Duck Cottage

31 Customer Reviews

• "I'm not a fussy person with high expectations but elements of this house were really not good enough."

  The house has a musty smell which I can accept, but the chair infront of the tv has aclearly visible stain on the cushion going right through to the other sidfe that smells unmistakeably of stale urine. The kettle is unuseable due to the amount of scale - we got fed up of picking it out of our mouths , and so we decided to boil a pan for hot water, only to find that the pan had bits of old onion stuck to the sides. Similarly cutlery had bits of old food crust on, and we found an old best before september meat packet in the cupboard under the sink. I can accept a few cobwebs but there are far too many to feel like anybody cares about this house. I am a regular user of holiday cattages, not all perfect, but this is the first time I've ever felt I had to give a negative review. The lack of cleanliness can be put down to lack of care, but the kettle and above all the armchair are a disgrace.

  Reviewed by Dominic1.9★Oct 2024

• "The cottage was clean and comfortable and well equipped."

  The kitchen was much better equipped than in other places we have stayed in. Good location for getting out and about. The only off putting thing was the car parking situation. All the near by spaces always filled up, so we ended up having to park some distance away, which meant several trips hauling luggage on arrival and departure days.

  Reviewed by Ruth4.4★Sep 2024

• "The only downfall for this cottage is the sofa it is so tatty and well used it spoilt the room ."

  Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Jul 2024

• "Pros comfy bed, perfect position of cottage in village , quirky layout , well stocked kitchen."

  Cons could do with a shower screen, stairs could be a problem for the less able. Would stay again.

  Reviewed by Michael3.1★Sep 2023

• "Cottage in a good position and is very quaint Plenty of utensils in the kitchen."

  The stairs to the second floor are steep but if you come down backwards they really are not an issue as the steps themselves are wide

  Reviewed by Elaine3.8★Aug 2023

• "Yet another good week we will be staying again"

  Reviewed by Jenny3.4★Apr 2023

• "We very much enjoyed our break in Flamborough which has a good range of opportunities for eating out and buying provisions."

  Duck Cottage is very quaint and cosy, with a well equipped kitchen.

  Reviewed by Susan4.1★Feb 2023

• "Lovely little cottage in a fantastic spot!"

  Lots of walks and in easy reach of other seasside resorts for trips out. Plenty of pubs and restaurants and great fish and chip shops. Local Coop closeby. Very helpful owners as well! Wouldn't hesitate to go again...

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Sep 2022

• "We were very dissapointed with Duck Cottage the living / kitchen area is very small and dark I would liken it to something out of a Catherine Cookson novel."

  The back yard should not be advertised as somewhere to sit out in as it was in need of a good clean out and makeover . Having booked holiday accommodation with Sykes for the last 20yrs this fell way below your usual standard, if this was my first booking with you i would not choose to book through you again, However because we have booked though you in the past and not been dissappointed before we will use you again. regards Kath Nixon

  Reviewed by Kathleen1.6★Jul 2022

• "The cottage is really cute and traditional, which we loved."

  The staircase is steep and the floors are a bit creaky, but all adds to the charm. The only thing that I would have liked is a proper shower, apart from that it's a really lovely cottage, and despite been close to a pub it was very quiet.

  Reviewed by Victoria4.7★Jul 2022

• "Very cosy and comfortable cottage."

  Extremely well situated for visiting the surrounding areas. Proximity to food shops very useful. Bedding and towels were good quality and beds were very comfortable. The shower was frustrating to use as it was difficult to get the right temperature . Adequately clean. Although we were warned about the steepness of the stairs, we would not choose to stay here again because if this.

  Reviewed by Mary3.4★May 2022

• "Lovely and comfortable excellent location"

  Reviewed by Jenny3.8★May 2022

• "Lovely little cottage, ideally situated to enjoy Flamborough & the surrounding area."

  Reviewed by Julia4.1★Dec 2021

• "I would recommend Duck Cottage we had a lovely time lots of lovely walks around."

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Oct 2021

• "Very nice cottage, great location, surprisingly big inside, well stocked kitchen, good Freeview TV and selection of DVDs, just needs a proper shower installing, didn’t need the car all week, lots of really good walks, really pretty coast line, lots of hidden coves and great views, lots of birds and we saw seals close by to the lighthouse beach."

  Reviewed by Tracey4.4★Jul 2021

• "The sofa as seen better days felt like you was sat on the floor could do with replacing."

  Every thing else was great and met expectations have stayed here before and will stay again. Great location.

  Thank you for your feedback. The sofa is a multiyork sofa and the cusions are duckdown so sometimes they may need plumping up. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Deborah4.7★Jun 2021

• "Lovely quaint cottage, very warm and cosy."

  Beautiful scenery and walks on the doorstep, ideal for nature lovers. The owners were very welcoming and helpful, will definitely be staying here again.

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★May 2021

• "We had a great week."

