We were booked to stay 4–11 July 2026, arriving Saturday evening, but left first thing Tuesday morning due to the condition of the property.Damp/mould: Black mould visible at multiple wall-ceiling junctions, window reveals, and skirting boards in more than one room, with cracked/lifting plaster.Safety hazards: A glass-topped side table was broken. An interior door with old repair holes. A mortice lock on an internal door had sellotape installed in an attempt to prevent lockout or similar. The ensuite door had no handle on the inside; the lock nib had to be used to pull the door closed & the outside handle was barely attached. The toilet vanity light fittings were melted, with visible bowing and deformation of the casing.Cleanliness: The living room armchair arm rests were filthy — the fabric weave barely visible under a buildup of skin oils and grime. We used an existing throw to cover them. Cups and general crockery were dirty, with some cracked and chipped; we had to re-wash items before use. Windows throughout were coated in dust/grime, including cobwebs and the back door had paper notices taped to the letter box.Outside seating: No cleaning ahead of our stay with more cobwebs. No usable parasol & water hose left sitting out.General condition: Tired, dated, worn & grubby throughout.Given the damp, safety hazards, and lack of basic cleaning, we felt this fell well short of the listing 8.8 Excellent rating.