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"We stay in this cottage at least twice a year for work."
The owner is so nice. The cottage is very clean and cosy . You may say dated but We love it .
Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Oct 2024
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"Sykes websites states Fridge only, there is a separate free standing small Freezer with drawers."
The Owners both very efficient, friendly, and we’re on hand for any problems, we encountered no problems during our long weekend stay.
The Visitors/Guest Book was full of positive feedback and thanks from world wide Guests.
Suited us well, two bedrooms, one double, one single, which meant my husband’s use of his sleep apnoea machine at night was easily connected.
Shower over bath, which connected to the mains water supply, adjusted by the tap connection. The water pressure brilliant and easily controlled.
Ideally a walk in shower is best for people not able to climb over the Bath side.
The kitchen has no windows directly to the outside, but the connecting door to the small lobby can be propped open for fresh air and daylight from the outside window and door there.
The kitchen lighting is by ceiling strip lighting.
Freeview Channel TV.
Secure parking for one car in front of the property’s adjacent garage.
Quiet area in village, within a two minute walk of the village shop and Post Office.
Wifi available, easy to access.
File at this property for details, eg cooker instructions, etc.
Local Tourist Information available, kept in lounge dresser drawer.
Greeted and shown round by the Owner on arrival.
Our first visit to the Newmarket area, attending a special birthday occasion.
We experienced very slow congested traffic in Newmarket on our Friday arrival.
We experienced delays, informing the Owners of our delays.
I had decided to re-order supplies from the Waitrose Supermarket, who informed us could not deliver to the holiday address, we then understood why!
We did their “Click and Collect” system, which worked well, but the traffic hindered again.
(Not enough traffic lights in Newmarket to keep the traffic flowing, I think)
There is also a Tesco.
Newmarket is world renowned for Horse Racing and Studs.
The Owners told us the Newmarket Season came to and end the weekend before, telling us 20,000 influx of visitors.
We passed many beautiful properties.
Newmarket is also easily accessible by train.
There are many locations for visits nearby, eg English Heritage, National Trust.
If attended any Horse events, Cheveley village is also ideal, as well as Newmarket itself.
Reviewed by ANITA4.4★Aug 2024
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"We have stayed at many of Sykes holiday cottages before, and this is one of the best."
Lovely welcome from the owner. Bungalow had everything we needed. So well equipped and comfortable. Lots of places to visit in the area.
Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jun 2024
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"The property was well equipped."
Knowing that I was bringing my elderly father on holiday the owner switched on the heat at a higher setting before our arrival, which was much appreciated.
Reviewed by Janice5.0★Apr 2024
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"We stayed at Spurling cottage for a month before moving into our new home ."
The cottage is home from home with everything you need to cook and a washing machine which we needed for a long term stay
Marie was very welcoming and left us lots of treats .
It was nice meet the owner rather than just use a key safe . We had one issue with how to work the heating and Marie’s son arrived within the hour to sort out the problem. Excellent service.
I would recommend the cottage to anyone looking for accommodation in the Newmarket area .
Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Oct 2023
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"Everything was fine."
We feel that there should be a bath mat in the bath to prevent slipping. Very welcoming and very keen to please us. Provided a lot of extras e.g. tea bags. In a good area to visit different places /attractions.
Reviewed by Dennis5.0★Sep 2023
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"An excellent cottage, nothing could have been better, highly recommended"
Reviewed by Phillip5.0★Sep 2023
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"Lovely compact bungalow, had everything we needed in a location where we could easily access Angelsey House and Gardens, Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Ely, St."
Ives etc. the extras left by Mr and Mrs Dawson were much appreciated. We really enjoyed our visit, thank you
Reviewed by Christine5.0★Aug 2023
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"Maire and Dave were welcoming and thoughtful hosts."
We were met by Maire at the cottage who gave us a tour of her extremely cute and quirky cottage. She had thought of lots of nice details to welcome us, wine , chocolates and ice creams in the freezer for our 4 year old! We felt very at home with comfy beds, very clean and tidy and the highlight for us was sitting in the garden house to relax and eat meals. Grandads shed was incredible, peek inside, you won't be disappointed!
Reviewed by Louise5.0★Aug 2023
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"Such a warm welcome, all the welcome extras like chocolates etc, such kindness."
