We had an unfortunate stay in The Little Potting Shed and are very unlikely to stay again.On arrival we noticed that The Hide Bar and Cafe on site was being renovated and was completely closed. This wasn't mentioned at all on booking or during any confirmation correspondence on the run up to the stay, nor when picking up our keys on arrival.The Little Potting Shed is a good size for 2 adults and 1 medium dog. It's quirky and a bit different, which is what drew us to booking in the first place. Overall, there are some really lovely touches; fresh flowers on the table, a couple of small bottles of prosecco. The doggy bag and dish cleaning pack is always a welcome extra however we have stayed in a few places now that offer this, so this is nothing special in comparison to other, similar accommodations (for similar prices). These lovely touches unfortunately became null and void when we realised the cleanliness of The Little Potting Shed was very much below par. The rug in the living area clearly hadn't been vacuumed recently and the tiles in the bathroom were quite frankly, disgusting. The sink splashback in particular was not acceptable, being covered in toothpaste flicks and no doubt previous stayers' saliva. The mirror had what can only be described as a caked on bogey and blue toothpaste marks on the frame. The shower tiles need a good steam and scrub. We raised these issues to staff via text message (as instructed on arrival) and received a promising response. A cleaner was sent back in to rectify the issues when we were out of the accommodation for the afternoon. We arrived back to the rug looking immaculate, however the bathroom, shockingly, hadn't been touched; the caked on substance on the mirror had been flicked off (the remnants still clearly visible). The sink tiles and the mirror merely needed wiping with a cleaning solution as you could wipe it off with water. On alerting staff to the issue again, we were told that HR had been made aware but otherwise were offered no resolution. We cleaned the sink tiles and mirror with a water wipe (the only thing we had to hand) and very little effort. We still don't really understand why these things weren't just cleaned properly in the first place (vacuuming and wiping things down is surely a bare minimum - especially in a post covid world), and we're quite astounded that on raising the issues, it was thought doing a quick vacuum of a tiny rug would be sufficient (which again, should have already been cleaned in the first instance).The radiator in the living space and under the sink are also leaking; we didn't raise this, we were too passed the point of caring at this point.

The Little Potting Shed was perfect for two adults and a dog, we loved the quirkiness of the accommodation. The little treats left for both us and the dog were a nice touch. Our only (minor) issue was the tv connection dropped out quite a bit in the evening but it didn’t spoil our experience at all.

Highly recommend we stayed in the little potting shed and it didn't disappoint .The only thing I would change was rhe bed as it was too high although once on it it was very comfy. All the extra touches were lovely. Would definitely stay again.our dog loved it.

Nothing to fault. A lovely house.

Lovely little cozy cabin with quirky bed - if you have mobility problems this might be a slight issue as it is high but once in really comfortable. Lovely quality soft furnishings and denby pottery crockery .

Wonderful mini break with my partner and our dog. Peaceful location, staff very helpful.

Great location, really close to Skegness and other smaller seaside resorts. Was great having the on site restaurant which allowed dogs.

Perfect holiday

Very nice would definitely stay there again

Excellent accommodation in a very quiet location. A perfect base, which allows easy access to all the local seaside resorts. The hot tub was perfect. I would highly recommend a stay here.

Second visit to the little potting shed over Christmas this time thanks for the little extra’s and the Christmas tree love this place as location is good with several beaches near and many lovely villages to visit see you soon

Really lovely cosy cottage with everything there that you need. Ideal for a weekend away. Site is in a quiet location and has a lovely cafe bar which serves lovely food.

The cottage was super! We were the first couple to use it and all the fittings and fixtures were as new. The design of the cottage was both modern and very attractive and the addition of a hot tub was the icing on the cake. The site was delightful and close to many attractions. We had meals and drinks in the on site bar/restaurant and we were always amazed at the quality. We met many of the staff and everyone of them were pleasant and helpful. We will certainly go again.

Gorgeous cottage with top quality furniture and furnishings. Everything within the cottage is high end making a stay even more enjoyable.
Underfloor heating very welcoming when there is a chill outside.
Lovely hot-tub.
Great surroundings. Very peaceful.

Fantastic clean accommodation, great hot tub. Lovely park.

Amazing the little touches here really make it! We have booked to come back already :)

Top notch accomodation, everything is done to a very high standard and the hot tub is fabulous.

There was no breadbin and no cupboard to store food but otherwise we'll equipt

Waterlily Cottage was spotlessly clean and the staff on site made sure everything was as should be. Great with the hot tub and dog friendly, ideal for the 2 of us and the dog.

This is not a criticism only some feedback, it would be good if there was somewhere to hang coats downstairs and maybe a footwear tray at the door to keep the place clean especially when the weather is bad and footwear is muddy.

Brilliant & cosy cottage far enough out the way to be secluded but close enough to local amenities. Amazing hotub & bathroom with underfloor heating throughout tops it off. The owners, Rob & Sharon are wonderful! (And of course Bonnie) Will definitely be coming back again for longer ASAP!!

Beautiful cottage with hot tub and log burner. lovely hosts, peaceful, perfect for our mini break. Hope to return for longer soon!