  The cottage was very comfortable, snug and warm on a cold April day, with a nice place to sit outside on a warm day. It suited us just fine. The Co-op was just round the corner; along with other shops in the village we had all we needed on our doorstep. We walked along the cliffs in all directions and just left the car where we'd parked it until the last day of the week. It was good to see the gannets quite close by on the cliff-tops where they were gathering grass for nesting material. Other birds were all staking claims on the cliffs.

  Reviewed by Geoffrey4.7★Apr 2021

• "The cottage / is in a nice place to get to other towns and beaches : etc / but sadly the property is very tired - and wasn’t as clean as would expect On seeing others and comparing - it could do with a refurb : we own a large building & property company ."

  Furniture could do with replacing : foam / and comfort has expired - downstairs carpet & rug was in need of machine cleaning - Found slug trails side of the arm chair near the tv -

  I am sorry that Duck Cottage did not match your expectations. The sofa is made of goose down feathers and is a multi york sofa. The carpet was steam cleaned professionally recently. Thank you very much for your comments and for taking the time to let us know your thoughts. Customer feedback is very important to help us continually improve our standards. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew2.5★Feb 2020

• "The location, because the weather was not great (rained everyday) the cottage was near to the shops, all the pubs, even the bus stop, so you was not walking far to get wet ."

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Jun 2019

• "The accommodation was not what we expected we took into account the age of the ..."

  The accommodation was not what we expected we took into account the age of the property but we were disgusted with the bedding and towels that were there being very grubby looking and the property was not very well looked after I expected a something better than this for the price

  Reviewed by Norma1.9★Sep 2018

• "Cottage is well located for exploring the local area."

  Unfortunately the local pub is very loud on a Friday night until midnight, which didn’t suit us with our children. I’m sure it’s ok for others, and it’s nothing the cottage owners can do about it. The cottage is lovely and is well equipped with board games, kitchen equipment etc. We found the shower wasn’t great, and feel the cottage could benefit from a better clean in between lets/prior to people staying

  Reviewed by Suzie3.4★Aug 2018

• "Flamborough is a hidden gem of a place everyone is friendly the dog and duck pub serves up good food and drinks at very reasonable prices."

  Perfect as a base if you like walking or just to explore the area

  Reviewed by Belinda5.0★Jul 2018

• "I found the cottage reasonably clean and comfortable."

  Lack of a shower wasn't too much of a problem as I used the hand held shower over the bath but as mentioned by others it was difficult to get a constant water temperature. The availability of parking spaces on nearby streets was a concern but I did manage to get a 'space' most days on Allison Lane, glad I have a small car. Some intrusive noise from the nearest pub (2 dozen steps or so from door to door) on weekend evenings for a while but the worse noise was my last night, on the Friday. Live music in the pub was incredibly loud, went on until midnight, then customers stood outside for another hour chatting and laughing. Had to have the bedroom window open as the weather was hot this week. However they did finally decide to go home and I got some sleep eventually! This aspect of the cottage location would really put me off booking it again, unfortunately. My sister joined me later in the week and we ate out at the Rose and Crown pub where we had a fantastic meal (their fish pie is delicious) very reasonably priced, and also at The Seabirds Restaurant, another good meal there. However, the cottage is a good base from which to explore the surrounding area and for nearby cliff walks. My favourite was to park at Thornwick Bay and walk north to the RSPB reserve at Bempton cliffs. The views were stunning all the way and the photographic opportunities of the seabirds at Bempton amazing.

  Reviewed by Fiona2.5★Jun 2018

• "A nice cosy, quiet cottage ideally situated for exploring this part of Yorkshire."

  Very clean and comfortable and equipped with everything you'd need. Small supermarket, two pubs and a restaurant very close by. Perfect!

  Reviewed by Doug5.0★Apr 2018

• "Everything !"

  But could not understand TV but that could be me !

  Reviewed by Allen5.0★Nov 2017

• "We had a really good relaxing break at Duck Cottage."

  The location was great with lots of local amenities in the village and close to the coast. The nearest pub is only a 15 second walk from the front door and serves some good value meals. The cottage was very quaint yet reasonably modern considering it’s a 17th century building.

  Reviewed by Adrian4.8★Sep 2017

• "A really lovely quaint cottage, close to the coast with very good local amenities."

  The stairs/ladder to the attic room are steep but presented no problem for older children. They loved the upstairs space. Would go back again.

  Reviewed by Edward4.2★Aug 2017

• "A beautiful cottage in a fantastic location."

  It was a touch of luxury with really super hosts. A perfect location for exploring a beautiful area.

  Reviewed by Gavin5.0★Feb 2017

• "Convenient location for our interests of coastal walks."

  Reviewed by Jennifer4.4★Oct 2016

• "Duck Cottage is small but atmospheric."

  It is a handy base for Scarborough, Flamborough and Bridlington, and even as far as Hull. The village has great small shops and nice pubs. In early September, the gannets at nearby RSPB Bempton Cliffs are amazing. A good week chilling out.

  Reviewed by Wayne4.2★Sep 2016

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