Hard Day's Night

55 Customer Reviews

• "We really enjoyed our stay."

  Couple of points- it would be nice to have king size duvets and larger bath towels. Just our observations. Everything else was very enjoyable and we would love to stay again. Ideal location and good facilities at the property

  Many thanks for the kind feedback, we take onboard your comments on towels and duvets and will look to make changes when we re-equip the cottage with these items, we appreciate any observations that enable us to make the experience at Hard Days Night even better. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Melanie4.7★Feb 2025

• "We've used Sykes for years now and have to say this property is one of the best we have stayed in."

  Very clean and tidy upon arrival. It was nice to find a stairgate already set up so that the dog couldn't get upstairs, without us having to find something to block the stairs off. The kitchen is lovely and very well equipped, nice to have some essentials already there like salt and pepper. If I had to mention one thing, it would be that we would've liked some small glasses or even plastic cups for the children to drink from but this is certainly not a complaint. Everyone loved the property, all the bedrooms were excellent, comfy beds and nice and warm. The location was great for us as we visited the Space Centre in Leicester, went bike riding at Rutland Water, walked the dog every morning from the doorstep and daughter went on a riding hack at Somerby Equestrian Centre before we headed to Melton Mowbray. The garden was excellent for the dog being so enclosed (Rottweiler). On the way home we visited Foxton Locks. Nothing was too far away. The shop over the road was an added bonus. Very well stocked and a wonderful welcome. We didn't use the pub next door as they don't have a children's menu but did eat out in Oakham and also in Melton Mowbray at the Anne of Cleves, which was very dog friendly and excellent value for money. All in all, an excellent property and I feel we will be back next time we visit Rutland. We didn't have any communication at all from the owner, but neither did we need it. On leaving the property we had some trouble with the exterior key box as the door on it wouldn't lock into place for us to scramble the numbers. We do know how to use one as have one ourselves and was getting quite concerned that we'd have to leave it open - which we didn't want to do. Eventually, after a bit of stress, it finally shut into place so we could lock it and leave. This might need looking at. During our stay we used the kitchen door and rear garden to come and go so hadn't had to use the key safe. A wonderful property and well looked after.

  Firstly, many thanks for taking time to share such generous and helpful feedback, for reasons unknown, only today has it become possible for me to respond! Regarding the two points you raise that could be improved, it never occurred to us to provide plastic versions of glasses or perhaps plates etc until you raised it here, it will be fixed and we will have some unbreakable items added to the house. The key box is such a nuisance, we installed that one new just 2 months ago too! The loose key always seems to jam the mechanism when the door is closed - this winter we will look at alternative methods of both enabling guests easy access and the level of security we need between those visits. We also appreciate your detailed comments on the area and activities which I'm sure future guests will find useful - we are glad ultimately, that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Leighann5.0★Oct 2024

• "This was a lovely cottage that was spacious but had a cosy vibe."

  It had lots of additional details such as shower mat in the bath and grab handles as the bath sides are quite high. My elderly mother was able to manage the stairs as they were carpeted and well spaced. Ample storage in the bedrooms with sockets and side lights aplenty. More than enough crockery and cutlery plus many utensils to cook up a storm.

  Many thanks for taking time to provide such lovely feedback, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay in the area and the cottage Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Sep 2024

• "It was a lovely cottage and central to everything we needed I."

  E. the national space centre and Rutland water etc. The pub next door were so friendly and the food was lovely and the shop carried the basics we needed. Would be an ideal place to meet up with family or friends as big enough to not feel on top of each other. Would book again

  Thanks for taking time to provide such kind feedback - we too enjoy the location (and the pub!) and are glad you enjoyed your visit to the area. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Aug 2024

• "Unfortunately,all of the beds were uncomfortable (the downstairs double was propped up underneath by wooden blocks which made a lump and felt like you were leaning towards the edges) One of the upstairs bedrooms had no window, just a very small skylight."

  The mattresses need upgrading. I removed some large weeds/thistles from the garden -it ,needs maintenance around the edges, which are missed by the automatic mower. I had to remove a spray can of weedkiller and car shampoo that were left on the floor, even though we had small children and dogs on the booking form. Such a shame because this is a lovely property in a convenient location with a pub next door and children’s play area very nearby. If these things are sorted it will be the petfect base for a holiday.

