Star Of The Sea

Great location and plenty of parking. Lots of communal space which was great for a large number of guests. The aesthetics have potential to be great but the property is poorly maintained and the pictures are misleading.

There were a number of fundamental health and safety problems. The decking was rotten, the sauna unusable, giving someone an electric shock when simply turning a light on and full of mould. The master bedroom shower was stuck on scalding hot which couldn't be changed. Thankfully no one was hurt, but could easily have been. The bins were full with lots of flies, and clearly hadn't been emptied for some time. Rusty nails dotted about the garden and on the balcony. A dead bird scopped into a flower pot just left there. A climbing frame (that wasn't advertised), but was completely unsafe and unusable, making it difficult for children who just want to play and don't understand the risks. The cleanliness of the whole property was also very poor. Bathrooms with soap scum, mould and rust. One bed clearly didn't have fresh sheets. The kitchen was sticky and the hob unclean. It was also advertised as having 2 living rooms which is false. One of these in the photos is the 5th bedroom. Whilst that was ok for us, it is falsely advertised. Outside lighting would have been useful as we sat late into the evening but was then difficult to see. The property was clearly once very lovely, but it needs maintenance and a thorough deep clean.

Property is ideally located next to a fantastic beach. I requested a late check out in advance and this was honoured at no extra cost.

Cleanliness of the property was poor. Crumbs on the sofa, nearly all of the windows in the property needed cleaning. Showers and sinks had visible dirt and soap scum. The extractors in the bathroom contained lots of dust. Sheets were blood and ink stained and contained holes. We requested a cot which we were told had been provided. There was no mattress or sheets. We made contact on the number provided to be advised that a mattress and sheets were not provided for health and safety reasons and offered no solution. It states on the listing that a cot can be provided upon request and makes no mention of a lack of sheets or mattress. Had I been aware of this in advance I’d have had the option of making an alternative booking. As it was we had to cancel dinner reservations to make a trip to Argos and purchase and then build a crib and sheets at considerable cost. We raised the issues of cleanliness on the number provided and have had no response. While the property is ideally located, if you value cleanliness and good communication, stay elsewhere.

lovely quiet location on the beach front. Great for coastal walks straight from the door and then evenings relaxing at the property. Open plan living area, wood burner and plenty of space for the whole family and dog! sea views fabulous. everyone had their own bathroom too!

no coffee pods for the coffee machine. Bins had not been collected and emptied.

The house was beautiful and spacious. Gorgeous views of the sea. It was perfect for our Christmas Dinner with a lovely walk along the beach. Plenty of room for 8 people (5 adults 4 children)

House is beautiful and view is amazing. Rooms are comfortable and living room has a fireplace perfect for the cold weather. Host very attentive and quick to respond. House is very clean. We had a lovely family holiday

We were lucky late October to have 2 warm and sunny days, which we spent on the balcony. The atmosphere of the house was warm, cosy and comfortable. It felt like the place was made of wood, it gave a very relaxing feeling.

Due to some of the ages of our party, the sofa wasn't comfortable in getting on or off due to weak muscles, however the youngest loved it. There were a couple of small issues however this was totally due to personal dislikes, but didn't detract from a really lovely place.

We loved the location, right along the beach bike path. The facilities were spacious enough for our group with lots of natural light and well furnished.

We had some issues with the plumbing in a few different bathrooms, but these were quickly sorted out by the management which was greatly appreciated. Some of the doors were hard to open and lock. We had to stop back by our home and hour and a half away as the kitchen wasn’t as equipped for large group cooking with baking pans, mixing bowls, serving dishes etc. More dishes in the kitchen and towels would have been great for a house that sleeps 9 people.