Flat 4, The Old Library, Carnegie Road, Newbury, RG14 5DJ, United Kingdom
#4 of 10 Holiday rentals in Newbury
Guests' ChoiceBased on 105 apartment reviews
8.2Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.5
Staff
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 May 2024
Robert
United KingdomNothing - worked well for our needs.
Location and value for money were great, would recommend. Kitchen and bathroom were clean and tidy, worked well for the 4 of us to stay for the night, when couldn't find the keys, communication was quick and easy.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
James
United KingdomVery little to be honest.
The apartment was spacious and fully equipped with all that you need for a comfortable stay. Location wise, it was spot on. Close to the twin centre and the railway station. The level of service from the staff was excellent and responsive.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 23 December 2023
Wayne
United KingdomMy only thing was there was tea, coffee BUT no milk in apartment
The apartment was excellent - Clean Tidy and very well presented.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 November 2023
Anne
AustraliaThere was nothing major that was an issue. Only two fairly insignificant items; the first is that it was not possible to stop the kitchen tap from dripping, which probably is not as important in Britain as it is in Australia. The second is that there was almost no toilet paper supplied.
The apartment is beautiful and nicely appointed. It is really close to the train station and the town so very convenient. It was easy to gain entrance and the owner always answered questions promptly.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 3 November 2023
Phil
United KingdomRather impersonal
Good location and well organised
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Hywel
United KingdomDripping tap in kitchen/lounge area where the sofa bed set up! No instructions on how TV worked
Location 5mins to train station. Very secure. Comfy bed.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Amanda
United KingdomToo many codes to get in made it like getting out of an escape toom! No immediate parking when there is a near empty car park directly opposite. Would seriously suggest seeing if guests from the Old Library could grab another 4 digit code to open the gates on the car park.
Location was excellent and flat had all the amenities needed
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Jules
United KingdomParking was a challenge but that’s more the fault of the council with complicated rules in different bays. Overnight parking was a fair walk away which could be an issue for some. Property also located almost adjacent to main A339 which has constant traffic, which in turn is very noisy, thankfully there was a stand up fan as windows being open wasn’t an option with the traffic noise. Tv upgrade to a smart tv so not stuck with basic would be a good option.
Check in instructions concise and easy to follow. Sufficient space, property was as described, clean & had everything you’d expect. Was central to different work locations for me, Abingdon & Winchester, which is why I chose it. Centrally located to go for a walk around the town.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Paul
United KingdomMix up with keysafe codes, the day was saved by the cleaners. Washing machine broken which wasn't a problem, however it had obviously leaked and there was a damp smell in the apartment. Can be difficult to park.
Well situated apartment, opposite a large supermarket. Easy walk into town. Everything you'd need for a few days away. Second time I'd stopped.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Jana
United KingdomI think cleaners could do a better job, old food was left in a little bin….
What I liked was the location, very close to the train station. Very cosy little apartment. I really liked the kitchen part & nice sofa with cushions & a throw blanket. I would definitely come back!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Andrew
United KingdomThe noise from the road. The key safe access was faulty. Bed creaky and uncomfortable.
The space.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Ted
United KingdomNo parking facilities
It was close to Newbury Town centre
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 May 2023
Helen
South Africawashing machine wasn’t working
clean & convenient location
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 11 April 2023
Susan
United Kingdomvery close to train station, centre of town and large supermarket. we had no problem finding free on street parking
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 7 February 2023
Ganna
Czech Republiceverything was perfect
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2022
Rajeshkumar
United Kingdomgood
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 6 September 2022
Rajeshkumar
United Kingdomlocation and facilities are good
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 21 July 2022
Michael
United KingdomNothing.
Very good town centre location. Apartment had all the equipment we needed for basic catering.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 15 May 2022
Sandra
United KingdomWe thought we were getting apartment 4 as this was confirmed in my booking email, along with a photo of that flat. We stayed there last year and loved the full length lounge windows and access to the roof terrace if needed. I had an email the evening before we left to travel giving me the codes for the front door and key box code so wrote these down. When we arrived at The Old Library, we tried to access the key with the code and it didn't work. It was then I realised, after reading the email again, (the one sent just before we travelled )that we had been allocated apartment 3. I phoned the owner as I feel it is very misleading to receive emails saying that we have booked apartment 4 and then being allocated a slightly inferior flat. He said that they had to advertise a generic apartment ie flat 4 but it could be any one of the apartments that the Company own that could be allocated. I feel that this should be made more clear when booking. Flat 3 was clean and comfortable but had small, higher windows so less light. No tea towels, no washing up liquid in kitchen. We are unsure if all the apartments are charged at the same rate and if flat 3 and 4 are the same rate?
We were going to Newbury Races on Saturday 14th May so this was an ideal location to stay with about a 15 minute walk to Newbury Racecourse. There are also many restaurants in town and a beautiful canal walk
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 19 April 2022
Wendy
United KingdomThe shower was not fit for purpose as the hose was broke and half of the water comes out of the side. No pillows were left for the sofa bed. No tea towels. Apart from the bathroom, the mirrors were only useful if you were tall. It was generally clean, apart from when you pulled out the sofa bed !
The location was very good, in the heart of Newbury. Ten minutes from the racecourse.
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 14 April 2022
Anne
United KingdomNo sign on the entrance so we walked up and down the street looking for The Old Library, worried that we’d never find it and that we were in the wrong place. Tried codes in all nearby buildings until one worked. Very stressful, especially when tired at the end of a hard days cycling. We needed two beds so used sofa bed which was very uncomfortable.
location in the middle of town
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 14 February 2022
Laura
United KingdomBroken toilet cistern
Good location for racecourse and station. Clean and fully equipped.
Stayed in February 2022
Reviewed: 8 December 2021
Anna-maria
Jerseynothing to not like.
It was lovely and modern, very clean. value not to bad for 3days, perfect location with all amenities near. i would stay here again and recommend this apartment.
Stayed in December 2021
Reviewed: 22 July 2021
Jemma
United KingdomEverything was perfect, and the whole place was spotless, but the only thing was that the towels were a bit damp and musty, so I dried using spare clothes.
Location was fantastic. Very clean and comfortable
Stayed in July 2021
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