Castle Yard Studios

Location only

The small room, no tv, alarm going off all night at 7 bone restaurant we couldn’t sleep it was literally blaring next to our bedroom! I messaged the number given about the alarm it was ignored

The property lies at the very heart of what still remains of historic, pre-industrial Coventry. The street onto which it looks is narrow, originating from the Middle Ages and complete with cobbled stones. The inner courtyard, known as Castle Yard, once formed a key part of the many centuries ago destroyed Coventry Castle, residence to the city's former earls; i.e. feudal lords who shared the early-to-mid-mediaeval settlement with the Priory (the original Cathedral demolished during Henry VIII's Dissolution of the Monasteries). The highly atmospheric little square, accessed at two points from Hays and Bayley Lanes, affords views of St Mary's Guildhall, a surviving castle tower as well as the all-dominant bell tower and steeple of St Michael's Cathedral (since 1918, burnt out during the infamous bombing raid of 14th-15th November, 1940; cf.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ovl0aAAnrM). The staircase is inevitably steep but well carpeted. The flat is spacious, divided into two broadly definable parts comprising a lounge area with sofa bed next to a comparably well-stocked corner for preparing/cooking food and a more secluded inner end containing a double bed with wall-mounted television. The bathroom was functional (i.e. shower, sink, WC) and easy to use. We enjoyed very much our time in the flat, which provided us with an ideal base and temporary home to revisit the ancient (Coventrians' definition) city. Nearby restaurants shut at 11pm, while one evening an impromtu concert was held in a presumably municipally-owned groundfloor space which, with its strong echoes of Cov's rich 'pop' musical traditions, was a tremendous joy to listen to and effectively experience. I would happily stay here - particulaly in the flat described - many times over, although the charge involved was quite high (even if not especially so by British standards).

Nothing in particular; our stay at the flat was entirely pleasurable.

Location was outstanding

No was a great stay

I liked the scenery

No tv, ripped mattress, had abit of an issue getting in.

Located near the Cathedral, it is close to the centre. The nearest bar is about 50 yards away😃 Good instructions given about check in and it's dog friendly

Bed and pillows were not the comfiest Windows had a pane of glass on the inside which the dog banged into

Sehr schönes, sauberes und modern geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Hotel.

Ich habe keinen Türcode erhalten, und stand vor der Tür im Regen. Nach einem Anruf wollte man mir mündlich keinen Code nennen, und verwies auf eine Email. Als diese erneut nicht ankam habe ich nochmal nach einer viertel Stunde angerufen. Erst da erhielt ich den Code. Es war nervig und blöd vor der Tür im Regen zu stehen und zu warten.

Compact clean and ideally situated, perfect for my needs.

Nothing