Shroughan

9 Customer Reviews

• "We had a wonderful week!"

  The house is easy to find, very handy to Falcarragh and its wonderful beach. It's also in a very convenient location to explore the rest of the area. We have stayed in many houses across Ireland and this was the most enclosed we've ever had for our 2 dogs, all you need is a set of gates at the front and it would have been completely enclosed. Definitely a good place for dogs! Inside the house was lovely and warm and very comfortable. It was spotlessly clean and most things in great order. We were even left a litre of milk to get us going, which we really appreciated as we arrived late after work. The host sent us a wonderful information pack about the house, checked in on us by text and was very quick and helpful when there was a short power cut in the area. We would have a few suggestions to make it completely perfect but nothing impacted on our stay and we would definitely go back!! (Suggestions - a mirror in each of the bedrooms would be really helpful for female guests so we aren't all trying to use the bathroom mirror, in the kitchen a peeler, grater and a new frying pan would finish it off) Thank you so much for a wonderful stay and we will definitely be back!

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Oct 2024

• "Where to begin?"

  ? From outside property and grounds look great. That's where it ends.. Outside at rear the garden is not enclosed, so not secure for dogs or children. No front gates leading onto a road so not safe or secure for dogs or children. Bigger issue is the amount of building materials and building rubbish to rear of property which is clearly a safety issue for dogs and small children. Bins full of mouldy food, soiled underwear and a vast amount of flies... Therefore outside space is pretty unusable if you're traveling with children or pets. Inside house is pretty well kitted out but cleaning left a lot to be desired. Previous occupants food remnants in air fryer, dirty, greasy, broken limited utensils in drawers, chopping board covered in mould, sand and dog hair on sofa in kitchen, no terrestrial channels on either TVs, 2 towels left for 2 people for a week.. the list goes on...better properties in the area for a lot less money. That's why this one is so available throughout the year! Would not stay again or recommend. Beautiful area, but this property and lack of customer support spoilt holiday unfortunately.

  Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay. We always aim to offer a high standard of accommodation, and we truly value positive reviews we receive from guests. I’m sorry to hear that you felt the property did not meet your expectations on this occasion. Cleanliness is a top priority for us, and I regret that you encountered any issues in this regard. We will certainly follow up to ensure this standard is consistently met. Regarding the air fryer, utensils, and towels, I wish you had reached out during your stay, as we would have been happy to resolve these matters promptly. Terrestrial channels along with numerous other channels are available on the TV in the living room. We would have also been more than happy to help you with this if it was brought to our attention. In terms of the garden and the property, it is important to note that we do not advertise either as enclosed. We make this clear in our property description to avoid any misunderstandings, but I’m sorry if this was not fully clear beforehand. The building materials you refer outside the property grounds beyond a stone wall and locked gates is not part of the rental property and is inaccessible to guests. While I understand your concern, this area should not pose any risk unless accessed inappropriately. I also apologise if the bins were not in their usual state during your stay. We will take extra steps to ensure this is addressed in the future. Once again, thank you for your feedback. We take every review seriously and will use this to improve the experience for future Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paula1.6★Sep 2024

• "We had a wonderful time during our holiday at Shroughan, and I'm happy to share our experience."

  I appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback, and I'm more than willing to complete the review to help guide future guests and support your ongoing improvements. I look forward to booking another stay with Sykes Cottages in the future. The cottage was ideal for us. The only slight negative was that the rear garden needed to be fully enclosed, which could have been an issue had our dog been more challenging. It was clean and well equipped, with plenty of hot water and modern, comfortable furnishings. We would certainly stay there again should the opportunity arise.

  Reviewed by Adrian4.4★Jul 2024

• "A lovely property kitted out to a very high spec."

  In a very peaceful location, yet handy for both Falcarragh and Gortahork. Perfect for recharging the batteries!

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Jul 2024

• "Overall the property itself is in good condition and spacious."

  However, the listing states an enclosed garden, which there isn't - this was a big request from us for an enclosed garden for the dogs, and the fact that there were plenty of gaps in the perimeter slightly ruined the experience for us as we weren't able to relax with the dogs off lead. Further, there is a lot of debris at the end of the property where current listing photos show a garden and trampoline area - this photo is currently a misrepresentation of the situation. Finally, there are a lot of areas under development on the property land making most outside use of the property unpleasant. Within the property, it is clean and modern. But there is an odd mixture of kitchen wear and furniture for a property that could potentially house 6. I would recommend that the owner take a trip to IKEA and buy kitchen utensils that would support 6 people (e.g. 6 glasses, 6 wine glasses, a large pan, a coffee machine, a peeler, etc.) and also invest in a reasonable sized kitchen table for 5-6 people to sit around. The location of the property is ok, but it is a drive to a village, not a walk. The roads would not be safe to walk down past night. The main reason we opted for the property was an enclosed garden, which it did not have. so taking away that feature, there are other houses better located that you might want to consider.

  Reviewed by Andrew3.1★Jun 2024

• "We have just returned from a lovely seven night stay at this wonderful bungalow."

  It is fully equipped with every possible home comfort, truly a home from home. It is set in picturesque countryside but is very close to all amenities and interesting and unspoilt locations. We would not hesitate in recommending Shroughan and hope to return next year. Charles & June

  Reviewed by Charles5.0★May 2024

• "We've just finished a 7 night stay here and wouldn't be more pleased."

  on arrival the house was impeccably clean and warm ready for our arrival. everything was perfect from the Temperature, Linen and WiFi speed. Great well equipped kitchen with fresh milk, tea and coffee waiting for us. Outside there are great views of the surrounding mountains, sheep and rolling hills with a dead calm and quiet surrounding. Couldn't have wanted for more and would definitely book again when we return.

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Apr 2024

• "5 star all the way lovely home all new cannotfault it had a lovely time and will be back thanks Ivan"

  Reviewed by Ivan5.0★Sep 2023

• "Beautiful bungalow in a lovely location,very well appointed throughout with everything we needed."

  The owners were helpful as well giving suggestions as to where to visit.I would highly recommend a stay in this lovely property in a tranquil scenic setting

  Reviewed by Mary4.7★Sep 2023

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