Classic Cottages Arvostelua 

Being from the East of Scotland the Isle of Wight has not really appeared on our list of possible holiday destinations due to the distance. My brother in law recently turned 60 and my family and I were invited to join him and his family on a houseboat in Bembridge on the Isle of Wight called ‘Fortune’. The boat was just amazing! Where do I start, stunning views, beautiful location, delightfully decorated and quirky accommodation. The boat is like a tardis, very spacious with all 4 bedrooms being a more than ample size (the main bedroom is a sight to behold with its shape, size and decor) with large beds and the comfiest of mattresses. There is an upstairs toilet and 3 other bathrooms offering 2 showers and a bath so no fighting over whose turn it is for the shower. 8 adults were onboard Fortune for the majority of our week and at no time did we feel cramped or that the boat was over inhabited. We cooked comfortably in the delightful kitchen most nights and ate at the outside table (the views are idyllic) or the dining room table with both seating 8 adults without any problem whatsoever. I would thoroughly recommend this houseboat without hesitation and to any fellow Scots who are reading this, the journey is very doable. We flew to Heathrow. picked up a car and drove for 1 1/2 hours to Portsmouth to get the car ferry or you can fly to Southampton and get the ferry from there. My family and I will certainly return to the Isle of Wight and would love to book Fortune, a home from home on our return trip. Thank you!

Easy to use website and simple booking. We found the perfect place and had a great time.

We have used Classic Cottages three times now and found them to be really helpful. They give good descriptions of their properties and seem to choose properties of a good standard. We would happily use them again.

Had no problem at all using Classic Cottages. It was straightforward and the venue that we used was beautiful and as described.

We have used Classic Cottages since 2006. We have booked with them 11 times so it’s fair to say I have been happy in the past. I think the problem this time lays with both the owner and Classic Cottages but both will happily take your money with neither taking responsibility. We stayed in The Old Dairy in Gorran Haven for the 4th time in July 24 with both our dogs. Our 2 week stay cost £1696.00
On arrival at 4pm our cottage was still not ready the cleaners were blocking the driveway so we had nowhere to park. One of our dogs had become very unwell and we needed immediate access to the property. The property should have been ready. We should not have walked in on the cleaners and it was not a positive start to our holiday. As this was our 4th stay in the cottage we have noticed the door which is the only fire exit still had a faulty lock as it did the year before. This is a health & safety issue. We have seen a decline in the property over the 4 years and it is in need of some redecoration and replacement of simply cheap things like the shower curtain, bath mat, provide wine glasses, clean unstained tea towels, unchewed furniture, marked mugs and plates which have been the same for 4 years! The toaster and kettle are cheap and do not match. The cleaner did not put the bins out for 3 weeks, they had the week before stay in them then ours for 2 weeks. I expect a premium cottage for a premium price paid. It’s all the little things which start to annoy as even the old TV and DVD player were not fit for purpose. When I go on holiday I expect the same level of facilities I have at home. We booked this cottage for the 4th time because we love Gorran Haven but both myself and husband both agreed this would be our last stay. One of the main issues which we were not informed about at the time of booking was a new build project that was in progress next door to our holiday cottage. We are talking scaffolding inches away from the The Old Dairy boundary you could actually touch the scaffolding. We were informed a long time after booking by which time it was too late to find another suitable property in Gorran as people book a year in advance in this popular location. We had to sit in the outside area with our dying dog for a week while we could see workmen and they could see us. This was was intrusive and we had no privacy. We live in a semi rural area with beautiful countryside views but paid almost £1700 to look at workmen and scaffolding!! This turned out to be the worst holiday we have ever experienced as our beloved dog passed away in the first week of our holiday and we were unable to leave the property as she was so ill. We left part way through the 2nd week. We had a fly and ant infestation which I reported to the housekeeper before 6pm she didn’t get back to us until late the next morning by which time we had tried to fix the issue. We were left 2 bath towels for a 2 week stay these were not replaced. The bedding we changed ourselves as the housekeeper turned up unexpectedly to do this at a unsuitable time. On returning home I kindly filled out the feedback email and this has now resulted in us being banned from any further bookings as the owner feels we are ‘not the right fit for the property’ which really means they were annoyed we left both positive and negative feedback which they aren’t willing to take on board. But were happy to take our money for 4 years. Classic Cottages have made us so angry and I have wrote to the director and received no reply. The common complaint is when things go wrong Classic Cottages do not want to know they are a middle man and are more concerned with keeping the owners happy and not the customers. Either way they get their fee and then ban you. We supported this company from humble beginnings since 2006 on our first booking but it’s clear they do not value our custom. Will be taking our business to one of the other hundreds of other holiday companies in Cornwall next year.

