Anvil Cottage

Stayed there with friends for my birthday weekend.

The cottage had ample space lovely and clean and fitted all our needs. The local pub and staff are lovely and food is good. Would definitely recommend thank you

Excellent accommodation, would highly recommend if you want a very relaxing break away.

We had a lovely 5 night stay at Anvil Cottage.

It was the perfect base for getting out and about. Appleton Wiske is a lovely quaint village. The house itself was adequate for our needs. Very well equipped. The pool table was a hit with the teenagers ( limited space for extending the cue, as the walls not wide enough in some places. There was an additional half cue which we used, it caused some laughs using it though not a real issue) and the addition of the hot tub a lovely relax after our days out. The property is lovely and spacious. Some minor replacements or repairs needed to chest of drawers in the main bedroom, the drawers stuck and the bottoms were loose. I ended up just keeping clothes in my case. The chest of drawer's in the bedroom with the bunk had the same issue. The lack of shower in the main bathroom could be a problem, as if you wanted a shower as most people do these days you have to use the en-suite in the main bedroom. Luckily we were all family so that was not an issue for us. Overall we had a lovely stay and the welcome Goodie basket was a nice touch. Our little cocker spaniel enjoyed the doggy treats, from M&S

On arrival this property was fresh and clean.

Lovely spacious comfortable house in a beautiful village. We loved the bright pink sitting room, especially once the French doors were open on an evening and you could enjoy the peace and quiet sat with a glass of wine. The hot tub provided an extra touch of luxury. The only area we felt needed attention was the decking, a couple of boards around the hot tub felt loose. Lovely comfortable beds to sink into after a busy day. Would definately stay again.

Hot tub not belong enough for the number of people it accommodates - should be much bigger!

! Cooking facilities need updating as kept failing and cutting out but well equipped Drying machine v dirty Pool room great idea but room too small so needed smaller queues to be able to play Lovely social areas. Decking needs replacing and garden made more private Didn’t like the cctv on the garden and hot tub Main bathroom had no shower so only one shower in someone’s bedroom for 8 people! Great fridge and freezer and microwave Had a great time but need a bit of tlc

The property had lovely bedrooms and lounge areas.

Lovely sunny garden. The outdoor space needs a lot of updating and maintenance, decking boards were very flimsy and the ones near the hot tub looked like they may break. Hot tub was big enough but had a green mark all the way round, good method of adding cleaning powder- all set out in tubs on windowsill and done every night. The out door furniture had no cushions and the table was very unstable so outdoor sitting was very uncomfortable. The kitchen was well equipped apart for not having any sharp knives. The weather was particularly nice so the out door did affect our stay. I would say that cleanliness could be addressed further as surfaces felt sticky and I have to rewash a lot of the crockery and cutlery as there was food on them. The toilet in the on suite was dirty also. It was a shame as the property has lots of positives and potential, we are make do people and it was fine but if some of the concerns can be addressed this would be a lovely country retreat. The people we met and said hello to were lovely.

The accommodation was exactly as listed and as shown in the photos.

Key collection instructions were clear and simple as were instructions on how to find the property. We had a minor issue with the plumbing during the visit. Whilst it took a while to contact Sykes, once they had informed the property owner the issue was addressed very quickly and efficiently despite it being over a weekend. I was very impressed by the speed of response. Thank you.

Lovely spacious cottage.

Strict rules around hot tub usage. Great for a family of 4 and a dog.

I'd read a review before going that suggests the property is run down.

Aside from a few cobwebs I really don't know what these people expected for this bargain amount. It's a property that comfortably accommodates 8 in a fantastic location with every basic you need plus the luxuries of a hot tub and a pool table. Great family holiday base, taking away many happy memories

Anvil cottage is a lovely place to stay with the added bonus of the hot tub and pool table.

It's in a nice village and there's lovely countryside around with lots of places to visit. We had a lovely time but it would have been improved if the hot tub was under a gazebo as it rained one day all day and the British weather is temperamental! Also the outside light wasn't working. I found that the bed in the bedroom with ensuite was very hard and the pillows were hard too. Also the bedding on another bed had stains on it! My only other complaint is that the cleaner doesn't look up! There were cobwebs in nearly every room and some had spiders too. Overall though we had a lovely short break.