  Apologies for the delayed reply and thanks for taking time to provide valuable feedback. The beds are a concern, we rely on feedback and mattresses and pillows are a challenging area due to everyone's personal preferences. We will however, be putting 2 new mattresses in this October and as necessary, a new bed frame if needed, but we're sorry it took the shine off your stay at the cottage. We also have a new garden solution in hand, the robot mower can cope usually but needs re-calibrating to capture the edges and we will arrange physical service too to improve the space ongoing. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Wendy3.8★Aug 2024

• "It was a lovely & cosy stay."

  Reviewed by Amanda4.7★Aug 2024

• "This is a lovely property in a nice area."

  It was quiet yet convenient to all amenities. My one criticism would be that the pillows are of poor quality. An upgrade on these and it would be perfect

  Many thanks for the kind feedback, the pillow issue is noted and will be taken care of during the autumn maintenance and upgrades..Glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Jul 2024

• "Pro’s - the cottage is lovely, excellent vibe, fab layout with a great garden."

  Perfect parking with easy road access and simple to travel around. The Rose and Crown next door is also great, lovely food and atmosphere and still really quiet at night. Con’s - needs a good clean. Cigarette butts in the garden, fingerprints on light switches, dusty skirting boards but the worst are the ovens. Neither cleaned with dirty trays (so we had to clean one oven and the trays ourselves) and the door on the bottom oven doesn’t close properly (potential health and safety issue?). The other problem is the linen provided, towels too small, no hand towel in the upstairs bathroom and the bed linen was quite tatty. For example, the sheet on the bed in the room next to the bathroom didn’t fit and kept rising up. We did love the cottage and enjoyed staying there. If both the cleanliness and linen were sorted, the cottage would be superb rather than pretty nice.

  Apologies for the delay responding and we really appreciate the comprehensive feedback you have provided. The cleanliness issues raised are simply unacceptable and has been addressed with our contractor, it is wrong to arrive with unclean ovens and the door seals have been checked and re-aligned. The linen issue is unusual, because we experience many fast changeovers from short breaks, we have 5 full sets per room in circulation to enable the cleaners to rotate after use but again I have raised this with them. The hand towels have been re-stocked with 8 new ones being provided now thanks to your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanne3.1★Jul 2024

• "Property should not be listed as having 3 bathrooms: there are only 2 plus a cloakroom."

  The beds were on the soft side.

  Thanks for your feedback which is appreciated, the issue of the description is one I had missed, the heading does state 3 bathrooms but the detail clearly shows there are 2 with a cloakroom/toilet downstairs too. I have addressed this with Sykes and the property now shows correctly 2 bathrooms. Mattresses are ever challenging for holiday homes since personal choices are so varied. We have Emma foam mattresses in 2 rooms and a medium/firm sprung mattress in the third to provide an alternative. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rita4.1★Jun 2024

• "Our 3rd visit for meeting friends half way."

  The property suits us well and is always clean. However 1 dishwasher tablet and no bin bag is a little parsimonious. The refuse collection remains a problem. One of the bins was half full, and as it was not the one due to be emptied, was totally full for the next people when we left. There must be an answer!

  Please accept my apologies for such a long delay responding to your feedback, firstly of course we're pleased you have chosen to return 3 times now. The bin bags and dishwasher tablets should be plentiful for any stay and I have taken this up with the cleaning team. The rubbish continues to challenge us, I have an arrangement with Jamie at the pub next door that we can when necessary put a bag or two of either waste or recycling in their commercial bins, particularly when changeovers don't match bin collection. I admit we do have the collection schedule and instructions in the kitchen and ideally depend on giuests just taking a couple of minutes to service the bin requirements, but I have re-iterated to the crew there to be more vigilant on the issue ongoing. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sue4.7★May 2024

• "Extremely well equipped, very comfortable and cosy, owner very friendly and helpful."

  Our only thought is that anyone with mobility problems might have difficulty with the downstairs shower being small, Having said that, we loved the cottage and enjoyed our stay very much.

