Host & Stay - Carrville Apartment

Location, location, location. For us this was all about being close to Durham and Sunderland whilst also being convenient to the A1. This was perfect. The size and layout was also a real positive for us. Two bedrooms, good sized living area meant we weren’t on top of each other the way you can be in hotels. Free parking was a boost too.

You need to appreciate what you get for the price you pay. This isn’t high end but you aren’t paying high end rates. So I need to be fair in my critique. The directions to the property made it a little hard to find. They state it’s above a place named Deli 86. It isn’t. It’s above an Italian restaurant. I suspect they are a little out of date. On that point, it isn’t that obvious that is above a commercial property in the description. The front door needs a fair bit of effort to open, the hinge is obviously on its way out. The furniture is clean and serviceable but very mismatched. This is a theme throughout, but again. You get what you pay for. The is extends to the bathroom where there is a very nice bath with shower head but no shower curtain or suitable means to use the shower head. You are essentially restricted to using the bath.