The perfect location for a Dublin holiday
Review Submitted: August 27, 2010
Date of Stay: August 2010
In early August of this year my wife and I had the delightful experience of staying for a week in this excellent apartment. We found it to be clean and tidy on arrival and its location, layout and decor gave it a very restful aura. If you seek a comfortable and quiet apartment then this is it. To reach a safe beach and long esplanade we only had to cross a narrow roadway. The weather was good and the beach, walkways and many esplanade seats allowed us to walk to our hearts content or just sit and gaze at the wonderful views of Dublin Bay, whichever took our fancy.
Alternatively, we only had to walk a short distance (5 minutes) up a side street to reach Sandymount village. This village, with its small central green, surrounding small shops, pubs, restaurants, and a church, has that charming old world feel about it. Tescos and other smaller stores gave us plenty of choice of food and drink (including the alcoholic variety!)
Having sampled the seaside and then the quiet buzz of the village on our first 2 days, on day three we decided it was time to visit the city centre! This involved walking about 30 metres from the front door of our apartment to a bus stop where a number 2 or 3 bus (which passed about every 15 minutes I think) took us directly into the city centre in about 10 minutes. We were able to get off close to Trinity College, one of our favourite spots. The bus journey cost us 1 Euro 60 cents each for a return ticket - very cheap. Having spent a few hours soaking up the noise, excitement and bustle of the big city, we were delighted to get back on that bus in the evening, knowing the beautiful, and oh so quiet spot we were returning to in Sandymount.
On another day we walked through Sandymount village to the local Dart station (railway - took us about 15 minutes walk) and took the train to Bray (a trip of nostalgia for us - fond memories of younger days and all that). Again, the cost was minimal.
Did I mention we had a car? Well, we did not need it to be frank, and it sat all week in a quiet side avenue. As we live in Northern Ireland we could just as well have travelled here by train or bus.
All in all this was a delightful holiday for us and this apartment and its location was the main reason for its success. We have no hesitation in recommending it as a base for a holiday.
Recommended for:
Tourists without a Car,
Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: May I begin by thanking you for choosing to stay at our apartment and for taking the time to write your wonderful and kind review. It was a pleasure for us to read your lovely compliments
I am delighted that you enjoyed you stay in Seaview so much. We do strive to ensure the high quality of the property including the cleanliness and overall service. So we really appreciate your positive comments and support
I am especially pleased that you enjoyed the location so much, we really are ideally placed to enjoy the best of both worlds...seaside and city break! and of course Sandymount Village is a " little gem"
It will be our pleasure to welcome you back in the future .
With or without your car!
warmest regards
Iverna
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