  Thanks for the kind feedback, it is a little 'snug' in the en-suite shower, in want!ng to create the private facilities it did mean a 'standard' shower tray and cubicle, but there is the bath mounted shower upstairs with grab handles to aid access. We are glad however you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by R5.0★May 2024

• "We couldn't fault the accommodation or it's location."

  The village and surrounding area were lovely and a real surprise to us! The accommodation was immaculate and really well laid out - it may full use of the bifold doors and the garden which is a real sun trap. We were a party of 6 adults and the size and layout was perfect for us.

  Many thanks for taking time to provide such fantastic feedback, so glad you enjoyed the cottage and surrounding area Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★May 2024

• "We had a great time, it was a great location and served my elderly grandmother perfectly with the downstairs bedroom and shower."

  The property was very well stocked with crockery, utensils etc. and the appliances looked almost brand new. If I was to be picky, we could have done with another couple of hand towels as there wasn't enough for all the bathrooms. We frequented the pub next door and had 2 lovely meals there. We didn't have any issues with noise, even though the property is attached to the pub. A trip to Rutland Nursery after a walk around the water is recommended, the view and the food was brilliant. We would have no hesitation returning to Hard Days Night. It is definately value for money, and we would recommend it to friends and family.

  Many thanks for the very kind feedback, we always appreciate guests taking time to tell us of their experience, and we have sorted the towels out too! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kerri4.7★Apr 2024

• "What a fabulous cottage you have and are willing to share with visitors - one of the very best we have stayed in on our travels."

  Wow - such kind feedback and very much appreciated, it's always lovely to hear guests love the cottage as much as we do. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Mar 2024

• "We had a lovely stay at Hard Days Night it was very well equipped especially the kitchen which was superb."

  Rural Leicestershire was new for us but I'm sure it won't be our last visit.

  Reviewed by Dave5.0★Feb 2024

• "Lovely stay at the cottage."

  Very comfortable and modern. Great pub next door. Convenient local shop over the road that seemed to sell most things. We really enjoyed our stay, in spite of the weather!

  Many thanks for the kind feedback, always great to know guests have enjoyed their stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Feb 2024

• "A great space for our group, with a good amount of kitchen equipment, storage, bathroom essentials, etc."

  We had comfortable warm rooms, and plenty of places to be, the kitchen is really nice to sit around and muck in with the cooking, the dining table was perfect for our jigsaw, and we had the lounge and and nook upstairs available for chill out time. If any negative it is a more general one that the check out time of 10am does not leave a relaxed amount of time to complete all check out tasks, including bed stripping, dishwasher emptying/loading, cleaning etc so we were not able to enjoy breakfast before heading off, but this seems to be increasingly the norm thesedays. The pub next door is perfect for an evening meal, and the area is lovely to explore. Everything was well explained in the welcome pack and we had a very enjoyable stay.

  Thanks for the wonderful feedback and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay. We do appreciate your point on departure time, we are fortunate to have a popular property particularly for short breaks and these fast changes take a few hours.. Always good to know the adjacent Rose & Crown provided their usual fantastic food and drink too. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Swapna5.0★Feb 2024

• "Absolutely lovely place to stay and suited our two families perfectly."

  Large spacious and well equipped property with plenty of information on how to get the most out of our stay. Excellent location for exploring Rutland and despite the location being adjacent to a popular public house, was quiet and peaceful.

  Many thanks for taking time to provide feedback and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Hard Days Night. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen4.7★Feb 2024

• "We would like to say that we found it extremely perfect for the dogs, and a good locking gate and security was very good."

  We were nervous that we were watched by the neighbours and they were not friendly. Kitchen was very functional and had everything that was needed (Excellent). The only thing we found uncomfortable was the fact that the radiator in the ground-floor bedroom did not work - it was extremely cold in that bedroom and we found it cold throughout the house in the early evenings for that time of the year. Otherwise, we were very happy. Thank you very much. We would book again!

