Ismay Dining Room Suite - Titanic Interest Beach View

Clean and comfortable the property was full of character and in a great location, close to amenities.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and it was great for our old dog being so close to the beach and garden's.

Second time we have stayed here.

Great accommodation and location. Very comfortable place to stay, always warm and cosy. A few minutes from the beach and good pubs and restaurants. Also very easy to get to Liverpool on the train, and no issues parking close to the house.

Excellent accommodation, as described and super clean.

We have already booked one of the other Ismay apartments for next spring. Thank you

Excellent accommodation .

Cooking facilities exactly as described in advertising . Wonderful host , great location easy parking. Super comfy beds and seating. Great for dog walks, beach and garden park just across the road . T.V has everything you need if you’re unlucky with weather variations of apps etc. Will go again.

Pluses and minuses, starting at the front door: I found the key-safe rather difficult to open.

It was possibly even faulty. Rather daunting after a tiring journey. When we left, I simply couldn't operate the darn thing and had to leave the keys to the apartment in the door. We checked out a day early due to other issues. I did eMail the manager about it all but received no reply. The apartment itself, décor and furnishing wise, was everything the photographs led one to believe/expect. Quite luxurious. The bed was too hard for my wife though and she slept on the settee after 2 or 3 nights. This isn't a criticism of the place as all hotels or apartments we have stayed in seem to use the same similar hardness of mattress. Just an unfortunate personal problem which future guests might need to be aware of. Nice wing-backed chairs to sit and enjoy the floor to ceiling (almost ceiling) windows. Just a pity the sand dunes which the apartment faces obscure any view of the sea. It was still possible to see ships coming into and departing from the docks there at Liverpool though. My Dad was in The Battle of the Atlantic Western Approaches 2nd Support Group and this had been their home port too. Poignant. Could do with some reading lamps by these chairs, or a couple of standard lamps for reading purposes. The only lighting was the central ceiling chandelier and the bedside lamps. The settee seating area was very comfortable. Lovely to lounge back into. We're not TV watchers, so we never even once turned the Smart TV on. We just rely on our laptops, for which there was a router problem, but that was quickly fixed the following morning after messaging the owner. The bathroom was lovely by way of fixtures and fittings, but we did encounter serious water flow problems. e.g. If you wanted to run a bath you'd start the water running and come back possibly half an hour later. The hot water was nothing more than a trickle, a very slow trickle, which made using the shower almost impossible and even washing up in the sink after a meal was difficult. There didn't seem to be a lot of pressure behind the cold water either. This is something which needs to be improved for future guests if not already in hand. I considered the bath to be dangerous too. It was high sided and on legs, which made it rather difficult to negotiate to the point of being a hazard with my 29" inside leg. Would be very easy to slip and fall. Especially for the shorter adult and children. The hand rail to help was in totally the wrong place (too far back). Not wishing to be negative but these things do need to be pointed out. All looking very good quality Victorian period, yes. So! Finally! To the kitchenette! It was possible to cook a meal, of sorts, for oneself here, if you can juggle. As clearly stated in the description, only a worktop portable type hotplate. But, only one pan? Plus a frying pan mind you. The hotplate worked very well but if you were trying to cook any kind of a meal such as meat and 2 veg, it wasn't easy. Had a microwave, of course. The AirFryer was excellent and efficient too. So, between the hotplate, the airfryer and the microwave it was possible to cook, just that the cooking vessels were rather short. I had ordered a supermarket delivery for when we arrived, so we had everything necessary to cater for ourselves. We didn't try any of the plentiful local eateries as my wife had caught a virus somewhere. A pity, but we were still able to enjoy a chilax and tranquilating there. Lots to do in the area. A trip to Southport, perhaps? Even Blackpool. The train station was only a few minutes away. The Beatles Museum. The Battle of the Atlantic Museum. Knowseley Safari Park. Aintree. Anfield. Almost limitless possibilities.

