Booking Options
Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
wasn't a car park, but plenty of parking available in the area
staff very friendly and the breakfast was good
so friendly (note that hotel only opens at 4pm) and our pre-request for dietary requirements for breakfast was
incredibly clean, comfy beds and superb generous breakfast
great little bar for late night drink
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
the location, the staff , the room & the bar / restaurant .
this was plenty for us each day before going sightseeing it looks like an attached bar is undergoing some
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Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
which was bright, modern and had a lovely view (4th floor looking over the back of hotel) the pool was also nice
the swimming pool was never very busy , the water was warm & the garden was quiet & always somewhere to sit
very overpriced,spa hotel but had to pay extra for everything,wasn t clear when i booked
covered swimming pool in spacious garden
-convenient parking -sea view from the room and breakfast bar -clean and large room
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
here but the restaurant s options for kids - it does have a kids menu but it s basically burger or fish with
we were told that this was not to be used as a fun area for kids as some people who come for thalassotherapy
no children running around or jumping/screaming in the pool
couldn t fulfill on the day so had to have room service which was well served but very cold food and no
amazing location near beach, restaurants and ferry. air con. ease of parking.
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
location, 5 mins from the ferry and 2 mins to sword beach with lots of kids attractions, go-carts
we did find a bar locally though
free wifi internet worked well the breakfast buffet was nice with bits of everything ouistreham is at
great big carpark with every space having an ev charger
would have liked the bar to be open in the evening
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
parking was a bit tricky, but not a lot can be done to change this
the location, free parking, decor and garden
never used the spa facilities, this was my last stop before the ferry home
parking is limited and rather cramped
great location and safe parking for the motorbike
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
drinks prices were more expensive than other bars , this meant we would go for a drink elsewhere and inevitably
all as descript with very friendly host. bar closes at 6 pm.
bar attached to the hotel
bar next door
was a bit worn, i had a front facing room which gave me a great sunset, the hotel check-in and bar close at 20
Booking Options
Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
there are games available for kids and adults
managed to get locked in with the kids while husband was in the shower
easy to get to, literally fall into hotel as you disembark the ferry
storaged inside securly recepection was able to speak english breakfast was great wide variety /
breakfast very good and available from 0600
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
central to where we wanted to be, kids in separate bedroom. clean.
interlocking door between rooms could only be locked from kids side
separate adjoining room for the kids
the fact they are also pet friendly is an enormous bonus
bit basic, but very good for the price. wifi isn't free in the rooms.
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
the bar to get a drink and again the french guys started looking and sniggering like a bunch of kids, i asked
unlike reviews wifi was
great wifi
pleasant staff, easy check in and out, good bar and restaurant
friendly and helpful staff. very convenient to ferry terminal. good bar and restaurant.
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Indoor Play Area, Avaialable Crib
the room was well appointed, our kids loved the swimming pool, breakfast was superb and staff were helpful and
which is actually 2 double room connected through an openable door, was fine to fit our two kids
indoor pool was great for the kids
our family of 2 adults/ 4 kids could have all stayed in interconnected rooms
the wifi doesn't last the whole stay. you must put in the password again and again.
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
why are we treated like kids and get our breakfast served in a plastic tupperware ware dish
the kids had one or two bites and couldn't continue
clean rooms good wifi
he was found at the port but it shows how vulnerable the hotel car park is, even with cctv
easy to find and easy parking great proximity to the port
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
located on the beach which meant kids could go playing in the sand first thing in the morning
free parking next to the hotel
sent steak back to the kitchen as it was full of gristle only for the waiter to bring out an uncooked piece of
it s location was great easy to get to and great parking
lovely, friendly staff , easy parking and great location.
