Appartement 2 chambres avec terrasse, proche Lille

😊: Location. 😢: A bit messy and old door handles bugging me.

😊: No face-to-face contact with anyone but excellent communication via email leading up to the trip. All messages were answered quickly. Keys were collected from a lock box around 100 metres from the property. The location is a quiet residential neighbourhood a little way outside the centre (less than 1km) but only a 10-15 stroll from the Eurostar Station. The apartment is large, clean and well equipped. It is on the 3rd floor accessed by a narrow and steep staircase. People with limited mobility will struggle. For those who can handle the stairs it's worth it. The area around the apartment has a few bars and restaurants. L'Irish Bar is a typical 'pub' atmosphere with a good range of beers and good service. There's also a nice bar in the Jardin des Geants with outside seating. Food wise we tried Le Nouvel Atelier (a chic restaurant 100 metres away) and Domus Sicilia (busting Italian restaurant). Both were excellent.. 😢: We got bitten very badly by mosquitos whilst in the area. Jardin des Geants is a large garden with lots of water and bamboo plants - a great habitat for insects. Clearly not the fault of the apartment - just a suggestion to take some insect repellent..

😊: Spacious, comfortable and well located.. 😢: We needed to buy batteries for the thermostat to get the heating working as it was cold. Also duvet suitable for summer not winter or needs more blankets. Instructions for oven would be useful as took ages to heat to cook..

😊: This apartment is clean and very spacious. 😢: I booked an apartment WITH air conditioned as it is described...and there is not air c. The apartment is at 4th floor and it is not described that only have stairs : no lift at all.