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Reviews of Mini-studio by HNFC Stays

24 James Mather Street 2nd floor, South Shields, NE33 2DN, United Kingdom

#30 of 39 vacation rentals in South Shields

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Review Score

Based on 26 apartment reviews

7.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    7.6

  • Value for money

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: November 29, 2024

    8.0
    Great value for money, ideally situated. Neighbour seemed nice. I enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Most of it.

    Location good, no breakfast. I loved the bath etc.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2024

    7.0
    Good bolt hole for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The mattress is uncomfortable and needs replacing .

    Really good location for south shields metro and plenty of restaurants within easy walking distance. The bath is lovely and having Netflix was a bonus. Communication with property managers was excellent and the property was easy to find. Didn't use the parking but it would have been easy to park outside.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Getting into bed under the eaves was very tricky, and remembering to duck down when under them. The steep stair access is not really for people with mobility issues. I have some mobility problems and found it a little precarious.

    The cleanliness. The bath is a striking feature. The wee coffee machine and all the other utilities.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fabulous bath. Spacious room great value for money

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2025

    9.0
    Lovely
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely room great value for money and helpfull staff. Bath is a wonderful luxurious feature. Will definitely be staying again

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Condoms in bedside drawer!! Rubbish under bed Pedal bin broken 3 knives 1 fork 1 dessert spoon Bedclothes unironed Lumpy old mattress

    Nice bath Convenient location

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2024

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No

    We did NOT stay. We. Were told we didn't have a booking. Refund please. We DID NOT stay.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2024

    5.0
    Disappointing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    First of all I was harassed daily with texts from a company that you have partnered with, an insurance company trying to scam me out of paying either a 30 pound non refundable waiver "for your peace of mind in case you break something" OR pay 350 refundable deposit with a non refundable 9 pound booking fee?! When I asked why this wasn't shown in the booking information or the policies on the listing my question was totally disregarded and ignored, their response was just vague and pathetic, offering me early check in and they would reduce the waiver to 20?! What a joke. I spoke to two people from booking.com and they advised me to not pay it (insurance shouldn't be paid by your guests) and to just turn up and if I was refused entry they would provide me with alternative accommodation. Thankfully check in was fine and I stayed the whole duration of my trip, however.. the place is tiny, the fact your calling it an apartment is hilarious, the bed area is way to cramped. The TV doesn't work properly as I ended up watching YouTube for two days. You have all the amenities like microwave, toaster, plates and whatever but no where to wash up properly? The sink in the bathroom is far to small to to dishes and it's not sanitary either. The bath was beautiful but you can't stand up in it to rince the bubbles off. The mattress is lumpy and uncomfortable and there were bleach stains all over the back of the pillowcases. When I took all the bedding off at the end of my stay there were yellow stains on the pillows and a few marks on the duvet as well which is really off putting. I didn't use the fridge during my stay because there were loads of what looked like dog hair all over the top shelf in the right hand corner, gross! There was no mention how tight the stairs were from floor 1 to floor 2, I struggled to get my suitcase up.

    The "apartment" was exactly like the potots The location was perfect! Right next to Morrisons and 15 to the beach! The bath is also very nice The pillows were nice and soft

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 1, 2024

    10
    Cosey
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beds mattress could be firmer but that's just me

    Great wee space . Friendly kind attentive staff really made my stay .

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    10
    Beautiful stay with great communication with the host. Faultless 👌
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The room and also level of customer service x

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2024

    2.0
    A very unpleasant experience
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed was very uncomfortable. The springs were digging into my back. The bedding was not clean, there was hair and dirt in it and it smelled very bad. I couldn't sleep half the night, the next day I was unconscious even though we had a long trip and I was very tired.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2024

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hidden charges to secure booking and verification of identity procedure that you aren't made aware of until after paying booking.com for the nonrefundable property

    Size of toilet area

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2024

    9.0
    Would have no issues with booking to stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unfortunately there was no toaster available although I have been assured that this has been rectified We slept well so the bed must have been comfortable or else this would not have been the case Apartment would not be suitable for people with mobility issues due to the staircase but once inside it was all on one level I would definitely stay here again

    We only stayed one night but it delivered on every level for what we required

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Excellent all round

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2023

    10
    Exceptional experience 😃😃😃
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 24 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I loved everything.

    Everything was flawless. I was having a hard time finding a place to stay. I am so happy I decided to choose this mini studio.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: September 23, 2023

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bedding was not clean .bed was stained hair found in bed and had to have it changed and had to pay a waiver of £30 pound that was not mentioned in the advert on booking.com

    The bath

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: June 29, 2023

    5.0
    Convenient and lovely hosts, but a little uncomfortable, not the best sleep in summer heat.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights

    it may just be highlighted by the fact we stayed in the height of summer, but there was no air in the room, the sun had heated it up through the day and it was so stuffy we couldn't sleep. We looked around for a fan, but there hadn't been one left anywhere. They'd made the best they could of the room itself, which was an attic space, but sleeping under the slanted ceiling was less than ideal too (lots of bumping heads!). As i say, the hosts must have made the most out of the space they had, just the overheating and how cramped it was meant it didn't feel as worth the money as it could have done.

    i'm not sure if it was the host we bumped into, but the lady living in the same building was lovely. it was very convenient as a location for our conference in south shields. The bath was great, HUGE! They'd left tea and coffee facilities (no milk tho).

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need darker curtains

    Great location with just a short walk to the beach, the Studio was lovely and clean with everything you need for a short stay, comfy bed and the stand alone bath is a nice touch.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 9, 2024

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

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