5 Pond View Cottages

33 Customer Reviews

• "Very nice location."

  Cottage is very cosy and in a lovely village. We've stayed in lots of Sykes cottages and nearly every one leaves a lovely welcoming pack..ie milk, tea, coffee and sometimes even biscuits, wine and bread. There was nothing, not even a welcome note/card. The kitchen sink smells, the dishwasher filter was clogged with fat and old food. The shower plug cover was filthy. The plughole in the downstairs loo is rusty. There was no pepper, the cutlery was mixed and matched, very poor standard. Non stick frying pans were of a very cheap quality and the non stick had been badly scratched. I read that the skirting boards were dirty...still dirty. The overall impression was that of minimal effort for maximum profit. We spent over £550 for 5 nights. Definitely not worth that. The weather was lovely and we decided to have a BBQ on the Thursday night, imagine our absolute disgust to find the BBQ rusted, filthy and full of cigarette stubs. Outrageous really and made us feel physically sick. The owners really must try a lot better and improve the cleanliness standards. I have lots of evidential pictures of you'd like them. Very disappointed indeed.

  Reviewed by J2.2★May 2024

• "The cottage was warm and smelt lovely upon opening door."

  Beautiful inside with comfy furnishings. Tastefully furnished and decorated, not over cluttered with nic nacs A little lacking on mugs and cookware. There was only two decent size mugs with three smaller ones(one having a chip). Considering there is a 12 piece dishwasher more mugs could have been provided. One thing that is missing from the description of the property is that there is a downstairs toilet which is a great bonus to any property, very nearly didn't book this cottage as we thought only had one toilet We knew that there wouldn't be a welcome pack but a pint of milk would have been appreciated especially as we had travelled quite a long way We felt more clear 'lines' would be a benefit for defining parking area for each property . The shower cubicle is small and the actual shower was difficult to regulate the temperature, but on the plus side it had good pressure . As we brought our dog it would be useful to provide information on local walks and maps Overall we had a very comfortable stay

  Reviewed by Elizabeth4.7★Mar 2024

• "The cottage is a nice cottage, but the cleanliness was very poor!"

  Very bad mould around the windows, dirty skirtings, debris under lounge chair and under the chair cushions. Attention to detail was average. The provisions were also very basic, had to buy salt & pepper. Only 2 wine glasses; one was badly chipped as were cups. Stayed in a nearby cottage and it was amazing in comparison - it was immaculate, excellent quality and very well equipped and only slightly more expensive.

  Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent stay at Five Pond View Cottage. We appreciate your input and the opportunity to address your concerns. Firstly, we want to acknowledge our frequent correspondence with you throughout your stay, primarily discussing the potential extension of your visit. We regret that during our communications, the issues you mentioned regarding cleanliness and provisions were not raised. We value open communication with our guests, and had we been made aware of these concerns, we would have promptly taken action to rectify them. We apologise for the poor cleanliness standards you experienced, maintaining a clean environment is important to us, and we will address these deficiencies with our cleaning team. On inspection of the wine glasses and cups, we were not able to identify any that are chipped. However, we have now added additional white and red wine glasses and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused you. Thank you for your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gaynor2.5★Jan 2024

• "A delightful cottage in a lovely setting in the village."

  It was spotless and had everything you could want . We had gorgeous weather so maybe a couple of comfier chairs for outside would be a bonus. Was a great base for seeing the surrounding areas. Beverley was great place to visit. Also came across Burnby Hall +gardens in Pocklington which was a delight. Ponds cottage was a great find.

  Thank you for your kind feedback, I am pleased you had a lovely stay and that you enjoyed the property. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hilda4.7★Jun 2023

• "We had a wonderful stay in this very cosy cottage which is equipped with everything you could need."

  Very clean and well maintained little cottage, would definitely stay again.