Overall, the accommodation was very good and comfortable.

A car is necessary for the location, it's wonderfully close to a beautiful beach. However, the faucets in the shower/bath need maintenance, making it very difficult to adjust the water temperature. Additionally, a leak was found under the bathtub after showering.

Perfect location.

Beautiful building and accommodation. A wonderful holiday, blessed by good weather

Facility was as expected .

Interesting to read about the history , good views across the river and dunes . If you are lucky , can get some fabulous sunsets here , with good coastal walks . Only minor criticism may be the sofa is saggy / tired , everything else great . Fab period bathroom . All in all a treat to be here

The single living/bedroom is huge - about 30ft x 20ft - and full of historic nautical interest.

The two massive beds are so comfortable, and the place was lovely and warm (considering it was Feb, and so cold out). Bathroom large too. Kitchen has no oven (that’s made clear in the detail), but does now have an electric hob. The newly installed large fridge/freezer is definitely a bonus. When we booked, our only concern was the tiny, low fridge pictured then. Big telly, good wifi. Great location for getting into the many attractions of Liverpool. Bus 53 comes every 10 mins, and nearest stop is five mins walk from property. 40 mins, to get to the city centre. Free for us two☺️. Easy safe parking on road outside. There’s several eateries nearby, but we only used the nearby ‘Spoons a couple of times.. We have no dog, and usually filter out ‘pets allowed’ properties (no offence), but it was impossible to tell that dogs had stayed here. Some nice walks over the sand dunes, to the waters edge and the many rusting Gormley statues … but it was perishingly cold

We had a great time, the property lived up to expectation and it was a lovely touch having the Christmas decorations up.

I would have liked a glass dish for the microwave as I had taken tomato based products that turn plastic containers red but otherwise the kitchen facilities were satisfactory. I was slightly worried about noise as my dogs did bark at people coming in or past the property but there was another dog doing the same so I didn’t feel so bad! The position of the house was fantastic. I was there for a special birthday and I was very happy to be spending it there. We would definitely recommend it and would be going back if we were in the area in the future.

Tracey the host was lovely and the room was stunning!

gorgeous, peaceful, would highly recommend trying to rebook but they're so busy!

We loved our stay.

We hadn't looked at the photos just booked based on location so everything was a pleasant surprise. The location was excellent down a quiet street with ease access to dog walks in parks and the beach. Only thing missing was a vacuum cleaner (with dogs I like to have access to one) and some fold out suitcase holders so we can open them at an easy height for us. I personally would prefer the kettle on the kitchen not in the lounge. But great stay loved it

The apartment was luxurious and we were very impressed with it and loved the history, especially as we watched Titanic the Musical on the tv while we were there and it was like Bruce Ismay was back in the room.

Comfy beds, great shower, lovely selection of tea coffee etc provided, quiet on the whole, friendly host and neighbours...on the edge of the beach which we loved...local restaurants not dog friendly except for Ranchos where the food was very good. The room just needs a dressing table with a mirror to make it complete. There was a small desk. The kitchen was okay. We would definitely return.

This is a lovely, interesting property, beautifully decorated and furnished, in a quiet location, very close to the sea and the Anthony Gormley sculptures, with Liverpool and Southport short journeys away.

The property was clean and comfortable with a generous welcome tray and supply of toiletries. The kitchenette is fine for preparing simple meals - we even managed to do soft boiled eggs in the air fryer! We loved sitting in the armchairs watching the ships go by. I was grateful to be able to use my granny charger for my car at a little extra cost. Communication with the owners was excellent. We loved this property and had a great stay.

Enjoyed our stay at the accommodation, one or two minor niggles.

Toilet seat a little loose, sink in bathroom, tap leaking. Hosepipe at gate not working and not enough rubbish bags. Would definitely come again.

It exceeded our expectation hugely.

What a fabulous property , outstanding apartment, bedding, furnishing, facilities, standards and so many thoughtful extra's added. Immaculately clean. Position fabulous! Truly Pet Friendly! I will be back! And Thank you So Much for this experience.