  Apologies for the delay responding, we are now at the house and wanted to check the heating issue but found it working perfectly. It could have been a stuck valve perhaps but I’m sorry it failed during your visit. Thanks for taking time to provide valuable feedback Property Owner

  Reviewed by James4.4★Jan 2024

• "We found the property so easy to relax in as it was so dog friendly and it had everything needed for a comfortable and restful break."

  Having the downstairs ensuite room made it possible for our 90 year-old father/father-in-law join us as the last minute. Tilton on the Hill had everything needed, from the well stocked village shop, the dog friendly pub next door to the mobile fish & chip wagon, all of which we tried out and enjoyed.

  Thanks for the kind feedback, so glad you enjoyed your stay and the house worked for your family needs.. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Richard4.4★Dec 2023

• "A really lovely cottage in a pretty rural village."

  Plenty of space and well equipped for a very comfortable stay. It was a pleasure to come home to after a day of exploring. The cottage is well designed with all the comforts needed for a relaxing vacation with family and dogs. The cottage maintains its character, without compromising on practicality. The kitchen is big and well thought out, with all the right equipment for cooking. For days off, the pub next door serves delicious food and is very friendly. Good dog walks near by, the excellent Rutland Water is about 30 mins away and great for walking. The week went too quickly, the sign of a good holiday cottage, which is highly recommended.

  It's always very pleasing to receive positive feedback on the cottage and we are so happy you enjoyed your stay, the surroundings and our friendly neighbours in the pub!! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Nov 2023

• "Cottage very well equipped & generally comfortable in a very pleasant area."

  The only thing I would say is the stool in the ground floor room is very wobbly & not the best & possibly dangerous. Unfortunately the pub did not cater for children. Plenty to see & do in surrounding area.

  Many thanks for taking time to provide valuable feedback. Thanks too for pointing out the issue with the stool, it shall be replaced during our next maintenance visit this Christmas. I wasn't aware the pub didn't have a menu for children, not suggesting I can change things but the owners are lovely people and I'll have a chat!! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Oct 2023

• "Great location, nice walks for the dogs nearby and not far from Rutland water which is great for water sports."

  The pub next door is very nice too

  Thanks for taking time to provide such kind feedback, so glad you enjoyed the cottage and your stay... Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Sep 2023

• "This is a lovely cottage in a brilliant location."

  Just a couple of things stopped it from being five stars all round. The bed we used needed a new mattress. I had to put a pillow underneath one side to stop me rolling out! Also, there was no welcome pack or item of any kind , which is the first time we’ve had that. No visitors book either for comments. Lastly , there are security lights around the house and the one in our room lit up every time we moved or turned over in bed! Very annoying! Having said that , we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The pub next door is lovely and you don’t hear any noise from it. Very well stocked little shop over the road , too. Garden and seating was enjoyed with the brilliant weather we had! Would definitely return.

  Thanks for taking time to provide valuable feedback, I will contact you via text to get details on the bedroom with a mattress issue. The nightlights are ideally to provide safe passage at night to bathrooms etc, they are battery operated and could be switched off if preferred but sorry they disturbed you. Otherwise, much appreciate the positive experience you had and hope to welcome you back in future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Linda4.4★Sep 2023

• "This is a well maintained and beautiful cottage."

  We had everything we needed. We visited places like Uppingham, Oakham and Rutland Waters. The owners of the pub next door were friendly and food excellent. One suggestion we would make is that the one bedroom has another washing facility as for four adults one was not enough. We would definitely come back. Thank you.

  Thanks for your kind feedback and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Hard Days Night. Creating the compact but fully fitted en-suite shower room to the downstairs bedroom does mean the two first floor bedrooms share a full size bath/shower room. The conversion of a 300 year old Grade 2 listed building in a conservation area was 'challenging' with many restrictions (we could not change the small windows for example) but internal plumbing, routing water and waste and basically space meant a further bathroom was both impractical and not allowed. We do appreciate modern living is often one bedroom to one bathroom but for short breaks hope the facilities are sufficient within the restrictions faced creating the cottage. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jun 2023

• "Only problem we had was the shower trap in the downstairs bathroom, the tray got close to overflowing, and on inspection it was in need of a good clean,I'm sure it was just an oversite ,I find the need cleaning ever wk."

  Other than that it was very clean.

