Self-Catering The Dower House in Bedford

Mr Roberts

May 2019

The property is even more comfortable, convenient, spacious and well equipped than the pre-booking description shows and has a fine visitors book extending back to 2017 with nothing but glowing comments from very satisfied earlier clients.. No negative comments or disappointments and the owners could not have been more helpful if required and totally unobtrusive at all other times. An idyllic property easily deserving of 5 stars and in an area with a very wide variety of eateries and Retail therapy outlets plus historic centers like Cambridge, Ely and Woburn.

Mr Norrington

March 2019

Cottage very clean, kitchen well fitted & modern, decor bright & fresh, all 3 en suites very nice..

Ms Nye

March 2019

The Dower House was a really lovely property with a lot of character and everything was perfect.. It was so beyond expectations and everything was of such high quality and luxurious.

Mr Hutchings

March 2019

A fantastic property which was equipped with every facility you could want, everything was thought of and of a high luxury standard.. We only wish we could have stayed longer.

Mr Karaduman

February 2019

Great host and great cottage.. Very nice and cosy atmosphere to spend full weekend.

Mrs Hill

February 2019

The cottage was beautiful, probably the nicest holiday home we’ve ever stayed in.. Attention to detail was amazing.

Mrs Wallace

December 2018

Wonderful few days in a fabulous property

Mr Chileya

December 2018

Just a great experience

Mrs Keohane

November 2018

We had an amazing couple of days in this beautiful cottage.. It was set in beautiful surroundings and very quiet and peaceful. We will definitely be booking to go back again next year.

Mrs Smith

October 2018

The holiday cottage was really comfortable and extremely well equipped.. It was a real home from home and somewhere where we could flop back and relax after a very busy day out and about. The surroundings were beautiful and the games room was popular with the menfolk!!

Mrs Brierley

September 2018

The cottage was beautifully decorated, comfortable, immaculately clean and was very well equipped.. The owners were very friendly and helpful and it was very peaceful. Anyone who visits will have a fabulous time.

Mr Meijer

August 2018

Very comfortable house, very well equipped, nice walks, close to Cambrigde and .... Very comfortable house, very well equipped, nice walks, close to Cambrigde and Leicester, nice pub, cheap off peak trains to London

Mr Kay

August 2018

A lovely cottage in a wonderful secluded setting within walking distance of the village pub serving excellent food..

Mr Roberts

July 2018

I would firstly like to start by saying a big thank you to Sykes Cottages Ltd for the first class service in finding and searching for the right property that we needed for all our needs it was easy from start to finish .. My Second big thank you is to the Owners of The Dower House , we had an amazing time staying there from the day we arrived to the sad day that we had to leave . The house was unbelievably clean and every possible item you needed for your stay was there from kitchen utensils to fresh bread and home made cake left on the kitchen counter for our arrival. The home made cake was sublime and went down well with afternoon tea . We had a fabulous stay close to all the areas we wanted to visit and far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the city . We enjoyed every part of our stay and on arrival the owner Jason was there to great us and show us around nothing was to much trouble . We only had one small comment to make about the house .That in the down stairs bathroom maybe a handheld shower could be fitted to the existing over head fixed shower just for the easy access for the disabled but this is just an observation defiantly not a criticism . Many thanks to the owners of The Dower house for a fabulous stay and we hope to be back again soon . Jonathan .

Mrs Roofe

July 2018

Everything was fantastic, from the meet and greet complete with homemade lemon drizzle cake included in the welcome pack to the thought and care taken in restoring and equipping the cottage.. The whole experience was more in line with a high quality hotel than a self catering property, lovely white linen and super fluffy towels! As a family we are considering making this a regular stay as it is ideally located from both our homes.

Mr Nevett

July 2018

Beautiful cottage in a quiet and picturesque village with friendly and helpful hosts, even the weather was magnificent.. Would recommend the Dower House to anyone for any occasion.

