2 Guests
1 Beds
1 Bathrooms
0 BedroomsJust a short stroll from the town centre of Darlington, Clifton Studio 3 is a truly stylish studio. Sleeping two guests it’s the perfect escape for couples, solo adventurers or work stays. What's more, there is high speed WiFi on offer! With a calm and tranquil feel, Clifton Studio 3 is certainly the place to choose if you need to recharge your batteries.
Clifton Studio 3 is a welcoming and homely basement studio in Darlington. You’ll find a luxurious king-size bed with premium bed linens to ensure you have a fantastic night’s sleep. A flat screen TV means you can enjoy long, lazy mornings with a cuppa in bed. With a chest of drawers, a cupboard and bedside tables, there is plenty of space for your belongings. The kitchenette has modern appliances and cookware so you can enjoy basic meals throughout your stay. The bathroom boasts a large walk-in shower, WC and basin. The rear garden, with view of the neighbourhood is accessible through Clifton Studio 3.
Darlington town centre is packed with everything you could need to enjoy your short break. You can catch the latest film or theatrical performance at Vue Cinema or The Darlington Hippodrome. Enjoy the history of the iconic St Cuthbert's Church, browse the wide range of designer stores and seek out the unique independent boutiques hidden in the historic yards of the town. If you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy a romantic setting for two, a business lunch or a group get-together with friends, Darlington will have a cosy café, stylish restaurant or relaxing bistro to suit.
Darlington Train Station, a short walk away from Clifton Studio 3, has regular routes to Bishop Auckland, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Newcastle, Penzance, Saltburn-by-the-Sea and York. Darlington has great bus routes to surrounding areas including Barnard Castle, Bishop Auckland, Durham, Middlesbrough, Spennymoor, Stockton-on-Tees, Tow Law and Yarm. The nearest airport is Teesside International, seven miles away from Darlington.
Check-in: 16:00
Check-out: 10:00Guests have access to the full property. The keys to Clifton Studio 3 are accessed via a key safe box, and full details will be provided prior to check-in. Free on-street parking is available nearby on a first come, first served basis.
Amenities
Bed linens
Carbon monoxide detector
Cleaning Disinfection
Clothing storage
Good points - We parked outside every time we returned to the room. The decor was clean and fresh, The bed was incredibly comfortable with crisp sheets, The bathroom was good with fresh towels. The town centre was a 10 minute walk away The view out over the houses to the rear was pleasant with the trees around the cricket ground providing a green backdrop. We booked for four nights but left after the second because we felt so insecure. WHY? - The minor points were: The hot water was plumbed into the cold side of the taps so when I tried to have a cold finish to my shower I was scalded by the hot water. The cable for the kettle was so short that we had to put it on the floor to plug it in. The door to the room was clearly not a fire door and had a simple Yale type lock fitted to the inside of the door. There was no safety chain and the door would not have provided any level of fire safety as there was an air gap all the way around and the light from the hall was visible around all four edges of the door when the light came on in the night. But the MOST concerning aspect was the fact that the front door to the communal hallway was never locked. Every time that we returned to the property, or I went to fetch something from the car, we found the front door unlocked, even when I had locked it behind me only ten minutes earlier. On three occasions it had been left open and once there was a non resident standing at the entrance blocking our access. This security issue could have been resolved by fitting a self closing and locking door, but it was just a basic domestic front door. Each time we returned to the property we were concerned the there might be someone hiding inside. We felt so unsafe after experiencing another sleepless night when the hall light kept coming on as it was activated by the PIR sensor that we decided to leave after the second night. The agent explained that they couldn’t control people leaving the door open. However they failed to appreciate that the security issue could be solved if they installed a self closing/locking communal front door. The type fitted to rooms in most hotels. The agents said they would respond to us regarding our concerns within 7 to 10 days but 26 days later and we have heard nothing.
Communication prior to our stay was excellent. The guide book link that was sent prior to our stay was an excellent source of information. The room was clean, light & nicely decorated. It had everything we needed for our stay. The only thing I could suggest was maybe adding a toaster but other than that, which is a very minor thing, everything was great.