Guests say
Westwood House in Lytham St. Annes is highly praised for its cleanliness, prime location, and comfort. Guests appreciate the property's proximity to local amenities and the thoughtful touches provided by the host. The well-equipped facilities and luxurious decor contribute to a delightful stay, although some guests noted minor issues with parking and complex gadgets.
The property consistently receives accolades for its immaculate condition and cleanliness, with multiple guests highlighting the spotless environment.
The location is celebrated for its convenience, being a short walk from the town centre, promenade, and local attractions. However, occasional parking difficulties slightly affect the score.
Guests frequently mention the comfortable and warm atmosphere of the house, with its luxurious feel and welcoming vibe. A single mention of a squeaky bed slightly impacts the score.
The property boasts modern conveniences and high-standard furnishings, though some guests found the advanced gadgets challenging, and there were isolated reports of maintenance issues like heating control.
While guests express gratitude for the host's helpfulness and communicative approach, there are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful gestures that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
This stunning, period terrace house lies on a quiet road within the charming seaside town of Lytham in Lancashire. Situated just a short stroll from a wealth of shops, pubs and restaurants, this superb dwelling is an ideal choice for families looking to explore the attractions and amenities of Lytham and Lytham St. Annes. Step into the entrance porch and use the fitted matting to dust off your sandy shoes before continuing inside. On your right is a delightful snug room where you can sit at the front bay window seat and gaze at the outside or curl up in front of the Carron woodburning stove, set within a feature recessed brick fireplace. Take a few steps down from the hallway into the extensive open-plan living area, enhanced by six Velux remote controlled skylight windows and large sliding patio doors which fill the space with natural lighting. The bespoke kitchen is sure to inspire some home-cooking with a seamless blend of wall and base units, matching island units with breakfast bar and Dekton marble effect work surfaces, along with many integrated appliances including the Gaggenaur double oven/grill, full height fridge, instant boiling water tap and a wine cooler. Gather at the stunning dining table underneath the contemporary lighting and enjoy a lovingly prepared home cooked meal, with a toast to a special coastal getaway. At the other end of the room rest two plush sofas arranged in front of the feature bare brick wall, providing luxury in every corner. Climb the stairs to reach the first floor split level landing, leading off to the master bedroom with king-size bed, Juliette balcony and decorative cast iron fireplace, along with a lavish en-suite shower room with LED spot lighting and his and hers wash basins. The second bedroom houses a double bed and a range of bespoke oak fitted wardrobes incorporating shelving, hanging rails and drawers, while the third bedroom features a single bed and delightful sash windows which provide an outlook over the back of the house. Offering complete luxury, the family bathroom is complete with a four piece white suite comprising of a freestanding roll top bath, walk-in shower enclosure, vanity unit with inset wash hand basin and a mixer tap, along with Porcelanosa tiled flooring and underfloor heating to ensure satisfaction at every level. Take advantage of the rear garden, laid with an artificial lawn and featuring a composite decking area where you can sit with a favourite drink and contemplate how best to spend the remainder of the holiday. Within a minute’s walk there are plenty of bars, pubs, takeaways and restaurants if you don’t feel like cooking one evening and guarantees that all ages and tastes are catered to, as well as a number of shops for picking up the essentials. Spend an afternoon soaking up the sunshine and admiring the award-winning pastel-coloured beach huts that line the glorious sands. If exploration takes you further afield then the popular resort of Blackpool, with its old-school amusement park and zoo, offers a fabulous day out. Westwood House ticks all the boxes for a spectacular family retreat to this traditional coastal town.
The towns of Lytham and St Annes-on-Sea nestle along a stretch of coastline lined with parks. A short stroll from the Lytham seafront brings you to Clifton Street, where you’ll find boutiques, restaurants and independent shops. Lytham Green, a strip of grass running between the shore and the main coastal road, is a notable landmark, overlooking the River Ribble towards the Welsh Mountains, and home to the restored Windmill and Old Lytham Lifeboat House museum. Those interested in craft ales can take a tour of the Lytham Brewery, whilst walkers will adore the dunes of St Annes-on-Sea and the Ribble Estuary.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, double basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double, 1 x single.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, hand held shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area.
Utility.
Snug room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove and underfloor heating.
Electric double oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking.
Enclosed artificial lawn and decking with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Beach 1 mile.
Blackpool illuminations start roughly from the beginning of September to the end of October.
Please Note: Bookings made from the 30th October 2024, there is a £300 Good Housekeeping bond payable to the owner directly a week before your stay.
Nearby points of interest
- Lytham Windmill Museum
- St Annes Pier
- Blackpool Pleasure Beach
- Blackpool Zoo
- Southport Pleasureland
- Worden Park
- Blackpool Tower
Reviews (19)
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Mel
Clean, spacious and comfortable. The overall facilities were very good and we loved the decor throughout. Our favourite space was the back room where the kitchen is - nicely decorated, spacious, bright and with access to the garden. I personally also liked the 'disco shower' in the main bedroom ensuite! The owner was also friendly and helpful when we called prior to our visit. We wouldn't hesitate to return if/when visiting the area again and would highly recommend to others.
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Melissa
The host was very friendly and helpful and checked in with us by phone on arrival and recommended great places to eat. We really enjoyed our stay there and will definitely return.
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Carl
We were there when the weather turned cold and had to message the owner a few times to turn the heating on. Later we found all the radiators were switched off, but we had already spent two days very cold. Very spacious kitchen area with a heated floor. It has some nice touches, but it does feel a bit like Inspector Gadgets house. For example the shower has 8 knobs to turn to get anything to work, with a multitude of different lighting patterns illuminating the shower head, not sure who would need that? Lights switch on and off as you walk around the house, which is actually quite useful, but disconcerting for the first few yards in the dark before they ping on. It has a tap that supplies boiling water instead of boiling the kettle, again useful, but my wife managed to put it into child lock mode and couldn't unlock it until my children showed her how. Every TV operates using a different set of A4 instructions and several controllers. Even the microwave needed an instruction manual. Bed squeaked like crazy when moving around, we've informed the owner, as I wouldn't want anyone else going through 7 nights of that. That aside, it's a lovely period property, and the owner was very friendly and tried to be helpful throughout. It just needs that extra touch to make it a home from home.