Mrs Thompson

June 2018

Very peaceful location, with local pub in easy walk distance.. Careful thought has been given to provide everything you will need for a lovely holiday. Very spacious and 5 star accommodation. Tastefully decorated and beds very comfortable. Immaculate throughout. I can highly recommend, and would definitely stay again if visiting the area.

Mr Rovers

June 2018

Never been in a cottage so well-equipped and in such a beautiful, quiet place.. We were allowed to use so much of the facilities and felt really at home. Lots of interesting places to visit in the neighbourhood. We had beautiful weather, but even if we had to stay in the cottage, there would have been lots to keep us busy. Thanks for everything!

Mrs Lovell

June 2018

Everything about the Dower House was very good, the only slight setback was the Wifi which was a bit slow but we knew about that before we made the reservation and it wasn't a problem.. It's a beautiful house in lovely surroundings and everything was relaxed and exceeded our expectations. Would highly recommend it. Thank you for a great time.

Mr Blaauw

May 2018

What a wonderfull, luxurious and spacious cottage! Exceeded all our expectations. We loved the kitchen, the beds, the bathrooms, everything! Would gladly book again

Ms Doherty

April 2018

We really enjoyed our stay at the Dower House, a lovely rural setting, a well equipped spotless house with plenty of space for four adults,two children and a baby.. A much appreciated welcome pack with homemade cake which was delicious. We visited Rushden Lakes - shopping and nature on one site and Stanwick Lakes with walking trails and adventure playground that the children loved. Highly recommend this house and the area.

Mr Stevens

April 2018

We were extremely impressed with our stay at Dower House.. The accommodation was immaculate, and unusually for other accommodations we have rented, also had all those little things in place that are often lacking. There was also an unexpected welcome pack on our arrival with bread, butter, coffee and home made lemon drizzle cake. The owners made us feel very welcome on arrival, but also gave us our independence which was appreciated. With three on suite bedrooms, two of which can be configured into twin or super king beds, the accommodation is flexible to equally support an adults only stay, or a larger family. We would have liked to have used the outside seating areas and barbeque, but the UK weather on our stay did not allow, so we had to make do with using the wood burner (which nicely supplemented the underfloor heating on the ground floor and radiators upstairs). We enjoyed our visit very much and intend to stay again in the near future.

Mr Butterworth

March 2018

We had an amazing weekend away at Dower House! The house is in a picture perfect location, with lovely walks and a pub on the doorstep! The house itself is beautifully furnished to a very high standard including underfloor heating, a huge fireplace with log burner and has everything you need for a break away. We arrived to a lovely welcome pack (including the most amazing lemon drizzle cake we have ever had!) and the owners were on hand to answer any questions we had (including weather reports as it was snowing on our way there!). We will definitely be back to Dower House!

Miss Webster

March 2018

We had a wonderful weekend at the Dower House! We went for the weekend as a family to celebrate my Mum's 60th birthday. In my opinion, the pictures don't do it full justice. It's been finished to a lovely standard, and was plenty warm enough even without the log burner on. The facilities are great - we had everything we could need in the kitchen! I had to bake scones during our time there, and I was able to do this perfectly with the kitchen equipment provided. There were three separate ensuite bathrooms (i.e. one per bedroom), and also a separate ground floor toilet off of the living area which was handy. Lots of nice walks nearby. Plenty of parking if you're going in separate cars. I would definitely stay here again for a similar occasion. The only thing that would stop me visiting again very soon is that I can't bring my dog! But I totally understand why they have a no pets policy.

Mrs Park

March 2018

Absolutely gorgeous accommodation! ! The kitchen quickly became the hub of activity and the gorgeous island was made for friendly dinners and leisurely breakfasts. The hosts were so accommodating, a lovely little welcome hamper of bread, milk and a homemade lemon drizzle cake - gorgeous! Good walks through the village, 10 minutes from Asda and 15 minutes from Rushden lakes shopping. Thank for a lovely weekend break, see you soon !

Mrs Allen

February 2018

This has been the best house we have stayed in.. Warm welcome, lovely house, everything you could need in a house.

JEP01

January 2018

Super hosts who ensured the family received a warm welcome.. Beautiful property finished to a very high quality.