  Many thanks for taking time to provide valuable feedback, I have alerted the cleaners to the issue and it will be taken care of and checked more regularly. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Hard Days Night.. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Monica4.7★Jun 2023

• "Lovely spacious holiday home with well-equipped kitchen."

  Plenty of room for 6 people with upstairs bedrooms separated by a spacious landing. Nice enclosed garden although I was concerned about the security cameras as my young grandchildren were playing out there. They may not be in use but I can’t find this on the cottage details and Sykes have not answered my question regarding these, despite contacting them on line.

  Firstly, please accept my apologies for taking so long to reply to your feedback, no excuses - I simply missed it coming in. In March this year looking ahead at the bookings for the cottage, our concerns were around the time when no guests are there (we live in France) and ensuring in conjunction with our friends, neighbours and contractors the security is robust. Having installed the Ring doorbell and garden camera after checking multiple sites to ensure placement was legal, we installed them and I twice emailed Sykes to inform them since I agree, the description should be updated to advise clients of their presence. I am again chasing this with them, but want to assure you during times of occupancy, the cameras are not recording and the motion sensors are off, so we receive no alerts of movement etc. I do set them to activate during periods when it is empty and hope you can appreciate why this is prudent. I hope this reassures you and in turn we really appreciate your kind feedback and taking time to highlight your concerns. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanne4.7★Jun 2023

• "This was our second visit, the cottage was extremely well maintained as ..."

  This was our second visit, the cottage was extremely well maintained as previously, although the issue with full bins from previous guests had not yet been resolved

  Well obviously delighted you enjoyed your stay again but apologies for the bins issue, we do have a local solution that seems to have been working well, your comments will prompt me to investigate and try and finally resolve the issue. Thanks again for taking time to provide valuable feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★May 2023

• "Perfect holiday location for dog owners."

  Enclosed garden. Several walk options straight from door. Love how the kitchen doors open up into the garden. Very well stocked kitchen. Owner easy to get hold of and very helpful. Love Tilton and would recommend to others.

  Thanks for the kind feedback, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Barbara4.1★Apr 2023

• "Absolutely stunning property with everything you could wish for."

  All appliances top of the range and extremely well equipped. Enclosed garden perfect for dogs and a dog friendly pub next door! Perfect stay !

  Thanks for the fantastic feedback, it’s really appreciated and we’re delighted you enjoyed your stay.. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Apr 2023

• "The cottage was lovely."

  Very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. The garden is secure. There is an enclosed park up the road that allows dogs off lead before 2pm. The pub next door is very friendly and does amazing food. We had a lovely holiday.

  Thanks for the kind feedback, happy that you enjoyed both the cottage and pub (which we enjoy too).. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Apr 2023

• "Hard Day’s Night is a beautiful cottage."

  Everything you need. Lovely pub attached. Loved our stay.

  Thanks for taking time to send your very kind feedback, happy you enjoyed your visit.. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Apr 2023

• "The poperty is lovely and the location is superb, the cottage is really well equiped with everything you could want."

  However the cleanliness of the cottage was extremly poor, we spent the first few hours physically cleaning the propoerty before we felt comfortable to even unpack. The kitchen was the worst, a lot of the utensil were dirty there were crumbs all on the work surfaces, in the cutlery tray, on the floor and under the applicances, I appreciate that some of this may be caused by the previous renter, however its obvious that no one is quality checking prior to the next letting. Our dog also managed to find a bag of someone elses underware that was pushed into a drawer in the lounge!! Albeit not to our standard the cottage is still lovely but my advise to the owner is to change the cleaning company. The feel you get in the cottage is one of "that will do" a lot of the furtniture seemed of the cheaper grade and was'nt that comfortable, the mattress on our bed sank to the middle and two of the bedrooms didn't have wardrobes! Albeit well equiped the facilities were not good, for example each of the 2 and a half bathrooms only had half a toilet roll in each, no washing up liquid for the kitchen, no bin bags etc.!

