Myself and my partner are paramedics working on the ambulances. During the start of lockdown we found ourselves completely displaced after having to leave our home to protect my Nan who fell into the shielded group. We desperately messaged multiple air bnb hosts to try and arrange accommodation but weren’t really getting anywhere. We were completely overwhelmed at the prospect of not knowing where we would go/how we could continue to work when Penny replied to our message within minutes offering her wonderful (flat free of charge)! Within a few hours we had moved in and been made to feel welcome with homemade brownies and a visit from Millie (Penny’s gorgeous dog). We were completely overcome by Penny’s kindness and generosity; it’s so rare to meet people as selfless as her and our gratitude will never be enough. We stayed in the flat for four weeks and loved every moment; breakfasts on the table with the sun shining through the wonderful shutter windows, watching the birds and other wildlife outside (in particular a little robin that came to visit everyday) and local walks around the beautiful surrounding areas; including the Clifton suspension bridge & Clifton village. The flat was equipped with everything you could possibly hope for, allowing food preparation between shifts. The flat was also beautifully clean and exceptionally quiet, allowing us the rest and relaxation we needed between shifts.
We cannot recommend Penny’s flat enough and we can safely say that Penny goes above and beyond to make her guests feel welcome.
Thank you Penny from the bottom of our hearts, we will never ever forget the kindness you showed us during our time of need.
We hope to stay again once this has all blown over!
Matthew & Bethan