St Valery en Caux, apt vue mer et falaise: le bleu de lô

😊: Very nicely decorated 2 balconies.

😊: Stylish apartment! You'll get everything you need. 😢: Might be a bit noisy because of Casino :(.

😊: Ample free parking, host Sylvie has clearly put a lot of thought and care into equipping the flat. Easy access to beach and short walk to centre. Patio style doors to small balcony. Free Wi-fi, good shower pressure, well equipped kitchen, ideal for family with bunk beds for children. Lots of guest info booklets, games, TV, dining table, plentiful cutlery, crockery and glassware. Dishwasher. Enjoyed dinner at Barcarolle. Shops nearby. Being out of season not a problem. Haven’t visited St Valery since my coach driving days in the 1980’s when staying at The Altea hotel now the Casino. Weather was idyllic for early April.. 😢: As Sylvie’s instructions were in French my O level French was tested. The building has a key box which did not respond to either code but the door was open and the keybox at the flat door functioned fine. The decor and furnishings were clearly intended to offer a nautical theme but a little too much clutter for me. I made the mistake of rush booking a two bedroom flat without realising one room was bunk beds. I offered my son the bed and I did not suit the sofa bed. One genuine concern was plug sockets directly above the sink, a definite no no in the UK. If Sylvie is hosting UK guests maybe a UK news channel would be a bonus. Shower cubicle was small for me, reminded be of an MRI scanner and the plastic sealing strip is easily replaced. I suppose with it’s proximity to the shore and cliffs Seagulls are only to be expected but they do leave a mess on cars and the balcony furniture. I suspect Booking. com has hiked Sylvie’s rates as is the norm. I do not wish to devalue Sylvie’s efforts and attention to detail, it was my fault I booked the wrong accommodation not hers. I’m sure she will host many satisfied guests..

😊: The location of this property is very good. Easy to find and public parking was convenient close. Lovely restaurants nearby. Communication with the owner was really helpful and easy. We loved the nice touch of fresh flowers on arrival. It is an extremely good value property.. 😢: No internet or internet down! Unfortunately, this mattered to us as we had travelling admin to do and were unable to do it. A minor inconvenience on this occasion….