Auld Cottage

30 Customer Reviews

• "The property was spotlessly clean and very well equipped and comfortable."

  The owners were nice and helpful and left us a fire laid ready in the grate and enough wood to last us almost a week. We did buy more wood as we loved the fire on an evening. The cottage was lovely and warm otherwise and it was a great place to de-stress. The garden wasn’t as big as what it appeared on the photos but nevertheless it was as beautiful. I was sad to leave.

  So glad you enjoyed your time at Auld Cottage. Hope to see you here again:) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Oct 2024

• "Quirky little cottage in a great area."

  Was a little chilly late afternoon with no instructions to alter the heating, having said that once the oven was on for our dinner it soon warmed the place up making it a lot more cozy. Lots of info on things to see and do in the area and with off road parking we didn’t have to worry about lugging cases up streets. Great for 2 people or 2 adults and a child ( I went with my mum) but think it would be too small for 4 adults as sofa was only big enough for 3 adults max meaning fourth adult would have to be on a kitchen chair. If going to the area again with my mum or partner I would definitely book this again but if going with my partner and another couple I would probably look for something with a bit more space. Clean and tidy with everything you need. Would definitely recommend to others looking to stay in this area.

  Many thanks for the lovely feedback. Glad you enjoyed the cottage. The underfloor heating is set at a comfortable temperature for most but we're always happy to adjust if you'd like it warmer :) There's always a log burner laid out ready to make it extra cosy too! He's love to see you again if you come back to the area! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emma4.7★Sep 2024

• "Nice cottage with good parking and a lovely little garden to sit out in with a coffee if the weather is good, part of it gets the late sun which is a bonus, the village is nice and there are some lovely local places / areas to visit, note there is no longer a shop in the village, not an issue for us but details should say this now, nice wood burner in the lounge which was handy as chilly some nights, the only real downside to this property really is the bathroom, we knew it was small when we booked, but it is very badly laid out with a miles to small sink [plenty of space for a larger one ?"

  ] and no point saying you need to take care with the shower not to get water everywhere, just fit a better shower tray ? it also needs a extractor really. Shame as it would put us off booking it again.

  Thanks for the feedback and glad you enjoyed some evening sun in the garden:) We have updated the details about the village shop. We appreciate the bathroom sink is small - we underestimated space available when we were renovating! We are planning to fit a bigger one when time allows! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul David3.8★Sep 2024

• "We had a fabulous week in Norwell."

  The cottage is exceptional and perfect for 2. The kitchen was equipped with almost everything you needed for a week's holiday (though serious cooks should perhaps take a couple more sharp knives). We mostly ate in and enjoyed using the large range cooker. The sofa is large and the garden is a little sun-trap. Yes, the shower room is small but it's of very high quality finish and my partner who is 6ft 5" didn't have an issue. We used the cottage as a base to explore Newark (lovely little town), Southwell and Sherwood Forest. Would very highly recommend a visit to the National Holocaust Centre about 15 mins away. Some absolutely gorgeous pubs in surrounding villages and we ate one night at the local which was hearty fare! For a really outstanding Italian meal go to The Carpenter's Arms at Walesby. We loved this cottage and whole area and we'll definitely be back!

  Thank you for your lovely feedback. so glad you enjoyed the cottage and exploring the local area. Thanks for recommending your favourite attractions and places to eat out too. Hope to see you here again :) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Katie5.0★Aug 2024

• "Beautiful cottage in a quiet location with a lovely pub."

  Cottage was clean and tidy. Shower room slightly cramped but added to the quirkiness. In an ideal location to visit Lincoln and other lovely places nearby. Thank you to our hosts for a brilliant few days away.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jun 2024

• "We had a wonderful stay and the cottage is beautiful!"