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
wifi slow and unreliable, kept disconnecting small room.
free wifi
of us could get wifi
items were missing and not replaced until several requests made bar closed early on sunday evening , we were
bar furniture needs a rethink : sofas and some chairs too rigid, others giving at seams
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
kids found just what they liked,
was excellent and good for the kids; comfy beds; easy parking; good location for the ferry but also historical
location & pet friendly.
we stayed in a room in an adjacent building with private parking within feet of our
safe, free, off road parking
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
bedroom was fantastic and grateful the kids
the gardens are lovely and great for kids to burn some energy
the service from the lady serving in reception/the bar was a little unfriendly but i think this was due to her
was on a late ferry so our arrival was around 11pm and we couldn t get a soft drink as the bar was closed
it was nice that the restaurant and bar were reserved for hotel guests that their friends only
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
free parking in front of the house
our hosts were lovely and breakfast was delicious
it's a bed and breakfast so it feels like you're a guest in their home
we had a great time. it was very clean and tidy! breakfast was great!
our continental breakfast was so beautifully prepared and presented
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
easy entrance, parking car and bikes and kitchen facility.
we loved the outer porch and the large kitchen/sitting area
church, the roller-shutters making the room very dark for sleeping, refrigerator, simply equipped kitchen,
it was nice to have some kitchen facilities
parking might be a problem ,we were lucky at the end of august as we could park opposite in the
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
the two story family room for 4 adults (kids are 16 and up) was ideal, spacious, comfortable, clean - we all
close to town center and kids play areas
wifi was very weak, could not use it
the two story family room for 4 adults (kids are 16 and up) was ideal, spacious, comfortable, clean - we all
close to town center and kids play areas
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
parking, only a ten minute walk to the beach,restaurants, and small carrefour, very clean and
location for the town with excellent parking
great parking, lovely clean room.
wifi is good
room was slightly small and a bit tired but that said it was well located with motorcycle parking next to it
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Indoor Play Area, Avaialable Crib
there s also an ev charger conveniently located 100 meters away
beautiful building, beautiful landscaping, ample parking.
ample on-site parking adds to the convenience
descriptions of facilities were misleading - the pool is a large spa pool & was firmly closed with no suggestion
no dedicated bar and no lift
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
even though we arrived late at night, the welcome is warm and the bar is open for a welcome drink
good location easy parking, great staff very friendly and helpful. good location.
com 2/ unable or unwilling to charge drinks from bar to the room
bar open despite our late arrival
there's a large parking, with electric chargers as well
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
appeared to disappear on bar, no snacks available
breakfast, great location, wonderful to have free parking on site, great staff, very obliging
could have proper decaf coffee from the bar in the evening, but only instant decaf at breakfast
room was poorly finished, no tissues, only small towels supplied and wifi was not working in our main floor
smart, modern, clean, free parking
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
located near the ferry terminal adjacent rooms for the kids was great too
terrace was nice, area around has a few greens, pet friendly, good for a last minute
late arrival meant parking was busy and badly parked vehicles made it even more of a problem
with our dog, and the staff were very flexible and made it easy for us to travel with our pet
private parking
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
only croissants and bread from the supermarket and cornflakes and 2 sugary cereals marketed to kids (i have
there was free parking just in front which gave us peace of mind
breakfast good at the moment, but cracks are starting to appear
convenient for port, takes pets, 24 hr, parking and wifi good. near carrefour and amenities
a comfortable night, clean room and shower, working tv and wifi - pleasant staff
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
the doors were heavy so had to prop them open with chairs to make sure kids could get to us if they needed to
pet friendly
location, value for money, wifi, parking and breakfast
no-nonsense wifi, just connect and that's it, no lengthy procedure to register
liked the quiet location in caen, modern artistic decor and the free on-site secure parking
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
the shellfish was not fresh, portions were small and wrong food served to the kids
hotel was clean, warm with very comfy beds, a friendly atmosphere with a good restaurant, free parking
were refused a drink at the bar after a 7 hour drive even though we were guests at the hotel
excellent breakfast in a lovely location with the sun streaming in
wifi was not strong enough for iphone usage
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
heated pool is was brilliant for the kids and outside and inside bar areas were lovely
, super restaurant and overall an excellent experience heated pool was super too and my kids didnt want to
swimming pool for kids, fantastic breakfast
quick check in and out and rooms clean and had kids sofa beds already made up for us
the restaurant food was lovely and the buffet breakfast was amazing - and the kids ate free
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
nice decor. kids room was a great idea
separate room for the kids & also separate rooms for shower & toilet
family room was excellent - separate, connected room for kids
suite was great, recently updated by the look of it but really good with a separate room for the kids
sitting outside weather got cold no kids menu
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
is not a complaint but a comment because i have grand kids and i know that they need to stretch their little
we had 2 kids to feed, restaurants were shut or fully booked
alarm went off at 4:30am, thankfully didn t wake up kids but it was a false alarm that was really not
kids in the floor above (they may part of the owners family
restaurant closed too early and no room service
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
too many screaming kids whilst we were there - a school trip we presume...
