Villas In Southport

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Jonathan - Verified booking

  This was booked as a last minute replacement when our booking (through different company, not Sykes) for another property in Southport was cancelled just over a week before we arrived.

  We had looked at this property when planning our trip but originally rejected it due to the spiral staircase which we though might cause us problems, in the event we managed it OK, but it was a bit difficult for my partner to climb and descend. When we arrived we were met by the owner who showed us around and came out with some rather unexpected requests. We were asked to save electricity by (if possible) only using the dishwasher, washing machine and cooker (!) between 09:00 and 15:00 when the solar panels would be providing power. The freezer was turned off and we had to ask for it to be turned on. There were also notices left all over the property telling us to do (or not do) this and that, not very welcoming. We were asked not to lift the blinds of the rooms as they caught on the window catches (due to being fitted badly), but the whole place felt dusty and airless so we needed to lift them just to get some air into it, it would also have been nice to be able to look outside during daylight hours! We were told (and there was a notice!) not to try and adjust the heating as it was controlled from the owners property. I felt it humiliating to return to the property after an evening visiting friends in town to have to call him and ask if we could possibly have some heating as it was cold inside. The parking was exceedingly tight to enter and exit, fortunately my (average sized Honda) is equipped with parking sensors and a rear camera, otherwise we would probably have had to leave it on the street outside and carry our luggage a considerable distance to the property, which is located at the bottom of the owners garden. The main bedroom (downstairs) has a large window, but the glass is frosted so you couldn't actually see into the garden from it! There were also no opening windows to it, just some tiny vents. The upstairs bedroom was small and cramped. The place certainly has character, but it was a bit weird to be cooking and eating in what had been carefully preserved as the original stables. Fortunately, most days we were eating out with our friends, either on trips out during the day, or in the evening at their house. Overall, not a great second week to our holiday, particularly compared to the lovely house in North Wales that we had stayed in for the first week.

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• Peter - Verified booking

  We really enjoyed our stay in Southport at the Coach House!

  The pool table, and access to Disney, Netflix & a wii games console kept our kids entertained throughout our stay. As a family we didnt have any issues with the spiral staircase to get upstairs, with the kids staying in the upper level bedroom while we stayed in the bedroom on the groond floor. The kitchen was well equipped, including a slow cooker which we used quite a few times while we were out and about. Parking was secure behind electric gates, albeit with a fairly tight reverse in. The location was handy for buses and a nearby Lidl. Its a pleasant 25 minute walk to Southport Centre, which we also did a few times when eating out. The gift of a bottle of wine and some easter eggs on arrival was also a nice treat. Overall its a really fantastic space, and if we ever visit Southport again we will be staying here!

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• Audrey - Verified booking

  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Coach House.

  We found the property was very well equipped and could see that a lot of work had gone into restoring it. It was in a great location only a few minutes drive away from the centre of town and we all enjoyed the pool table which was a very nice touch. Weather was fantastic and we certainly took full advantage of it. I would highly recommend to family and friends to stay at the Coach House and hope to see you in the future. Thanks to Allan who was always on hand to assist with anything and everything. Audrey, Billy, Ross and Nicola Morrison

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• Kate - Verified booking

  We found the Coach House to be great for our needs.

  It is very unique and the description and photos give a true representation. The location was perfect with easy walking distance to train station and the town. There were plenty of eating and drinking establishments within easy walking distance. The owner was helpful and gave us a quick tour round the house on arrival. The owner struck a good balance between giving us our space but being approachable and available. We especially liked the off road parking having had our car damaged with road side parking at a different property.

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• Stephen - Verified booking

  All the family enjoyed our stay at the Southport Coach House, we loved Southport for being a quiet base for us stay while we explored the west coast and it's fantastic Cities.

  I was suitably impressed with the amazing restoration of the Coach House and the spiral staircase and addition of a pool table were perfect for the family. Our host was very curtious on the welcome tour and afterwards was very responsive to any further queries we had. We had a couple of BBQs in the lawned garden and the surrounding area is very quite for relaxing in the evening. Always a perfect question to ask yourself at the end of a holiday is would you return and the overwhelming answer for all the family is yes.

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