This cottage was ideal for us as a party of 8 (including one dog), all mixed ages.

Set in a beautiful rural village it was quiet and peaceful. It also had the main thing the younger members wished for - wifi - and also the hot tub and pool table were ideal for them. The cottage is very spacious with excellent sized rooms that were adequately furnished. As expected for a property in the countryside, the cottage wasn't short of its bugs, with spiders and wasps being the main culprits, so not for those with fears. The weather was exceptionally good though when we went so this definitely encouraged the critters to come round without an invite. Would highly recommend Anvil Cottage for a peaceful getaway - it's total silence at times in Appleton Wiske - to recharge your batteries ❤️

Property was not like pictures.

Everything was very worn and a lot of cobwebs. Horrendous smell from oil heating causing headaches, unable to use the pool table due to the smell. The only shower in the Property did not work leaving 1 bath for 7 people. The was a bad smell of drains in the on suite which was also unpleasant. A very disappointing stay which you do not expect for the money paid. I have booked other properties through Sykes and they have been great. This ruined our weekend.

Very cleaned, nice and comfy cottage.

Would definitely recommend.

Lovely place beds was comfy really enjoyed the stay would come back.

We feel like a later checkout like 11 would be better though as didn't feel like we could get up and relax with a coffee for an hour or so before having to set off for our 2 hour drive but won't let it out us off. Could do with a few little things like, hand wash, sugar, extra toilet rolls but overall we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend

Lovely spacious cottage, in a quiet area.

Plenty of kitchen facilities. Log fire was perfect with wood included. I would recommend for a chilled few days away. Only problem we had was the smell around the kitchen/game room - very strong smell of only described as turps, not able to use pool room that much or for long due to this, was dissapointed. Also double bed in one of main rooms had broken slats on head board.

We felt rushed checking out on the Sunday morning, 10am is too early - the owners came to cut the hedges at exactly 10am whilst we were packing the car up.

On reflection we wouldn’t have booked this if we had realised the check out time.

We had a couple of issues and these were quickly sorted.

Arrived on Friday to no electrics working. Soon resolved by a lady from the local area when I contacted Sykes. We were told before arriving the shower in the en suite was not working too. A plumber arrived on Monday to fix this. My mum tripped down the decking outside and ended up breaking a bone in her hand. Maybe some visible strips on the steps could work here (just a suggestion). This all sounds like a negative review but it is not.. these things happened but through no fault of the property owner. The cottage was spacious, comfortable and clean. We visited some lovely places.. Yarm, Northallerton, Darlington, all quaint little places to visit charity shops, bakery’s, butchers and greengrocers. Osmotherley has a nice reservoir to walk round. The locals are such nice people making us feel so welcome and keen to advise on things to do and places to visit. There is a park close by for the kids, board games and a pool table. We all enjoyed Terrys chippy van on Tuesday. What a great idea this is. The hot tub was lovely to finish off the day too. We have had a great week despite some set backs, I would definitely recommend this to others if wanting a nice chilled week.

A lot of cobwebs in most rooms.

Furniture needs updating

Property was as description, lovely little village, shop and pub was very welcoming.

Only feed back we would like to give is lack of oven tray and wine glasses, we did take plastic glasses which was good, as only a few wine glasses we could find and there was seven of us

We had a nice time at anvil although the cottage decor was quite dated and there was a lack of kitchen equipment to be able to use the property for the purpose of self catering .

The smell of oil through the house was overwhelming. Clothes that hadn’t been worn and were in the suitcases had to be washed as they smelt of oil. The hot tub was dirty green and smelly , it seems like it hadn’t been cleaned properly in a good while and as that was the main reason for booking the cottage , we were disappointed as we didn’t use the hot tub as it smelt like stagnant pond water. The property welcome pets but didn’t mention there was a hole in the back fence/bush so put small dog ended up in someone else’s garden on 2 occasions and we ended up having to keep the dog inside which wasn’t ideal especially in the heat. The location of the cottage was beautiful and the size of the property was perfect however , unfortunately we won’t be returning.