very nice my kids love it
rooms were great for stop over, good price, very clean, free wi-fi which was a bonus with the kids and both
2 bus des gosses - two bus loads of noisy kids !
breakfast is offered for 5 per day which is very minimal but more than
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
the lady on the reception was very kind with my 2 kids.
the room was incredibly bright with no way of making it darker which was really tricky with small kids for
continental bfast 12 per adult, 7 for kids
it s a stone throw from the memorial but also an amazing park for kids that you could explore for a couple of
the room was incredibly bright with no way of making it darker which was really tricky with small kids for
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
free parking
airy spacious good parking secure . good bed
parking right outside
easily reached from the autoroute, lots of parking space and close to supermarkets
free parking and close to ouistreham for the ferry
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
little jars of sweeties placed in the hallway that i loved and the kids as well as some books to lend or just
no specific kids menu but they offered me some examples of what my son could have and were happy to oblige to
it was not ok because we have just arrived after a long drive with 2 kids
the wifi was not strong in the room, being furthest from the reception
good location, nice pool to cool off. comfortable rooms. decent menu and nice friendly bar.
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
kids room was much bigger
good views over the car parking area as requested
communal kitchen didn't have a kettle or any utensil for heating water or food
plenty of parking space
24hr front desk location parking late check out helpful staff
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
wet room flooring very slippery when wet, dangerous with little kids.
wifi didnt work with my apple device but worked fine on android
room is equipped with small kitchen and there is possible to use laundry machine available for hotel
good amount of parking with ev chargers
very clean. good staff. bar open until late evening.
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
kids loved the
the hotel room was large enough for 2 kids and 2 adults
clean, easy parking
pet friendly hotel
the hotel is located close by and has ample parking
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
the wifi was very good and the place was clean
rooms, very central to the normandy d-day sites, restaurants around it, secure parking, breakfast wasn't brilliant
is the third year we have stayed here it is very good value for money has ample parking although basic in terms
great location. charming staff. great breakfast. room spotless. lots of hit water
tiny rooms and uncomfortable bathrooms. poor wifi.
Booking Options
Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
room was quite small considering but very clean and fresh. no bar food.
the room was small but the bed was comfortable. the small fitness center was nice to have.
staff was including bar staff really good, very busy with us all in but very good service
breakfast was comprehensive with fresh fruit, hot dishes and served in a bright airy room
very good breakfast and cleanliness in the room
Booking Options
Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
booked this hotel mainly because of the gym facilities, this is however just enough to may even be called a gym
friendly. early check in and comfortable room
staff unhelpful, no food other than breakfast, no drinks, room service etc and no advice
convenient parking in underground garage, with (free) ev charger (3 tesla charge units with combo connector)
helpful staff and handy car park with ev chargers for our car
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
no parking and the room is too small for family with 2 kids to stay.
all university kids party all night in the bars below
and substandard wifi
small room, no air-con so could be noisy if hot. faded. wifi was down during our stay.
