Host & Stay - Melody's Cottage

27 reviews

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  Rebecca

  GB · extended_group · Aug 2026

  6/10

  Avoid- cottage is lovely, but the management company running it are problematical.

  The property was lovely. Great location for our visit and suited our needs perfectly. So peaceful. With different owners/management company (they were the issue), I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again if in the area.

  Be aware of management company running this property (hence my lower overall score): !. Full payment is taken immediately despite what is says on the booking details.* 2, They will hassle you with extras e.g. booking a private chef (I'm not joking!) 3. They will send a text and then phone instantly so you don't have time to read it and then complain you haven't responded. The text was asking for an additional fee to be paid and I can see, given the aggressive tactics used by the caller, how some might pay in panic/being flustered. 4. This call came from a mobile number (not the company direct which made me suspicious it was a scam). 4. They initially refused to send me the key details until I had paid that additional fee and it was only when I argued that I wasn't going to, they backed off... 5 ..They then said I would get key details by email just prior to the booking start which I was not happy with as I know the area often has poor reception and I didn't want to take the risk of driving for hours not to be able to get in. They tried to argue it was normal policy (I've never encountered this before). 6. Booking details were then only sent to me when I threatened to report them here for being a scam company as that's how the call was coming across. 7. Repeatedly told me during call that I was gong to damage the property (nice!) to the point I recorded it on leaving as back-up proof as I thought I was going to need it. 7. After this, I checked out (belatedly) the score for 'Host and Stay' on Trustpilot. Do it first! *The details on here did say the company would take the payment directly but that notice would be given as to when. We were not making an immediate booking when full payment is requited, and tbh, full payment was fine if they had mentioned that on the booking (full amount was taken within two minutes of the booking going through- it could have caused issues).

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  Karen

  GB · couple · Jul 2026

  10/10

  Perfect country stay near to beaches

  Clean. Comfy bed Water pressure very good & bath filled quickly

  Bed linen could of been slightly better quality

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  Sharon

  GB · couple · Jul 2026

  4/10

  Disappointing

  Spacious property in great location

  The place is in need of a thorough deep clean

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  Yvonne

  GB · extended_group · Jun 2026

  10/10

  Very enjoyable, comfortable perfect for our needs. As described.

  We were self catering, it was perfect for our needs, easy access to local places. Good restaurants within 30 .minutes drive at the furthest. Very comfortable, everything there you would need. Really recommend this cottage. Parking on site for 2 cars .

  Nothing really, It was idyllic

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  Anne

  GB · solo_traveller · Jun 2026

  4/10