  Thank you for your kind feedback, I am pleased you had a lovely stay and that you enjoyed the property. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mandy5.0★Feb 2023

• "We arrived at 5 Pond View Cottages after a 6 hour journey to find we needed to remove dog mess and poo bags from the rear patio, clean the toilets and dishwasher, and vacuum throughout."

  The property had clearly not been cleaned since the last tenants. This was deeply disappointing, and cast a shadow on what was a much needed brief break. We chose not to raise the matter at the time as it was late and we were tired, and just wanted it dealt with promptly. We deserve an explanation, and wish to request a partial refund to compensate for time and money spent on cleaning the property, and for the distress caused.

  Thank you for the feedback, I am sorry to learn the cottage was not up to your standards. As we were not made aware of concerns at the time of your stay, we were not able to inspect the property or address your specific concerns. However, I can confirm that the cottage is thoroughly cleaned by a cleaning agency between each guest visit, which includes a full clean, changing of bedding and linens, and an inspection of the outside areas. In the event of any areas being missed, I do apologise and I shall pass your comments onto the cleaning agency. Thank you for your feedback and I hope you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Frances4.1★Jan 2023

• "Great little cottage for 3 people."

  Although its not large, its really well equipped. Its also really warm and cosy despite the chilly January weather. The owner was helpful and friendly and quick to respond when I had a question. Great location for visiting our son at Hull university (20-30 mins drive) and some nice walks locally. Can also recommend the pub in the village for dinner.

  Thank you for your feedback, I am pleased you had a lovely stay and that you enjoyed the property and the local walks. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Jan 2023

• "The cottage was very nice."

  The kitchen was large and well equipped. Parking was good. Bathroom had a bath and a shower and lots of hot water....once you got the knack of it! Two large TV's and comfy seating in the living room. Two minutes walk to a lovely pub.

  Thank you for your feedback, I am pleased you had a lovely stay and that you enjoyed the property and the local pub! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mal3.8★Nov 2022

• "Very good instructions about the parking, key collection etc on arrival."

  Cottage is lovely and really well thought out. Really cosy and comfortable. Having the stairgate to keep the dog downstairs was very welcome too. As for the walking - it is a fantastic location. We have really enjoyed our holiday. Thank you.

  Thank you for your feedback, I am pleased you had a lovely stay and that you enjoyed the property and the local walks. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Oct 2022

• "Better equipment/ crockery in the kitchen eg."

  Salad bowl, fruit bowl, larger breakfast bowls, full size cafetiere, more coffee mugs and serving bowls. The grill on the cooker was not working properly. Luckily the weather was mild but the heating did not come on in the morning in the bedrooms or bathroom where it was chilly. Clearer instructions for using the large TV. Everything else was very good.

  Thank you for your feedback, I am pleased you enjoyed your stay at Five Pond View Cottage. Regarding the kitchen equipment, the property sleeps three people and only recently had a 16 piece dining set added to the current equipment in place. However, I have now also added a fruit bowl and additional full size cafetiere. Please note, for the heating, the thermostat is left out so that the temperature or timings can be set to a level which you find comfortable, the instructions are within the welcome pack. Thanks you once again for your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison3.8★Oct 2022

• "This was our second stay at this property, we treat it as a little bolt-hole to get away from the daily grind as it's located in a very quiet and peaceful area."

  Property location is ideal for a short walk to the Triton Inn which serves superb food (booking recommended though as very popular and therefore busy). Thank you for a lovely stay once again. See you again in the Spring :) Cathy & Kevin - Oct 2022

  Hello, thank you for your lovely feedback. I am so pleased that have enjoyed your stays at the property. Look forward to welcoming you back in the spring! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Oct 2022

• "Excellent property, in a lovely village, only disappointment was the local pub is a restaurant with a small bar, rather than a pub."

  Most dog walks were on the lead except for Westwood Pasture, which was wonderful.

