This was a terrible stay. It was planned as part of a rehab following some mental health issues. It didnt help. The following is a summary of the issues faced.
PARKING
I picked this place given the apartment style accommodation and parking space. 4 days before arriving I messaged ahead asking if the space was suitable for a large saloon car and I was assured that the space was both available and sizeable.
On arriving late on the check in day (I had messaged ahead), I was maddened to see that a skip was in place of my assigned spot and another (much smaller) car had taken the second spot leaving a tiny, half-space.
I spoke with Tom and asked if we could simply switch spots with the other car and was told it couldnt be moved because they were "guests". Sorry, but what am I?
I was then casually told to drive around the area to find another spot and to walk back to the apartment. I spent 30 mins looking for a space in an area and city thats alien to me. Frustrated, I returned to the apartment "half-spot".
To add insult to injury, in the morning I was messaged asking me to move my car as it was obstructing part of the pavement!
CONSTRUCTION
Not warned about it in advance, there was a significant amount of construction occurring at the property and there was a constant and perpetual hammering from around 9am every day. Worse still our bedroom overlooked the back yard that was nothing short of a full construction site. Total eyesore and the blinds had to be kept closed the entire stay!
APARTMENT
The bay windows overlooked a street and a primary school. There was no privacy. The floors were wooden but loud and echoey. I found myself whispering most things!
The Bed
The slats came loose and fell out of place on my partners side in the middle of the night. She was terrified at the rude awakening. Worse yet, the brass frame and headboard was loose and squeaking. I had to tighten these by hand!
Towels
It would have been nice to have 2 proper towels and hand towels.
The shower enclosure doesnt have anywhre to place your shower gel or soap.
£221 wasted.
Patience tested.
Mental health not improved.
Shocking.