I want to highlight some issues we encountered during our recent stay.

The house is in need of serious updating. The furniture is old and worn, and the beds are very uncomfortable, all requiring new mattresses. Additionally, the outdoor area was not well-maintained, with broken decking and outdated garden furniture. The hot tub seemed to be the cleanest area of the property, but getting into it was risky due to a broken and splintered decking area including rusty step ladders. The pervasive oil smell throughout the property made it impossible to enjoy our time indoors. Even opening the windows and doors didn't alleviate the odor much. The property's smell was like it was soaked in turpentine, emitting from an oil fired boiler located in the utility room, where the games room adjoins it. The smell of fumes coming from the boiler was so strong that we were unable to enter the utility or games room. The main bedroom is directly above the utility where the oil fired boiler is located. At night with the windows and doors closed, the fumes were so strong that my eyes were stinging. I had an asthma attack, and both my husband and I felt extremely nauseous. Even our small dog seemed very lethargic with shallow breathing. The overall cleanliness did not meet our expectations, and the strong smell of fumes was unbearable. We entered the property at around 3:50 pm and left approximately 13 hours after arrival. The cost of the holiday was £690 for three nights. We have reported the issue to Sykes Cottages, who have been helpful. However, multiple attempts to contact the owner have led to frustration for both us and Sykes Cottages. The pictures advertised on the Sykes website show a marked difference to the property itself. We didn't receive the service as advertised. We are considering a chargeback through our credit card, as the owner seems not prepared to work with us and Sykes Cottages to come to an agreement. We have also contacted trading standards. It is crucial to highlight that we seldom leave reviews, but the health and safety issues we faced had a significant impact on our experience. These issues must be addressed for the benefit of future guests. It's not just our review; other guests have also reported similar disappointing experiences with this property.

The oil fired central heating system has not been mended.

The smell of fumes was overwhelming and we chose to sit outside and ventilate the property. The smell was particularly bad in the Utility room, pool room, main bedroom and kitchen. Despite lengthy ventilation the fumes led to a member of our party being asphyxiated and he vomited. We had to vacate the main bedroom. As there were only six in our party we were able to locate on the other nights to the other bedrooms. We were told the problem had been remedied but it clearly hasn't. We would not recommend this property indeed we would be concerned about the safety for other residents. When we went home there was a strong noticeable smell on our clothing and luggage. This property is not safe. The TV's were virtually useless. Two channels only BBC 1 and BBC2. Luckily the weather was good so we could sit outside and enjoy the Hot Tub.

Anvil Cottage is a lovely house, very spacious, very clean, lovely garden area, our only issues was the smell of oil all weekend, the plumber arrived on Friday evening to repair the issue, however the smell was really bad all weekend, even though we had the doors and windows open, also there is a gap in the trees at the back of the garden which a small dog can get through and our dog got through into next doors garden!

luckily they were home and we got him back, but it would of been an issue if they hadn't been at home. However this would not stop us going back to Anvil cottage, we had a lovely family weekend, and planning on coming back next year. The village itself is lovely and the Lord Nelson pub is lovely and does an amazing Sunday Lunch. The owners left us a bottle of wine for the inconvenience of the plumber coming out on Friday which was a nice gesture. Would highly recommend staying here for a relaxing family weekend.

Really upset about this stay, I booked this for a family get together (as we all live in different area’s of the uk).

