Avis 2-bedroom sea view property 1 min from the sea & SW Coast Path

Dear Brian, thank you for reviewing your stay at my property. I believe "Premier Host" status is awarded to hosts with consistently good reviews, such as me. I am sorry you feel I am not worth that status. I take full responsibility for sending you my advance information somewhat late, for which I did apologise. Self-catering properties vary in what they do and do not provide and what the hosts expect from their guests. I have found it quite usual practice to be asked to strip the beds at places I've stayed and to bring my own towels... I would also expect to bring my own washing up equipment. Perhaps that's just me. Anyway, I'm glad once you were there, you enjoyed the cleanliness of the chalet, it's location and proximity to the sea and village centre. Kate

Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Chalet Ho! Obviously, I am disappointed with your comments and feel some of them are a little on the picky side (stained tea spoons!). I was the last person to stay at my chalet – 2 days before your arrival and left it with minimal cleaning required, in my opinion. However, constructive criticism is always welcome and I will take on board the issues I feel are justified (venetian blinds bent/dirty – certainly not all but a few, dusty bathroom floor, marked doors and windows/frames, ‘stale’ bed linen – the single beds were not used during my stay so had been made up for some time and should have been aired, the superking bedding was brand new out of the pack and should have been washed before first use. Rust on decking dining chair frames – the chalet is so close to the sea that rust is inevitable - it doesn’t affect the comfort of the chairs but I will consider replacing them with plastic ones. I would have much more cause for concern had you mentioned issues such as food residue in the fridge, the microwave, on the hob or in the oven or dirty shower and toilet, bins etc as that would be most unpleasant to discover and unhygienic. However, as you didn’t mention any of those things, I assume they were cleaned to a satisfactory standard. Odd that you didn’t mention the grubby decking – now that does need jet-washing! (and will be done on my next visit). The single beds in the twin room are “slim singles – 2ft 6in” and this is stated in my online property description. The medium firm Healthopaedic cashmere pocket sprung/memory foam mattresses are less than 3 years old, are used for less than 6 months of the year and are… very comfortable. However, mattresses are a matter of personal preference. There are cushions for the decking sofa and chairs – stored in the cushion storage box/coffee table… on the decking! On a positive note, ¬¬¬I am pleased you found the sofa comfortable and enjoyed the location of my chalet. Renting a property is a two-way street and as a guest, you did not have the courtesy to strip the beds or empty the bins (as requested in the pre-arrival information sent to you). I enjoy (or did!) Premier Host status and 100% 5 star reviews so I will take yours with the pinch of sea salt it deserves!