Guests say
St. Heliers is a spacious cottage appreciated for its ample room, comfortable beds, and convenient location close to Blackpool's attractions. The provision of WiFi, parking permits, and a games room are well-received. While some guests suggest improvements, the property's size and amenities are highlights.
Cleanliness has been a concern for several guests, with reports of dust, stains, and a need for a more thorough clean. However, some guests found the property to be clean and comfortable.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the town, seafront, and amenities, making it an ideal base for exploring Blackpool.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property spacious. However, the presence of only one bathroom for a large property and the condition of some mattresses have affected comfort levels for some.
Facilities like WiFi, games room, and laundry are appreciated, but there are repeated suggestions for additional toilets and maintenance issues that need addressing. The lack of basic TV channels was also noted.
While guests appreciate the essentials and amenities provided, there is no mention of gifts, hence a score cannot be given for thoughtfulness.
About this property
Located on a residential street, close to local amenities and just over 0.6 miles from the beach and pleasure beach, is St. Helliers, a spacious mid-terrace property, ideal for a family or group wanting to enjoy a holiday in this popular seaside resort. There is permit parking for one car on the road in front of the property, as well as an enclosed courtyard garden at the rear with furniture, where you can relax and enjoy a morning coffee or evening glass of wine. Step inside the property and discover the spacious sitting room, with high ceilings and a lovely bay window, and relax on the sofa whilst enjoying a family movie night on the TV or have a games night on the Xbox. The well-equipped kitchen has all of the appliances you need to cook up a storm, and you can enjoy meals together in the dining area at the dining table. Upstairs you will find four bright and airy bedrooms, all with ample storage space for your belongings, consisting of one king-size and a a double, a triple and a single, served by the family bathroom, which offers a shower over bath. You are within walking distance of a host of shops, pubs, restaurants, cafés and takeaways, while the South Pier, with amusement rides and an arcade, Sandcastle Waterpark and the famous Blackpool Pleasure Beach, filled with rides and rollercoasters, are all less than a mile away. Enjoy a walk down the promenade, admiring the sea views, and spend a day at the beach, where you can enjoy seven miles of sand, donkey rides and a delicious fish and chips dinner. Head north up the coast towards the attractions of SEA LIFE Blackpool, The Blackpool Tower Dungeon, Winter Gardens Blackpool, Blackpool Zoo, a host of excellent golf courses and the Central and North Pier. Venture South towards the Ribble Estuary, an area of sand flats & salt marshes that is home to a variety of birdlife, while the city of Preston, with excellent shopping and dining out opportunities, is within easy reach. Head north towards the city of Lancaster and the picturesque Morecambe Bay, while also being within easy reach of stunning walking and cycling trails through moorland in the Forest of Bowland AONB. This is a wonderful family property for a trip to the seaside and to explore the north west.
Blackpool is a traditional seaside resort on England's north west coast, between the Ribble and Wyre estuaries. Blackpool has been a popular holiday resort since the mid-18th century and offers seven miles of sandy beach and promenade, with donkey rides, fish and chip shops and theatres. Other landmarks and attractions to visit include Blackpool Tower, Blackpool illuminations, the Pleasure Beach, Sandcastle Water Park, the Winter Gardens and Blackpool Zoo. Nearby the seaside towns of Lytham and St Annes-on-Sea, with its rolling sand dunes, nestle along a picturesque stretch of coastline. The area is internationally renowned for golf, with seven courses to choose from, as well as boating, cycling, shopping, swimming, award-winning restaurants, traditional pubs and wine bars.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x triple room, 1 x single.
Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner/ Dining area.
Sitting room.
Utility.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, and WiFi.
Games room with 55 inch smart TV, Xbox with games, 8 in 1 multi games table which includes pool table, football, table tennis, and a selection of books and board games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Permit roadside parking for 1 car.
Rear courtyard garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, off-licence 100 metres, pub 0.4 miles.
Note: This property has a £200 Good Housekeeping bond
Reviews (18)
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Karen
That's the only positive thing I have to say about it. The place is filthy and smells of damp & mould. On arrival at the property I had to call the maintenance guy as I couldn't get the door open. I got it & while on the phone, he asked me if the place was clean. I said I didn't know as I'd just got the door open but told him it better be clean & he asked me to go and look! The fact he was willing to let me walk into it when it hadn't been cleaned should have told me everything. Once in, there was an overpowering smell of air freshener and damp. I eventually found a plug in & switched it off. There was mould in quite a few places & the smell was just awful. I went through to the utility room and was disgusted with what I found. The smell was even stronger there. There was a mop bucket full with filthy water. This was water from a leak in the roof! It was filthy. The washing machine also had a bit broken which could be dangerous for kids. I had to message the owner to get it emptied as it had been raining & the bucket was overflowing. I certainly wasn't touching it. It was obvious it hadn't been emptied for my arrival. It was over the floor & going in behind the machines. He did get it emptied but by the Thursday, it was going over the floor again as the bucket wasn't catching it all. I was disgusted by the place and was so upset I wanted to leave & was looking up hotels. In the end I had to stay because my 16 year old grandson is autistic & he didn't want to share a room with me & he couldn't be left in a room on his own. The games room - something he was looking forward to but after one look, he didn't go near it. The wallpaper is hanging off the walls, the owner would be better just ripping the hanging bits off. The kitchen - the lino is coming up and someone could easily trip over it. I used the cooker once, there is a horrible greasy smell around it. My grandson wouldn't use the plates, I had to buy paper plates for him. He actually wouldn't use the shower either cos it was mouldy. The backyard was full of cigarette ends. The whole place was just a mess. A mouldy bathroom with rust over the accessories. Had it not been for my grandson, I would have left as soon as I walked through the door. I honestly don't know how this property can be rented out, it's a health risk. We left a day early, I just couldn't stand it anymore.
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Liam
The first time it was lovely we'll maintained and clean, this time the maintenance had slipped, the roof leaks, the bathroom had mold in and was dirty, the decoration was ripped and dirty, the skirting boards were rotten in places and the front door was hard to open and the key was difficult get out
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Julie-anne
We were given a parking permit as the street is for permit holders only and got a parking space straight across the road from the house. It is only a few minutes walk from the nearest shops and takeaways and only 10 mins walk from the seafront. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning again next year.