View Point Cottage in Oswestry

"Have had a lovley stay at View Point cottage.Rita and Mark are a lovley couple and were on hand if needed.The cottage is of a high standard lovley and cosy great to return to after a day out. Harry our dog loved it ,asked Rita where we could exercise Harry ,she let us use one if their fields.Lovley to wake up to the horses in the paddock opposite.If you want a total get away from it all break this certainly is the place.Look forward to returning.Thank you Mark and Rita ."

Reviewed by Sheridan R on 20/09/2018

"This is a beautiful cottage. It is tucked away in a rural location, surrounded by far-reaching views and lots of wildlife. Despite the rustic exterior, the inside of the cottage is very well kitted out and easy to heat. There are nice little extras too, such as books, DVDs and board games. We met both Rita and Mark who were very welcoming, helpful and friendly hosts. They even greeted us with a bottle of wine on arrival. Pretty villages and walks nearby. Would highly recommend and will certainly return."

Reviewed by Emily P on 13/04/2018

"We had a wonderful time the cottage was clean warm and well presented. We met Rita and her husband Mark and they couldn't have been more pleasant. There is a paddock which we could let our 2 dogs run in and there are plenty of walks to do, albeit rained a lot, an awful lot bit it was great to come back to a warm and inviting home from home. Having read the visitor book we could only find good reports. Well done Rita don't change a thing "

Reviewed by mark w on 03/01/2018

"Had a thoroughly enjoyable week, cottage had everything we needed, beautiful location. Hosts very accommodating and friendly. Great for walking, dog loved it. All in all this is a lovely part of Wales, take your camera!"

Reviewed by Nick G on 07/07/2016

"Fantastic location and view, really peaceful accommodation."

Reviewed by Mr Gray on 04/07/2016

"This property is nice and quiet in an "out of the way" location. The owner couldn't have been more friendly and helpful."

Reviewed by Mr Stevens on 22/06/2016

"A really nice tranquil spot and a very restful and quiet location. It is central for visiting local towns and attractions and what could be better than after a day walking to come back to view point cottage."

Reviewed by Mr Austin on 29/05/2016

"The cottage was beautiful and the owners were friendly and helpful suggesting places to visit etc."

Reviewed by Mrs Cleator on 14/05/2016

"View Point Cottage offers stunning views and is a spacious and comfortable cottage. It is one of the best we have stayed in!"

Reviewed by Dr Ward on 30/01/2016

"Lovely cottage in a perfect place to "get away from it all". The old fire place is so fascinating. The cottage was nice and clean. "

Reviewed by Mrs Bodie-Raczka on 10/11/2015

"A lovely cottage with excellent views. It was very warm, welcoming and clean throughout. Ideal location for the dogs and young children with daily use of the farmers field to let them loose."

Reviewed by Mrs Davies-Dickson on 03/11/2015

"I cant believe this last review what this person has wrote. We have been going to viewpoint cottage 4 times a year for the last 4 years and never ever had any complaints. Rita is the most obliging person i know. The cottage is imaculate with stunning views. Nothing is to much trouble for rita and i certainly cant imagine her being rude to anyone. Best place we have ever stayed."

Reviewed by Christine T on 29/05/2015

""Absolutely fantastic cottage and the owners were wonderful. Words cannot describe such a wonderful place. 5 stars.""

Reviewed by Mr Voce on 24/02/2015

"View Point Cottage is stunning and set in a beautiful location. It is extremely clean and tidy upon arrival. Very pet friendly, quite central to some great walks and not far from a quaint little village with a couple of nice pubs. The owners are very welcoming and encourage you to treat the cottage like home. Had a nice kitted out kitchen with everything you need and a large porch for storage of bikes walking kit etc."

Reviewed by Mr Sands on 20/02/2015

"Having read the previous review I had some slight concerns ahead of our stay, however the minute we arrived these concerns instantly evaporated. As you approach the cottage along the drive, you can see that it is a very tidy and well kept building within beautiful surroundings. The owner greeted us following our arrival and we found her to be both pleasant and helpful. We attended the cottage prepared with groceries and milk, I have no expectation that any of these items should be provided during your stay. With it being the middle of winter it is obviously very cold and the heating did seem to struggle to keep the cottage heated (it is an old building). That said we were always comfortable and just had to keep an eye on it at night with us having a young child. The cottage is quite a way from the main road and I imagine it will be difficult to get out of or into if there is snow. Thankfully during our stay there was no snow and just a little ice which made for some twitchy moments getting out onto the main B road! Inside the cottage there is everything you need, however there is no O2 phone signal (Vodaphone is available). There is Sky TV available, however during our stay there was only one channel working which was either due to the weather or the dish needs to be realigned by an engineer. All in all it was a very enjoyable stay and we would go there again."