Really well equipped house, lovely and warm too which was so nice on a rainy December day! Bath was just lovely and a nice big shower! The property is under a flight path - this did not disturb us at all! Dont be put off! A great location for dogs who hate fireworks as it's in the middle of nowhere. Really beautiful, well converted property. Thank Read moreyou! Hide

It was everything we wanted for our weekend away and we loved staying here. We'll definitely be back! Our pups absolutely loved the underfloor heating and had so much fun in the garden. In fact Luna came home with a strained tail and according to the vet it was because she was wagging it so much over the weekend!! Very happy pups and hoomans!

Lovely cottage. Great location for us. Away from the hustle and bustle. Great hot tub . Lovely helpful non intrusive owners. They have it just right!

Absolutely loved how well maintained and equipped this cottage is. Plenty of dog walks right on the doorstep. Very friendly host, they were so efficient and communication was excellent. We enjoyed meeting the animals on the farm and the very curious pig penelope. Perfect escape for us and the doggos. Will definitely be back, brilliant value!! HighlRead morey recommend. Hide

Beautiful property, spotlessly clean, well equipped and very comfortable, had a fabulous break, hot tub amazing x

Very kind and considerate owners. Couldnt be better. Enormously helpful and extremely pleasant. Charming half-timbered cottage with a great strong shower, cosy kitchen & living room combination and very comfortable bed. Fantastic parking directly next to the rented cottage. Well heated and very charming, and spotlessly clean. Great walks across theRead more fields to the local village of Thaxted and of course within easy travelling distance of the village, replete with half-timbered houses and windmill. Hide

We had a wonderful time in Goddard Mead. The cottage was very complete and there were walks on the doorstep. The welcome and stay was very warm. The owners are lovely people.

The owners Rob & Sharon, have gone to a great deal of work to sympathetically convert this historic building & we couldn't have had a warmer greeting from them both & of course Bonnie. Goddard's Mead has everything you need for a relaxing and comfortable stay. The location is in a great area of Essex and would recommend taking the time to wander arRead moreound Thaxted and other villages/towns nearby to discover it's fascinating history & buildings. Hide

Such a lovely place to stay in a really beautiful, private location. The owners were really friendly and helpful, nearby if needed but without breaking that sense of privacy. The hot tub was perfect after a day of cycling! One thing to be aware of, the cottage is right under Stansted's flight path, and so there's a lot of aircraft noise. It only toRead moreok us a couple of hours to get used to it and it didn't spoil our holiday at all, but something to be aware of if you're sensitive to noise. Hide

Lovely cottage, clean & all the facilities you need. Staff team very helpful and friendly. The Hide offers a tasty afternoon tea that we can recommend and dog friendly. Will definitely be coming back soon

We had another fabulous break at Herons Mead, the cottage was lovely and very tastefully decorated. The staff are amazing and very helpful and The Hide restaurant and bar offers great food and service. We will definitely be returning.

Lovely cottage with excellent facilities, helpful staff on site and good local amenities, as an elderly couple with a small dog we found everything accessible, one suggestion for the shower/bath would be a non slip bath mat also a small table would be a good addition as we used the small outside table. The Hide cafe/bar on site is definitely worth a visit especially for Sunday lunch 5*(book a table) we also had a extremely good take away from there, overall highly recommend

5star accommodation ! Spotless and beautifully presented, fishing was good and the food at the Hide bar was fantastic with lovely friendly staff only downside was closing at 6pm weekdays 8pm fri and sat apart from that was a lovely break ! ?

Had a lovely weekend couldn’t fault anything really - beautiful accommodation - very clean - helpful friendly staff couldn’t recommend it more

Very clean, modern and spacious. Fully equipped and welcome package for me and the dogs. Hot tub great and enclosed. A great location and able to visit Skegness and Mablethorpe with ease. Wish I would have stayed longer.

Loved our stay at Red Robin 2, lots of room inside, a small outside area, but lovely hot tub! We had drinks in the Hide and an excellent Sunday Lunch there. Close to the coast.

We didn’t know what to expect when arriving at Herons Mead. You see pictures and comments but until you arrive you are never sure. Well I can say without any shadow of doubt that this is a superb cottage and venue. Everything was first class, so clean, equipped to the highest order. The site was really beautiful, with ducks and geese as residents ? the restaurant/ bar also was first class. The meals were excellent and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. Finally the hot tub was a very welcome addition. As you can see we were more than happy at what was on offer at Herons Mead. Will be back next year, just got to decide which week.

Beautiful place so relaxing

Great cottage, great staff.

My husband, Tazzy our dog and I stayed in fantastic accommodation. With everything we needed. The park and lakes looked beautiful, and looked w1ell maintained. Sad to leave.

Fabulous stay,

It was lovely really enjoyed it thanks ?

Staff were lovely although, on Sunday we went to have just a few drinks as it was my birthday on the Monday but unfortunately she said they weren't allowed to serve just two people, alittle disappointed by that as in the visits book guest wrote that the staff couldn't do enough for them, even if we were to take the drinks back to the cottage with us, but I guess rules or rules.

Great weekend The Potting Shed was very quirky well designed and all you need. Site was very quiet and well set out