Southport Coach House

26 Customer Reviews

• "We found the Coach House to be great for our needs."

  It is very unique and the description and photos give a true representation. The location was perfect with easy walking distance to train station and the town. There were plenty of eating and drinking establishments within easy walking distance. The owner was helpful and gave us a quick tour round the house on arrival. The owner struck a good balance between giving us our space but being approachable and available. We especially liked the off road parking having had our car damaged with road side parking at a different property.

  Thanks for your great review Kate. Southport has a super choice of hospitality venues and being able to walk to them from the Coach House is perfect for our guests. The train service from Southport is good value and frequent so is also a great option for visiting the wider area. Hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kate4.7★Jun 2024

• "This was booked as a last minute replacement when our booking (through different company, not Sykes) for another property in Southport was cancelled just over a week before we arrived."

  We had looked at this property when planning our trip but originally rejected it due to the spiral staircase which we though might cause us problems, in the event we managed it OK, but it was a bit difficult for my partner to climb and descend. When we arrived we were met by the owner who showed us around and came out with some rather unexpected requests. We were asked to save electricity by (if possible) only using the dishwasher, washing machine and cooker (!) between 09:00 and 15:00 when the solar panels would be providing power. The freezer was turned off and we had to ask for it to be turned on. There were also notices left all over the property telling us to do (or not do) this and that, not very welcoming. We were asked not to lift the blinds of the rooms as they caught on the window catches (due to being fitted badly), but the whole place felt dusty and airless so we needed to lift them just to get some air into it, it would also have been nice to be able to look outside during daylight hours! We were told (and there was a notice!) not to try and adjust the heating as it was controlled from the owners property. I felt it humiliating to return to the property after an evening visiting friends in town to have to call him and ask if we could possibly have some heating as it was cold inside. The parking was exceedingly tight to enter and exit, fortunately my (average sized Honda) is equipped with parking sensors and a rear camera, otherwise we would probably have had to leave it on the street outside and carry our luggage a considerable distance to the property, which is located at the bottom of the owners garden. The main bedroom (downstairs) has a large window, but the glass is frosted so you couldn't actually see into the garden from it! There were also no opening windows to it, just some tiny vents. The upstairs bedroom was small and cramped. The place certainly has character, but it was a bit weird to be cooking and eating in what had been carefully preserved as the original stables. Fortunately, most days we were eating out with our friends, either on trips out during the day, or in the evening at their house. Overall, not a great second week to our holiday, particularly compared to the lovely house in North Wales that we had stayed in for the first week.

  I'm very sorry to hear that the Coach House did not meet your requirements and that you did not reach out to us with any issues during your stay. As you're aware we are close to hand and would have been happy to help where possible. We have photos and a clear description of the spiral staircase on the website so that guests can assess if they will have difficulty using it as your partner did. I like to greet guests on arrival and my quick tour of the features of the Coachhouse is well received by guests as a shortcut to getting to know the property and you can see from our other reviews guests appreciate this. We are lucky enough to have a separate fridge and freezer in the kitchen and switch the fridge on prior to guests arrival. As a lot of guests do not have frozen goods upon arrival or need to use the freezer during their stay I mention that it is off and to switch it on if needed. Guests that care about the environment appreciate this. I did not ask you to save electricity at any point, there is a sign on the dishwasher and the washing machine explaining that we have had solar panels fitted and to use those appliances between 9am - 3pm if you wish to take advantage of using that clean green energy. An increasing number of our guests like to be eco responsible so we supply them with the information to be able to do that. I highlighted that to open and close the blinds you use the rod not the string as guests maybe unfamiliar with that style of blind. I let you know that the heating is automatic, it is a state of the art system that monitors the temperature and brings on the radiators as needed. It is set at what we have found to be the average level based on most guests but if you want it warmer or colder to just let me know and I can adjust it via an app. You contacted me on the Saturday evening and I increased the temperature and you were happy with the heating for the rest of the week. The driveway width to the Coachhouse is the same as the majority of drives and we have had vans and large cars park there no problem, you do have to reverse in or out but that has not been an issue for other guests. I think having privacy glass in a floor to ceiling bedroom window is not unusual and is the sensible choice. The downstairs bedroom is the bigger one and we have put a double and a single bed in that room, upstairs we have two single beds all of which can be seen on the photos. Guests have consistently praised the Coachhouse for it's "sensitive", "fantastic" conversion while retaining the character of the building, as can be seen in the photos we have blended the old and new into a comfortable modern kitchen. We welcome constructive feedback and will always act, were possible, to improve guests experience. However it is clear from your comments you had already decided the Coachhouse was not suitable for your needs and this has influenced your review. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jonathan1.9★Jun 2024

• "Very sensitively converted coach house but with all modern facilities, including a pool table much appreciated by the younger members of our party."

