Victoria Cottage

There are two double bedrooms, one on the first floor and one on the second, along with a twin room and shower room upstairs. The first floor also has a bathroom. Downstairs, there's a through lounge and dining room, a small galley kitchen and a loo. The cottage is very pleasant, has a lovely enclosed garden at the back, and is just a short stroll from the town centre.

A very nice cottage and a lovely stay.

The location is the only reason I’m giving Victoria cottage one star. The cottage has potential, but the house needs a thorough clean, repairs and more kitchen supplies. Ants were all over the kitchen, and there weren’t enough of basic items for six guests. The gate was hanging from one hinge when we arrived. Inside, the mirror above the log burner was fire damaged, so we didn’t use the burner even though the house was freezing. It looked unsafe and needed fixing or replacing. Heating was controlled remotely by the owner and stayed at its lowest setting, despite the cold outside. There was just one very dirty spare blanket for the whole house. No hairdryer or vacuum, and the ironing board was broken. The upstairs hadn’t been vacuumed when we got there, probably because there was no hoover. The outside space also doesn’t really work for dogs: it’s a tiny yard and a small garden with an alleyway between them.