The Old Vicarage is deceptively spacious inside, very nicely decorated and in a great location, just a few steps from the beach and the shops/restaurants of the town, with the parking space just behind the property a real bonus. Claire and Amil also very kindly provided ideas of activities to do during our stay. The walls of the property are very thick, as you’d expect of an old property, but unfortunately the windows are single paned, again due to the age, letting in all noise from outside, from people walking past at all hours, the endless seagull squawking and, while we were staying, the builders working on the church next door from early in the morning. Surprisingly, there were no hand soaps in the bathrooms nor tea towels in the kitchen, so ensure that you take your own. Similarly, although the listing referred to a welcome tray, this is no longer provided, so you’ll need to take everything with you or be prepared to head straight to the shops, even for milk. Whilst appreciating that the size of the property means that the cleaning time is probably extensive, the 5pm check-in is probably the latest we have experienced anywhere. Overall, we had a lovely stay but what is a really nice property could be made exceptional by just a few additions.