  Lorna couldn’t have been more helpful, re stocking the wood and just helping out! Only thing I would mention…..between 8-9pm ish the signal for the tv goes wobbly

  Thanks for your lovely feedback. So glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you here again one day! Thanks for letting us know about the TV - we'll have a look at that. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lea5.0★Apr 2024

• "Surprising facilities within this small characterful cottage."

  Just needed a knack with the door key! Otherwise it was a lovely place to stay in a lovely friendly village. Mary

  Reviewed by Ulric5.0★Apr 2024

• "A beautifully renovated little cottage in a delightful village."

  Helpful information and instructions enabled us to have a lovely holiday.

  Reviewed by Roberta5.0★Mar 2024

• "Quaint cottage in quiet village."

  Great place to stay to visit Lincoln, Newark and Oakham all historic towns and cities .

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Dec 2023

• "I've been with Sykes, umpteen times and always enjoy my weeks away."

  This was my second visit to Auld Cottage, and may not be my last, hits the spot for me.

  It's great to hear how much you like Auld Cottage. Hope to see you again :) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Nov 2023

• "A beautiful cottage in an idyllic setting."

  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.

  Fabulous! Thank you for the lovely feedback. Glad you had a good stay! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Nov 2023

• "Loved everything about the cottage, good quiet location, cosy, immaculately clean and comfy."

  Great log fire, shower and very well stocked kitchen. One of the best we have stayed in!! The only improvement I would make is to put a PIR light at the rear of the property as this is the main entrance to the property ( although there is an outside light it was turned on from the inside) so if arriving in the dark you need to have a torch to see the key lock and the safe box which I would have had higher up the wall as it was hard to see the numbers and get to as it was so low down.

  Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and the cottage. Good suggestions re the outside light and key safe - we will look into making those improvements. Hope to see you again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Raymond5.0★Oct 2023

• "Lovely small cottage really enjoyed stay local pub great for food and we found people friendly"

  Thanks for your great feedback. Glad you enjoyed the cottage and the village location :) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Matthew4.7★Sep 2023

• "The cottage was perfect for us and was a brilliant base to explore the area."

  It was really quiet but quite near to Newark so it was the best of both worlds as far as getting to restaurants and supermarkets. The cottage was really interesting itself and the local history books about the village were very thorough and a credit to the locals who were friendly and welcoming.

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Jul 2023

• "Lovely cottage."

  Owners very helpful.

  Reviewed by Joe5.0★May 2023

• "We liked this cottage but several things spoilt our stay."

  The village store had closed which we were not informed about. The nearest shop was 5 miles away. The underfloor heating was very temperamental and we had to rely on the wood burner downstairs. The bathroom was minute and the sink no bigger than a mixing bowl. On the plus side there was prime and sky tv and an excellent pub in this very rural village

  Thank you for your feedback. The village shop has recently closed unfortunately - we are hoping it will be able to re-open soon. In the meantime, there is a 24 hr garage with basic supplies a mile away and a co-op in a neighbouring village just under 10 minutes drive. We have set the underfloor heating at a steady temperature which suits most people but of course everyone is different so there are instructions in the welcome pack to adjust this to suit and we're always there to help if you need us! We're glad you liked the cottage and the village pub. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Brenda3.4★Oct 2022

• "Beautiful property in a delightful village, lots of rural countryside nearby."

  45 minutes from Nottingham. Clumber Park is a must see as is the Workhouse in Southwell. We have a wonderful time in front of the fire.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're glad that you enjoyed the local area and some cosy evenings in front of the fire. Hope to see you again :) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Oct 2022

• "We had a most enjoyable stay in Auld Cottage."

  It has all the necessary facilities and offers them in comfortable and surprisingly spacious surroundings. It seems bigger on the inside than the outside view suggests. The off road parking is a real advantage, giving easy access from the car to the rear of the cottage for moving luggage both ways. The owners are friendly and helpful, quickly responding to our requests for assistance. Their plans for ongoing enhancements will make the cottage even more cosy and we wish them well in their endeavours. We had some very pleasant walks in the area and in Sherwood Forest, which is a short drive away The local pub, the Plough, does very good food and is always a warm and friendly place to visit.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback. So glad you enjoyed your stay. It's certainly a lovely time of year for walks in Sherwood forest :) Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Oct 2022

• "A gem of a property, tastefully restored to 21st century needs but built in 1512 !"