Firstly the booklet said “there maybe a “slight” smell from the oil heater, this wasn’t the case at all the smell was unbearable in the kitchen and utility, to the point we ended up sitting freezing with the heating off and the windows open to try air it out. We called Skye’s cottages on the Saturday to double check everything was in order with it, as there was no safety certificate on display to say “it was fit for purpose”and We all woke up on the Saturday with banging heads with the fumes, to be told “if we feel we need to go to hospital to get checked out, then feel free, but the lady (who seriously needed some customer service training) said “what do you want me to say that will make this situation better!” ABSOLUTELY SHOCKING!!!! The water in the hot tub was green, the decking was falling to bits, couldn’t go in the pool room as it was right next to the oil heater and oh god the smell! All in all, it was a horrible stay. And if I hadn’t traveled over an hour to get to it I think we would have all gone home early or at least checked into a hotel. The think that was most upsetting was the fact that Skye’s cottages didn’t care what so ever, they had there money, so get on with it. I definitely wouldn’t recommend this house to anyone!!! Which is such a shame as it could be a lovely house.

Really lovely cottage, was equipped with all we needed, for out stay at Christmas with a few added extras.

Lovely area.

Lovely comfortable clean property with ample parking in a quiet village location.

Games room and hot tub a great addition. Well equipped kitchen and the little touches like fresh milk and biscuits were appreciated. Local pub does delicious take away meals. We had a great weekend and would recommend this property to other families.

Great location for a family stay.

Good facilities within the cottage, ample parking. Good sized rooms - we were 6 adults and 2 children and had ample space. Loved the Pool/Games room and the hot tub. Lovely local pub a short stroll away. Garden Centre 2 miles away (short drive or 30 min walk) and about 25 minutes to Northallerton. Towels aren’t included but wasn’t highlighted on the advertisement, had to call Sykes but was all sorted within an hour - very impressed by the service.

Lovely spacious home only issue was couldn’t find the Wi-Fi code but eventually found it on bottom of router.

We had a loverly family get together for a birthday the children enjoyed the hot tub and pool table

I was worried upon reading some recent reviews about the cleanliness of the cottage as I have cancer and am immunocompromised I have to be very careful.

But I need not have worried it was spotless and what a beautiful home. The pictures do not give you a clear indication of size. This place is huge. The attention to detail being a home away from home the owners have attempted is amazing. Even down to the salt and vinegar in the cupboard to the welcome bottle of milk and biscuits. Really good. Tips for future guests and owners: A a family of 8 we needed more toilet paper. Don't know about anyone else but in our house we use at least 2 rolls a day no idea what they do with it. If your taking dogs their is a couple of holes in the fence which could be easily fixed with chicken wire. Our dog got into next doors garden 3 times so in the end we couldn't leave the doors open. So take some crate panels if you have them to block the holes but this definitely needs fixing asap. The hot tub was amazing and was used by us 4 times a day being 8 of us and a hot tub for 4 people. At the end of the trip it did turn green. The owners leave chlorine but 1tsp in 3 pots assuming per night but on the info left it says after every use so definitely need more chlorine leaving if you want guests to keep it clean. All in all though we absolutely loved it and would definitely return.

Lovely clean property in a nice quiet setting.

Struggled on one of the sofas too low for the older people in my party but other than that was a really nice break.

Property was not clean!

We had to clean bathroom/ shower and toilet facilities before we could use them. Then found the hot tub was not fit for purpose. It was green! Not clean at all and although Skye’s were helpful the owner did not get in touch so over a three day stay we were unable ti use the hot tub. Purposely booked the cottage for the hot tub! Steps to hot tub rusty and rotten. Place could do with a deep clean and to be decorated. Highly priced for what we considered to low key facilities to accommodate up to eight adults. Definitely would not recommend!

The property as a whole was equipped with everything you could need living in the countryside and the little messages on appliances were a nice touch.

The WiFi managed to keep all the kids happy which is normally weak in such a rural area. There was alot of bugs and wasps but this was a given. Maybe a couple of wasp traps would be a nice touch as this did impact our time in the garden. The only other slight issue with was the hot tub with 4 kids this got dirty after the first day even with sandals being used before entering. Although the chlorine was provided to input at the end of the evening this did not clean the hot tub sufficiently due to the amount of suicidal flys wanting to enter it...daily maintenance might be a better solution. Finally although damp was declared on a note when we arrived at the hotel that should of been declared prior as my wife has asthma and was a bit heavy on her chest. All in all though we had a great time and for the money over the summer holidays was great value, lovely little town.

