“We have stayed at many Sykes properties.”
This is the first we have been disappointed in. We chose this property for the easy access and bedrooms all on one level due to a couple of people with limited mobility. The property was clean and tidy However, the fixtures and fittings, including the taps in the bathrooms were tired and loose. The showers are of poor quality and most likely will break in the future. It all needs a little maintenance. The shower heads were obviously of a lower quality and most likely will not stand the test of time. The lounge furniture was very uncomfortable and will not withstand a family if they were to use this property as a base. We were very careful, knowing that the furniture is fragile and if to break we would be liable to pay for any damage. Most of us return home with lower back pain. The dining room was lovely, beautiful dining table and chairs and flooring superb. However, the rest of the property had cushion floor which therefore made it very noisy when people were moving about. The garden was untidy compared to all the other bungalows in the area. The grass area at the rear of the property, had 6 inches of water where the washing line was, which was broken and we were unable to use. There was no visitors book to see others opinions or for us to leave comments. There was no instruction at the property where to leave laundry on leaving which we placed in the bathroom. The actual place of Amble is beautiful and a good place for visiting many attractions in the area we enjoyed a week in Northumberland however we would not choose this particular bungalow to return to in the future. I did take pictures when we first arrived of all the rooms and again on leaving, ensuring it was left the way we found the property with no damage. I feel this property if upgraded could be a very good rental and a good central place for visiting all the other attractions. There is a Sunday market at the harbour once a week which was lovely. However, we would not have known this as there is no information in the bungalow. We can recommend the Chinese takeaway which was very good large portions and delivered very quickly. The local cafés were also lovely and welcoming and served delicious food at reasonable prices . Our favourite castles to visit Were at Alnwick and Banburgh and if you love books, go to the bookshop in Alnwick, you can spend hours there. There are many lovely walks in the area for all types of walkers. We look forward to visiting Northumberland again in the future. However, it will not be at this property.
Thank you for your feedback which we welcome as we are new to holiday lets having started only last September. We are sorry you were disappointed with our property which was completely refurbished last year.
The e n-suite bathroom was completely refitted with new shower, wall and floor tiles. A new shower was also fitted to the main bathroom.
The furniture is all new mainly from M&S and has a lengthy guarantee. It is designed to withstand any normal family use. There are 6 high backed upholstered chairs (2 carvers) in the dining room which may be suitable for guests with back problems.
We have fitted engineered hardwood flooring (not cushion floor) throughout for cleanliness as we cater for guests and their dogs..
The garden is an ongoing project which we are intending to improve. Unfortunately we are all at the mercy of the weather, we have had an exceptionally wet spell lately. The washing line is being moved to the paved area of the garden.
However we have now added a Visitor's Book, laundry bags, local information and brochures to the property as we wish our guests to enjoy their holidays.
Property Owner
