“The flat is spacious warm in winter and beds comfortable, the location with parking is ideal, probably one of the best in Southwold.”
However there are some points to be borne in mind for anyone considering renting.
Two of the lights in the kitchen/living room do not work because replacement bulbs are no longer made. Two people can have a good reading light by sharing an adjustable lamp by the sofa. This only matters if you want to read on long dark evenings.
.We reported to the agents that the en suite shower door is jammed and will not close. This was noted by the agent but no immediate action was proposed as there is another shower in the wet room across the passage.
Some of the design features assume very tall residents, eg mirrors above wash basins and top shelves in kitchen cupboards are very high.
The saucepans and crockery are of good quality but incredibly heavy. The Smeg kettle is so heavy that even when empty it requires immense effort to lift, fill under the tap, and to use. There is only one very big frying pan and for two people all three saucepans are enormous and also very heavy. All these could be problematic if you have mobility issues.
It is not possible to turn gas rings low enough to simmer,and the smallest one, front right, would not light despite numerous efforts.. The electric oven is fine. We could not work out from the manual how to use the microwave.
The hot water button control mentioned in the notes could not be found, but there was a switch which we could turn on when we wanted hot water. The clock for the underfloor heating was not set correctly, and should be checked and reset; no button could be found on the Right hand side. . When on the bathroom floors were comfortable and the electric towel rails much appreciated. Excellent towels provided.
The information about glass recycling was out of date - it is not on or near Southwold market, nor would it appear to have been there for many years.
There did not seem to be a local contact so problems were reported to the agent in Chester who replied after consulting the owner. We reported the lighting and shower door and otherwise coped.
