8 Boswell Road, Doncaster, DN4 7BH, United Kingdom
#66 of 73 Holiday rentals in Doncaster
Guests' ChoiceBased on 41 apartment reviews
6.6Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.3
Location
7.8
Facilities
7.1
Staff
8.3
Value for money
7.6
Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Nicola
United KingdomShower wasn’t the best. Internet was a bit temperamental but good enough for short stay.
Great location, loved size of apartment and the balcony
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Sven-roger
NetherlandsPlease give the bathroom a refurbishment.
It is easy to find the appartment and to park your car. Finding the key was no problem at all. Wifi worked nice in the whole appartment,
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Foote
United KingdomNothing
The space Allows dogs
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Kiera
United KingdomFor us we found the beds uncomfortable and woke up a lot in the night and left with back pain during the day. Not everyone will have the same opinion and isn’t a reflection on the host just a personal preference.
Variety of breakfast, milk and bread for the stay, spacious, close to shops and restaurants.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Angie
United KingdomNo plug sockets near bed i use a medical device to sleep so this is important to me
Was perfect location for everything we needed Was lovely and clean and smelt lovely
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 June 2023
Paul
United KingdomLocation was great
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Linda
United KingdomHumidifier
Very friendly host excellent location for dog great value , lady that met us I think cleaner went above and beyond
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 7 March 2023
Donald
United Kingdomnothing
clean tidy
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 12 February 2023
Ann
United KingdomHost was really friendly and helpful, very good price for a last minute booking. Accommodation was basic but plenty of room and everything you need for a place to get your head down!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2022
Neil
United KingdomDark external stairwell and walkways. No lighting.
Place was Clean, good WiFi, good communication, quiet area and nice touch leaving milk, bread and butter.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 27 November 2022
Snober
United Kingdomthe heatings didn’t work it was cold
it was clean and nice
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 19 October 2022
Helen
United KingdomThe couch , sitting room not very homely.
The bath
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 2 October 2022
Neil
United KingdomEasy parking, owner supplied milk, bread, butter etc which was nice touch. Comfortable and good WiFi.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 16 October 2021
Jane
United KingdomIt’s a real shame about the building itself which seems very out of place in such a nice area (clearly this is not the fault of the host). It is a mainly residential block of flats which is very tired and clearly has been there for some time with little attention paid to its structural upkeep. Due to this there was a pervasive and strong smell of damp in the main bedroom (not visible) emanating from the wall between the bedroom and bathroom. This did affect my chest as I was there for a month, however the other bedroom was fine and I slept much better in there. I was woken up at 4:15am on the first Friday by shouting and loud music being played by the neighbours, which then led to a conflict outside from another neighbour who had also been disturbed. This was somewhat disconcerting but this was the only problem I experienced during my stay regarding residents (and again this clearly is not at the fault of the host). The apartment itself would benefit from a bit of a refresh/paint and small things like decent hooks for towels etc would make a difference. Perhaps some hanging air fresheners in the wardrobe would assist a bit with the damp smell (I bought one and a Reed diffuser and it made a bit of a difference). The pans/cooking equipment provided do require replacing (I brought my own so that was fine but I really wouldn’t have wanted to use the ones there). It’s a real shame that Sean’s cleaners let him down initially but as mentioned this was resolved satisfactorily and I’m sure they will be more diligent in future.
Sean is a very responsive and diligent host. Communication was excellent from booking and throughout. Unfortunately there were several cleaning issues on arrival and Sean’s response was immediate and the problems were addressed with his cleaner and resolved quickly (I was thoughtfully left a bottle of Prosecco and a vacuum cleaner for my use throughout my stay which was really appreciated). Sean has also clearly responded to previous feedback/reviews from other guests. The apartment has everything that is needed and offers good value for money overall. Excellent problem-free WiFi throughout the apartment. The main bedroom offers lots of storage space and the apartment has been thoughtfully furnished. Plenty of hot water, the heaters provided were adequate and appreciated, plenty of crockery provided and no problems with the facilities. Plenty of on site parking which was great. The location is in a really well kept lovely residential area, with local shops nearby and there is a lovely walk around the lake at Lakeside Village within walking distance. As a solo traveler it was comforting to know you had a host who was available to contact if anything was needed.
