Demonicus

40 Customer Reviews

• "This is a lovely spacious cosy cottage with everything you need for a home from home stay."

  Lots of character, super comfy bed and great shower, the kitchen is well equipped and the living room is just lovely. We had a great stay.

  Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Nov 2024

• "Had a lovely 4 night stay, it was great."

  Everything was in the cottage that we needed. It was a perfect stay

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Oct 2024

• "A wonderful stay again at this lovely property."

  Clean, comfortable and everything that you need when self catering. Great location right in the centre of town but you never hear any noise. Fish and chip shop is still excellent and both the Richard and the Dante very good for food. I can highly recommend.

  Hello and thank you for staying at our cottage again and for leaving such a lovely review . We look forward to welcoming you again next time Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Oct 2024

• "Had a lovely week in Demonicus."

  Really comfortable house to come home to after our daily walks. Comfy bed, gorgeous shower and huge towels. The courtyard is a shared courtyard and also a public right of way so if you have a reactive dog, just be aware people may walk through. It is secure though with gates, was fine for us. 3 pubs nearby. Our favourite was the Dante Arms, good food and lovely staff. Enjoyed seeing the racehorses strolling through the village at various times through the day. We had gorgeous dog walks from Middleham, from the castle through the fields to East Witton was lovely. Also around Reeth and Richmond.

  Hello and thank you for leaving such a lovely review . We hope to see you again soon Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julia4.7★Sep 2024

• "We really enjoyed our stay at Demonicus."

  We would normally stay somewhere quiet and remote so this was a real change. The cottage was lovely and central with safe bike storage. A washing machine would have made a real difference and it would have been helpful to know there was an iron and board at the property. I did ask Sykes to confirm and was told there wasn’t an iron so we ended up buying one on the journey up. I also found the communication with Sykes a bit of a nightmare so I would be wary of booking through them again. They also charged us wrongly and trying to get hold of someone was far from easy. We loved the village square although noise could probably be a problem for some but it didn’t detract from our stay. Bed really comfy and bathroom nice and clean. However it didn’t look as though the cottage had been hoovered. The stair carpet was dirty and the kitchen and living room floor. Maybe a bit more attention to those things. However there was a Hoover so we gave it a quick spin over. Thanks for a lovely stay.

  Reviewed by Rachael4.1★Sep 2024

• "Overall this is a very good property."

  A few minor details attended to would make it five star. The shower leaks badly - the whole unit would benefit from an upgrade though the shower itself is fine. There was no hot water on our last morning. A stool or small chair in the bathroom would be a positive addition - there is plenty of space. A used cleaning cloth had been left by the kettle, the j-cloth provided was unusable putting white slime on everything, and some of the crockery needed re-washing. The welcome pack of tea bags, a pint of milk and a pack of biscuits is the bare minimum experienced these days: many places provide much more. The property is well-located on the main square in Middleham, is very quiet and a great base for a holiday in the Dales. We loved seeing and hearing the horses!

  Hello Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and we are pleased to see that you found it an overall very good property and we hope to host you again some time . The shower doors are to be replaced very shortly and we thank you for pointing that out to us . It is a shame that the cleaning team left behind one of their cleaning cloths by accident but these things do occasionally happen .We hope this didn’t spoil your enjoyment of our lovely cottage and beautiful Middleham and the Yorkshire Dales ! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Katharine3.8★Jun 2024

• "Lovely well equipped cottage in a wonderful location."

  Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and we hope to host you again soon . Property Owner

  Reviewed by William4.7★Jun 2024

• "Great cottage on the square in Middleham."

  Close to all the pubs and shop but surprisingly quiet when inside. Slept well! Would happily return.

  Reviewed by Simon4.1★Apr 2024

• "We have stayed a few times now under different owners."

  Mr Heath did correct the smell of dogs from last year and another nice week was enjoyed by us. Comfortable and relaxing in a nice area. My wife is partially sighted and the small tv is a problem even when I move the settee closer. I cannot read any text with normal eyesight unless I too sit nearer, this is the only drawback and it is a shame. Otherwise I fully recommend having stayed now about 10 times from when newly renovated.

  Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave a review even after your 10th visit to Demonicus ! We have now supplied a larger TV in the cottage and we look forward to welcoming you again sometime soon Property Owner

  Reviewed by Edwin4.1★Sep 2023

• "Great little cottage in the heart of Middleham (two doors down from the pub and 2 minutes walk to Middleham Castle!"

  ) Everything we needed for a week in the Dales. Stunning venue to watch the Racehorses each morning heading out to train on the nearby ‘Gollops’. Local well stocked shop open early and a lovely Fish and Chip shop which was open Weds - Saturday. Only negative was the stairs to the upper bedroom - very steep, but this is clearly stated upon booking, so can’t complain. Owners are contactable- so good for minor queries etc. Parking is a bit of a lottery as the square outside gets very busy, but by late evening we were usually able to park right outside the Cottage. Rear courtyard has little patio set and is part of a shared access to other properties, but this is Middleham and many of these hidden cottages are centuries old and we loved the hidden passages and historic quaint feel of the place. We’ll definitely go back to Middleham and would recommend Demonicus as a place to base yourself and explore The Yorkshire Dales.

  Hello and thank you for leaving such a detailed and lovely review . We look forward to welcoming you again soon . Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tim4.1★Aug 2023

• "Demonicus is in an ideal location, in a beautiful village, with great walks right from the doorstep."

  Three lovely pubs, a chip shop and convenience store all within 100m of the cottage and lots of parking right at the front. The only thing missing is a washing machine but don't let that put you off as this place is a gem, with a lovely welcome pack as a nice suprise. Immaculately clean too, loved it.

  Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review . We are pleased you enjoyed your holiday in our cottage so much and we hope to see you again sometime . Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★May 2023

• "Really enjoyed our stay in this well situated, well appointed cottage."

  Lovely village and very dog friendly. Great chill out stay....

  Hello and thank you for leaving a review . We are really pleased you enjoyed you time at the cottage and in Middleham and the surrounding Dales and hope to see you again . Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin4.1★May 2023

• "Lovely comfy cottage right in the middle of the market square surrounded with everything you need, pubs , shop and parking right outside, and gorgeous walks."

  Took our two small dogs and they loved it there, the courtyard isn’t fenced off from the surrounding properties but was no problem because they couldn’t get out onto the road as it had a gate there, they were so tired after our days out they slept all the time! Fantastic holiday was had by all .

  Hello and thank you for your lovely review . We are pleased to hear you ( and the dogs ) enjoyed the cottage and gorgeous Middleham and Wensleydale . We hope to see you again soon Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★May 2023

• "The property was fine the facilities were fine except for the oven which was dirty, the village is okay and friendly people, the three pubs were looking tired and in need of refurbishment which was disappointing as we wouldn’t eat in any of them, we did enjoy our stay and it was nice to see all the horses going through the village."

  Reviewed by Barry4.1★Apr 2023

• "Our second visit to Demonicus and once again thank you for the generous welcome pack."

  This is a lovely, comfortable clean house in a great location. There is everything that you need for a self catering holiday but also the local pubs are on the doorstep. Richard 111 serves very good food and The Dante Arms is a lovely quaint pub with very welcoming staff. They have a very good Thursday night pizza night. The fish and chip shop serves the best we have ever had and we always go there when we are in Middleham. There are plenty of nice walks in the area especially up to the gallops to see the racehorses. I can highly recommend staying in Demonicus.

  Hello Thanks for the lovely review . We are so pleased you enjoyed your second visit to the cottage and hope to see you again soon Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Jan 2023

• "Lovely property, great location and helpful informative hosts."

  Thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review . We are pleased to see you had a great time in Middleham Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Dec 2022

• "Had a great four nights stay over Christmas, lovely cottage, very comfortable and well equipped in a great position in the center of Middleham."

  Lots of great walks for the village Will definitely return

  Hello and thank you for leaving a review . We are so pleased to hear that you had a great Christmas break in lovely Middleham and we hope to see you again soon Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jill5.0★Dec 2022

• "This is a lovely, clean and comfortable house."