  Firstly of course thanks for taking time to provide valuable feedback, I am particularly concerned over the standard of cleanliness when you arrived. We have worked with the same contractor since our first guests just 14 months ago and whilst we have had in that period of over 30 guest visits a couple of negative observations, this is the first at this level. Suffice to say your comments have been shared with the team responsible and new check standards are being adopted to ensure this never happens again, but I do apologise your initial impressions of the house were not to either your or our standards. Regarding the comments on furnishings, I can only say that JLP from where 90% of the interior came from is obviously not to everyone’s taste but we hope the quality is suitable for a comfortable short break, the use to which the house is overwhelmingly put. Being a 300 year old Grade 2 listed cottage in a conservation area, two qualities that make the house what it is, interior planning was very restrictive and the bedrooms are not massive. Whilst full size wardrobes would be preferable of course, there simply would be no space to actually move in the two smaller bedrooms if they were installed, but there is a clothes hanging solution in those rooms which we hope is sufficient for the 3-7 day breaks typically taken. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David2.5★Feb 2023

• "Late November stay - 6 adults."

  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Hard Days Night. We found it very clean and as described. It was cold on arrival but easily brought heating into action and for remainder of stay heating was efficient. Enjoyed lovely walks from the doorstep and around Rutland Water. We were made very welcome at Rose & Crown next door and enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch at Blue Ball Braunston. We are not dog owners but noted how well equipped the cottage was for those that are. A very small comment the vac when used smells V doggy! A perfect stay for our family get together. Thank you.

  Many thanks for taking time to provide feedback and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay and the hospitality of the pub next door! I'll see if we can get our cleaning team to do something about the Dyson 'doggy' odour, with so many guests having a couple of four legged friends staying it's a recurring issue.. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Angela3.8★Nov 2022

• "Beautiful cottage in a quiet village - literally next door to a pub!"

  Small, enclosed garden for the dogs with loads of close fields/places to walk. The pub has amazing food too, lovely people and dog friendly, even with our 2 big GSD’s! Super comfy beds and sofas… we booked again for next year whilst we were there! Definitely recommend

  Thanks for your fantastic feedback, we’re delighted you enjoyed the house and area and will be welcoming you back again next year. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Nov 2022

• "Outstanding property."

  Could not fault on any aspect.

  Thanks for the very kind feedback, delighted you enjoyed the house and your stay.. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Oct 2022

• "A well appointed house with easy access to having a good look round."

  We did think it had 3 bathrooms but it was just 2 and one separate toilet and bit smaller than we thought it was going to be. It was quite a dark house as there were shutters at the windows which we did open to try and let more light in. We should have been a party of 6 but ended up as 4 which due to the seating in the lounge worked well as it would have been a squeeze. The grass hadn't been cut and was very long which isn't great when you have dogs. Unfortunately when we arrived the heating wasn't on and it was cold on arrival and there was no welcome pack which is the first time we haven't been left anything. We're usually greeted with milk and a cake which is always very much appreciated. Most of the house was cleaned well but the floor hadn't been swept and the rug not hoovered. I swept myself and when trying to use the hoover it appeared the filter needed cleaning - hence no hoovering the rug I presume. Saying all of the above, we wouldn't hesitate to make a return visit. The kitchen was perfect with everything you could wish for. Once we worked out the heating it was lovely and warm. It was very good having a well enclosed garden especially as one of the dogs is a Houdini! It was great being next door to the pub which was lovely It was also a very quiet place to stay.

  Many thanks for taking time to provide feedback, it is always appreciated. Regarding the amount of natural light in the cottage, being 300 years old and Grade 2 listed there was no option to put any larger windows in due to planning restrictions. The shutters we believe provide a necessary level of privacy on the ground floor, but the 16 flush fitted LED ceiling lights do provide we hope a good alternative to natural light. It's true as remote owners some things are less easily sorted, the new batteries for example is a simple oversight but we now put fresh batteries in all remotes and the thermosat every 6 months and there are fresh spares which should now not be needed. The hoover you rightly point out was a simple filter clean completed in 5 minutes but should have been done by our contractors. We too hoped to provide a welcome pack but have no reliable mechanic to do so and consequently make no reference to one being available on Sykes website. Of course we are delighted that overall you enjoyed your stay and we can use your detailed feedback to find solutions to those niggling issues that can take the edge off a great holiday. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gaynor4.1★Oct 2022

• "Perfect cottage for 5 adults and 2 dogs, very well equipped and totally dog proof garden which was good."

