Guests say
Royal Views offers a well-located and spacious flat in Keswick, appreciated for its central position and ample cooking equipment. While some guests found the property to be clean and comfortable, others noted areas in need of refurbishment and maintenance, particularly concerning damp and mould issues.
Mixed feedback on cleanliness, with some guests satisfied and others noting dust, stains, and crumbs. Mould and damp were significant concerns, affecting the overall perception of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its centrality and convenience to town amenities, despite some noise due to its proximity to bars and early morning deliveries.
Guests found the bed and sofa comfortable, though personal preferences on mattress softness varied. The presence of storage heaters and hot water added to the comfort level.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-stocked kitchen and effective heaters. However, maintenance issues like outdated welcome instructions, WiFi problems, and the need for redecoration affect the score.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Comfortable accommodation, centrally located next to the famous George Fisher climbing shop.. All on the
Second Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: TV, CD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. . Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Visit England 3 Star.. Royal Views is situated in Keswick town centre, next to the famous George Fisher climbing shop. All the amenities of this bustling town are on the doorstep, including shops, pubs, restaurants, the Leisure Pool, cinema and The Theatre by the Lake. A short 5-minute stroll will take you through Hope Park to the shores of Derwentwater, where you can board a launch to take you round this very scenic lake. The apartment is accessed by several flights of steps.
The height of the handrail on the external steps is less than 1m. The gaps between the railings on the external steps are more than 10cms.
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely little apartment for location and parking having stayed a number of times now but the property is in need of a full refurb having lost its attention to detail and love. Had issues with the WiFi which the previous guests had too - won’t be staying again.
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Confirmed Guest
Small, but nice flat, located in the centre of Keswick.Minimal decor. but comfortableMain picture is slightly deceptive as the property is actually off a side road on Lake road and does not enjoy the view shown.Bed very comfortable and kitchen equipment goodOnly faults were we were unable to get WIFI, despite reporting it on our second day, hopefully fixed now, and the fridge has no ice compartment..
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Confirmed Guest
My husband and I stayed for five nights at Flat 3 Balmoral House in late October. We hope the following is useful to others and reaches the owners. The positives: The flat felt spacious for two people and there was plenty of storage for luggage, food, hiking kit etc. The overall aesthetic is fresh and bright. The bed and sofa felt comfortable. The kitchen was clean and well stocked with pots, pans, utensils etc to self-cater. The location is excellent; right in the centre of town (unlike others, we didn't find it particularly noisy). The car parking spot is an obvious bonus. The storage heaters were effective and kept the flat warm, and there was plenty of hot water for showers. The kitchen and bathroom fixtures/facilities/appliances all looked pretty new and worked well. The negatives: Our main issue was the disgusting amount of damp and mould. It was everywhere on the walls, mainly at the bottom hidden behind furniture, but also visible in patches in the bathroom and bedroom, and also on the decorative flowers which are covered in black spots. The whole flat overwhelmingly smelled of damp that we had to keep opening the door to get some fresh air in (not ideal as it was cold outside). This really needs to be sorted as surely it's not safe. Smaller gripes included absolutely no supplies in the kitchen like salt, pepper, cooking oil, tea or coffee (which we usually find in self-catering places). The sofa and chair in the living room are dirty / stained. The small dining table had crumbs when we arrived. The bedside lamps were coated in dust. The bathroom door barely closes. Instructions in the welcome book are quite out of date / incorrect. The decoration is very rough around the edges e.g. poorly fitted carpet and marked/grubby paintwork. It's a shame as there is such much to like about the flat but I don't think we'd stay there again unless the damp/mould is properly sorted.