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8/10 Good
8 June 2025
Extended Family Stay
Having used Anchor Bay Holidays before we booked again through them and couldn’t fault the service received. Efficient from the booking to the actual stay, very prompt with information and clearly detailed on what to do and expect at arrival etc. I would certainly book again, but wouldn’t necessarily choose the same cottage. I have to say this time around we felt that Maris Cottage lacked a little TLC. It was tired around the edges and not as clean as the previous property that we had stayed in and booked via Anchor Bay Holidays. Some of the internal paint work could do with some attention (the stair banister for one!) Plus the carpets are looking tired and dirty in places. I’m assuming this could be from previous guests not removing shoes and walking throughout the house, which I feel is very disrespectful but of course you can’t blame the owners if this is the case. Top of the stairs there was a stain where the radiator had clearly been leaking! Seating area in the lounge not quite adequate when you are to full capacity in the cottage. We had to use dining chairs on an evening when we all wanted to relax and watch TV together. It was a dog friendly cottage but I have to give credit where it’s due to say it wasn’t noticeable and no obvious smell of dogs when arriving. Which is a bonus! WiFi excellent during our stay. Loved the baskets with games to enjoy. Plenty of crockery/glasses etc to live comfortably without having to wash up all the time. Lacked a washing up bowl in the sink as water would not remain within, the plug clearly let water out after you filled it up. Good job there was a dishwasher as it meant the need to fill and use the sink was limited. Liked the additional fridge space in the kitchen, great idea for chilling all the extra drinks! All in all a good stay, just needs some extra attention and it could be a fabulous place to return to.
