Abinger Guest House

The caretaker Paul didnt know we were coming and initially was more interested in his amazon parcels, told us the owner books people and dosent tell him (happens all the time) id booked one double and one single with 3 beds on the same floor - I got one double with single beds in the attic and my children the 3 bed a floor below us. The b&b had hostel vibes from the start. There were smashed windows, dirty bathrooms without locks, pubes on the toilet roll and bottles stashed behind the was hand basins. The linin was tired, mis matched and didnt smell clean (none of our bedding did) we went to bed dressed. There was mould in the fridges and the bins in the rooms hadnt been emptied. I was verbally abused by the caretaker infront of my children throwing wild accusations as to us leaving an unpleasant review (bringing to attention that we had been in dropped off our bags and been out all day, having come in after spending quality time with loved ones) about his services, I felt so threatened that I had to fetch my husband and I sent my children to their rooms - we didnt want to argue with him as we felt that the threat of being bedless of a large party in the middle of the night - Paul then only offering an apology (to my husband mind) upon check out after hiding and refusing to come out to take our keys - he only came out as I rang the camera doorbell twice. He then said all I can do is apologise. I TRULY DO NOT ADVISE STAYING HERE, SAVE YOUR MONEY. DISMAL, FILTHY, UNPLEASANT

I liked its layed back setup, closeness to the city centre and its cleanliness.

Disappointing. Very basic and shared shower and toilet. Sink in room and flat screen tv good. No reception so had to phone for room key. Very noisy guests on same floor although this was not fault of property. Self serve breakfast, basically coffee/tea/toast. Not value for money for single guest.

Paul met us on arrival. Explained everything clearly. Very helpful and friendly. Dirty around property meaning on the main path outside property burst and rotten and smelly rubbish all along path guessing the council bin men have had strike action and council not quick enough to clean area up thoroughly.

No light in the shower. No tap faucet on the hot tap. No flush for the toilet, just a hole in the wall that you had to put your through to pull up the lever😤enough said.