"This place really grew on me. Once I got into the swing of things, I found the stay getting better and better each day.
There were a few initial issues contacting the host, but thankfully they did respond, and I realised that the check-in details had actually been sent in an earlier email.
As the stay went on, I also noticed more of the thoughtful little touches in the apartment — complimentary tea, coffee and milk, a good-quality iron and ironing board, and a well-equipped kitchen. My initial impressions were definitely surpassed, and I would happily stay here again.
The apartment was spotlessly clean, with good-quality towels, pillows and bedding. I did think a couple of smaller towels for hand use and for the floor outside the shower would have been useful. There was also a slight sewer-type smell from the bathroom initially, although this disappeared after running the water and wasn’t an ongoing problem.
The main downside was the parking. There are spaces behind the property, but they are quite difficult to get in and out of. On my first day, I actually had to wait for another car to move before I could get out. On the second night, I parked on the nearby gravel area and fully expected to receive a ticket, so I was pleased that didn’t happen.
My final minor gripe was that a tradesman’s vehicle was parked directly in front of the apartment and remained there overnight. It wasn’t a major issue, but it would obviously have been nicer to have the view of the road rather"