Guildford Road, 8 Guildford court, Colchester, CO1 2RB, United Kingdom
#29 of 61 Holiday rentals in Colchester
Guests' ChoiceBased on 98 apartment reviews
8.3Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Staff
8.6
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 March 2024
Vanessa
United KingdomThe communal areas carpets are dirty and there is a horrible smell . Communal door is not very secure . However the smell could not be smelt in the apartment .
Nice and spacious apartment . Only 2 of us stayed but would easily fit 4 adults comfortably. Nice touches , washing up liquid , hand soap and super cute mini tooth paste and brushes . Well equipped . Both beds were really comfortable .
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Alan
United KingdomRoad noise a bit intrusive at night, otherwise nothing to dislike.
Clean, tidy and well furnished throughout in modern, but tasteful decor.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 January 2024
Scarlett
United KingdomVery clean and comfortable property. We are very happy with our stay. 15 minutes walk into the high street
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 26 December 2023
Tara
United KingdomNothing
It was really clean and convenient. We could even have some tea/coffee in the morning.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
George
United Kingdomall good
business
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 15 October 2023
Nancy
United KingdomI don't like writing these stupid evaluations.
I don't want to be told how much to write. The flat had everything we needed, and was about as soulless as any place I've ever stayed.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Jayne
United KingdomSpace. Easy to get to
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Ady
United KingdomI had to call for the details on the key code for the keys to the door from the person renting it out. Pleased I had the info on my phone, then after requesting this I was simply cut off without any other conversation. I felt this was rude just to cut me off after saying 'I will send it!! Felt as though it was a real issue for them to pass this on and that I needed to get into the apartment even after an hour waiting for the text as informed. Kitchen not very clean, with dirty cleaning items left after the cleaner had been in and the toaster not touched as bread was left in the bottom. I threw the cleaning items left behind on the sink into the bin, as they were filthy. But the apartment was OK regards the general cleaning. A slightly dated apartment, which is large enough for a a small family short term visit.
The apartment had parking for one car that was fine within its own parking area and located in the Centre of the town, and close to all you need. Road can be noisy, but to be expected in that location, but not a real issue if you close the windows. Nice TV but unable to get normal TV, and few channels working with free view only and no instructions as we could find. It was fine for two nights as this was for work purposes, so the Pub was the first choice and not TV.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2023
Unniyattil
United KingdomThe bathroom was clean and functional, but the look felt a bit dated.
Location was excellent for the town centre, as it was easily walkable to the shops and restaurants. Great that it had off street parking for my car. Flat was clean, functional and comfortable. The pressure of the water in the shower was brilliant! Access to various paid channels on the tv was a bonus e.g. Prime, Netflix etc.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Lisa
United KingdomOn a busy road. Had to have window open due to hot weather. Very noisy with traffic.
The space of the flat. The beds were very comfy.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Lara
United KingdomThe kitchen needed a good clean. We couldn't use the oven as it smelt awful. We also put all the cutlery and crockery through the dishwasher before using it. The cupboards had out of date food in them, which could be removed. The bathroom just felt a bit unloved. The bath non-slip mat looked mucky, and the bath was chipped. I would suggest a shower was put in instead. It's much easier to keep clean.. I realise that the other tenants cooked quite potent, smelling foods, but airfresheners in every room are a little excessive.
The living room and bedrooms were lovely and clean. It was easy access to town. I may have a few minor issues with things above, but these didn't affect our overall stay, which was very pleasant. We'll be booking here for our next visit to Colchester.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
George
United KingdomReally hot
Good location comfortable and lovely owner
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Malcolm
United KingdomAll good really. Did alittle bit of cooking, could not find oven glove to handle hot pans or tea towels to dry up. Also needed place mats to stop hot plates marking table. Otherwise all very nice.
Spacious, clean, pleasant flat, helpful owner
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Kim
AustraliaNo dishwasher tablets, microwave not clean
Very spacious , free carark, walk to Main Street, full kitchen plus large dining table.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Charles
AustraliaSmall problem but we could not find bottle opener.
Central location. Car parking. Comfortable bed.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Dhissanuvach
ThailandThe bed in the master bedroom is not comfy and no bin in toilet
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 23 May 2023
Claire
United Kingdomlocation, size and facilities
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 3 April 2023
Daniele
ItalyThe structure was really good!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 27 March 2023
Elisha
United KingdomTried to use the sofa bed, but we couldn’t find any extra bedding sheets/pillows so had to share, which wasn’t a problem, but would’ve been nice to have that
Great location, but not too busy. Clean and fresh ready for our checkin, lockbox was smooth and easy, had no problems and good communication
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 25 October 2022
Philippa
NetherlandsRoomy flat with all the modern amenities. Short walk to the shops and restaurants. The park to walk the dog could be reached from several directions. The parking space for the car was off the street, right next to the front door.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 25 October 2022
Shauna
United KingdomVery Clean
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 4 September 2022
Chelsea
United Kingdomthe hallway entrance bit looks run down and the doors are heavy. the car park is very tight. and traffic is very loud outside but for an adults weekend away was fine.
We was impressed with it all, comfy sofa. smart tv. the host had things there such as toilet roll and towels. beds felt clean and comfortable which is nice. kitchen and bathroom clean and nice too!!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 28 August 2022
Eirlys
United KingdomThe ONLY thing that could have been improved was there was no hand towel in the bathroom so we had to use one of the shower towels which resulted in me and my partner having to share a bath towel but it was no problem.
The flat itself was lovely and spacious.Had a key safe so was easy to check in and out and had free parking
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 23 August 2022
Mccombie
United Kingdomone of the bedroom doors was broken. could do with a small laminated guide to the flat rules etc.. like Wi-Fi password & parking permit I found in the kitchen.
spacious and clean.
Stayed in August 2022
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