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Wolfen Mill Cottages: Guest Reviews

Fishponds Lane | Chipping, Forest of Bowland PR3 2GR, England
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Inverness, Scotland
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Excellent”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011

My wife and I have stayed several times at Wolfen Mill over the past year and a half and would recommend it to anyone. Well equipped to a high level of comfort and quality. An oasis of calm within easy access to any amenities and attractions you could want - whether countryside, town, city or indeed seaside (we visit our son in Manchester using the Mill as a base too).
No need for any negative comments left by previous reviewers (in my opinion)...you don't HAVE to clean, but it's only polite to leave the place as you find it (spotless)...no mobile signal is surely a fantastic advantage(?) (you can actually get a signal in the car parking area).
Can't fault the facilities nor the discreet presence of the owners...the self check-in is also a great advantage (although it sounds a little anti-social, we really like not HAVIBG to speak to people on holidays if we don't want to!)
Totally love the Mill and surrounding area as a real contrast to a busy lifestyle. Thanks for taking such care to make it comfortable and relaxing...can't agree that it's expensive...you get what you pay for.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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“Great short break”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 September 2011

Free wifi, great facilities and some great walks. Most places required a week stay or a mid week stay, we booked a 5 night stay starting on a Wednesday. Much better than the alternative of a b&b in Blackpool ! Very environmentally conscious.

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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Leicester, United Kingdom
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“A lovely pretty location and definitely 5 star accommodation.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011
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The Bowland Forest is a part of Lancashire that my husband and I had never thought of visiting. It is a very pretty area with dells, small villages and The Trough of Bowland. The village of Chipping, which is about a mile and a half from the Mill is full of charm with one of the oldest shops in England. There are plenty of places to visit and a good choice of cafes, inns and restaurants. The area is excellent for walking and some of the properties allow a dog, which is unusual for 5 star property. There are plenty of dog walking routes adjacent to the property.

The property has lovely outdoor facilities, including a BBQ area and the local butcher in Chipping sells excellent meat.

Next time we go I hope it doesn't rain so much so we can enjoy the excellent facilities.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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York, United Kingdom
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“We won't be returning”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2011

Beware the pictures on the website - we did - and our accommodation was in no way luxurious. Small, incredibly dark/gloomy. Bedroom windows all locked - no key.
Duvet was heavy & hot. Temp. outside approaching 23 deg.C !
No view (except the car park or courtyard),
If you like living in the kitchen for a week - this could be for you
Couldn't complain at the time - owners away - no one in charge. When we did - response was essentially "you must have booked the wrong accommodation".
Too right we did - spoilt our holiday - we left early. Over-priced at £515/week.
Don' rely on your mobile phone in an emergency - the signal is non-existent.

Disgusted - York

Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
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wolfenmill, Owner at Wolfen Mill Cottages, responded to this review
19 July 2011
WE NEED TO BE TOLD.
It's very sad if a guest has had any difficulty settling into their holiday home. But it turns into a trauma if we are not told until after the guest returns home and an adverse review then appears here on Trip Advisor.

We freely give out our personal contact details to all of our guests and make very clear mention if they should have any problems to ensure they tell us immediately. As the owners, we never delegate the responsibility of this to anyone. If you feel it’s an emergency ring at any time 24/7, we are on call for you.

Why wait a week going home disgruntled and then, when we cannot help, launch a complaint. This method of dealing with a problem I simply cannot understand.

We maintain that our website clearly and honestly shows how beautiful our 4 & 5 star graded and inspected properties are at Wolfen Mill.

Our customer policy is a simple three 'S' policy - say Sorry, Smile and provide Service to correct an issue. On this occasion we are now only able to say SORRY to these guests who didn’t appreciate the work and detail which we put into making Wolfen Mill Country Retreats special.
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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“Stunning location, perfect getaway for peace and quiet”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2010
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We arrived at Wolfen Mill to find our studio apartment absolutely spotless with a wealth of information given to us regarding walks, restuarants, pubs and local village shops.
The studio itself was lovely, with quite possibly the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on (not to mention the largest!). A great fully equipped kitchen, living area, sofa and tv with dvd player and the small but great shower room were all we needed. The communal living/reading room area and patio were comfortable and again spotless and the patio looking out directly over the pond was a beautiful spot to drink a morning cup of tea or share a glass of wine in the evening.
Wolfen mill itself is within comfortable driving distance of Preston and Lancaster for those who want a more bustly atmospshere.
Would definitely recommend these cottages to all - we will definitely be returning again and again.

  • Stayed September 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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