  Also a very welcoming and friendly host.

  Thanks for taking the time to leave a great review Michael. It was a pleasure having you and your family stay, hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★May 2024

• "We really enjoyed our stay in Southport at the Coach House!"

  The pool table, and access to Disney, Netflix & a wii games console kept our kids entertained throughout our stay. As a family we didnt have any issues with the spiral staircase to get upstairs, with the kids staying in the upper level bedroom while we stayed in the bedroom on the groond floor. The kitchen was well equipped, including a slow cooker which we used quite a few times while we were out and about. Parking was secure behind electric gates, albeit with a fairly tight reverse in. The location was handy for buses and a nearby Lidl. Its a pleasant 25 minute walk to Southport Centre, which we also did a few times when eating out. The gift of a bottle of wine and some easter eggs on arrival was also a nice treat. Overall its a really fantastic space, and if we ever visit Southport again we will be staying here!

  Thanks for the great review Peter. So glad you enjoyed your stay and that the pool table, streaming services and games console kept the family entertained even if the weather was not great. Hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter4.4★Mar 2024

• "Great location, only a short walk into town but far enough away not to be noisy."

  Great house, love the pool table

  Thanks for the great review. So glad you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Sep 2023

• "Was not impressed with this coach house."

  Very uncomfortable beds & sofas duvet’s & pillows need updating. Dogs nearby barking all night. Layout could be better difficulty getting drinks etc up the spiral stairs lounge would be better on ground floor

  I'm very sorry to hear that the Coach House did not meet your expectations or requirements. We pride ourselves on providing a first class experience for our guests and were disappointed to read your feedback given that you did not reach out to us with any issues during your stay. As you're aware we are close to hand and would have been happy to help where possible. As you can see from our previous reviews guests usually report a very comfortable stay and this is not something that has presented itself before, but we will of course monitor any comments made and make updates as required. The property boasts a beautiful and quirky spiral staircase, which can be seen in the images before you make your booking and we have never had guests complain about the layout before, but there is a dining area on the ground level to avoid the problem of taking food and drink upstairs. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Caroline1.9★Sep 2023

• "Fantastic conversion and very handy for enjoying Southport and Liverpool"

  Thanks for the positive feedback Robin, it was great that you got to enjoy Eurovision in Liverpool. Hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Robin4.1★May 2023

• "Great place to stay, convenient to promenade etc."

  Pool table a nice extra. Would definitely stay there again.

  Thanks for your great review, it was a pleasure to have you and your family stay again. Hope to welcome you for another stay in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Maureen5.0★Jul 2022

• "Had a great weekend stopping at the coach house, loved the pool table along with the other facilities the house provided."

  Couldn't ask for a better location and would recommend this property to anyone looking for accommodation in and around the Southport area.

  Thanks for the great review. So glad you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anthony4.7★Apr 2022

• "Quirky and comfortable."

  Perfect for a short break to visit universities in Liverpool. Quick and easy train ride to the city with Southport station walking distance from The Coachhouse. Teenage children very happy with pool table and games console. Mum very happy with easy access to beautiful beach at Formby and their red squirrel reserve. Fab break - thank you :)

  Thanks for the great review. Lots of guests comment on how good and affordable the rail link to Liverpool is and we have some stunning coastline around here. Hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Apr 2022

• "Everything was great apart from the following: the hot water was a little unpredictable when having a shower and the double bed was not particularly comfortable."

  Thanks for saying everything was great, we try our best. We investigated the hot water when the shower was on and found it did go colder, so we have installed a brand new top of the range boiler. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Matt4.7★Aug 2021

• "The Coach House is comfortable, self-contained, quiet and extremely well equipped (especially for those with a couple of kids who need reliable wifi!"

  ). The location is a 10 minute walk into the town centre and there is lots to do in Southport itself and the surrounding area. This was our second stay at the Coach House, having stayed in 2020 during the COVID pandemic, we did not hesitate to return as we were confident that all appropriate precautions were in place. This truly is a great place to stay!

