Big Cottages Reviews 592

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Review summary

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Evaluating 55 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently found the booking process to be easy, straightforward, and simple, often highlighting competitive pricing and clear information about properties. Many people appreciated the user-friendly website with good filters, making it easy to find suitable accommodations. However, some people were dissatisfied with certain aspects of their experience. A few customers reported issues with specific properties, describing them as unclean or having maintenance problems, such as faulty appliances or incorrectly installed fixtures. There were also occasional reports of booking process glitches, like payment page errors or properties being listed as available when they were not.

What people talk about most

Booking process

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Facilities

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Website

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Web site had very good filters which enabled me to focus only on the properties that filled my criteria. The booking process was easy.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I called the booking office and had many questions - but Megan, the lady that answered the phone, was an angel in disguise and answered all of them - and gave even more advice - all of that very helpf... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple to book competitive prices. Cheapest price available for property wanted across all sites advertising

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All questions answered quickly. Friendly staff and very easy booking process. Thank you so much a pleasure to deal with and great customer service.

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Company details

  1. Cottage
  2. Group Accommodation

Written by the company

Big houses, large holiday homes and group accommodation. Big cottages, little prices. Big Cottages is part of the Snaptrip family which also includes Last Minute Cottages, Dog Friendly Cottages and Snaptrip.


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4.3

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

592 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good company to use

Easy to use website, smooth booking service. I just find it annoying that there are so many companies with websites linking to each others. The booking was done via the cottages main booking agent, Sykes, I could have just used them directly, I just happened across this website first as it was top of Google search list. Each company takes a turn on the fee, so overall things just get more expensive

17 January 2023
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The payment details were completely…

The payment details were completely opaque. Right up to the time I entered payment details I was not made aware of how much and when payments would be due. I had to contact the owners and negotiate a staged payment.

3 January 2023
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Reply from Big Cottages

Hi Christopher,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review.

I have checked your booking and there was no extended information on payments due to the full payment being required for your dates, so our website would have shown you the full amount throughout, instead of a breakdown of installments.

I'm glad to hear that you have managed to set up a payment plan with the owners directly.

I hope you have a lovely stay.

Many thanks,
Sophie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stunning and Scenic

The most stunning and scenic cottage to have the privilege to stay in. Hosts go beyond! Enclosed and very safe for children and puppies/dogs. Words just aren’t enough am in AW the piece and quiet and to make a memory more a Stag so so close amazing! Much more than you’ll ever have in a property.

9 September 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chaple house, Prospect, Aspatria

We stayed at the Chaple house in Prospect, Aspatria and it was perfect, we only came home today and im so sad. The house was immaculate and it had absolutely everything you needed. Shirley and Brian are brilliant owners had to call them out once and they are the nicest couple.... it was perfect, the decor was perfect for the home it was in. They told us the history of the 2 propertys and showed us around the attached property and Shirley even took my son plum picking. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you Shirley and Brian for a perfect stay with my family. P.s sorry bout the washer xxxxx

3 September 2022
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NO REVIEWS FOR A GOOD REASON

We recently stayed at one of there listed cottages (Toad Hall in Suffolk). It was filthy in places (including the kitchen) and dilapidated. One of the bathrooms had a strong smell of drains and there were bodged fixtures and fittings throughout.
No wonder Big Cottages doesn't have customer reviews.

18 July 2022
Unprompted review
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Reply from Big Cottages

Dear Mrs. Colette Underwood,

I am sorry that you have felt the need to write the above review.

Sadly, I cannot find any booking under your name for any of our websites - I have flagged this with Trustpilot, but would also ask that you email me directly as I'd like to help you find the website that you did book via.

My email is joanna.davis@snaptrip.com - I hope to hear from you soon so I can assist.

Many thanks,

Joanna

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