Cleve Cottage

Fantastic location and incredibly well equipped - with everything you would need for a family holiday (including a picnic set, games and a fully equipped kitchen). Being so close to the beach and with a parking space made this such an ideal place to stay.

There was very little not to like. The shower is a bit temperamental but this didn’t bother us while we were there. Other than that, it’s a perfect small bolthole for exploring the area.

Location

Shower was too small

Quirky cottage with absolutely everything you need. Amazing location. Clean and warm.

Probably the smallest shower I’ve ever stood in but it was warm and easy to use. Finding the property in the dark was fun- there are two parking areas with gravel- you need the right hand one. And there isn’t a gate but it’s as it says, it is left of the parking zone.

Close proximity to the seafront & shops Reasonably well appointed & comfortable Pleasant to be in Private parking is a godsend so long as others respect it.

Property is a lot smaller than the website photos indicate. We took a combination of suitcases & bags & there was very little room to put the cases anywhere. Best to take overnight bags. The shower cubicle is incredibly small, I'm 5ft 11" & reasonably slim but could only shower with the doors open, its difficult, larger people & anyone with balance issues will struggle. Bathroom fan ventilation grill hadn't been cleaned in a long time as well as the gap at the side of the shower cubicle where it meets the pipework boxing, it is a small gap but could do with attention. Small bedroom - room light wasn't working at all , however, a Sykes Holidays maintenance operative turned up to another property a couple of days after we arrived & kindly rectified the problem on request, all the same this should have been picked up. Otherwise the only light in that room was a small reading lamp attached to the bedhead. Location of the cottage is surrounded by similar old properties & the close proximity to the seafront means that you are plagued with seagulls which make noise 24/7, (yes, that does include during the night although not as bad as in the day). Take some earplugs if you are a light sleeper. Its a good idea to take some car cleaning products as the seagulls take great pride in using your car for target practice I managed to remove most of the mess but my vehicle still needs a valet. I have an average size SUV & the way into the property via Monmouth Street is very tight. Expect to do quite a bit of manoeuvring when parking & exiting.