  Thanks for the review, it's great to hear such positive feedback. We appreciate your repeat bookings of The Coach House and hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Jul 2021

• "The space and qurkiness of he house plus the pool table The weather was good which helped"

  Thanks for the great review and glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Sep 2020

• "Our family had a fantastic holiday in Southport."

  After Covid19 it was lovely to get away. The accommodation was spotless and kept up to my expectations during this pandemic. Alan was on hand if required and made us feel very welcome. The Coach House was a lovely place to stay and our family enjoyed the games room and 3 TV's including the Disney Channel. We will definitely go back again. Thank you.

  Thanks for the perfect review. It was a pleasure having you stay and hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Shirley5.0★Jul 2020

• "Lovely home."

  Very cosy and warm. Great communication throughout and would happily recommend to anyone.

  Many thanks for your great review, hope to welcome you back to The Coach House in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Sep 2019

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Coach House."

  We found the property was very well equipped and could see that a lot of work had gone into restoring it. It was in a great location only a few minutes drive away from the centre of town and we all enjoyed the pool table which was a very nice touch. Weather was fantastic and we certainly took full advantage of it. I would highly recommend to family and friends to stay at the Coach House and hope to see you in the future. Thanks to Allan who was always on hand to assist with anything and everything. Audrey, Billy, Ross and Nicola Morrison

  Thanks for your perfect scored review, your feedback is much appreciated. Hope to see you at The Coach House again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Audrey5.0★Jul 2019

• "Everything was fine"

  Thanks for your great review. Hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark4.4★Jun 2019

• "An interesting property, well equipped and providing good accessibility to interesting coastline and urban centres."

  Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, your feedback is much appreciated. Hope to see you at The Coach House again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Philip4.4★Apr 2019

• "The coach house was excellent, plenty of room, very well appointed, warm and homely."

  The owners were very welcoming and helpful. Its very likely that we will be back and I recommend it to anyone looking to visit the area

  Thanks for a perfect review, your feedback is much appreciated. Hope to see you at The Coach House in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Oct 2018

• "Beautiful place, well worth a stay if your coming to southport or local areas frequent train runs everywhere."

  The coach house is well looked after and has all you need to have a nice break, thank you.

  Thanks for a perfect review, your feedback is much appreciated. A lot of our guests are impressed with the train service (and low prices). Hope to see you at The Coach House in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2018

• "Fantastic property in a quiet location."

  Thanks for your fantastic review, your feedback is much appreciated. Hope to see you at The Coach House in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Iain4.7★Jul 2018

• "This house is quite unique and exceptionally well equipped."

  Behind an electric gate so very safe and secure. Spacious. We loved it. We left the car there and walked everywhere. Already booked for next year.

  Thanks for a perfect review, your feedback is much appreciated. Hope to see you at The Coach House in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jun 2018

• "Beautiful house,lovely gardens in quiet area."

  Bit of a walk into Southport, but taxis are cheap and reliable, and the bus stop is only around the corner. If there's more than four of you, you can get a mini bus into town and it only costs £4 each way (that's with Yellow Top Taxis). Fantastic value for money, spotlessly clean with an added bonus of a pool table and Nintendo Wii, perfect! Would love to visit again sometime soon.

  Thanks for a great review, your feedback is much appreciated. Hope to see you at The Coach House again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Cheryl4.7★Jun 2018

• "Excellent accommodation at a very good price."

  Owner very organised and nothing too much trouble. Would book again

  Thanks for your excellent review, your feedback is much appreciated. Hope to see you at The Coach House again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Oct 2017

• "Could do with a few kitchen cupboards to put food tins and packages in."

  also possibly an armchair or comfy seat in the main bedroom downstairs. the rocking chair was great but need a little something comfyer. otherwise all good

  Thanks for your positive review. We have taken up your suggestions and had a new fitted kitchen with more cupboards installed and have a sofa in the downstairs family bedroom which also has a Smart TV in it. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, your feedback is much appreciated. Hope to see you at The Coach House again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tracy4.8★Jun 2017

• "We had an excellent stay at Southport Coach House and would highly recommend it."

  It's location is very convenient for the main attractions in Southport. We loved the house and the history behind it. The spiral staircase is quite steep but we just took care and time when walking up and down. The pool table was fun and we had a family tournament, the kids loved this. We would definitely book this accommodation again on a visit to Southport.

  Thanks for your excellent review, your feedback is much appreciated. Hope to see you at The Coach House again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Clare4.8★Feb 2017

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