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Review score

Based on 105 apartment reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Did the job, good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing - 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

    9.0
    A great place to stay in town
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My 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

    9.0
    I had a great time. I was only a few minutes away from the wharf, local cafes and shopping.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    8.0
    A pleasant stay in the centre of Newbury
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rather impersonal

    Good location and well organised

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    9.0
    Good location - safe and secure. Good value overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dripping 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

    8.0
    Excellent location and everything supplied for your stay in Newbury
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too 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

    8.0
    Suited needs for two night work trip
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking 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

    8.0
    Well Situated Apartment
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Mix 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

    8.0
    Lovely cosy apartment in a great location!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I 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

    7.0
    Okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The noise from the road. The key safe access was faulty. Bed creaky and uncomfortable.

    The space.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking facilities

    It was close to Newbury Town centre

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2023

    9.0
    very nice place, my 3rd stay at this apartment,
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    washing machine wasn’t working

    clean & convenient location

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    very 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was perfect

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    good

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2022

    9.0
    very good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    location and facilities are good

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2022

    8.0
    Handy, well-equipped and easy access.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    Very good town centre location. Apartment had all the equipment we needed for basic catering.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2022

    8.0
    Ideal location for Newbury Raceday but please make it clear on booking which apartment we've booked
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    7.0
    Convenient location but mediocre facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Broken toilet cistern

    Good location for racecourse and station. Clean and fully equipped.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2021

    9.0
    The stay was pleasant and felt comfortable enjoyed staying there and liked that it was close to shops and restaurants, p
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing 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

    9.0
    Almost perfection
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything 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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