“The property was clean.”
The bed was comfortable in the bedroom by the main door, the shower was good and the washing machine was great. I cannot comment on any other facilities as I did not use them. On arrival there was a leak from the sink in the bathroom, water going all over the floor, I put a bowl under it and it was fixed the following day, although I didn’t appreciate my personal stuff being used ( scourer ) to I assume clean up around the sink area. The front door opens straight onto the “dining area” so not a big or comfortable space to use. The porch area, where the washing machine is, needs a good clean & freshen up. The bed in the bedroom by the front door is raised and you cannot walk round it, and if two people are using it one would have to climb over the other to get out, it was also a bit difficult to make this bed. The sofa and TV look new, but the rest of the furniture is very dated. The outside seating area was not inviting and the view is of the back of flats and, I’m assuming, there emergency stairwell. The property is in need of some tlc. Although not listed there is a dishwasher. The location is great and the train station and town are about a 6 min walk. You can hear noise from the pub at the top of the road, but only in the lounge. This could be a great property if it was brought up to date. I was booked in for 28 nights but I left after 7. The owner did respond immediately to issues raised and was helpful & understanding regarding my reasons for leaving early. The location of the property is great, but unless it’s brought up to date I would not stay at this property again.
The Leak: This is a curious one. We attended promptly but found no leak to the water main. What we did find was a loose nut to the waste "S" bend to the vanity basin in the shower room and for which we have no explanation. We could have just tightened up the large plastic nut (hand tight) but chose to replace the nut and all seals to be sure. It was a minimal seepage and then only when emptying the basin could it have leaked: a physical impossibility for water to be "..going all over the floor" on arrival. The large bowl of fresh water we found under the basin was puzzling.
Furniture: Sorry not to your taste but it is in keeping with the period of the cottage.
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