We had a really lovely stay at The Smithy Cottage. The owners were extremely friendly (we even got to meet the horses!), and the welcome of jam and cream scones was a gorgeous touch. The front room with the fire was beautiful and cosy, the kitchen was modern and well laid out, and the back garden was lovely with peaceful neighbours all around. The bathroom was also a highlight — beautifully done, with very hot water and a great bath.
A few practical things let the place down. The dishwasher was empty of salt and rinse aid (even after we topped it up), and we were left with only one extra bin bag, so we had to buy more. The BBQ was not up to standard — very small, with a fixed, non-adjustable shelf. The oven started smoking when we cooked and set the fire alarms off. There were no matches or gas left in the fire lighter. The shower’s water pressure was unfortunately very poor — more of a dribble than a shower. And oddly, the cheese grater lid was missing. With these small maintenance and stocking issues sorted, it would be close to perfect.
