Flat 1 - Sandbanks

We were here for a week the accommodation was lovely everything you needed was there near to beach and pier and local shops local park just a few mins walk for your doggy walks the owner is really nice we had a couple of issues whilst there but they were dealt with and resolved quickly really nice place overall xx

This property listing gave the impression that it was in Sandbanks, but in fact it was in the centre of Bournemouth on a steep hill.

On first impression, the flat seemed very nice, but the mattress on the bed was very soft, I’m 73 and have a bad back, so I ended up sleeping on the sofa, my daughter found it more comfortable to sleep on the floor. As the week went by, the flat became more and more infested with blue bottle flies, I contacted the owner and a can of fly killer was delivered promptly, but did not get rid of the problem, on one day I must have hoovered up at least 100 dead or dying flies, I continued to hoover them up daily throughout our stay, they just kept reoccurring 20-30 each time, it made me feel sick, they would be buzzing around my head as I tried to sleep on the sofa at night. We also reported to the owner that water was accumulating on the floor in the bathroom, next to the outside wall (caused by a damp problem) but nothing was done about it. The flat itself could probably do with a good freshen up and a deep clean, the bedding was old and could do with replacing, the walls outside of the flat as you come down the steps need painting, they are dirty with black mould on them. In its present condition, I would not recommend staying in this flat, but once it’s had a deep clean and freshened up, it would make a good base for exploring Bournemouth. Also, don’t advertise it as Sandbanks, this is misleading.

Great little apartment in a great location for both the town & beach.

Bed & sofa were super comfy, nice big bath towels & the little outside area was perfect for a morning cuppa. The blinds in the bedroom & lounge needed to be darker. Very much enjoyed our stay & will definitely return. Cheaper parking is round the corner at the NCP if there are no spaces outside.

Generally okay but there was mould near the bedroom outer door and a few signs of damp which probably explains some peeling wallpaper.

Shower and bathroom was probably the best feature along with the convenience of being so close to town and the beach. However parking can be challenge as there's very few spaces. Lastly, there was a homeless person camping next to the apartment and a smell of drugs especially on Friday and Saturday night's. The music from the nightclub across the road was quite disruptive too. Overall, we did enjoy our stay but it probably wasn't ideal for our family set up (2x2). More suited for single or couples visiting. Thanks to the owner for fixing the pullout bed and providing extra kitchen amenities.

From the outside the property looked disappointing, overflowing wheelie bins, and some kind of hostel a few doors away, I have worked in homeless hostels, so it was an educated guess.

The residents often out side smoking, I found this a bit off putting but not as much as the bins, there was a used condom left on the path by the bins. So a lot to over look.

Services was great they replace toaster when we called them.

Sofa bed was not 100% fit for sleeping and be mindful you have to carry pushchair downstairs because it's not at ground level. no noise. Everything nearby. Shops restaurants beach etc Recommended for all but not if you have pushchair.

no instructions for WiFi or hob.

key fob a bit hard to open.lovely clean quite place.short walk to beach and town.be aware there are hills to climb and climb and climb.

Property is nicely furnished and well equipped.

We had a very nice two week stay. No complaints whatsoever.

Pleasantly surprised that the interior of Sandbanks was of a high quality and well maintained.

We did have a problem with the heating boiler and within 20 minutes of contacting Sykes the owner was at the flat and resolved it and also sent an engineer round the following day to ensure that things were hunky dory. All in all a very enjoyable stay Recommend parking up between 4 to 7 pm as we always found a space on the road right outside flat for our weeks stay.