Firstly, there seemed to be some confusion as to who should give us final directions to the house, with the result that no-one actually gave us any at all, except for a vague address which landed us in the wrong gated community. We rang for better directions and were told the name of the community and the gate code, but not the house number. After driving round the whole area several times, we decided to wait for the caretaker to take us to the house.
The house itself was lovely, as were the grounds, and it is an excellent location but, at the price we were paying, we expected better – less niggling problems and perhaps a welcome pack. Surely local producers would welcome the chance to showcase their wares, at discount prices.
As for the niggling problems, the mat outside the front door hides a nasty hole which could be potentially dangerous. There were a couple of lights which didn’t work, particularly the one on the stairs. The handle on the downstairs wc is faulty, and the lock is very stiff. The spa bath in the upstairs en suite obviously doesn’t work, and neither does the cooker hood. Outside, the barbeque obviously needs replacing.The beds were a little on the low side, but extremely comfortable. The sofas in the living room, however, were extremely low and proved absolutely impossible for our 70 year old knees. We resorted to bringing in some of the garden furniture if we wanted to watch the television!
Overall, it is an excellent house but needs a little attention.