  Thank you for your feedback, I am pleased you had a lovely stay and enjoyed the property. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Allan4.7★Sep 2022

• "Beautiful little cottage in a stunning and peaceful village."

  Perfect little village pub only a 5 minute walk away that is dog friendly and serves some lovely food.

  Thank you for your feedback, I am pleased you had a lovely stay and enjoyed the property. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kim4.7★Aug 2022

• "Lovely comfortable cottage felt at home as soon as we walked in,it had a nice feel."

  Everything spotless.Great shower easy to use with good power and liked that there was a toilet downstairs too.It saved climbing up the stairs which are a bit steep.Good walks from the cottage round the village and beyond.Our dog loved her holiday.Our first visit to East Yorkshire but it won't be the last.

  Thank you for your feedback. I am pleased that you had a lovely stay and enjoyed the property, as well as the beautiful Yorkshire walks. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Eleanor5.0★Aug 2022

• "Great cottage for a week's stay, with lots of interesting places to visit nearby."

  Thank you for your feedback. I am pleased that you had a lovely stay and enjoyed the property, as well as the beautiful Yorkshire walks. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jun 2022

• "Fantastic cottage for the week which we all loved including the dogs."

  Would highly recommend with the only suggestion being a wardrobe replacing the cabinet in the second bedroom but not a deal braker. Great size and everything required for an enjoyable week

  Thank you for your feedback. I am pleased that you had a lovely stay and enjoyed the property. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Derek5.0★Jun 2022

• "We had a lovely stay, cottage very comfortable and had everything we needed."

  Great Wi-Fi which was useful as I needed to do some work while staying there.

  Thank you for your feedback. I am pleased that you had a lovely stay and enjoyed the property. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hilary5.0★May 2022

• "Lovely cottage in a picture perfect village."

  Great place for walking.

  Thank you for your feedback. I am pleased that you had a lovely stay and enjoyed the property, as well as the beautiful Yorkshire walks. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin4.4★May 2022

• "A beautiful cottage in a lovely rural setting."

  Lots of nice walks with the dog and located within easy reach of the coast. The weekend was very relaxed in well equipped, very clean and quiet accommodation.

  Hi Paul, Thank you for your kind feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and do hope to welcome you back again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2022

• "We loved the cottage and the surrounding village."

  The food in the Fox & Coney in South Cave was really good quality and highly recommended. The cottage is really comfortable, great warmth from the fire. A good strong water flow in the shower, and a very high quality interior design. A beautiful big kitchen and sweet little courtyard style garden. Within 10 seconds walk you are on the village duck pond and there are nice doggy walks to be had in the surrounding area. We loved it and wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again. Thank you.

  Hi Lesley, Thank you for your kind feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and do hope to welcome you back again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Apr 2022

• "Overall we had no real issues except with the gas fire on some very cold nights and these seemed to be connected to the actual gas or electricity supply when the pilot light just ceased; also the hot water in the shower was a little erratic and on two occasions it went from stable to very very hot almost to scolding heat."

  The only other observation to make is that the stairs are very steep however, that all said we enjoyed the property and its location very much.

  Hi Martin, We are glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your feedback. Apologies for the issue you had with the fire, after our correspondence we had assumed that all was well. However, the fire since stopped working and as a a result the appliance has been serviced and cleaned by an engineer which has rectified the issue with the pilot light. Thank you again for your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin3.8★Jan 2022

• "Absolutely perfect."

  .!!!..The cottage was lovely and offered everything we needed for a 2 week stay. Beautiful village & surroundings, you do need a car for bars & restaurants but all are within a 10 minute drive, and you do have a private parking space at the cottage. Perfect thank you.. :)

  Thank you for your kind feedback, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and do hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Cheryl5.0★Nov 2021

• "A beautifully appointed and extremely comfortable cottage, slightly away from the more well known tourist spots, which is very well equipped and tastefully decorated to the highest of standards."

