Guests say
Canalside Wharf is a well-received cottage in Retford, praised for its comfortable beds, cleanliness, and prime location with easy access to local amenities. Guests appreciate the property's proximity to the town centre, supermarkets, and the scenic Chesterfield Canal. While some minor issues were noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with recommendations for future stays.
The property generally maintains high standards of cleanliness, though an isolated comment mentioned finding trash and cobwebs upon arrival. This seems to be an exception rather than the rule, as other reviews do not report cleanliness issues.
The location is highly praised for its convenience, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and public transport. The scenic canal and the presence of a supermarket nearby are frequently mentioned as positive aspects.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property spacious. However, some guests noted a lack of storage space and issues with the practicality of the property for larger families, slightly affecting the comfort score.
The property is well-furnished and equipped with necessary appliances, but some guests suggested improvements such as adding a tumble dryer, wall shower, and clearer instructions for appliances. Maintenance issues like a non-functioning bath plug were also mentioned.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews. Therefore, it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness based on the available information.
About this property
This magnificent, three-storey townhouse of Canalside Wharf resides in Retford, Nottinghamshire. Centrally located, this property has easy access to amenities, with the added bonus of being able to enjoy it all while relaxing by the canal; making it perfect for a family break. When arriving at the dwelling, you will be happy to discover designated parking, so you can move your things inside with ease. Due to the reverse-level accommodation of the property, you'll be able to find a single on the ground floor which enjoys access to a contemporary bathroom, along with two doubles on the first floor, one of which enjoys idyllic views of the canal.
Both bedrooms on the first floor have shared access to a superb shower room, where you can enjoy a refreshing soak whilst your towel warms up on the close by rail. Make your way upstairs to the second-floor open-plan living space, a space which not only enjoys views of the canal but sports rustic, exposed beams, giving the room a touch of character! Continue to the kitchen, a well-stocked space with all the appliances you need, as well as sleek units, so the chef of the group can rustle up tasty meals in style. The sitting area is nearby and has a TV for when you want to relax at home, and the dining area can seat five people; perfect for entertaining!
Concluding the property's facilities is a handy, ground-floor utility, with a washing machine to keep your clothes fresh. A historic market town in the heartlands of Nottinghamshire, Retford is a marvellous location for your break, where you can enjoy walks along the canal from your doorstep, tour the fascinating Bassetlaw Museum and even visit the enchanting Idle Valley Nature Reserve; the town additionally hosts a plethora of amenities, so you can easily enjoy a meal out without venturing far. Spend some time in Gainsborough, a market town boasting the delights of Gainsbrorough Old Hall, a medieval manor, The Gainsborough Heritage Centre, as well as access to the stunning Trent Valley Way.
Worksop also isn't far and is where you will find National Trust property of Mr Straw's House, the gorgeous Canch park, and access to the vast parkland of Clumber Park. For more days out with a difference, why not visit the nearby cities of Lincoln or Sheffield? Choose Canalside Wharf for an unforgettable stay for you and your loved ones.
The historic English market town of Retford, tucked away in the magnificent Nottinghamshire countryside, is a true hidden gem. This lovely town offers a stunning setting for any visit to this great region of the UK, with the magnificent Chesterfield Canal flowing through it. The town itself has a plethora of services, including a sizeable and well-stocked supermarket, a number of local convenience stores, and a nice selection of cafés, bars, and restaurants, which will meet all of your self-catering needs.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Reverse-level.
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x ground-floor single.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Second-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Utility
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request.
Dedicated parking space plus visitor parking space in gated carpark.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 mile
Nearby points of interest
- Sundown Adventureland
- Sherwood Forest Art, Craft and Visitor Centre
- Sherwood Forest Trekking Centre
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum
- Clumber Park
Reviews (11)
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Lisa
So this property is perfect for that. We also visited the Majestic Theatre which you can see from the window! However, having rented many holiday homes over the years, this has to be by far the least loved and unwelcome (and dirtiest!) one of all. It doesnât seem up to the standards of Sykes Cottages. On arrival we usually find a welcome note or even a loaf of bread, mild, teabags etc. But there was nothing suggesting that guests were coming. The information pack was three pages of orders but no useful information whatsoever â for example: further instructions on the gates/codes, the alarm, how the appliances work, television, hot/cold water, heating, things to do in the area, doctors, pharmacy etc.) On Sunday night we had to take the bin out, but no one else did (we were waiting for the rest of the street since there was no schedule in the property to tell us which bin). In the end we had to find the information online because the schedule changed due to the holidays â both bins were overflowing and hadnât been emptied in a while. The property wasnât clean when we arrived. There was unflushed urine in the downstairs toilet, mold in the coffeemaker and in the laundry room there was a plastic bag of used sanitary pads and some balled up dirty sheets and towels(?). These last items we found on our last day because we had asked if we could check out a bit later and we could if we left the property as clean as possible â we got rid of all the cobwebs mentioned in earlier reviews! The property also isnât very well equipped. Lacks some basic kitchen utensils like a ladle, a cafetiere/coffee filter, no spare bin bags. There is no broom, a squeegee to clean the shower screen, a bathmat. No cupboard or storage space to unpack your suitcase. One of the lamps downstairs didnât have a lightbulb (we didnât use the lamp) but there were no spare light fittings anywhere in the property to replace this if wanted to. And the wooden panel below the dishwasher keeps falling out every time you open the dishwasher. We didnât mention these issues to the owner at the time of stay because at that point there is nothing you can do about these things and we are after all, on holiday. I think the property needs to be checked more often and between guests I would recommend a professional cleaner. I have seen on other review sites that the same things have been said before, so hopefully the owners can look into this to make this property feel more loved and welcoming. Like I said, the location is great and especially in winter time itâs nice to have your living space on the top floor with an open plan kitchen, dining- and living room so you can all be together. We did have a lovely holiday, however, we would have preferred it without doing so much cleaning!
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Kate
It is within close proximity of lots of shops, supermarkets and restaurants/ cafes. Itâs also a short walk to the train station and to the bus station. The accommodation was very homely and lovely touches of board games and books to keep the family entertained should we have stayed in. I loved the sun shining through the skylights when sat in the living room or at the dining table. The high ceilings made the space seem so much larger. It was great to have a washing machine so you donât have to take dirty clothes home. It would have been nice to have a coat stand as a few times we were caught in the rain and used the airer to hang our coats on. The hosts are lovely and so accommodating which was lovely as you donât always get to speak direct when booking through an app. Would highly recommend - we found it great value for money. Thank you.
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Sue
The double beds were really comfortable and bedding and furnishings were great. Unfortunately the plug in the bath wasnât working properly which made it very difficult to use. On saying that we had a lovely stay and ideal base for us visiting family and will definitely return.