Guests say
Ninety Eight in Southend-on-Sea is a well-received cottage with a beautiful garden and thoughtful touches like a welcome pack. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, comfort, and the provision of air conditioning during a heatwave. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is positive, with the property's location and the kindness of the owners being highlights.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with some guests finding the property only superficially clean and spending time cleaning upon arrival, while others did not raise such concerns. This suggests that cleanliness levels may vary.
The location is generally praised for being quiet and conveniently close to the town and beach, contributing to an enjoyable stay.
Comfort is well-regarded with mentions of comfy beds and reclining chairs, though there are comments about prominent bedsprings in a bunk bed and a need for better curtains to block out light.
Facilities are appreciated but several maintenance issues are reported, such as problems with the heating, dishwasher, and shower screen. The lack of Sky TV as listed and the overgrown garden affecting BBQ use are also noted.
While guests mention welcome refreshments and the provision of household items, there is not enough information to assess the consistency of these thoughtful gestures across all stays, so a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Tucked away in the bustling seaside town of Southend-on-Sea is this large, semi-detached house, 98 Victoria Road. A great base for exploring the South of England, there are plenty of amenities, attractions, and sandy beaches a stone's throw away, as well as thoughtfully appointed living areas and a large, enclosed garden. Two off-road parking spaces welcome you on arrival to unpack and make yourself at home with ease. Head straight to the bright kitchen/diner with seating for six to savour family dinners together. Stock up the kitchen cupboards and rustle up home-cooked meals with the electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, and fridge/freezer. Just next door is a handy utility with a washer and dryer to quickly clean sandy towels and bathing suits ready for another day by the sea! When it's time to relax, sink into the sofas of the large sitting room with homely décor, a feature fireplace, and TV with Sky to catch your favourite shows. Alternatively, step outside on summer evenings into your private, enclosed garden where the little ones can play, pick strawberries and tomatoes from the garden patch, and you can prepare tasty treats on the barbecue! As night draws in, freshen up in the ground-floor shower room or climb the stairs for a comforting bubble bath before bed. Two large double bedrooms offer ample storage space and beautiful, original fireplaces, alongside a bunk bedroom for two younger guests. Explore your local surroundings in Southend-On-Sea; spend the day at Adventure Island, Sealife Adventure, or stroll along the world's longest pier for classic seaside amusements! Southchurch Park is nearby for picnics or pack your towels, buckets and spades for Jubilee Beach lined with beachfront shops and eateries, whilst the centre is home to Southend Central Museum & Planetarium. Just north lies idyllic countryside such as Barling Magna Wildlife Reserve and boat trips into the wetlands to visit the likes of Wallasea Island. With excellent rail links from Southend-On-Sea, spend the day in Chelmsford for plenty of family-friendly restaurants, a leisure centre, and historic sites such as the 11th-century cathedral, and nearby manor houses for activities and tours of Boreham House and Hylands House. Why not hop on the train and visit the historic, vibrant city of London? The British Museum, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and Kensington Palace are just some of the spectacular sights on offer! A fun-filled holiday with your loved ones awaits at 98 Victoria Road.
Since Georgian times, Southend-on-Sea has been a tourist magnet, attracting over 6.5 million visitors each year. There's no doubt that Southend-on-Sea provides families and friends the perfect site to enjoy a typical seaside holiday, with 7 miles of beaches and "the world's longest pleasure pier" at 1.34 miles, but with over 80 parks and 14 conservation areas to enjoy, Southend-on-Sea is so much more. During the day, tourists may enjoy anything from a plunge in the sea to relaxing on the beaches, as well as a variety of watersports and boat cruises, art galleries and museums, and afternoon tea on the pier.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x bunk.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, grill and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
TV with Sky, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture and barbecue.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub and beach 0.3 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Adventure Island
- Royal Engineers Museum
- Canvey Island Seafront
- Upnor Castle
- Rochester Castle
Reviews (12)
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Stuart
We spent the first hour cleaning. The dishwasher only washed with cold water and was mouldy. Downstairs shower screen was unmovable. The cooker had dirty pan in it and didnât work properly it took 45 minutes to grill some bacon . The garden was very overgrown and the bbq was overgrown so I couldnât use it. Hall and landing light was constantly turning on and off day and night. House needs curtains in all the bed rooms not just the main bedroom. The house did have welcome pack of milk biscuits and croissants and fresh juice. Lots of cleaning stuff for us to clean . It was only a short walk to the front and a Lidl the other direction. We came home a day early as this was the worst sykescottage we have ever stayed in and we have been using them for nearly 10 years I will make sure I spend more time reading the reviews in future as many of my comments are old problems that other people have said.
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Jim
The shower glass downstairs is difficult to move and requires maintenance. The garden is very pleasant, full of vegetables and vegetation but still able to walk around it and enjoy the outdoor space (August). Cannot comment on dishwasher or bbq as didn't try to use them. The beds were comfortable, even the low bunk. Pillows, sheets, towels, kitchen amenities were all good, pots and pans etc all fine in good order and useable. The decor is good, not too much not too little by way of furniture etc. The blinds/curtains situation could be improved: sunlight does stream through so it's worth noting for those affected by such things. Another thing to note, while watching TV at 9pm we were asked by the immediate neighbours to be quieter as the walls are thin and all noise can be heard, so it's definitely worth noting that noises won't be appreciated.
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Keith
Property only superficially clean and safety issues identified. Could only stay for one day of a full weeks holiday due to concerns about health.