Tynwald Apartments

Positive: Central to Douglas which has an exception public transport for all round the island Negative: The shower could have been more powerful.

Positive: The location is easily accessible and within a short walk to the centre of town. The layout of the flat is nice. Open plan. Negative: It was cold when I arrived. Basic heating (portable oil radiator) which hadn't been on to warm the place. So I arrived and it was cold and smelt slightly damp.

Positive: Posizione ottima per le mie necessità Silenziosa e discreta molto vicino a supermercato e ristoranti Ci ritornerò prossimo aprile Negative: nulla

Adequate (if they sort out the info sheets, and don’t claim a welcome pack when there is none) but over-priced compared Positive: The property was very handy for all things in Douglas and the owners have made an effort to make it comfortable, given the limited space. Negative: The information cards weren’t there when I arrived and I couldn’t access the wifi or tv for several hours. There was supposed to be a welcome pack but there was nothing other than a few tea bags - no milk to have with them though! There was a lack of crockery (eg no cereal bowls). There is a large outdoor space, which would probably be nice in good weather, but people were allowed to smoke there (ashtrays were provided) and my apartment filled with the smell of cigarette smoke from other occupants smoking when I opened the windows.

Smart, bright studio apartment on a relatively quiet street yet still handy for the town centre. Positive: I could tell that the studio apartment had been recently refurbished, it is bright, and thanks to the high ceiling feels airy and larger than it is. The layout, with separate sleeping, lounge, dining and kitchen areas spread the length of the long apartment also adds to the feeling of space. The sofa is comfortable, the outside seating area an added bonus I was not expecting. The kitchenette has a fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster and microwave, so perfect if you want cereal and toast breakfast or to heat a ready meal, If you plan to make cooked breakfasts or make evening meals from scratch you will need to go for the larger apartment. If the apartment is available next time I travel to the Isle of Man I will probably book again. Negative: The entry hall and stairs felt narrow and dark, I only had a small back pack but felt I would have struggled with larger cases, and this may make the property less suitable for some one with limited mobility. There was a problem with the hot water in the hand basin and kitchenette when I arrived, due to an electrician having let the owners down, however Amy is an approachable host, and we came to an amicable agreement to resolve this.