Nice property, needs some work on it ,needs another shower in the other bathroom, so guests don't have to use the on suite .

needs various lights around the house sorting out .hot tube needs a good clean ,some jets not working etc ,we put the chlorine in it every night what the owners told us to put in ,the decking is starting to rot .but it is still a nice place to stay ,when it's a quiet time in the rentals I'm sure the owners will carry out repairs

Had a great stay at Anvil cottage only spoiled slightly by the weather but that didn’t stop the grandkids enjoying the hot tub.

The village is really friendly with a nice pub & shop only a couple of mins walk away & everyone we met were very friendly. The garden was ideal for our dog as it’s nice & secure with access from the kitchen & living room via patio doors, overall we loved it & highly recommend it

Property very dated and in need of tlc Hot tub very old and only seats 4 Decking very old and loose planks Garden table very old and moves precariously if you try and sit on it 2 lovely sun loungers in garden Neighbours revving motorbike and car engines for several hours over bank holiday weekend Only 1 shower between 8 potential guests and several warning notices which aren’t conducive to a warm welcome Games room lovely Kitchen small and you’d struggle to cater for 8 guests It seats 4 at the breakfast bar Lounge nice and comfy and American fridge very useful Beds need new mattresses

Reading some previous comments we were reluctant to book,however we are so glad we did.

The cottage was clean,comfortable and spacious. The hot tub and games room were excellent as the weather was not very good. We would all recommend the cottage and would return. Only downside was the Lord Nelson pub which advertises meals let us down as they were not serving food so don't rely on having a cosy pub lunch or evening meal

This is a difficult review to write as the property has lots of really good features, it’s lovely and warm, hot tub is a real treat in the country setting, games room is a bonus, house is big enough for 8 not to feel crammed in, local village is nice and residents friendly and there was nothing else we needed to make the stay enjoyable, however we do echo previous reviews, Maintenance isn’t great, there is a strong smell of oil in the back kitchen and games room, the decking is very slippy round the hot tub and it would really benefit from a gazebo/pergola above to aid use in the winter, the mattress in second double room is uncomfortable and although surfaces clean on arrival we felt it could do with a bit of a deep clean.

Also previously commented on, one shower for 8 people is a slight struggle. We also appreciated the little treats on arrival but felt the note regarding “party people” was a little harsh and could have been worded better for those families not in the category the letter is aimed at. However none of the above would lead us to complain as we had a great time with the kids playing games etc just felt it might help for improvements to be made.

Cooker hopeless.

TVs won’t turn in otherwise loved it. But took good to cook and was a nightmare and tumble dryer not working

Stayed for the weekend with friends for my birthday, booked as it had a hot tub and a games room which are great extras but the hot tub had quite alot of black bit floating in it before we got in and the decking was extremely slippy.

We couldn't use the games room as there was a strong smell of oil/petrol coming from what I think was the boiler. The welcome note in the kitchen we felt was quite patronising "you aren't in benidorm don't annoy the hell out of the neighbors and don't presume we are far away" did not make us feel very welcome after reading that. The book near the front door states that all TVs have Netflix but they dont. Locals are very nice, shop is half a minute walk away which was great. Positives are that the house was clean, beds all comfy, shower and bath were great.

Just a couple of small points.

The shower head in the end suite needs replacing. Also the tumble dryer needs replacing. We had to use it but it was extremely loud and vibrated so much that it ended up outside the unit when it was housed.

Stunning venue in a lovely location we had an amazing time and will be back, only slight issue I’d say which is being very picky is the mattress on the double bedroom without the en suite was abit thin and uncomfortable

We had a lovely stay at Anvil Cottage, good location and benefit of the hot tub.

Appreciated the welcome gifts left for the children and our furry pet. Would have been very beneficial to have had a high chair and travel cot available for guests as these were bulky items to need to pack, plus only having 1 shower was an issue, but we worked round it. Thank you.

Beautiful house, lovely village.

