Mike Sculthorp
June 2013
This really is a superb holiday flat. The location is excellent, central to the Lakes District, and right in the heart of ambleside, which is a lovely little town. Everything about the interior is excellent - stylish decor,comfortable beds, comprehensive equipment, plus a stunning view from the window.
There is only one fly in this sweet ointment, and that is the access stairs. When I booked it, knowing it to be on the first floor, I anticipated up to 12 or 14 steps. Instead of this, there are a total of 24 up from the back yard, via a rusty fire escape. Fortunately we were able to cope, just, as a kind neighbour helped us take our luggage up. Also fortunately, our party did not include a friend who frequently holidays with us, and who definately would not have made it. Had that happened, we would have had to abandonded the entire holiday.
The access should have been specified in the advertisement. It was only after paying the balance that I was informed that the stairs were outdoors, and only when I arrived that we saw the height of them. That is not good enough, and does not encourage me to book again with the same company, for fear of what other nasty surprises might await!
As i said, this is a great holiday let in every other respect. I just wish that the agency had been more honest about it.