  Many thanks for the generous welcome pack. There is everything that you need for a self catering holiday. In the heart of the village so you can watch the racehorses pass the windows and not far to the local pubs. The Fish and chip shop is one of the best we have been to (cash only) The Dante pub is very quaint and you are made very welcome (dog friendly) I would highly recommend staying at Demonicus.

  Hello and thank you for leaving us a lovely review . We are really pleased you loved the cottage , Middleham and the surroundings area . We agree that the fish and chips in Middleham are the best to be had ! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Nov 2022

• "Great cottage."

  Perfect base for a week in the Dales.

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Oct 2022

• "Property smelt badly of dogs, we would have taken room spray with us had we have known."

  Had to open front and rear doors for half an hour to help get rid of smell. Took 3 days with room spray we bought to get rid of it. The T V is not up to standard as screen is too small. I have normal eyesight and I cannot read some of the text under the picture, and the screen, so we had to move the table and settee forward. There were big cobwebs on the ceiling outside the landing bedroom also.Otherwise O K. Also sound quality of T V varies needs a high definition set. We would stay again but hope for improvements!

  Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave a review . We were sorry to hear that you felt the cottage smelt of dogs when you first arrived . This is the first time this has been raised by a guest and we normally receive 100% cleanlinesses ratings so we were disappointed to see that you found it below par . We have ensured the rug has been properly cleaned and disinfected and so hopefully this was a one off event . The TV is a new HD smart TV and the size was chooser specifically to compliment the cottage sitting room and not to be too overbearing. However we do understand that you might be used to a larger set at home . Best wishes . R Heath Property Owner

  Reviewed by Edwin3.8★Sep 2022

• "We booked this cottage at the last minute having been let down at a previous property."

  This proved to be a God send as Demonicus was an absolutely fabulous place to stay. The local facilities (Pubs, Chippy, Stores, and Antique shops) added to the experience. Noelle was a great host, who responded to any queries immediately and left a very thoughtful welcome pack. We look forward to coming back one day. Thank you, Ken and Rose

  Thanks for your lovely review Rosemary . We were glad to be able to help you out at the last minute and delighted to hear that you loved the cottage , Middleham and the Dales . We hope to see you soon Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rosemarie4.7★Aug 2022

• "A good cottage in a great location."

  Thank you for taking the time to leave the review Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian4.7★Jul 2022

• "Absolutely lovely cottage and responsive owners."

  Middleham is such a pretty village too, and lots of places to walk the dog locally. We had a great stay.

  Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay . We look forward to welcoming you again sometime Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth4.7★Jun 2022

• "Great location."

  Lovely and clean. Great meals at both Richard III and the Tack Room.

  Hello and thank you for taking time to leave a review and for giving the cottage 100/100 ! We look forward to seeing you again in lovely Middleham Property Owner

  Reviewed by Darren5.0★May 2022

• "Great property in a great location."

  Perfect

  Thank you for your lovely review . The full marks are very much appreciated and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gordon5.0★May 2022

• "Excellent facility in great location."

  Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review . It is much appreciated ! Property Owner

  Reviewed by William4.4★May 2022

• "Lovely cottage and location."

  Could do with a larger TV for the large layout !! and maybe put the current one in the larger bedroom !! Lovely break great facilities inside and nearby.

  Reviewed by David3.8★Mar 2022

• "Ideally situated in the wonderful village of Middleham."

  Close to Leyburn and just a short trip into the Dales National Park make it a great place to explore from. The property was lovely and much bigger than the impression from the photos. Totally comfy beds and a bath you could get lost in!! Wonderful!!

  Reviewed by Jason5.0★Mar 2022

• "The cottage is ideally situated in the centre of Middleham and is maintained and decorated to a high standard."

  It caters for your every need and is furnished with every utensil you need for a comfortable holiday. Sorry we could only stay 3 nights, will be back soon. Thanks you Sue

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Feb 2022

• "Lovely house in a super location."

  Close to Leyburn and Masham - it was the ideal base, with pubs and walks from the doorstep. Very well equipped house, it had everything we needed for our toddler. Small point but as it was winter, there was a bit of a draft from the front door so a throw on the sofas would have been good. Otherwise, the rest of the house was really warm and cosy.

