Buttress Retreat

The location was the main factor for us and it was brilliant. Just off the main street but so close to cafés and pubs. Had lovely breakfast in the town hall cafe, just round the corner. Very quirky, interesting cottage, seemed well designed and had everything you needed even though we only slept there. Really good, spacious shower. Friendly, helpful owner.

The bed was very snug as the bedroom is small and the TV/internet did not work very well but good location outweighed those downsides. Managed to pull up outside to unload/load. We already knew parking was difficult.

Quirky little pad close to town centre. Very comfy bed, great shower. Compact but everything you need for a short stay. Lots of tea, coffee & a bottle of wine and biscuits which was a nice touch.

Only thing I missed was a microwave but there is an oven and hob so everything was fine.

Location

Maintenance issues: loose tap in bathroom, curtains in bedroom won’t close without hooks coming off, armchairs small and not comfortable, half toaster doesn’t work. A cafetière rather than an unfamiliar coffee machine. Dark decor and poor lighting.

Host was friendly and quick to respond to messages. Kitchen was small but really well stocked considering meaning I was able to cook during my stay. Really stylish home (though the work wasn't all neatly finished). Excellent location. Great that pets are allowed.

Downstairs was FREEZING COLD. I know that terraced houses are hard to heat, especially in winter BUT there was such a huge draft coming from the front door that it did feel like I was actually outside when I was downstairs. A heavy curtain over the door would surely help. Electric heating didn't seem powerful enough to counteract the draft, sadly. Although it looked cool, the living room was not a comfortable or cosy place to spend time. Aside from the cold, there is no sofa, only tub chairs which aren't super relaxing, and the lack of lighting, although ambient, meant it was too dark to even read in. TV upstairs and downstairs which I don't normally bother with, but both seemed to have minimal channels/not be well tuned. I was also disappointed to see so much alcohol in the house (if I had read other reviews properly I might have realised) but it would be good if the host could warn people any maybe ask if they would like it removed before their stay.