I've just given Lorraine 5*'s on every aspect of this AirBnB experience? Some of you might say.....that's a bit unrealistic! For me though and my family each 5* is entirely deserved!
I booked this home a number of months ago and essentially forgot about it for the following 6 months. I was travelling to my home town in Westport for a family reunion weekend and I booked this place primarily for its location and secondly it looked really modern and clean and was of great value in terms of how many it can comfortably accommodate. There were five of us going, my wife and I with our two adult children with a girlfriend thrown in there too.
About two days before our arrival I got a lovely message from the host Lorraine explaining the address, check-in etc. etc. and provided me with her mobile number. We then chatted over and back on Whatsapp and she offered early check-in as she had guests leaving very early therefore we were welcome to arrive early. This was a really nice gesture as it essentially added another day to our holiday. She also offered to meet us which again I found to be a really nice gesture as it displays a person confident in her accomodation.
We arrived at the accommodation and for us it was perfectly located. It's 150m from the top of Bridge Street/High Street junction aka "The Clock". It is near the top of a hill but it's only a short one. It may cause issues for persons with mobility issues but for us it was perfectly fine. It's a street front house and a parking space was coned off for our arrival. (Parking is limited but it appears the locals respect each house's own space.) Immediately on walking in the front door we were all happy. The house was spotless! The home is modern, very well furnished with a modern kitchen with all you need. It has a homely feeling from the word go. Sitting room was lovely with a big comfortable couch, TV, additional seating and an electric fireplace. It has a big kitchen with every modern convenience. There is a downstairs toilet. A small backyard with a picnic bench with a lovely view over the town. Great WiFi. Upstairs were two large bedrooms. One with a king bed and the other with two doubles. This house is ideal for a family or couples on a weekend away. There is a modern bathroom upstairs with a shower. (Great shower by the way with plenty of hot water.) One shower between five of us?? Worked perfectly, just took a little planning between the ladies. The bedrooms had lots of modern storage, the beds were comfy and the linen was starched white and spotless. This is a house where you don't look where you sit or lie your head, because it's simply spotless top to bottom. This takes real effort and is appreciated.
Road noise wasn't an issue as you are slightly off the main High Street and the windows are modern and therefore drown out the noise. We actually slept with the windows open without issue (at the back of the house). Nobody commented on street noise and we all slept well.
Later the host Lorraine messaged and asked could she call by? She wasn't pushy and was really respectful to our wishes. We accepted her gesture and she called by. She's a wonderful and genuine lady and so friendly. It's clear to see she wants your stay to be tip top and she takes great pride in making sure this happens.
This place has a real feel good factor to it. For us the location was ideal. I'd recommend it too to families staying in or around the town as from a location standpoint you are never far away from anything. By this I mean if you feel peckish in the evening nip to the local pizza place or supermarket which are literally around the corner. Have your vino in the back yard with the kids sleeping upstairs and nip out for the pizza! You'll not worry about driving or be looking for taxis! If you fancy a walk do a stroll around the town or go further up the street and find the railway walk which is beautiful and was my early morning ritual. The town as such is one where nothing is that far away and for me it makes staying in the town centre the better option.
This place will not disappoint you, the pictures are completely accurate and reflect the house perfectly.
Will I be back? Yes! I have her number!
Do I recommend without hesitation? Absolutely!
Any advice? It's on a hill, it will not pose problems for the vast vast majority of people. If you do have mobility issues and you want to walk out and about you should be aware of this.
Thank you Lorraine and hope to see you soon.