  Very kind of you to say, Steven - much appreciated. And thank you for taking emaculate care of the cottage! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Sep 2022

• "A lovely cottage."

  It’s is traditional so mind your head if you’re tall! Lovely and comfy and great to sit in the little garden in the early evening. Noise from tractors and lorries on the road during the day and it is not double glazed due to the authentic renovation so bear that in mind if you don’t like noise. Lovely little shop a minute away too. Great as a base to visit Lincoln and Newark.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Although it's a tucked-away quiet village most of the time, you are right - you will hear the odd vehicle passing by, sometimes horses too! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Aug 2022

• "Beautiful property."

  We were very relieved to find fans in both bedrooms when staying during the heatwave!

  Reviewed by Stephanie5.0★Jul 2022

• "Lovely renovated cottage, well furnished and all mod cons."

  Excellent location for exploring local area, shop and pub nearby. Locals very friendly, had good chats with pub landlord and also church warden. Would definitely recommend.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Jun 2022

• "Lovely cottage,enjoyed our stay there."

  Only compliant was the lack of clothes hanging facilities,and shower water pressure not great. Overall nice little cottage,lovely location,would stay again

  Thank you so much for taking the time to leave feedback - and we're very glad you enjoyed your stay! We'll take a look at the water pressure and have another think about hanging clothes - the room size and sloping ceilings don't allow a wardrobe unfortunately. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Philip4.4★May 2022

• "The cottage was very clean and cosy."

  The village and area are beautiful. Lots to see and visit. You have to watch your head on the beams and sloped ceiling. Lots of character, obviously being a very old cottage. Please watch you don't catch your head when going in through the French door, as my husband did.

  Hello Margaret - and sorry for the delay replying to your comment (my wife only just spotted it). We're really sorry to hear your husband banged his head! We'll update our description and booking email to let future guests know not to do the same. Thank you for your lovely feedback. Peter and Lorna Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★May 2022

• "We very much enjoyed our stay - the cottage was cosy and welcoming."

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Mar 2022

• "The cottage was beautiful, so clean and quirky."

  Would definitely go back, had a wonderful break away with the kids. Thank you for our buscuits ☺️

  Reviewed by Mariella4.7★Feb 2022

• "Just perfect for what I needed."

  The cottage has been very well restored and is delightful. Wifi and TV signal perfect. The owners were very helpful and considerate. The location was excellent and all the facilities as described and all that was needed. The village is quiet yet has everything to hand, and is central to lots of other places to see.

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Jan 2022

• "This little cottage was perfect."

  The hosts had left a bottle of wine, biscuits and flowers on the table, making us very welcome. It was beautifully decorated with gorgeous furnishings. Perfect for a couple. The village pub was a simple good pub. Very friendly. The shop opposite was very quaint. It sold a good selection of produce. You could get everything you could need. The cottage is in a great location for exploring the area.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Nov 2021

• "Auld Cottage was a lovely place to stay - rural location in a beautiful village but easy to get to lots of other places."

  It was a very clean and comfortable cottage which has been restored to a high standard. Quite cosy and with everything you need. Flowers, wine, biscuits and milk on arrival and the owners were very attentive if you needed anything. Lovely walks from right outside the door plus a friendly village shop which was very handy. We had lovely day trips to Lincoln, York, Newark and Southwell plus local country walks. Hope to come back for another stay as there was lots more to see.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Sep 2021

• "Beautiful cottage, lovely and clean."

  Great location for exploring the area

  Reviewed by Lyndsay5.0★Aug 2021

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