Reviewed by Paul C on 19/01/2015

"Lovely cottage with stunning views from every window. Beautiful, quiet location. Local village 3 miles away at Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant, where you can get a delicious meal at the Plough Inn, a gorgeous, very friendly pub, highly recommended. Nearby is Lake Vyrnwy, a brilliant place for walks catering for different abilities, fantastic for dog walking. There are toilet facilities and 2 cafes. Llangollen is also close by again great for walking along the canal, or boat rides pulled by large horses, they were very popular on the days we were there. Llangollen has a large array of shops, eating places and banks. Oswestry is also close by, again a nice shopping centre and very friendly, lots of churches here to visit. Large supermarkets to stock up with. Petrol station on the A483 before the Oswestry turn off. The reasons for the poor rating of the holiday is the lack of secure space to allow dogs to have any space to run other than in the cottage. Many other reviews mentioned space for this, but when the owner was politely asked about this she stated that that wasn't the case and she was going to have a word with Sykescottages to have it removed!! she was in fact very rude, which, she did apologise for the following day, and said we could use one area. We did on one occasion only to be closely observed doing it, so that was the only time we did. The photo of the cottage doesn't show the very close proximity of the owner house which is right behind the cottage, which usually isn't a problem. She had told us that she kept her Huskey dog in a cage in the house, so maybe she thought that dogs didn't require exercise? She also complained about previous holiday makers, letting the dog/dogs up the stairs in the cottage. In fact she was just an unpleasant woman. I wouldn't normally complain about the fact that there was no milk on arrival. But it is a 6 mile round trip to the nearest shop. The only things left where some 4 days out of date coissants and 1cm of washing up liquid. We ran out of toilet paper and had to buy washing up liquid, washing powder, and hand soap for the kitchen and bathroom. The grill wasn't working which she did tell us about, that previous people had broken. It turns out that the fridge only worked intermitently, and was full of cracks no doubt harbouring lots of pathogenic bacteria as it wasn't that clean. The DVD wasn't working. And to keep the place clean she had left a small dustpan and brush, which other people had recommended. Every year for the past 7 years I have taken at least a 1/2 week UK break and I have loved each and every one of them until this one. I can't believe the previous reviews are about the same place, although I'm sure they didn't get the barrage of complaints from the owner about previous holiday makers all within minutes of meeting her. Not a nice welcome at all. Overall we felt unwelcome and so we actually left before the end of the weeks stay."

Reviewed by KIRKBYHANDBAG on 27/06/2014

"Amazing location and a really friendly welcome from the owners. The Cottage is immaculate and comfortable and feels secluded yet not isolated. Will highly recommend."

Reviewed by Mrs Vine on 06/05/2014

"The very peaceful setting of the cottage. Beautiful views from every part of the cottage. "

Reviewed by Mrs Evans on 01/05/2014

"Cottage is in a great location, right in the countryside. Great views and very quiet."

Reviewed by Mr Lewis on 09/02/2014

"This is one of the best cottages we have stayed in. It's a beautiful cottage with plenty of room, well equipped, nicely furnished and a magnificent view across the valley. It's on a well kept farm and a quiet location. The owners are very welcoming. I can highly recommend this cottage."

Reviewed by Gordon and Darryl on 02/12/2013

"If you want a beautifully presented cottage on a delightful setting, then I cannot recommend this cottage highly enough. We felt really at home, and the area is beautiful. There is nothing not to like about this cottage and location."

Reviewed by Mr Benjamin on 02/08/2013

"Beautiful, secluded spot. We had a whole meadow to exercise our dogs. The living room is cosy with a fireplace, and the kitchen is well-equipped. The owner welcomed us with a basket of goodies. Bedrooms are two doubles, not a twin and a double as stated on Sykes at the time. The area is lovely for trips and hiking, and very tranquil."

Reviewed by LJN1978 on 22/06/2013

"Position of cottage lovely with magnificent views."

Reviewed by Mrs Davies on 28/04/2013

"Excellent property, had everything we needed for our weekend away. Once we had located the property everything was fine. Mobile phone signal is a big issue in the area. This could be viewed as a positive or a negative, but if you need the phone to contact the owners to guide you in, it is a problem...as I discovered. Though I did notice that there are still quite a few phone boxes around the area, so take some change, just in case! Arriving independently we both had issues actually finding the cottage, which is not visible from the road. But once we did everything was just right. The house was warm and welcoming, with everything we might need to hand. The only thing we missed was a dishwasher, but that is not a criticism, just an observation. Our dogs had a wonderful time too, though we did move all the cushions out of their reach! Just too much temptation for a good tug of war! All in all a great place for an away from it all break, on the doorstep of breathtaking scenery/countryside. Thank you for a great weekend."

