two flights of stairs are extremely steep and open which may be a problem for some. All minor things due to weather but a wonderful cottage in the best location

  Reviewed by Janet4.7★Jun 2019

• "Tovah is a lovely quaint cottage, nicely furnished and very clean."

  The position in the high street is so convenient for the shops and restaurants. Parking is easy using the allocated vouchers The Blue Crab restaurant next door is highly recommended for supper and the takeaway service is ideal!

  Reviewed by Jennifer4.4★May 2019

• "Fantastic week lovely place well equipped and if you have teenagers really good wifi a must."

  Have been there twice and will go again.

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Apr 2019

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