For the price, I expected an immaculate place.

We took exception that nowhere was it mentioned that there was no hob. Kitchenette without a hob? Really? There were no utensils to cover your food or cook in the microwave. Also, there was a leaky tab and a toilet that overflowed each time you used it. I'd expect better for the price! Some of the house rules were also ridiculous. You are not allowed to leave anyone under 18 on their own or have another person in the place, even for a short visit to name a few. In fact, we thought the whole place was overpriced and not good value for money. On the plus side, it was very clean and spacious (except the kitchen, which you know when you book it) and equipped with a toastie maker, air fryer, and pan-cake maker. There was an ample supply of tea and coffee-making supplies. The location is fab, too. And there is no denying that the building is just gorgeous.

Only reason marking it down is due to the fact there was maintenance going on in the apartment adjoining we were not advised about.

Noisy during the day and having a dog with us could not settle him! Other than that the place is simply stunning - definite wow factor. very comfortable and all you need for a few nights stay and will definitely stay again! Great walks along the beach especially with having a dog! Loved the little welcome pack for the dog too, although we had taken our own!

Would highly recommend this holiday let.

The apartment is amazing and very spacious, with beautiful views over Crosby beach. Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits are also provided. Also the history of the mansion is very interesting. Private parking in the beautiful grounds which are immaculately presented. Very close to local shops and restaurants and lots of lovely walkways. Will definitely stay here again and wouldn’t hesitate it recommending it to friends and family. Would suggest a guestbook so that guests can leave their feedback.

Very comfortable and warm stay lovely view.

The history of the house was interesting . Would recommend

We would definitely go back, nice building, great apartment and all the amenities needed.

Only very very very minor downside was toilet flusher was temperamental.

This is a stunning property in a fabulous location.

We made a couple of queries by text to the owner and the response was incredibly quick. I love that it is per friendly, and the provision of doggy towels and blankets, food and water bowls for us to borrow was lovely. Thank you for sharing this amazing house.

Excellent property.

Spacious, very clean, great furniture and facilities. Very warm and cosy despite large proportions. Excellent location close to parks and beach. Very interesting to read about its history and link to the Titanic. Will definitely visit again.

Really enjoyed our stay here in this historic property.

We loved the original features of the house. Apartment was very comfortable. Suited us for a week and Liverpool city centre within easy reach from Waterloo station 10 minutes walk away. Good walks nearby including the beach. Would highly recommend. Crosby itself has a variety of restaurants close by. We look forward to staying again.

Wow!

Absolutely gorgeous place. Very homely. The little touch of the box of dog blankets and towels was so lovely. And sparkling dog bowls too. The facilities were exactly what was needed on a holiday. We will definitely rebook here and would highly recommend it. Thank you.

Fantastic, apart from only cooking facility was a microwave

The accommodation is clean, spacious, comfortable, nicely decorated and furnished with lots of architectural features.

It's located in a quiet spot across the road from the beach, so you have a nice view and pleasant walks nearby. Waterloo train station is only a 10 minute walk away and 15/20 mins train journey to Liverpool Central. It was perfect for a family of four with enough facilities to make a continental breakfast, snacks and picnic for the day. The owners left plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits for our stay. The toiletries provided were a lovely touch. There were also binoculars, games, books to enjoy too. If you're interested in the Titanic, the property is steeped in history with lots of information about the Ismay family. My only criticisms are: Some of the previous occupants belongings were left in the drawers. The wardrobe and drawers would benefit from a wipe out as they were quite dusty/crumbs. The TV doesn't have Freeview or connected to an aerial. So if you don't subscribe to Netflix or Prime, you only have BBC1 and the Freeview/catch-up apps (if you've registered). Other than these very minor issues the accomodation was lovely and we would happily return if we visit Liverpool again. It was much nicer than staying in a hotel!