Great website, great host

We had a fantastic experience with Classic Cottages for their space The Loft in Mithian Cornwall. The refurbished barn was fitted out with the most high quality fixtures and fittings I’ve ever had in a holiday home and it made a huge different. Things like a TV that worked and connected easily for the children and high quality warm showers. That along with lovely fresh and crisp quality bedlinen and fluffy towels made us feel truly spoilt. A washing machine that wasn’t the cheapest brand on the market made such a different when you have two active boys. Such a help. We had a fantastic holiday and enjoyed the cottage hugely. So quiet at night and such a brilliant place to walk from and for day trips out to all our favourite places. We have been coming to St Agnes and surrounds for over a decade almost every year and this cottage has been one of the best we’ve stayed in. Thank you!!!

A very good website giving accurate descriptions of properties available. Have stayed in a number over the last few years and haven't been disappointed

Gorgeous cottge in a beautiful location. Quiet and peaceful, the perfect place to relax.

Dannett House is a wonderful location for a family holiday. The house can be split into two independent living spaces or opened up into one very large property. The grounds are designed with children of all ages in mind. Easy location to get out and about in Cornwall. The hosts are considerate and thoughtful people who go out of their way to make you feel welcome. I would highly recommend this lovely property.

Great cottages of a good standard, been using this site for a number of years and not disappointed yet !!

Beautiful house, very comfortable and well equipped. Just a short walk to the beach which was great for the grandchildren. A very good base for exploring the island.

Fabulous cottage, very quiet, close to the Monsal Trail for any cyclists/walkers. Standard of the decor, furnishings etc well above standard. Excellent customer service when a problem arose - dealt with very efficiently. Area itself is beautiful. Husband very upset he forgot his fishing rods - the garden is lovely and right next to the water.

Classic Cottages are a great company to book with. Higher standards than other companies and would definitely recommend if you like your surroundings to be beautiful, traditional when called for, yet modern and high spec. With cleanliness being of utmost importance. If this sounds like you, definitely book through classic.

We enjoyed a fantastic holiday at 10 Shanklin Manor. Booking was easy via Classic Cottages. The apartment exceeded our expectations, absolutely stunning. It’s within walking distance to Shanklin village. The manor is set in peaceful surroundings. The private terrace is an added bonus to this amazing apartment. Would highly recommend both Classic Cottages and 10 Shanklin Manor.

We had a superb holiday at Seacrest which is ideally suited for the larger family especially its location, booking with Classic cottages was easy and a pleasure to deal with.

We stayed at Goofyfoot for the third year running this year. We were so disappointed with the way the property had been left to deteriorate. Paint flaking off the exterior and interior walls. Black mould spores left by a fan in the hallway.
The garden left un maintained with over grown trees and bushes, the grass hadn’t been cut recently, so we were left to walk between the weeds that were growing.
The property did not have a TV that could even get a decent terrestrial channel, we had mentioned this during our stay previously and we even had someone to look at the TV during our stay that year but that had deteriorated as well.
Classic cottages did eventually send us a fire stick, to update the TV ourselves as it was Euros 24 and my husband and father wanted to see England play. Following several phone calls and double checking that we had tried all scenarios to get a terrestrial channel, they realised nothing else was going to work.
We also called the customer service number to inform them the jets in the jacuzzi bath didn’t work but they didn’t progress this. We just had to use it without the jets for our holiday.
It was clear that the property had also not had a thorough clean as we pulled back one of the sofas to better see the TV only to find dirt underneath
The bbq in the garden had been left with cigarette ends in and we had to clean the wire grill using it, we left it in a clean state as one would hope to fine it.
The property had lost the wow factor we had found on our first stay which was sad to see.
We fed all these things back to Classic Cottages in the survey they asked us to complete and the comments were constructive and meant as help in trying to ensure the property was serviced and put back to its former good state.
A month after our return we received a call from customer services to say the owner “has blocked you from staying in future”. This was unbelievable!
Lucky for us we had cancelled our deposit and booking for 2025 as we had been put off staying at the property again!
Also, I noticed my review was not published on their website by the properly page. In fact there are no reviews for 2024 which is very strange and must be telling about the demise of Goofyfoot.
Very sad and disappointing from a family who are regular customers and who just expect a decent standard of quality for what they pay for!

Absolute amazing property! Couples, when I say it's amazing, I mean it's amazing!! Fire heated hot tub, wood burner fireplace, everything you need for a BBQ (minus the food) small allotment with a supply of fruit and veg. A small wooded cabin with everything you need for a great getaway.
The local pub was traditional and very welcoming by the locals.

Easy booking. Clear instructions. Accessible via phone to confirm arrangements. Definitely recommend.

Saw Mill cottage far exceeded my expectations. I have never stayed in such a well appointed self catering property. It was spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable. It is a property we would more than happy to return to.