From the outset, I was very pleased with my choice of accommodation and landlord. I had originally expected to stay for 5 weeks for work. Due to unforeseen changes in my work schedule, I cancelled the final week, but would gladly have stayed longer. My room was toastie warm and comfortable. Everything was as described or better.
I felt welcome from the outset and felt at ease using the lounge, TV, kitchen and bathroom. My bedding and the towels provided were clean and had been freshly laundered. I was able to use the washer and drying facilities free of charge. I found there to be adequate storage for all my needs, including fridge space. The flat was very quiet in the evenings and I slept like a baby.
Richard is very easy to communicate with. We were each aware and respectful of each others’ needs/schedules, so it was easy to slip into a routine allowing convenient uninterrupted use of the bathroom and the kitchen. Accordingly, there were no misunderstandings. Even though I had arrived ahead of the agreed check-in time, Richard good-naturedly took the time to welcome me and show me the ropes. He clearly conveyed his expectations and a few basic and very reasonable house-rules. He was the perfect combination of accommodating and responsive, without being at all interfering. Top marks for land-lording, Richard.
I felt safe in Richard’s flat at all times. He had paid a lot of attention to detail, both in terms of comfort and of safety, e.g. there is a night light in the hallway and a modern smoke alarm evident, (the previous guest must have seen the old bracket whence the old alarm had been removed, but failed to notice the newer functioning one).
The sash window unit in the room is very heavy, but does open. Richard had kindly offered to assist me with this at any time, but as I was able to turn the radiator down or off to suit my needs and comfort, this was not an issue for me.
I believe that if anyone has any issues with Richard’s listing, it might benefit them to turn up their gratitude valve and/or reassess their expectations/communication skills. I simply can’t imagine how anyone who read Richard’s listing thoroughly before booking could possibly be other than delighted with their experience here.