  The kitchen is large and impressive and there are charming outside seating areas to both front and rear. The owners are very friendly and respond very quickly to any queries guests might have. Brantingham is a tranquil and picturesque enclave, yet only a stone's throw from the M62 motorway, which merges with the A63 into Hull, just a few miles away. There is also a direct rail link into Hull from nearby Brough. The local pub, The Triton, is known for serving excellent meals and is exceptionally popular for Sunday lunches. For anyone who has not visited the area before I would recommend a trip to the nearby town of Beverley, administrative capital of East Yorkshire. It has a splendid minster church of cathedral proportions, is full of charming cafés and antique shops and has a lively market on Saturdays. It also has a wonderful old pub, the White Horse (locally known as 'Nellie's'), which is frozen in time. It's a real drinkers pub (no food) with a labyrinth of rooms each with its own fireplace - and is still lit by gas! All in all, a wonderful place for a self-catering stay.

  Thank you for your kind and very detailed feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and do hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by S5.0★Oct 2021

• "Fabulous stay in lovely cottage, great walks and lovely dog friendly country pub within easy walk"

  Reviewed by Mike5.0★Oct 2021

• "A lovely cosy cottage and has everything you could want for a holiday."

  Very well equipped and comfortable. The building work nearby is still ongoing so parking at the property was a little difficult but once we unloaded we used the nearby village hall facilities which was much easier. The neighbours and other villagers could not have been more friendly or helpful. Lovely walks from the village and nearby. We found some very pretty villages and nearby market towns to visit.

  Reviewed by Vicki4.1★Sep 2021

• "Everything we needed was available the cottage was excellent and the local amenities were very good."

  The only downside was trying to get a taxi apart from that it was great.

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Jul 2021

• "We had a brilliant stay at the cottage."

  The weather was amazing so we sat outside a lot of the time and although we didn’t use it, there was a BBQ. The Triton Inn pub was about 1 minutes walk and the food was amazing. The cottage had everything we needed and was beautifully furnished. The owners text us during the day to let us know there was a parasol in the outhouse which was amazing as the heatwave was at its peak. The pond located at the front is beautiful and has benches to peacefully sit. We would definitely stay again and recommend this beautiful cottage.

  Reviewed by Ruth5.0★Jul 2021

• "We stayed at 5 Pond View Cottages for 7 nights with our 2 dogs and it was simply amazing."

  We couldn't have asked for anything more. Very, very clean and everything you need for a home from home stay. There is plenty to do nearby or if you want to travel. Triton Pub being right at the end of the road is great. Delicious food and dog friendly! We honestly had the most amazing stay and will definitely look to go back! :)

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Jul 2021

• "Excellent location lovely cottage"

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jun 2021

• "The cottage is situated in a tranquil, quiet village in the middle of the countryside, however main roads are very accessible and it doesn't take long to drive to the lovely market town of Beverley if you want to do some shopping."

  The cottage has all the facilities you could require. The stairs are a little steep but to be expected as it is a true cottage. If you are looking for a peaceful retreat where you only hear horses neigh in the field across the road, the birds singing and the occasional quack from the ducks in the nearby pond, this is the place to go. My hubby & I had a lovely break away from everything for 4 days and loved it. Only downside was that we didn't manage to visit the village pub/restaurant not knowing that it is closed on a Monday & Tuesday .. never mind, always next time :)

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Jun 2021

• "A beautiful cottage with a lovely courtyard."

  Spotlessly clean with everything you need for a wonderful stay. Easy to find, great instructions given and parking for 1 vehicle at the back. Many thanks

  Reviewed by Melanie5.0★Jun 2021

• "Cosy, super clean cottage."

  All the facilities we required. Lovely scenery. Perfect holiday X

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★May 2021

• "We had a fabulous weekend."

  The cottage, helpful owners and am interesting historical area to visit whilst there ( Beverley and beyond) made our stay heavenly. We will rebook.

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★May 2021

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