The Old Sweet Shop

11 Customer Reviews

• "We live in an 1860's cottage and so were well at home in the Old Sweet Shop."

  It has been well modernised and facilites are excellent. It is in a terrace but neighbours were very quiet. Super sized bathroom and comfortable beds in roomy bedrooms. Kitchen provided every need. The house was warm as the Spring weather has hardly sprung!!! Sadly not the weather to make use of the patio.I can understand that welcome baskets could prove difficult, with gluten free demands and allergies rife, but simply two small bottles of Amstel beer did strike as rather bizarre. There may be a parking permit but street parking everywhere these days means there is a likelihood of not parking near unless in a paying car park. Luckily our son lives in Newark and he has a parking space available. We had a nice texting engagement with the owner, Julia, all about tunnels and history. She was very helpful. The cottage is beautifully located for the services and sights of Newark. There could be clearer information on bin collection day. We missed the recycle collection but took it all in a black bag and used our son's bin to be collected the next day. Disabled people may like to know that the stairs are steep. I hope this is balanced and fair. We enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Apr 2024

• "Perfect location or exploring."

  The outdoor space was lovely, we had a few nice mornings and evenings with a brew and the birds. If you have limited mobility the stairs are a real challenge, with very steep uneven steps to the 1st floor, these should be mentioned in the listing we would have reconsidered booking if so. The sitting room was inconvenient with no side table for cups or glasses, we used a table from the top bedroom. The bathroom was cosmetically great, but practically not, if you are under 4ft 5 tall the sink is way too high to use effectively, the shower control panel and shower head are placed to make showering under the stream of water challenging with the water pressure low. We cut our break short, my husband has cancer and all the little quirks of the cottage made our stay less of a holiday and more of a chore, however the things that were not right for us may not be a problem for others and are challenges that the owner if contacted would have been unable to overcome, the fabric and design of the cottage are what they are. We did however have some lovely meals out and explored Southwell Minster well worth a visit, Lincoln Cathedral and Castle again, well worth a visit, and Newark itself had some lovely walks around the town and a duck race event for Easter, great fun.

  Reviewed by Kevin2.8★Mar 2024

• "Was an absolutely amazing 3 weeks."

  Would recommend to anyone who would like a quiet home away from home.

  Reviewed by Dominic5.0★Jan 2024

• "This cosy cottage is very central, so within short walking distance to numerous eateries."

  As we are in our 80’s - & we don’t cook on holiday - that was perfect for us. Parking is close by (parking ticket supplied!) The bedrooms are spacious & the beds are comfortable. So we slept well. The bathroom is large & airy. I appreciated the fact that dogs are not allowed. As we stayed in most evenings watching TV or reading, a coffee table would have been handy to put cups & glasses on. The welcome hamper was very nice & the packet of sweets labelled “The Old Sweet Shop” was a quaint little touch. The weather could have been kinder - going from extremely hot to rainy & changeable - but we enjoyed our week there. Thank you Julia.

  Reviewed by Michael4.1★Sep 2023

• "Very tired and dated."

  In need of refurbishment . Furniture old and uncomfortable . Lamps in top bedroom all work from an extension cable. Not ideal. Roof window did not close properly and blind was useless as no where to hold it closed . Very expensive for what it is.

  Reviewed by Marilyn1.9★Aug 2023

• "Whole place was beautiful really enjoyed the bath and all the touches added by the owner were so thoughtful."

  Only thing we would add would be a curtain or privacy on the back kitchen window just to avoid the poor people using the back gate being accidentally gawked at when they take their dog out at 9.30 at night while we are washing up! Overall lovely property, centrally located, parking was appreciated and the proximity to transport was also great. Newark is lovely and as my little boy asked the lady in the local museum " is everyone just really nice here? " :)

  Reviewed by Cally4.7★Aug 2023

• "Ideally located central to Newark but in a very quiet lane."

  Charming country cottage with everything we needed. Ideally located for everything in surrounding area. Parking was just near the property and was absolutely fine. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Philippa5.0★Jul 2023

• "What else can we add to the glowing reviews already posted?"

  We enjoyed our week-long stay in the house and in Newark very much indeed. Everything was exactly as statedbin the summary and p[roperty description. No need for 'reading between the lines' or guess-work. All the amenities of central Newark are within a short walk of the property. The local bakers and butchers are excellent, along with the fruit and vegetable stalls in the market on Friday and Saturday. We can endorse the train links from Castle Station (also the Tram network in Nottingham). Also the guided walks on a Saturday from the Tourist information Office are excellent, as ic the Civil War Museum itself.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Apr 2023

• "The property is well located for exploring the town and the surrounding area."

  The owner kindly accepted a very late booking when we had been let down by another agent. Customer service at Sykes were very helpful in assisting us. The bedrooms are spacious and we enjoyed the outside area.

  Reviewed by Dale4.1★Apr 2023

• "Very clean, particularly spacious bathroom with a lovely bath (piping hot water)."

  Spacious double bedroom which is important when you’ve got luggage. Everything was provided, including some condiments and washing up liquid. The property is aim a small side road and pretty quiet so I slept well here, which is very important! Easy to communicate with the owner, I’ve had problems finding the property I’m staying in before and if you can’t get hold of the owner it can be problematic. Julia was exceptionally helpful.

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Sep 2022

• "Well appointed quirky accomodation."

  Spotlessly clean with comfortable beds and a large bathroom with both a bath and walk in shower. Idealy situated just off the town square and lovely riverside walks. Key holder very welcoming (not phased by our early arrival) Greatly appreciated the welcoming pack. Strongly recommend this property for a weekly stay.

  Reviewed by Nora4.7★Aug 2022

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