Super central and conveniently close to town - the train station is a 10-15 minute walk, the river a further 10 minutes down the hill, Tesco express less than 5 minutes around the corner, and very easy access to all the go-to tourist hotspots.
The apartment building requires key card access at many points, and the main living area can be locked with a key. The lack of a deadlock on the apartments’ front door, however, leaves something to be desired in terms of security.
The apartment itself appears aesthetically pleasing and relatively modern. The kitchen area is small, but workable. Some basics are missing, such as a plug for the sink, making washing of dishes somewhat more difficult than needed.
The sleeping area lies on a mezzanine floor accessed directly by a set of witch stairs. As young people, these did not pose a huge issue for us, but may prove more difficult for the less agile among us.
Whilst the apartment is fantastically central, it is also located on a high-traffic four-lane street. In the height of summer, we chose shutting the windows for a quieter room over keeping the windows open for the sake of a bit of breeze. A fan might be well placed here.
Communication prior to arrival was excellent, however during our stay could be described as lacking, with inconvenient ignored messages and late replies.
Overall, the apartment is functional and convenient, but there is room for improvement. We came away with the impression that the owners have not taken on board feedback from the previous review. Cheap fixtures remain just that; including a weak shower-head pivot, newly wobbly tap and a wonky fridge. The apartment appears very cheaply furnished - the hosts may want to consider investing in higher quality where it is needed, such as replacing the broken plastic skirting boards which are falling apart at the joints.