wifi wasn t working, which was fine since we were just spending the night and left early morning,
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
clean and comfortable. my kids loved the bunk bed.
the kids loved the bunk beds and the buffet breakfast was fantastic - they every managed to cater food
kids loved their bunk beds
up-beat vibe, clean and modern. the pizzas were delicious! the kids loved the bunk beds.
room was immaculate and great for kids
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
staff not so present? and wifi bad connection
super helpful and available to organise early check in and give suggestions for dinner
nice staff, good bed, good wifi
wifi is a bit unstable in the room, and i lose reception in some corners
the room was very cozy and comfortable with good heating when the temperature was colder the wifi was excellent
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
regretfully one of our kids forgot their toiletry bag, and despite calling the evening of, and returning in
good wifi
wifi didn't work, escalator didn't work
very small shower, only one device can be connected to wifi
advertising as pet friendly, they announced on our arrival that we were only allowed 1 dog, not a great start
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
you could only link one item to wifi and it was not a secure connection.
wifi kept disconnecting constantly. no elevator, we had to carry our luggage 3 floors up.
the internet/ wifi connection was really bad
was not the best and not worth the 7 euros extra as coffee was heated in microwave and wifi kept logging me out
it was excellent with fast wifi and location.
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
breakfast had to be consumed in the bar which was a bit chilly
the pool was clean and very welcome in the heatwave
and their own restaurant serves room service, which was very welcome during the pandemic and during curfew
the nice wellness centre with a swimming pool was nice at only 15 euros extract for one hour and half
had to eat breakfast in the bar area at low tables as we didn t pay for full buffet style
Booking Options
Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
room was slow, i could not establish a very useable remote desktop connection with my office, and kids were
breakfast was perfectly ok for the price
great breakfast!
breakfast was amazing, loved the egg cooker, bread selection, and the self-serve cappacino machine
breakfast was amazing the location is verry good for sight seeing and local eateries
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
5th floor with no lift and two kids
great wifi
the room couldnt be smaller. no wifi signal. towels stank. blanket ripped.
very clean and modern interior best possible location good wifi most comfortable bed
good location, staff very friendly and helpful. clean, hot water and good wifi.
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
common kitchen was functional however
the bonus, especially for a small group, is an elegant lounge and a large kitchen - even free coffee
he even granted us a late check out because he could tell how stressed we were
strong wifi, quick
great shared area, kitchen and living room
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
too many kids by the pool which can disturb the quiteness of the area
nice kids were swimming and i was managing my emails batch
outside / inside playground for kids
i like that strict rules educate kids - don't let them jump and all
only regret there isn't any playing area nor play-room for toddlers & kids
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
hottub was more warm than hot - perfect for my kids
good wifi.
was difficult to get wifi but manager did it quickly for me
wifi does not work in rooms
nice big room, clean, comfy, had all we needed, great wifi
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
5 and when you open windows at night it s really noisy kids fighting and screaming all night, cars racing
include self serve laundry and conditioner in room
the late check out was great too
the room service was appalling and the food quality was terrible
daily room service was excellent
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
nice, clean place, only a walk (with kids) away from the beach :-)
good kitchen
Booking Options
Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
wifi uses a login and cuts you off after very little data usage (stopped working after 1 youtube
it's very clean, has a great location, the staff is very nice, the breakfast is quite good, the wifi works fine
sweet, loved the colour scheme, and the breakfast room is great
breakfast, friendly owners, and a comfy room with a beautiful view
the next two days there were two men working who were there for breakfast and were very hospitable
Booking Options
Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Indoor Play Area, Avaialable Crib
ideal for families with kids
hotel - great staff, nice and clean, plenty of kids activities, love the tea and coffee service, and it was the
beats the usual uncomfortable sofa bed and we had separate rooms to the kids
were stopping for one night to break up a long drive) and comfy inter-connecting rooms for the kids
ideal for family ( we had a corner room ) large bathroom, good entertainment area in foyer for kids
Booking Options
Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
the room is clean and well equiped, with a good desk with power point in front , well-working wifi
the wifi worked well
bed, large room, quiet yet central location, wifi, very friendly and helpful staff, was able to store my bike
wifi didn't work and when i told reception i got a shrug and told that it should
location was good, the only problem is that there is a lot of noise in the night because a bar is crossing the
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
staff and good selection of games for kids
great penthouse room, big bed, great beds for the kids, gre at place to stay!