The cottage is so homely, comfortable, spotlessly clean with all we needed( apart from a tea cosy, but we improvised
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Aug 2023
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"Very comfortable and clean cottage."
Everything we needed was available. Would certainly consider re-visiting this property when we are next in this area.
Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jul 2023
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"A lovely holiday stay, local to many national trust properties."
The owner had provided a welcome pack and we were very grateful for it's content. The cottage was well maintained and the small garden was a sun trap.
Reviewed by Brian5.0★Jun 2023
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"A very welcoming little cottage ,with very welcoming owner."
We spent a very happy week in the cottage and in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk.Many surprises left for us in the fridge and elsewhere --all pleasant !
Reviewed by Gordon5.0★May 2023
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"What an amazing stay!"
The owners are amazing and helped us so much. We will be recommending the cottage to anyone looking for a nice, clean and quite place to stay.
Reviewed by Anje5.0★Dec 2022
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"Very sweet cottage had another great stay ."
We use this cottage for work it bis a great base
Reviewed by Michelle4.4★Nov 2022
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"Very friendly host."
Lovely welcome. Some nice goodies left for us. Would definitely stay again if we’re in the area. A very comfortable stay and a great location.
Reviewed by Adam5.0★Nov 2022
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"Lovely cottage, well equipped & cosy."
A perfect base for Cambridge, Bury,Ely & Newmarket. Maire kindly provided milk, tea, wine & chocolates on our arrival which was a thoughtful touch. Would definitely return another time.
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Oct 2022
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"Spurling cottage is absolutely lovely - everything has been thought of regarding what a holidaymaker needs for a comfortable stay, and the cottage is very well equipped indeed."
To have milk and coffee and tea available when we arrived meant we could settle down with a hot drink after our journey and start to relax.
The bed is very comfy, with crisp white linen, and the living room is geared up for relaxation, with an assortment of books and games to enjoy. The shower is lovely.
The cottage was meticulously clean, and the added bonus of Grandad's shed and the summerhouse provided a very special experience.
The Red Lion down the road is more of a restaurant than a traditional pub, and serves top-notch, very good quality, delicious food, with a lovely welcome.
We could not recommend this more highly for a quiet and relaxing break in the area.
Reviewed by V5.0★Aug 2022
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"Wonderful stay in a charming little cottage in a quiet village."
Just a 10 minute drive from Newmarket and Newmarket Racecourse just a short taxi journey. We found everything we needed in the property and the owners greet you with the keys and show you around we were left a bottle of wine on arrival and chocolate. The bed is very comfortable, the garden is beautiful with a cute summer house and quirky shed full of memorabilia and we just really enjoyed ourselves there. Will certainly visit again soon.
Reviewed by James5.0★Jul 2022
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"Wonderful little gem, lots of thought to make a comfortable cottage in perfect location."
We loved the welcome pack and quirky shed and summer house for our afternoon tea. Thank you Marei.
Reviewed by Brian5.0★Jun 2022
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"I was very surprised with the thought and facilities in this bungalow."
We needed help because the TV aerial had fallen down (previous gales) and the owners sons was with us within half an hour and refixed the aerial.
Reviewed by David4.4★Apr 2022
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"Extremely clean and tidy."
Plenty of facilities, everything and more that you require. Welcome goodies were a lovely touch. Very homely and comfortable and perfect location.
Reviewed by Clare5.0★Mar 2022
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"Comfortable cottage and a good base for exploring the surrounding area."
Reviewed by Richard5.0★Mar 2022
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"Lovely spotlessly clean, well equipped cottage ."
Good location. Owners very welcoming.close to shop and pub that did great food. had a great week.
Reviewed by Janet5.0★Oct 2021
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"Owners were very helpful and accommodating and on site to meet us to show how everything worked."
Accomodation had excellent standard of cleanliness and very well equipped.
Set in a lovely village, a few miles from a big town, local shop on the doorstep with friendly helpful people.
Reviewed by Debra5.0★Sep 2021
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"The cottage was spotlessly clean and comfortable."
Everything we needed was provided, including a warm welcome!