  But as absent landlords there are a couple of issues to look at. We couldn't get the heating to work, even after consulting owners. It transpired, we discovered for ourselves, that the batteries in the thermostat were flat, we had to replace them. Lots of batteries in the cottage, but all defunct. We had one cold night. Bins, general waste full to the brim on our arrival which caused a problem.

  Reviewed by Sue4.7★Sep 2022

• "A lovely place plenty of room for all the family, kitchen was well equipped."

  Had a few little problems which owner was very helpful with even though they were out of the country The lawn was very long , which was a bit of a nuisance with having 2 dogs. The lawnmower was a remote robotic one, which was programmed to cut, BUT it has clogged up due to the grass being so long, we eventually managed to sort it after cleaning it , and reprogramming. The joys of technology, thankfully my son was with us. Also the basics, Salt, pepper, tea bags, coffee were non existant. The only sykes cottage i have stayed in that didn,t have a welcome pack of basics. This said this did not ruin our stay and would recommend this place. A shop across the road, pub next door, chip shop van twice a week and a pizza van once a week.

  Thanks for taking time to provide feedback, regarding the lawnmower, we are looking for someone local we can bring on board to support any technical issues like this that arise from time to time. Basic condiments were in the house but between guests had not been refilled, an oversight, but we make no commitment to a welcome pack since as you say our living in France, we have no mechanic to ensure a fresh pack could be made available. Suffice to say we are glad that overall you enjoyed the house and the area Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane4.4★Sep 2022

• "Absolutely lovely property."

  We enjoyed a very comfortable week at Hard Days Night. It is very well appointed with all mod-cons and everything we needed to make this a perfect home-from-home for a week. There are some nice walks along the lanes and across the fields around Tilton and it is also a good location for exploring Rutland and East Leicestershire - some of the villages in the area are absolute gems and we had two wonderful meals out (Stag and Hounds & Hitchens Barn, Oakham). Owners responded promptly to a query we had when we arrived and resolved issue quickly. Thanks for a great stay.

  Thank you for the very kind feedback, so glad you had an enjoyable stay - Stag & Hounds one of our favourites too! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Aug 2022

• "Arrived to find downstairs tv not working contacted sykes hoover half full ..."

  Arrived to find downstairs tv not working contacted sykes hoover half full with dust bins smelling and full because of dates of recycling generally clean but not of high standard saying that nice place to stay beds very comfortable

  Thanks for your feedback, Sykes did not contact me regarding the television, the guest after you contacted me directly and a new set is being installed today. We are working with our cleaning contractor on a waste solution, alternate weeks are rubbish and recycling on a Thursday which does not match a natural changeover pattern for the house but sorry you had less than excellent experience due to these issues Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sharon3.8★Aug 2022

• "We had a lovely family stay in the quiet village of TILTON ON THE HILL."

  Residents were welcoming and friendly. Beautiful, well equipped house suited for all ages- Playground and PlayStation was a big hit for the kids and the pub nextdoor for parents and dogs- excellent food, would recommend Wednesday steak night. Lots of places to visit- Rutland Lakes was a good activity day out for all- boat cruise(dog friendly), aqua park, beach., mini golf, bug zoo and dog walks. A few issues with unwelcome flies and cleanliness. Dyson hoover full of dust not been emptied on arrival. Clean on the surface but needs some TLC- dirty oven trays and serving dishes ( all sorted after an hour of Nana cleaning), chewed coasters, used tissues down the side of the sofa and dog hair on blankets. Recommend a new stair gate, present net gate is ripped and pointless. We had a relaxing family stay and despite the few issues on arrival, which can be rectified, it hasn’t stopped us looking to book for next year.

  Thank you for your detailed feedback, whilst glad of course you enjoyed your stay I`m sorry some elements of the changeover cleaning had been overlooked and this has been passed to our contractors. A new gate will be sorted when we carry out a maintenance visit in October. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma4.1★Jul 2022

• "We absolutely loved this house."