  Reviewed by Siobhan4.7★Dec 2021

• "Absolute gem of a cottage."

  Immaculate and well equipped, with a very homely feel. We found the field to walk our dog and of course the wonderful pubs close by. The location is an ideal location to visit many places.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Nov 2021

• "Television!"

  No notification to tell us no signal for tv. As a company you managed to send details prior to holiday with key collection but could not notify us about the issues with tv signal which had been down for over 10 weeks. In cottage no info or instructions to tell us what to do or even that there was a problem. Spent 2 hours trying to make tv work and only when we went out for a walk that we were told by another holiday maker that there was a problem. Positives are cottage lovely, clean and very comfortable. First contact with Sykes about issue really lovely and passed issue on to member of customer care team who did not bother speaking to us personally but e mailed,we had phoned and left a contact number. Did not seem to realise that there was a issue or that the company had been inefficient and just passed the problem on to the owner who responded positively!

  Reviewed by Alastair5.0★Oct 2021

• "The property was in an idyllic setting and had everything we could need."

  The dishwasher is important to us as it makes a difference to our enjoyment of our holiday. The bed was comfortable and the house was warm. The shower was powerful and hot. The host left a lovely few welcome items and we felt really welcome.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Sep 2021

• "No television available but not informed of this Cottage was not very ..."

  No television available but not informed of this Cottage was not very comfortable more like staying in an hotel Stairs very steep,

  Thank you for your review . A local Transmitter fire disabled all local reception . Our offer to drop off and set up a Smart TV to get round this ( and now in the cottage ) early in the week was declined by you . Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kristina3.4★Sep 2021

• "We loved the small garden at the back and watching the horses trot past each morning."

  We would have preferred a washing machine to a dishwasher but otherwise, the cottage had everything.

  Dear Mr Spiers Thank you for your kind review . We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your time in Middleham and the Dales . Best wishes , Mr Heath Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gordon4.7★Jul 2021

• "Cottage is in a great central location and is very well equipped."

  Beds and bed linen very comfortable. The cottage is very clean and the host attentive. Nice touches including a welcoming bottle of wine, chocolates and crisps. Loved the racing horses passing through the square each morning . Would like to go back some time and would happily stay at in the cottage again .

  Hello and thank you for your review . We are really pleased that you enjoyed your week at our cottage and we hope to see you again soon . Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janine4.7★Jun 2021

• "Lovely cottage, outdoor space was perfect for morning coffee."

  Perfect location for getting out & about in the Dales.

  Dear Mrs Wood Thanks for taking the time to leave a review - much appreciated . We are pleased to see you had a lovely time in Middleham and hope to see you again soon . Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Jun 2021

• "We had a lovely week in this clean, cosy and well equipped cottage."

  Although it has a shared garden it was very peaceful and the neighbours were friendly . Close to local amenities and great dog walks on the doorstep.

  Reviewed by Gina5.0★May 2021

• "Lovely cottage in a perfect location."

  Very old and quirky but well renovated with all mod coms. Lots to do in the area, stunning scenery and very well supplied with pubs and hotels in the square. Loved seeing the racehorses going past every morning up to the gallops Not suitable really for people with mobility issues or very small children due to the steep stairs and the fact that the bedrooms are on seperate floors but otherwise would happily recommend it. We had a lovely holiday in spite of the weather being wet and cold.

  Dear Mrs Webster Thank you very much for your review . I am pleased you had a lovely week . I agree with your comments regarding the steep stairs leading to the second floor and they are not suitable for the very young or infirm . Best wishes , Mr Heath Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carolyn4.4★May 2021

• "A beautiful cottage set in the heart of the village ,parking is on a first come first served basis, but there is usually plenty of space on the cobbled area."

  The cottage is well equipped and was spotless for our visit. The stairs (2 lots) are very steep, so not really suitable for disabled visitors. The king size bed was very comfortable and the bedroom light and airy. Would definitely book again.

  Dear Mrs Leatherbarrow Thank you for taking the time to leave a review . We are pleased that you had a good holiday in the Dales and hope to see you again soon . Best wishes Mr Heath Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carol4.7★Apr 2021

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