We were out and about seeing the area each day of our short stay (Bury St Edmunds, Framlingham Castle, the Hational Horee Racing Museum, Cambridge and Aldeburgh) so didn't have a chance to sit and relax in the summer house.
We would be happy to return and stay longer.
Reviewed by Ann5.0★Aug 2021
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"An immaculate cottage with attention to many details."
A quiet location in a pretty village. Would definitely return.
Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Aug 2021
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"Great hosts provided a wonderful welcome pack."
The cottage is very comfortable, very clean and had many facilities. The garden seating and summerhouse were great. Very quiet neighbourhood and close to shop and a pub which was mainly a restaurant with good food.
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jul 2021
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"Everything was provided for - and more."
Delightful sun trap garden, very quiet area.
If you want a holiday in the Newmarket, this is the place to stay.
Reviewed by Brenda5.0★Jun 2021
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"Very welcoming owner."
Everything we needed was there. Beautiful garden with somewhere to sit at all times of the day
Reviewed by Dolores5.0★Apr 2021
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"Cottage very clean and comfortable."
The area is quite but a car is needed to get about as buses are infrequent.
Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Aug 2020
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"The Cottage was old fashioned but in a lovely way."
Everything you could want . The owner was so sweet . I will be staying again
Dissapointed in Skyes I called to book an extra night I was told somebody would get back to me . But No Phone call
In the end I arranged with owner
Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Oct 2019
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"Our first sight of the Cottage was very pretty and Marie welcomes us very happily."
The backyard is a great credit to the owners, quirky and spacious. Equipment in the kitchen was more than anyone could need and the wine and chocolates, plus tea, coffee, sugar and milk very much appreciated. Little things like the number of extra towels, toilet paper, etc, all contributed to a wonderful week. This year is the first time we have used Sykes Cottages and we will certainly make them our first choice next time.
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Aug 2019
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"The cottage was spotlessly clean."
When I rang the owner 2 days before regarding key collection she asked about the third person in the party, my 18 year old son. The reason, she dresses the bedrooms accordingly, even down to the Headboard being in same colour. The carpets and bathmats lovely and soft. The towels and other accessories to give it that 'vintage dress code'. The kitchen, well it is extremely well equipped, you wouldn't have a problem doing a three course meal. The owner was really nice and met us and shown us where things were, she left some lovely treats in the fridge, around the cottage, and tea, coffee, sugar etc.
There were jigsaws, games and books should you be bored, the television had an excellent choice of programmes to watch and my son extremely pleased with the WiFi and its speed.
The garden Room a pleasure to sit and read in, as August bank holiday weekend was very hot and reached a dizzy 35degrees.
The man shed, that was pure pleasure sitting in there, such treasures you've collected, I did notice all your Nottingham DA Pennants, our home county.
We wouldn't hesitate at returning.
Reviewed by Vivienne5.0★Aug 2019
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"Spurling Cottage is probably one of the best cottages stayed in."
We received a lovely welcome and an introduction to the cottage. We were really grateful for the little treats left for us. So kind. The garden is beautiful a real credit to the owners. The cottage is ideally suited for visiting all the local tourist attractions. We absolutely would stay here again We had the most fabulous week and were sorry to leave.
Reviewed by Katherine5.0★Aug 2019
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"Our second visit to Spurling cottage was as delightful as the first and we had a very restful and comfortable holiday."
Mrs D was as charming and helpful as before, she has clearly put a lot of thought into the cottage and was keen to ensure we’d have an enjoyable stay. The cottage was spotlessly clean, is very well equipped with everything you'd ever need and has a lovely and very private garden. The welcome gifts in the fridge were greatly appreciated, another mark of someone who cares about her guests. The location is great for visiting Bury St Edmunds, Newmarket and a variety of charming National Trust places. Cambridge is close by with so much to see. Some of the less central colleges are well worth a visit and are free with few, if any, restrictions on entry (unlike those such as King's, John's and Trinity). As before, we’d highly recommend Spurling Cottage
Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Jul 2019
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"It’s a very clean, bright and well equipped bungalow with a lovely comfortable bed."
The welcome gifts & hidden treats were much appreciated. There is a pretty rear garden with a lovely summerhouse. We enjoyed our stay despite the awful June weather. Due to the central location we were able to go either to the East coastal area or the North Coastal area to find some sunshine.
