Comfortable Apartment With Parking & Patio Garden, Quiet Location Close To River

Wow, I'm not sure that's the compliment it was meant to be! We spent a lot last year putting in new flooring, complete new kitchen with top of the range oven, hood fridge, washing machine and dishwasher, new smart heater and redecorating but hey, like the man says, we're good value and if you are more interested in spending time in our beautiful part of Devon than checking out the furnishings then you'll have a lovely time!

Thanks, Nikki. Took longer than expected to revamp the bathroom. but it was worth it in the end. Hope you had a good trip home! Atb, Pete & Tina

Hi Roger, we're glad you liked the flat and enjoyed your stay. We did discuss your disabilities before you rented the flat and we did give you the opportunity to back out of the rental if you felt it might be difficult to move around. The bed and sofa are in the normal height range but I appreciate that you found them difficult. I also find lower beds awkward so we can look at that for the future. It was nice to meet you briefly when I visited during your stay. Best regards, Pete

Thanks for a nice review. As the flat is booked most of the summer we don't, as owners, get to see it as often as we would like and so were rather horrified to see the mould in the bathroom when we did get in last week. We have a) dealt with it and b) informed the cleaners that it needs dealing with at every cleaning cycle so it doesn't develop again. Please accept our apologies! Pete & Tina

TV reception has always been a problem in this area as the steep hills in Kingswear mask both the satellite and terrestrial transmissions. That's why we have a broadband connection because all the main channels are available over the internet. There is only a patio area not a garden so we're not sure about that part of the comment. There is a bank coming down from the woods at the rear of the property, which we like to keep as wild as possible for the wildlife. There is a plum tree in amongst it and some plants like ferns and irises but the area available for sitting in is all patio, which we weed as often as possible but in the summer they sprout up very quickly. The flat is in a wooded valley so while I wouldn't describe it as 'gloomy' it is often in the shade. It's ideal for walks and wildlife watching and that's why we've always aimed our marketing at people who enjoy the outdoors, like we do!

This is a difficult criticism to respond to but here goes: Darkness - The flat is in a small wooded valley. It's part of the charm of the place. It's full of wildlife, birds etc. but clearly the trees absorb some of the sunlight, especially during summer. The flat isn't 'dark'. It has big windows but it's in a shady area, which when it's really hot is something of a relief. Condensation - This is caused by a combination of human activities and lack of ventilation. Human breath (especially at night) releases water vapour. So does cooking or showering. The flat is not inherently damp with condensation. It only becomes 'full of it' if people don't open the windows (even just a crack) or use the extractor fan in the bathroom. We implore people to use basic common sense; if you seal the flat up by shutting the doors and windows all the time then your own activities will inevitably cause condensation. It doesn't need to happen and indeed, for most of us who use the flat, it doesn't.

Thanks for your review and we're glad you enjoyed your stay. On the bed issue, we changed the mattress for a firmer one two years ago because someone said the last one was too soft! Oh well, everyone has a different preference!

Sorry about the damp. The week before you stayed we had torrential rain storms and some water came under the back door! The problem will be fixed by the time you come again.