room was great, no arguments from the kids who had a single bed each (instead of a double which most family
very clean, super friendly staff, pet friendly, on site parking
good beds and bathroom and pet
Booking Options
Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
was put in a room that had a bed that a kids bed above it
kinda seedy area wouldn't love it with kids but for adults its great
hotel is located to a very noisy bar, and kids literally hang around outside of the hotel's door until late
has a lift and good wifi
room was nice and wifi worked great
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
took 2 rooms - one for kids - 3
parking is near the church which is just across the street
location: adjacent to the tourist office; onsite parking (3 cars only as many drive large/suvs so not enough
parking: as long as visitors are considerate and park sensibly then 3 cars can park onsite at the
great location, easy access to town and parking on site
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Indoor Play Area, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
restaurant doesn t have a restaurant so a family with small kids arriving late would require a better logistic
the breakfast was super, my kids and i were very pleased with the selection and quality of food
kids play area, friendliness of staff breakfast options
- the kids club is great and a real plus, but there should be some additional toys in order for a kid to
- late check out upon request (additional payment) which is a great option when traveling with kids (for their
Booking Options
Free Internet, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
we had what is called a casino garden view room which actually had a great view of the town and surrounding
spa is tiny and there s no pool
staff were excellent, both restaurants were excellent, and the bar was great too.
bar prices were very expensive
lovely classic hotel with a touch of history huge room and bathroom great selection for the breakfast
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
pet friendly, even at breakfast
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
my kids loved all the animals on the property
with kids fantastic, especially the farm
parking could be a little difficult in the impasse but not a real problem.
parking was a bit of a hassle until we found the parking spots just up the road.
parking facilities
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
clean room ac private free parking comfortable bed
there was free parking at the hotel premises
on site parking
good parking and location. very clean and comfortable
great location and wifi
Booking Options
Swimming Pool, Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, On-Site Childcare, Avaialable Crib
wifi was not great but a small item in a good stay
restaurant very good if you can get a table but best of all the hour long use of spa with jacuzzi, steam room
parking, beautiful room, lovely inclusion of local beurre sale sweets to welcome us to
safe private parking behind the hotel
highly recommended and it even has parking, which is not always available
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
comfortable bed. good room, very clean. friendly staff. big parking and very nice garden.
and free parking
friendly staff, super clean room with comfortable beds and great pillows! plenty of parking.
breakfast was excellent and there were plenty of amenities/restaurants within a short walking
lovely staff and breakfast was
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
good value for money, you also have parking included and the room is very clean
the location and the included parking
there were lots of places to eat nearby, and there was a lot of secure parking places
easy to find, location ok. comfortable and quiet. good breakfast, sufficient parking.
modern, close to a variety of places to eat, secure parking, decent wifi
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
too hot window didn t open properly air con wouldn t work kids twin room smelt of smoke
overall a great stopover hotel and the kids enjoyed staying in the bunks
they even organised a kids area at the reception, that was unexpected but would make me come again
good location, good reception, clean room, free parking, free wifi.
excellent breakfast
Booking Options
Free Internet, Complimentary Parking, Free Breakfast Buffet, Kid Friendly, Avaialable Crib
bea left toys for the kids to play with and had all the heaters turned on before we arrived
the breakfast was lovely and the evening meal amazing
excellent patio, as well as small, though well equipped, kitchen area
no kitchen sink or tap for filling kettle coffee machine have to go in bathroom, to fill hope/ presume
secure parking for the motorcycle was a bonus