Guests say
Royal Views offers a spacious and well-located accommodation in Keswick, with comfortable furnishings and a well-stocked kitchen. Despite some concerns about maintenance and cleanliness, the property's central location and amenities like parking and a washing machine are appreciated by guests.
Guests found the property to be clean in essential areas, but noted some issues with dust, stains, and crumbs. The presence of damp and mould was a significant concern for one guest, suggesting room for improvement in overall cleanliness.
The central location is highly praised for its convenience to the town centre and local attractions. However, some guests noted noise from the street and nearby bars, which may affect light sleepers.
The property is described as comfortable, with a spacious feel and adequate storage. However, some guests mentioned a soft mattress and issues with noise, which could impact the quality of sleep.
Facilities like the kitchen and bathroom are generally well-received, with modern appliances and a good range of cooking equipment. Maintenance issues such as a non-closing bathroom door and outdated welcome instructions were noted, indicating some areas need attention.
There is no mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews provided, so it is not possible to assess this category. As such, the score is set to null.
About this property
Comfortable accommodation, centrally located next to the famous George Fisher climbing shop.. All on the
Second Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: TV, CD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Electric heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. Visit England 3 Star.. Royal Views is situated in Keswick town centre, next to the famous George Fisher climbing shop. All the amenities of this bustling town are on the doorstep, including shops, pubs, restaurants, the Leisure Pool, cinema and The Theatre by the Lake. A short 5-minute stroll will take you through Hope Park to the shores of Derwentwater, where you can board a launch to take you round this very scenic lake. The apartment is accessed by several flights of steps.
Free WiFi
The height of the handrail on the external steps is less than 1m. The gaps between the railings on the external steps are more than 10cms.
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
Nearby points of interest
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Wastwater Lake
Reviews (9)
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Confirmed Guest
My husband and I stayed for five nights at Flat 3 Balmoral House in late October. We hope the following is useful to others and reaches the owners. The positives: The flat felt spacious for two people and there was plenty of storage for luggage, food, hiking kit etc. The overall aesthetic is fresh and bright. The bed and sofa felt comfortable. The kitchen was clean and well stocked with pots, pans, utensils etc to self-cater. The location is excellent; right in the centre of town (unlike others, we didn't find it particularly noisy). The car parking spot is an obvious bonus. The storage heaters were effective and kept the flat warm, and there was plenty of hot water for showers. The kitchen and bathroom fixtures/facilities/appliances all looked pretty new and worked well. The negatives: Our main issue was the disgusting amount of damp and mould. It was everywhere on the walls, mainly at the bottom hidden behind furniture, but also visible in patches in the bathroom and bedroom, and also on the decorative flowers which are covered in black spots. The whole flat overwhelmingly smelled of damp that we had to keep opening the door to get some fresh air in (not ideal as it was cold outside). This really needs to be sorted as surely it's not safe. Smaller gripes included absolutely no supplies in the kitchen like salt, pepper, cooking oil, tea or coffee (which we usually find in self-catering places). The sofa and chair in the living room are dirty / stained. The small dining table had crumbs when we arrived. The bedside lamps were coated in dust. The bathroom door barely closes. Instructions in the welcome book are quite out of date / incorrect. The decoration is very rough around the edges e.g. poorly fitted carpet and marked/grubby paintwork. It's a shame as there is such much to like about the flat but I don't think we'd stay there again unless the damp/mould is properly sorted.
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Confirmed Guest
Very handy location for town centre and nice comfortable accommodation with small parking space around the corner. All the essentials were clean, but some of the none-essentials could do with a wipe over/clean-up. Would definitely go again.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely location but could do with some redecorating/ carpet replacing