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Review Score

Based on 69 apartment reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.8

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs decorating, needs a new settee. A lot of cobwebs, could do with a good spring clean.

    Location excellent, great to have parking and very quite.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable Stay and Great for Exploring We stayed just one night, and the place was spacious, comfortable, and clean. It had everything we needed and even parking on the driveway, which was really helpful. The location was OK – a short walk to the seafront with a great modern playground and some nice bars and restaurants. While the town itself isn’t as charming as some other coastal spots, it’s a good base for exploring the area. Hosts were helpful, with clear instructions and quick replies.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sofa needs updating The shower takes a bit of figuring out

    Location Spaceous Price Good facilities

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location and very spacious. Very lovely hosts. Everything was nice and easy.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very spacious and comfortable. Good location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 12, 2025

    8.0
    was good and host was lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    the space and location

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2025

    8.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    7.0
    We had a lovely break, apartment was roomy and clean and a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not suitable for anyone who has mobility problems as there are steps to the property and a very high front door step.

    Great size apartment, good location.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 2, 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic apartment great value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing at all. Everything was great

    We loved the apartment, the location is fantastic jus a short walk to the beach , trecco bay caravan park. Any many local pubs. The apartment has everything you need and is very spacious lovely and clean. The owners were very friendly and welcoming. Fantastic Chinese takeaway right opposite which is very handy.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: November 26, 2024

    7.0
    Great base for a weekend 😊
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Arrived Friday evening, woke up Saturday morning and there was no heating. This couldn't have been predicted by the hosts and they were there in minutes to find/solve the problem. The problem was solved by lunch time.

    Great location parking right outside plenty of room in the flat/Apartment Everything that you would need was there. The host lived very close by so was on hand within minutes for any problems.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower is quite confusing. A few of us struggled to get hot water. The sofa bed, although comfy, was in the room by the front door. Personally I think it would be much better in the living room. The person sleeping there would have more privacy. Only one toilet roll provided it wasn't a problem as we arrived early enough to catch the shops.

    The property was roomy and clean. There was a small issue with parking that was sorted by the host on arrival. Plenty of plates, cups, and cutlery. The oven was very good. The host showed us how the boiler worked. Beds were comfy.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent host, very comfortable property with everything you need. Car parking space. Close to any amenities and beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Internet was hit and miss, but was nice and peaceful

    Spacious property with everything you needed.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 21, 2024

    7.0
    Youngest birthday getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only downside but wasn't major the internet in the property wasn't very good, but that didn't really affect us.

    The decor was lovely the beach vibe was very relaxing and we had a good nights sleep.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Host was extremely friendly and helpful. Apartment was very well situated for sandy beaches, coney island and town, very spacious and homely.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2024

    7.0
    We enjoyed the stay and it met our needs for this trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds were quite uncomfortable

    The location was ideal for what we wanted and was easy to walk most of the main sandy and stone beaches

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2024

    8.0
    Well located, comfortable, good value for money, holiday home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Some of the property is in need of an upgrade, the lounge furniture is wearing somewhat, occasionally there was a slight smell of dampness . On the last night the smart tv sky broadband failed which was disappointing. We saw some complaints in some reviews prior to our arrival, but overall, I think this property for what we needed was ( if you're not expecting perfect) a well located very good value for the price paid, holiday stay .

    Andrew met us on arrival to hand over the keys, explain the wifi, tv, gas boiler water / heating controls, etc. We stayed with our two grandkids 8, & 6. The accommodation was just fine space wise for us, and reasonably well equipped. The bathroom is ok, the shower was good. It is situated on a main road, (you can park on the front), but only 30 yds from a single track road (direct to the beaches which are massive, sandy, and have the odd period of surf waves) on which the kids could safely use scooters or 10 minute walk along. The track is next to Parkdean resort Trecco Bay caravan park with an entertainment centre, you can visit and get day activity passes, or a swimming session. Sunday being our arrival day with nothing much open, it was nice to have a Chinese takeaway across the road. The property is 10 minutes walk from the fairground which has £10 wristbands 5-9pm 2 nights per week.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely spacious accommodation with so.e great touches
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Settee very tired and shabby Wallpaper peeling in living room Lots of broken ornaments Unmatched bedding Other guests mentioned a hamper, advert mentioned cookies - we were lucky to get 4 teabags Sofa bed was meant to be a double - only 1.5 size - mattress v thin if staying more than a couple of nights

    Brilliant location Lots of space Good communication from host Good size kitchen area Plenty of seating options Main double room v comfortable and well furnished

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very spacious and excellent value for money

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A bit dated but very good for money paid

    Location superb

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Property is a little far from beachfront and quite tired

    Host very friendly and welcoming.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2024

    8.0
    Great short stop over to start our trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bedroom door would not close

    Good location, very clean and comfortable

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    7.0
    Cheap & cheerful.
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    First impressions were good. Seemed clean & well presented...... but it's in need of a refurb. The furniture is worn & uncomfortable. The internal doors are ill fitted & blow in the wind. The oven was dirty & filled the space with a dirty, smokey smell. I think the property had been empty & unheated for a while, resulting in a heavy musty smell throughout.

    Friendly host greeted us. Kind welcome pack which was unexpected. Decorated for Christmas, which was a nice touch. It was competitively priced. Close to the beach & local amenities. Off road parking. Served it's purpose for a couple of nights away during Christmas week.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    4.0
    Not as advertised, need smellovision
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The whole apartment smelled of damp mixed with fabreeze it was very off putting. It needs a really good deep clean and some tlc. We were planning on cooking in there but we ate out at all times. Luckily there is a Greg's and a co-op nearby as the oven is disgusting. At times we felt unclean in there. The bedsheets stunk and were damp we had to buy more from ASDA. Needs a dehumidifier in there. The back garden stinks of dog wee. The fake grass needs disinfecting. I like the decor as it has come back in fashion again from 25 years ago when it was first done. The rugs are dirty.

    The location is near to the town centre, beach, fish and chip shop, bars, Indian restaurant and the amusements and fair which will unfortunately be closing soon.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 18, 2025

    10
    A lovely one night stay . The hosts couldn’t have been more helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location couldnot of been better

    Stayed in July 2025

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