Woodedge

Lovely property and in a beautiful location, very comfortable and homely We would definately return bit would take soft luggage next time, as suitcases quite difficult to manoeuvre up the spiral staircase

We loved it at Woodedge, the surrounding area was beautiful with stunning views from our front door, there were footpaths everywhere to walk our dogs.

The cottage was charming inside & we liked the spiral staircase. The bed was lovely & so comfortable. It was just right for us. If I had to say anything negative it would be the garden could do with sweeping & weeding. But that’s just an observation not a complaint. We would definitely revisit.

Lovely little cottage, very cosy and comfortable with everything needed to make our stay perfect, very much recommended

Lovely accommodation for two and a dog walking the coast path.

Brilliant location only short walk to the village centre and away from the main road. Everything we needed was provided and unfortunately we needed some heating due to cool weather but cottagecwas lovely and snug. The only thing that was a little bit disappointing is that we had to drive to the property after work arriving around 9.30pm. Previous properties we had stayed at provided a pint of milk tea bags and a welcome gift on arrival. Unfortunately, none were provided and the local shops were closed by the time we arrived If we had known this was a different arrangement to the previous 5 holiday properties stayed at we would have brought our own. Also toilet paper was in short supply 1/2 a roll only enough for the first day. Had to. rush out first morning to get from local store.Apart from the very minor issues was a great place to stay and would highly recommend to others with fantastic walks all around.

Quaint little cottage in a lovely quiet setting, perfect for a couple and a dog.

Just a short walk into town but surrounded by woodland walks, streams and waterfalls, which we loved. The courtyard is a real sun trap and it was so peaceful hearing the stream at night. The cottage was very clean, cosy and well equipped, with a nice modern shower room and an easy-to-use fire. We did have to clean the fire out and buy matches, but shops are close by so it wasn’t a problem at all. Great base for exploring both Somerset and Devon, with places like Lorna Doone Valley, Lynton/Lynmouth and Dunster Castle all within easy reach. We really enjoyed our stay and it felt good value too, which is quite rare these days!

A lovely little cottage, in a great area, easy access to facilities, and other places, everything we needed, fully equipped, found it difficult to keep the fire running smoothly, we have one at home, so used to them, it seemed to not have enough control.

.... The mattress wasn't the most comfortable, but it's a personal thing, a bit firm for our liking, but would recommend the property for a nice quiet break.

A warm and comfy cottage.

Good size for 2 people. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, with good walking and nearby parking. Within walking distance of Porlock for shops and pubs. Adrian, the caretaker, responded quickly when I sent him a message. Bring your own wood, kindling and newspaper for the woodburner. There's only a starter pack provided. We bought wood in the hardware shop in Porlock. Also bring a torch. The area has occasional power cuts (check the National Grid website for details) and we would have been struggling if we hadn't taken our own head torches. Only one of the emergency torches in the cottage was working. There is a smart tv with lots of options but we couldn't find anywhere to play the dvds that we took with us. Most things could be recycled but bring brown bin food compost bags if you want to compost your food waste. None are provided, although the brown bin is there.

The large bedroom window catch was not working, and there were no instructions for the oven, grill, or for recycling and rubbish collection.

I also noticed that the property layout provides a single main exit.

Overall we had a pleasant stay at the property, it was in a good location & was generally clean & tidy.

Our only criticism is that there was no curtain or blinds across the front room window meaning there was little to no privacy. Considering the property is located in a particularly popular area for walkers we would suggest this be addressed as we constantly had people walking past the front of the house who could see right into the room.

On arrival we were greeted buy empty bottles, wheelie bin overflowing with another dumped on the top.

When we got inside and settled we noticed that the ‘blind’ in the living room was missing, which meant we had to improvise with car rug to facilitate some form of privacy. Found the welcome file under a load of leaflets on Sunday, notified the caretaker who replied that the issues were in hand with the owners, ( in my opinion this property was not fit to be let in this condition) the caretaker responded a week later that it was to be rectified on the 22nd, unfortunately we were out for the day,told him to leave till we had gone on the Friday. The parking is abysmal, first come first served, people with mobility problems steer clear. There was no washing machine or dishwasher as described in the amenities. The internal layout has been changed with the dining table ‘stuck’ under the spiral staircase which is dangerously positioned. There were no details regarding how to use the cooker/hob, which should have an extractor fan over the hob. The shower room was so small, no shaver outlet. The kitchen ware was such a mismatch could not close cupboard door plates to big, a small measly single teapot to brew up, managed to buy one on our travels. Would respectfully suggest investment in at least 1 socket outlet with USB ports. Overall the lighting on the ground floor was abysmal. The details do not show a wheelie bin, how do you expect elderly people to drag a bin up 3steps across concrete bridge and deposit the other side of the gate. A risk assessment should be carried out to these steps and handrails fitted accordingly, as should the fire exit procedure in the event of a fire on the ground floor, the bedroom windows have restrictors on them. We have been with Sykes Cottage’s for over 6 years and this has to be the worst one we have ever been in. All in all we feel that the photographs have given a very distorted view of the accommodation and what to expect on arrival.

