Soft & Bright
3.5
Average(19 Reviews)Apartment in Croydon
Reasons to book
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi, TV and more
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About this apartment rental
Soft & Bright is located in the Norwood district of Thornton Heath, 8.6 km from Colliers Wood, 9.2 km from O2 Academy Brixton and 9.2 km from Morden.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
TV
Map of Croydon
Available Rooms
Apartment
1 Double • 193 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
3.5
Average(19 Reviews)100% verified reviews
3.5
Poor location, didn't feel safe as a lone female. Poor communication from host, didn't find out until that morning about £150 Refundable deposit that had to be paid before being given check in details. I had been asking for check in details since last week from the host, when they emailed reply about only giving check in details on morning of arrival they could have informed me then about deposit. Also I had to chase host whilst I was on the train to London as they still hadn't contacted me! I have hired apartments before from other hosts and communication and service was much better.
3.5
Although there was an oven, there was not one utensil available, such as a baking tray, to use it.
There was no kitchen hand towel.
There was frost build-up that prevented the freezer door from being closed.
The lamp on the bedside table was not sufficient to read by.
There were only two hangers.
The toilet seat was unsteady.
This is not the place for a sleep-in as it was flooded with light as soon as the sun was up from the fanlight above the front door.
I didn’t open the only window it as it would have let in noise from the busy road alongside it, which was also a bus route, and from the other guests entering and leaving the premises as it was directly by the front gate. I found it particularly difficult and claustrophobic not having any fresh air in the apartment for my entire stay
The television remote had batteries that needed replacing.
During my first shower I discovered that the cold-water feed handle would not turn and I therefore had to suffer a hot shower on a hot day. After a plumber attended it was established that the handle was indeed stuck and I had to make do with regulating any future showers from the boiler amounting to my having to traipse through the entire apartment if I wanted to change the temperature from what it had been pre-set at by the plumber.
The host seemed to want to blame me for the shower situation as it had not been reported by the previous guest rather than questioning why the cleaner had not noticed it. She also did not seem that bothered when I informed her that I had found a sticky substance that had been left on the only table in the apartment prior to my checking in, which begs the question as to exactly what levels of cleaning are carried out between guests’ stays.
I did not find the host easy to deal with. I had more issues to raise with her than I should have had in light of the price of my stay but her way of handling some of the concerns I raised with her was to be defensive and argumentative.
3.5
it was close to our venue and had everything we needed for the weekend
This is down to booking.com not the venue but having to pay an unexpected deposit.
3.5
Comfortable bedsit style apartment with kitchenette. Right off the main street. Self-check in
There was a request for a refundable security deposit of £150 to be made by bank transfer. This was requested only on the day I was travelling, and it wasn't listed on the Booking.com page anywhere. Because I was travelling from the Republic of Ireland, there would have been a €22.50 international transfer fee to send this over. Thankfully, Edith who runs the property was gracious enough to waive this for me since I was only staying 2 days. Just be ready for that request if staying here.
3.5
Bed, desk, chair, warm
Noise from street
3.5
a very nice place with all the facilities .
the person who runs it it’s quite rude she asked me to switch off the heating in a very rude way
3.5
good sized studio apartment with own entrance, good bus links and 6-7 minute walk to train station
no hairdryer, asked but none available
3.5
The place was comfortable with all the basic things available. Location is good in the sense that all the shops & commuting options were also nearby.
Even though the location had everything available, it didn't feel safe
3.5
Facilities Good.
Shower door was broken.
3.5
The property is small, but has all the basics, like an oven, microwave, hot plates etc.
The heating always made it super hot, even when they radiators were turned down it was still boiling.
Sometimes the shower was temperamental, but on a whole good.
One night the handle to gate went missing, which was a little odd.
3.5
the location was near a train station and shopping area which was convenient as we did not come by car.
there was noise from the flat above . on one occasion there was some kind of building work going on past midnight.
3.5
I had a difficalty using the hot water switch in the bathroom. Both the inside doors are ruther old, perhaps they need a change. A light to illuminate the entrance of the rooms , because at night it is quite dark.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Croydon?
The average price for a rental in Croydon is R 1,630 per night. This rental is R 192 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Soft & Bright. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Soft & Bright pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Soft & Bright?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and tv.
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