Balfour Street

Every thing stay away

Rating: 1/10 (Zero if I could)

Title: Felt like a prison. Hostile environment, hidden fees, and absolute nightmare.

Do not book this place unless you want to feel trapped, terrified, and extorted for extra cash.

Before I even arrived, the host demanded an undisclosed £15 "cleaning fee" via bank transfer/cash. When I tried to cancel immediately because of this hidden fee, she refused to refund me, leaving me with no choice but to stay.

The two days I spent here were genuinely traumatic. The host's behavior is incredibly hostile and controlling. I was completely restricted from normal living:

1. Intimidation: I was yelled at just for walking downstairs to get water at night because the old stairs creaked. I was told to be completely silent at all times, including when opening or closing doors.

2. Extortion for Amenities: The listing claimed a washing machine was included. Instead, she demanded £4 for a 14-minute wash, £8 for 30 minutes, plus £2 for detergent, then refused to let me wash clothes after 7 PM.

3. Bizarre Restrictions: I was told not to leave a single drop of water on the bathroom floor after bathing and had to mop it immediately. I was micro-managed on how to use the microwave/oven (told I couldn't open it or run it for more than 30 seconds).

4. Fake Listing: Almost none of the advertised facilities (iron, cleaning products, drying rack, fan) were provided. I literally had to dry my wet clothes on the window curtain rod.

I paid £56 for the room and was forced to pay an extra £15 cleaning fee, yet she forced me to do all the cleaning myself. I felt like an unpaid cleaner in a prison rather than a paying guest. I fled early in the morning on July 3rd just to escape. Avoid at all costs.

When martha runs out of milk for coffee lol

Nothing

Not fit for human habitation

15 pounds hidden charge and staff's behaviour very bad

Communication from the staff was rude and unprofessional. I work at Bradford College and finished at 9:00 pm, then arrived at the property around 10:00 pm. When I expressed my dissatisfaction to a staff member, she responded by texting me and falsely suggesting that I was intoxicated. I do not drink alcohol, and I consider this allegation inappropriate and distressing.
The place appeared to be overstaffed, but the service was still poorly handled. The environment did not match expectations and felt more like a retail space than a proper accommodation.
I was initially told the charge would be £15, but I was later asked to pay £50 without clear explanation, which was unexpected and unacceptable.

No. Good

Was not aware of the £15 cleaning charge
This had to be paid to the land lady
Weekly charge for one to seven days stay
Kitchen was full of parcels
Hob in disrepair

Anything

Me ha cobrado la limpieza 15 liras,aparte cash.Y te habla mal.No,una miserable.

Stairs Felt a little Dangerous Using Flip Flops.
Also Suggestion: Sensory Lights Might be a good idea For Some Area Like The Hallway as you enter the Property also Maybe On some of the Walkway/Corridors between Floors If The Stair lights are Off.

No blind on the window,

Fridge/Freezer very noisy

Small bed

Last minute £15 cleaning fee that is not listed on booking website.