Lovely little cottage in such a pretty village .

Ideal for a dog owner and walkers . Great base to explore Exmoor and the surrounding villages.

Beautiful little cottage on the edge of the woods.

The beds were very comfortable ideal. Plenty of hot water and the shower was excellent. It feels away from everything, yet just 10 mins walk and you are on the high street. It was perfect for us.

Lovely location, easy directions and key collection.

Comfy beds and great shower room. Home clearly intended for 2 adults and a child - it was a huge oversight to only have 2 wine glasses. Beware that stairs are very tight and wouldn’t be suitable for those with mobility issues. Some things looking a bit tired but was clean and had most things we needed. Short walk in to Porlock Village which has all facilities.

Cottage was compact but clean, comfortable and well equipped, in a beautiful setting and great location for exploring the area.

It was a real treat to have the bedroom window open and fall asleep each night to the sound of the stream that runs in front of the cottage. Take care on the spiral staircase as you can accidentally catch your shoulder on the ceiling when going up. We parked on the little dead end road across from the cottage without any issues. The village is gorgeous and even has a dedicated fully enclosed dog exercise field which was so handy and perfect for our greyhound. Everybody we met was very friendly!

Previous occupants didn't know how to wash a frying pan.

..but this is our 4th stay here and every time there have been little improvements...highly recommended. We will be back..

Lovely location, and really homely for everything we needed.

Perfect size for the two of us and the dog. Plenty of parking and a relaxing time.

Location of cottage is fabulous especially if you like walking and it looks very cute looking from the outside.

Small inside. The “garden” is really just a front yard, though nice being by the stream as long as you don’t mind the complete lack of privacy. The second bedroom is minuscule and the door can’t close because of it, the bed being in the way.

Lovely cosy cottage in a wonderful location.

Perfect base to explore beautiful Exmoor.

Lovely little cottage.

It is extremely small and with no washing machine, I wouldn't want to stay for any longer than long weekend breaks which we have done twice now. But being 2 people and dogs, we found it lovely. the location is outstanding.

The location of the house is very good.

Very quiet. Nice walk into town and the marsh. The size of the house is completely sufficient for 2-3 people. Basic cleaning is necessary. The kitchen in particular needs to be cleaned thoroughly. Even in the cupboards.

Beautiful little cottage surrounded by wonderful scenery.

The bed was really comfy and the cottage had everything we needed. Loved sitting in the garden listening to the stream.

It's a nice cottage but does not feel cosy.

The main bedroom is very tight fir room making it difficult to manoeuvre around the bed frame plus a heater on the window side intrudes and reduces the space to about 15cm. The shower is pointless and really unusable due to poor water pressure. The kitchen cupboards are full of equipment meaning food storage, cereals, bread etc., has no where to go. The garden is a mess and needs urgent attention. The housekeeper Adrian does not respond to calls, all rubbish bins were full when we arrived with no uptodate info on collection days.

Cute little cottage in a lovely location really enjoyed our stay.

Garden could do with a little TLC.

Unfortunately we feel the spiral staircase was dangerous!

We are just into our 60’s and found it a difficult feature to deal with. Our dogs did not like the stairs and had to be carried up/down which lead to me sleeping on the sofa keeping the most nervous one company. We arrived on the Friday but cut our holiday short and left on the Sunday…..

A very sweet cottage, not big and kitchen in living room and smaller 2nd room.

Perfect for a couple and for having a dog. We found it clean and well kept and fitted our needs. The only problem was we were not used to an electric cooker so had no idea how to work it. We were out most of the time as so much to do in the area so not much cooking was done. Sadly places to eat are very limited in the evening so make sure you book as they stop cooking by 8pm

Setting & location perfect.

Very enjoyable visit Directions could be a little better as we didn't really understand where the left fork was going to be and it feels like you may be going up a lane you might get stuck in. I would clarify that left fork is at a junction where straight ahead is signed dead end and that the lane opens up at the cottages Can you make it clear that there are no toiletries, the only soap in the cottage was hand soap that had been watered down The Washing up bowl is strange and leaks The switches in the airing cupboard are confusing, labels would be great The Immersion hesater could do with proper insulation Recycling info needs updating The shower is a bit confusing and has a display that is a bit wonky and buttons we didn't understand A Dining table light would be useful Not big grumbles but room for improvement Thanks