Reviewed by Margaret4.7★Jun 2019
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"A great place to stay"
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Mar 2019
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"Good location,had everything that was required"
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Mar 2019
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"The accommodation was great but the location directions were a bit misleading, as they seemed to assume we were travelling from the east."
Reviewed by Keith5.0★Oct 2018
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"From the moment we arrived to be met by Maira the owner this cottage lived up to our hopes!"
Superb location,spotlessly clean and comfortable and containing everything you could think of (and a lot we never thought of!) Also loved the his and hers summer houses in the garden!All in all this cottage is a gem!!
Reviewed by Chris5.0★Sep 2018
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"We enjoyed our relaxing stay at Spurling cottage."
This was a lovely welcoming bright cottage, well looked after, clean and extremely well equipped (for which a lot of thought had gone into). As an owner managed and maintained property, the quality was a lot better than some of the managed Sykes cottages of a similar grade which we have stayed in recently.
There is a washing machine (which is not made clear in the Sykes details). As self caterers we would normally liked to see larger fridge and freezer facilities but we managed with the local shops and Newmarket being close by. The cottage was well placed for exploring Cambridge and West Suffolk area.Thanks for the warm welcome, fresh flowers and other gifts which awaited us
The Sykes directions with the key collection details (which we only used from the B1063) may need revisiting as we found the Brook Stud sign on Left (not right as stated) and we were confused about the left fork mention. Mrs D met us with the key and gave us a brief tour pointing out the main features, which was very useful. Further guidance/instructions to get the best out of the high spec tv (which we are not used to) and details of local walks could be added to the 'welcome file'. .
As we book several cottages each year through Sykes we would consider an annual insurance policy rather than a one off. See previous feedback on other cottages re current Sykes website and improvements which could be made.
Reviewed by Jim4.7★Aug 2018
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"The cottage was spotless and bright with everything we needed."
Beautifully tended gardens. A super, peaceful place.
Reviewed by Roslyn5.0★Aug 2018
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"We loved staying at Spurling Cottage, it was extremely comfortable and beautifully clean."
It was delightfully decorated with a "vintage seaside" / "afternoon tea" feel to it and it had a lovely restful and warm atmosphere. It was clear that a lot of thought had gone into ensuring it was extremely well equipped. Mr and Mrs D were charming hosts who clearly care deeply that their guests enjoy their holiday at the cottage. They were very friendly and attentive, we very much appreciated their kind welcome gifts and we were so pleased to have had the chance to meet them. We would very much recommend Spurling Cottage and would enjoy paying a return visit if we were holidaying in the area again.
Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Jul 2018
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"Great location, perfect place to stay in the Cambridge/Newmarket/Duxford area."
Lovely Cottage, restored to a modern standard, super clean and tidy, comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, nice garden with two lovely sheds, lovely host, warm welcome, it could not have been better!
Reviewed by Wolfgang5.0★Jul 2018
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"Warm and friendly reception from the couple who own the bungalow along with very thoughtful provisions left for us."
The gardens were outstanding
Reviewed by Suzanne5.0★May 2018
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"Lovely cottage in gorgeous village a few miles from Newmarket."
Great location for travelling to Cambridge, Norwich and Suffolk. Booked last minute and Susan from Sykes Cottages was very helpful. The cottage was lovely, spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Lots of vintage items to help make it very cosy. Lovely garden which I enjoyed sitting out in. The owner met us on arrival and welcome gifts were appreciated. Would recommend this cottage
Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Jul 2017
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"Compact but very well equipped and lovingly decorated cottage."
The owners were very welcoming, even waiting to greet us despite our very delayed arrival time. Wi fi was intermittent but given the property location, not really unsurprising since its a more rural area. The garden is compact but large enough to enjoy a meal sitting outside surrounded by the trees and listening to the birds singing. We had a very relaxing time and would certainly go back.
Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Jun 2017
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"We had a fantastic week."
Cottage was everything we wanted it to be. Such a lovely welcome, extremely comfortable, well equipped and clean. Summer house and other delightful surprises in the garden made it a memorable stay. Very thoughtfully prepared. Would definitely book it again.
Reviewed by Sarah4.8★Apr 2017
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