Very comfortable and clean. Everything we needed for a fantastic family weekend. Just a couple of teeny bits that needed sorting; pool cues were a little past their best, and I thought the tumble dryer was going to destroy the kitchen when we tried to dry some towels! Would love to come back though and have already recommended to others.

We stopped here for three nights & we all had a nice time.

The the house was well equipped and the hot tub was lovely. The hosts had left some logs, fire lighters, chocolates and dog treats which was a nice touch. There was also ample washing up liquid and tea towels available. There are a few maintenance issues we came across which centred around the kitchen: the ice machine didn’t work/was frozen up, the oven control knob only had one or two settings that worked, the dishwasher door bashed into the architrave & the washer door was also not fitted correctly.

The house was beautiful, and would definitely stay again yes there were a few things that maybe could do with renewing - a couple of the out door chairs were broken but there were plenty of other seating, I needed to dry the towels off after going in the hot tub - but the tumble dryer seem to sound like the bearing have gone, but simply shutting the utility door drowned the banging out ( only needed it on ten minutes) so wasn't a major problem, and not all holiday rentals have tumble dryer so it was a positive plus.

overall a pleasant stay within a beautiful house and location

We had a fabulous week at Anvil cottage.

It met our expectations and more. It’s location is ideal for exploring that area of North Yorkshire. Such pretty little villages and countryside. Prior to our visit I had read some of the previous reviews that had been written and had a few concerns. None however were founded. Some people are just too fussy. Yes there was a smell in the utility room when the boiler started up, but it’s oil powered heating so it is going to give off fumes, but all that’s needed is to open the window. The cottage is ideal for 8, fully equipped with everything that you would need. The hot tub is a great bonus and sits in a private garden. The neighbours were very friendly and helpful. We would have no hesitation is recommending this property and will definitely use it again.

The house is beautiful the kitchen needs up dating there was a lot of flys in the kitchen we had to keep the food covered up the dishwasher catches on the door frame there is only one shower if you use the bath it takes about 30 minutes to fill it I booked this weekend away for my sons 30th birthday on the Sunday morning the hot tub broke down there is no 24-hour maintenance so it was left without the Hot tub for the rest of the stay I asked for some compensation back for the day that we couldn't use the hot tub my reply from the owner was the hot tub was mucky I didn't realise that you had to clean your own hot tub after a weekend of using it

Had a lovely stay very clean great size bedrooms &bathrooms , made good use of the games room we would definitely stay again

Really nice property, lovely area, great facilities.

Would definately recommend it and would 100% go back. Thanks for letting us stay, it was one of the best weekends we have had as a group

Fab 50th bday wknd really loved it thanks.

Things I would improve; the smell in kitchen from gas although I guess u can’t do much about it. The double bed in the non en suite bedroom is no where near as comfy as the other. Inferior mattress So other couple will always feel like raw deal. Proper shower Over that bath would be better. Great location and house and I’d defo go again if some of these improved. ESP mattress.

Absolutely lovely house with everything that was needed for our stay.

We took our dog with us and there is a hole in the hedge, like stated on previous reviews. It would be perfect if this was repaired as the farmer wasn’t too happy that our dog got out, as he has horses in the field beside the garden. Lovely little village. Would definitely return and would definitely recommend.

We had a lovely stay here to celebrate my dads birthday, perfect for 8 people.

Really clean and had everything you need, could just probably do with another shower!

We enjoyed our stay at Anvil cottage (3 generations of the same family) and found it comfortable and well equipped.

The hot tub was a great addition. A few aspects concerned us; there was a strong smell of oil / kerosene coming from the boiler in the utility room which seeped into the adjoining kitchen and pool room if the doors weren't kept shut. Also, the floor tiles in the en-suite bathroom were very slippy when wet - a grab rail would be helpful. The dishwasher door constantly catching on the door frame was a nuisance - a notch cut into the door frame would probably solve the problem. Overall though we had a really enjoyable holiday.

We really enjoyed our stay at Anvil Cottage, the games room & hot tub were the main reason we chose it as we had 4 teenagers with us who used them daily.