  Beautifully presented. They had more utensils in the kitchen than you could think of! Being next door to the pub was very helpful - we had 3 meals that were all delicious. The village was very quiet, there was a nice little shop and everyone was very friendly. We were about 20 mins from Rutland Water which was brilliant with plenty to do. We would definitely recommend this house.

  Thanks so much for your kind feedback, so happy you enjoyed the cottage and your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Jul 2022

• "Idyllic cottage in tranquil rural setting."

  The stunning kitchen and outdoor space was fabulous for alfresco living and the interior was comfy, clean and spacious with great smart TV/ play station for down time. Bedrooms were cosy too.

  Thanks so much for the kind feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kirsty5.0★Jul 2022

• "We rented this place and made contact with the owner regarding cleanliness as we were taking my my mum and she has cancer and a weakened immune system."

  The place was dirty in several areas with previous dog wee stains and cobwebs on the ceilings. In addition the dishwasher was fully of pots so we had to empty and the bin was totally full so we had no where to put any rubbish. Not a good relaxing break and hygiene standards were not very good. You don’t expect to have a hard earned break and empty bins and the dishwasher.

  I am so sorry you had a disappointing break at our cottage, after we spoke prior to your visit I passed on the need for a deep clean due to a member of your party being vulnerable and had hoped this would be the case. We have had no issues with our cleaning contractors since we started using them last year, but accept it was clearly not to either your expectations or our desired standards. It's true on some fast changeovers as is often the case in peak season, we struggle with managing bin clearance but no guests should have no provision for waste and this was unacceptable. It is only through honest feedback such as yours that we as remote owners can take action to improve and we have already agreed a new process of feedback from our contractors on every changeover as we strive to return to our previous high standards. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dina3.1★Jul 2022

• "Great location, well equipped, perfect for our two families."

  Big bonus was the number of bathrooms and the outside space was perfect. We'll stay again!

  Thanks for the great feedback, delighted you enjoyed the house. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dharmesh5.0★Jul 2022

• "A comfortable cottage equipped with everything to make you feel at home."

  Thank you for your kind feedback, great you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Jun 2022

• "Everything about the property is perfect."

  Enough cooking utensils for a feast. Fantastic garden furniture. Lots of plates and cutlery. Chip van can that comes round to the pub car park is a particular cherry on top. Pizza van too sadly didn't get chance to try it. Our pooch loved it. The nearby church is a fab place to ramble about. Would recommend to take your own towels. They are provided but not the biggest size. Would recommend as a property.

  Many thanks for the kind feedback James, point about the towels noted too and appreciate this, glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by James5.0★Jun 2022

• "We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful barn conversion."

  Every detail was perfect, so much so that we wanted to live there and not leave. Ideal space for 6 adults and 2 dogs without being on top of each other and perfect location to explore the area. Highly recommend this property - perfect

  Anna and I really appreciate your kind feedback, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Apr 2022

• "The property was very well presented and had a welcoming feel."

  The layout was prefect for our purposes plus a secure garden for the dog. The kitchen is very well equipped and the bathroom fittings easy to operate. A couple of things to mention - the oven door doesn't shut properly and the toaster only toasts one side. Otherwise all good.

  Reviewed by Penny4.1★Mar 2022

• "Lovely, comfortable, well equipped property."

  Handy location for exploring Rutland.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Mar 2022

• "Lovely cottage, beautiful kitchen the owner has thought of everything only thing I’d say would make it even better is a hot tub :) really was a lovely weekend away and the owner had great communication we will be returning and have recommended already."

  Reviewed by Fay5.0★Dec 2021

• "A lovely cottage where everything is catered for."

  The facilities were really good, from the amount of kitchen equipment to crockery and cutlery. Would recommend this cottage to stay in.

  Many thanks for the kind feedback, so glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Dec 2021

• "Fabul"

  Thanks for the kind and positive feedback, it is much appreciated and we are glad you enjoyed your stay... Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Nov 2021

• "Lovely house in a pretty village."

  The house is cozy, clean and very well equipped: everything and more was provided. Very dog friendly. Highly recommend.

  Thanks for your kind feedback, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Nov 2021

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