Reviewed by yorkshiregirl58 on 04/03/2013

"Stayed for 3 nights in this lovely cottage, It had everything you would need plus peace & quiet. We will definitely stay again.The villiage is 3 miles away & has a shop 2 pubs & a butchers, we had a nice lunch in the Plough & the locals are nice & friendly too."

Reviewed by Northernlass13 on 03/02/2013

"Very relaxing place to stay in a lovely rural location."

Reviewed by Mrs Johnston on 28/01/2013

"Very relaxing break in a beautiful cottage.The location was very picturesque and quiet."

Reviewed by Mrs Dodd on 02/12/2012

"Location was ideal and we wanted to escape fireworks with our frightened dog. Cottage was very warm and comfortable with fantastic views."

Reviewed by Mrs Currall on 26/11/2012

"Peaceful location, friendly owner. Beautiful part of Wales, excellently placed for various days out. The cottage is a very high standard. It was modern but traditional and very cosy."

Reviewed by Mr Hughff on 03/11/2012

"very good service the cottage was clean and tidy had everything you needed even went a bought new barbacue"

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 14/09/2012

"The area was beautiful. The owners were very helpful and friendly and the cottage was lovely."

Reviewed by Miss Riggs on 06/09/2012

"Superb location and welcoming owners in neighbouring property."

Reviewed by Mr Marriner on 10/08/2012

"Very quiet and with stunning views. The owner and her family were very pleasant."

Reviewed by Mrs Fraser on 01/08/2012

"A prime location - lovely walks and excellent hosts."

Reviewed by Mr Coop on 26/07/2012

"A lovely cottage with beautiful views. Very friendly owner and family, but in no way intrusive. Would love to return again one day."

Reviewed by Mrs Lloyd on 26/07/2012

"Lovely property in a stunning location. Everything we could have hoped for; shame the weather only improved just as we were heading home! "

Reviewed by Mr Laughton on 24/07/2012

"The cottage and areas are fantastic. Ideal for a peaceful relaxing break."

Reviewed by Mr Lang on 26/02/2012

"The cottage had fantastic views and was brilliantly placed for walking. Hosts were very friendly and helpful. The cottage was extremely well put together with lots of care taken to decor etc."

Reviewed by Mrs Donovan on 31/10/2011

"The house is nice and warm and nicely furnished. It is a quiet place with stunning views. It was a great place for dogs."

Reviewed by Mrs Evelyne on 18/09/2011

"Loved the cottage - it was everything we expected and more. Lovely inside and out. Location was perfect, and owners were brilliant in letting us have the field next to the cottage for the dog to run around in. Definitely recommend."

Reviewed by Miss Moseley on 25/07/2011

"A very relaxing holiday, in a well equipped cottage. Situated in a wonderful, peaceful area. Many thanks to the owner and her family."

Reviewed by Mr Fenwick on 22/06/2011

"Outstanding cottage with exacting attention to detail, magnificent views, quiet, peaceful, easily accessible and extremely welcoming owners. By far the best self catering accommodation we have ever stayed in."

Reviewed by Mrs Jupp on 13/06/2011

"Fantastic week's holiday, lovely cottage, very well appointed in beautiful surroundings. The owners couldn't be more helpful, with a friendly village close by. Highly recommended."

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 07/05/2011

"Cottage was well equiped and cosy. Lots of lovely walks on the doorstep. Friendly locals. Good value."

Reviewed by A FlipKey verified reviewer on 05/05/2011

"Beautiful scenery in a perfect location, ideal for walking and relaxing."

Reviewed by Mrs Dakin on 26/04/2011

"Secluded location. Nice to have owners close but not invasive. Pleasant, comfortable little cottage with everything we expected and more. Expected to need to keep our dogs on leads near the cottage but owners had kindly moved animals around to allow us access to an adjacent field which they did not need to do, but was greatly appreciated. First weekend was hot and a barbeque appeared in the garden which was great."

Reviewed by Mr Short on 18/04/2011

"Very friendly, excellent accommodation, lovely location, private, dog-friendly, superb overall."

Reviewed by Mr Waine on 04/04/2011

"This cosy quiet cottage was a delight. Only a short drive to the local supermarket and pub, this location was remote but not too remote. The owners are very nice. It's not too far from Snowdonia and coastal castles, all with beautiful drives. Be sure to buy the locally made scones at the corner store to accompany your afternoon tea."

Reviewed by Mr Cooper on 11/03/2011

"Lovely cottage, fantastic surroundings, very helpful and friendly owners nearby."

Reviewed by Mr Marlow on 28/02/2011