The cottage is spacious & airy with great furnishings, the lounge furniture was especially comfortable for relaxing & it was warm & cosy despite it being so big. The only suggestion we’d make would be to have another shower in the family bathroom as everyone had to use the one in the en-suite. We would definitely stay here again & recommend it to big families.

Beautiful comfortable house and we all had a fab stay thank you, we will be back.

As a side note the microwave didn't work nor did the extractor fan on the hob. And a second shower would have been useful.

Great house.

Well equipped and maintained Would be useful to have a second shower

Great cottage in a lovely village.

Would definitely go back.

We had a great weekend staying at the Anvil Cottage with family members as a half-way holiday between Dumfries and Bedfordshire.

Beautiful location, the house was well equipped and well laid out. The log burner and the hot tub were the best features for us. The owner supplied some sticks but we also visited the shop and bought some sticks and kindling for the rest of our stay (£9.50 for both) along with some baked goods for lunch. The pub in the village does amazing food, we had takeaway on the Saturday night. We went in at 6 to order and got some drinks too, they called us an hour later when it was ready to collect. Unfortunately they couldn’t fit us in for Sunday lunch the next day but we did walk to the next village and had some amazing pub food from The Duke of Wellington (20 min walk). There was a selection of games and puzzles in the game room along with pool table, and all the TVs are smart TVs meaning you could log into Netflix etc if you wanted to. Would definitely return!

Great cottage, well equipped, clean, bright and homely.

Village good , local pub 5 mins walk away with a great landlord snd staff. Villagers made us very welcome and the take away food was good too. Would look at going back again .

Brilliant holiday had by all of us and would certainly stay again!

The place was clean and had so much facilities that we didn't even know would be provided (tea towels, dishcloths, dishwasher tabs, toilet roll etc). Clean bed sheets and tonnes of clean towels were great for all. Really good place to stay! The back garden is NOT secure for dogs, there's a large hole in the fence under one of the bushes where all dogs will escape given half a chance. It would be better for all dog owners if you could fix that but thank you for providing the very long lead and doggy treats. Thank you for the stay!

Had a lovely stay at anvil cottage with family.

Village was lovely and welcoming, loved the pub and the post. Hot tub and games room great and dog and grandchildren love the garden. Minor problems were kitchen needs stocking with a few more utensils and facility to make filter coffee. Not enough seating in lounge for all seven. However our stay was wonderful and I would recommend it.

we did contact the help line on the Thursday evening and the answer machine was on before the listed end of office hours.

we then emailed but unfortunately this was not answered until was had checked out of the property. this resulted in us not being able to use the hit tub on the last evening or the the following morning.

The rooms were really big and the house was quite modern and clean.

The hot tub was nice and the table pool room was very big. The kicthen did not have enough utensils to help cook meals. It didn’t even have a strainer. The house did creek quite a lot. The house is not near the grave yard, and it does have a couple of neighbours. Overall it was an enjoyable holiday.

Amazing location and fabulously positioned garden.

The hot tub is a welcome addition and was very clean as was the rest of the property. The pool room was great fun.The shower in the master bedroom was amazing. A property with lots of space and things of offer. Would highly recommend a stay here.

The towels needed washed as some smelt musty & the others seemed brand new so didn’t dry.

Functional house but lacked character especially upstairs.

Very homely cottage in quiet village, good base for exploring northallerton area.

Hot tub and pool room were a bonus. well equipped kitchen and nice decor throughout. Enjoyed our stay very much and we would recommend this cottage to others.

Had a really relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Would definitely come Back. Lovely house. Lovely area. Welcoming village. Negatives were mucky cup in cupboard. Spiders and wood lice. TVs Not working in games room. Paint coming away from wall in dining area. Electric socket not working at side of sink. These are things that the owners probably wouldn’t be aware of. Doors hard to close at back. Happy for only positive feedback to be published as only minor points.

No canopy over the hot tub, and garden wasn’t fully secure as got dog escaped through the hedge apart from that enjoyed our time.