Smithy Lodge is a lovely, unique property situated in a beautiful park in a desirable area of Middleton in Greater Manchester. We loved the quaintness, the furnishings and beds were comfortable, the bathroom was fairly modern and the kitchen was very large and well stocked with everything we could’ve needed for preparing a meal. Loads of character and very cosy. Loved that they provided a little bistro set we could put outside the kitchen door to enjoy the trees and wildlife in the back (Idyllic that I was able to sit out with my toast in the morning and watch two bunnies playing in the wooded area off the kitchen).
A couple things required us to find other accommodations before the end of our stay however. The air became very damp and musty during/after a period of rain, which also meant we shared accommodation with a fair number of insects that came out of the woodwork. This also caused an unpleasant smell inside the building. We had four more nights booked and rain was in the forecast for all for days, so we decided to move. We were able to get refunded for the nights we didn’t stay and Airbnb was responsive and effective in communicating with the owner on our behalf.
Realizing that this is a protected, heritage building with restrictions in place for alterations to the property, I do hope the owners can resolve the air quality issue, because this is a unique Airbnb property that should be enjoyed!