Stayed in October 2021
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Ros
AustraliaCoffee container only contained teabags. Shower water pressure was low. Bathroom sink and bath plug chain both broken. TV in bedroom not working. 2 of 3 clothes airers were broken. Blind on door to balcony won't stay up. Hygiene issues - the bedroom wardrobes and drawers were dusty and hallway cupboards are full of junk. The whole place needs a good deep clean - we felt very uncomfortable staying there. The bathroom door effectively locks when closed from the inside and could result in a serious situation. The apartment block itself is rundown, including waste disposal area, stairs and railings.
The apartment was spacious and well set out. The heating worked well, generous supply of cereals and teabags.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Hayley
United KingdomEverything! AVOID! Not sure where all these good reviews come from, but here a an honest review: -Dirty walls -Damp and mildew in every room (despite the owner saying it was freshly painted!) -Two dehumidifiers provided but didn’t do much as the issue was that bad. We ended up experiencing breathing difficulties and so had to find another accommodation at 1am! -Shower / bathroom extremely dated, gross stained bath matt and even contained someone else’s half used products. -Stained bedding, blood flecks and other stains. -Breakfast: was supposed to be included but was literally bread, cereal, milk, tea and coffee. No butter or anything to put on the bread. Not a 4 star property at all. We had to leave at 1am as mentioned above as it was unbearable. Contacted the owner to explain the situation and request a refund and was told he would only refund half our money stating that “as we only told him at 1:30am he could not release the property”. Our check in time was agreed as 8-9pm due to travelling, we were tired; was not our intention to upheave ourselves at that hour but we had no choice. So we paid £126 for a health hazard and not even a hint of an apology from the owner. Robbery is what it is!
There was parking.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Bronwen
United KingdomEverything. Dirty, tatty, rusty bath with holes in. Old bedding and towels Dirty drawers Dirty wardrobes Filthy surroundings - rubbish everywhere
Nothing
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Alice
United KingdomThe only thing I would suggest is to re-seal the bathroom, because it’s flats and the humidity gets a bit much.
Both hosts were on hand to help at any time and were really helpful, friendly and kind. It was easy to get the keys as the information sent to me was completely accurate and detailed. The neighbours were also friendly and there was so much space. It was quiet at night too, with really nice views on both sides of the street. The breakfast and amenities provided were top-notch.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Lorna
United KingdomProperty owners were great, Sean messaged before we arrived to make sure we would have everything we needed and checked in to make sure our stay was going well. The area is quiet, and the property is cleaned to a really high standard.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Karine
French PolynesiaThe heaters are remotely controlled. When we arrived in the appartment with my 2 babies (1yo and almost 3yo) at 08:00pm, it was 17 degrees… we couldn’t go over 20, it was blocked. There’s no heater in the bathroom not even a towel heater. It was freezing cold my babies cried for 30 minutes after that, the rest of the week we had to give them the bath at some friends. We are coming from a hot country, after 2 days we all got sick. We asked the guy, why we were blocked, he ignored the question and increase to max 22. We asked for the drying rack, he said it’s located outside on the balcony (weird in the middle of winter by 0 degree) and it was actually not accessible from the inside cause the key was rusty and impossible to open the door. So we improvised with some hangers everywhere in the appartment. Also he never asked but breakfast included supposedly, we didn’t have anything left (bread, butter, coffee and tea) half of our stay although we asked. His answer was « the cleaner has a problem with her car ». Also we stayed for a week, there was no salt and pepper (basics stuff). The landlord could use more quality service.
The location and the free parking.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Amanda
SpainIt's was dirty, smelly and damp with condensation on the windows.Cowebs and mold on the ceiling and skirting boards. No way to open windows/fire hazard. A big patch of rust on bath, no handrail/ bathmat and towel rail not secure. Lounge rug trip hazard and had to remove during stay as grandkids came over and elderly dad was staying with us.Door handle in main bedroom the screws hanging out so unable to close. No dishcloth in kitchen. Towels had seen better days.
Breakfast cereal,bread,milk and tea coffee were left to use.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Gill
United KingdomTrip hazards in bedrooms (curtains and bed ends). Quite often felt cold, couldn’t work out how heaters worked. Not suitable for anyone with mobility issues as up 2 flights of stairs. Would benefit from an information folder on apartment, emergency numbers/addresses, visitor attractions etc.
Good location for us. Good price. Owners had made an attempt to make the apartment modern but comfortable.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Toni
United KingdomBreakfast was lovely. Not the cheapest cereal around which was nice and a choice. Bread was fresh too
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2022
Brendan
United KingdomHeating not working, television not working.
We liked nothing
Stayed in November 2022
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