Name: The Coventry Guest House
Address: 8 Kirkley Cliff Road Lowestoft NR33 0BY,Kirkley Cliff Road, Lowestoft, Lowestoft, Lowestoft, NR33 0BY, United Kingdom
Rating: 9

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The Coventry Guest House

Just what we wanted::::great room with a sea view, free parking on the other side of the road, warm, helpful and friendly hosts who provided us with a tasty well cooked breakfast  and strong coffee that set me up for the day. Tony and Amanda made us feel very much welcomed. Thank you!

The Coventry Guest House Lowestoft
I was made to feel very welcome on my arrival. Room was spotless and had lovely seaview. Great choice of breakfasts in a homely atmosphere. I will definitely be staying here again. 

An excellent place to stay. We were delighted with the room, its cleanliness and size. The sea view surprised us. A really delicious breakfast, cooked to order served up in a smart dining room. I recommend this guest house. 

For a year, I've been staying at the Coventry Guest House whilst attending the boatbuilding college in Lowestoft. I couldn't have wished for a better place to stay. It's truly been a home away from home for me. The location is fabulous, right on the beach with great views of the North Sea and the amazing sunrises you get in Lowestoft. The Coventry itself is spotless and tastefully set out, and the breakfast has always been delicious. But the best part has been the lovely couple who run it. Tony and Amanda, thank you so much. I can't express how much I've enjoyed being a guest at the Coventry. I always felt like so much more than a guest! It's not just that if I'm back in Lowestoft, I know just where I will stay. No, it's more than that. I might come back to Lowestoft just so I can stay at the Coventry again! How many guest houses can you honestly say have been a top highlight of a visit to a place? Very few. But the Coventry is one of them. Quite simply, the Coventry is the best place I've ever stayed.

Had a great bank holiday stay here. This guesthouse is in a beautiful location and so close to the beach. We were made to feel very welcome as the hosts were very friendly and accommodating. The full English breakfast was lovely, wouldn’t hesitate to return.

Just got home from a very hot long journey from Lowestoft to Leigh, Greater Manchester,  but totally worth it. Never been to Lowestoft before so booked through Booking.com as I'd read the reviews. We weren't disappointed in any way. Lovely guest house, great position right beside the promenade. 
Room was spotless, tastefully decorated with everything needed.....and if we had needed anything, it would have been provided I'm sure.
The hosts were the best hosts we've experienced and we've stayed in many guest houses all over the country. The breakfasts were superb....every taste catered for.
Tony even carried heavy suitcase up the stairs and Amanda even made us a flask of coffee for our journey.  NOTHING was too much trouble.  
This couple deserve all the business available 
Thanks so much, we will be back
Linda and Trevor

I am not sure where to start, but what an amazing stay we had! Truly wonderful hosts, couldn’t be more friendly and accommodating when needed. Gorgeous decorated room, clean facilities and beautiful sea view! Location is great. Tasty breakfast to top it off. I highly recommend Coventry Guest House.

Fantastic place lovely and clean. 
The husband and wife team can't do enough for you.
One of the best breakfasts i have had staying away.
Right on the sea front with beautiful views of the coast line. Great access to the center of lowestoft.

We can’t fault it, perfect. 
Everything you need.
Clean
Comfy bed 
Quiet 
Parking 
Friendly 
We had sea view (perfect) 
Nice size room 
Lovely breakfast 
Really lovely owners, helpful and friendly, highly recommended.
Would definitely be coming back.

A very relaxing stay where no request was to small.
From changing a breakfast order to washing a big screen! 

The room met all my requirements for a few nights stay over several weeks.

The Coventry Guest House made my stay feel like a second home.

5 stars for comfort and pleasant hosts.

Regards 
AJ

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Thank you Tony and Amanda

Absolutely the best

Relaxing Business Stay

This review is based on a single room overlooking the sea. I did not see any other rooms so cannot comment on doubles and family rooms.

I was warmly welcomed despite not giving a time of arrival due to circumstances beyond my control. I was shown where the dining room was for breakfast and taken up 2 floors to my room. I was also shown where the shower room was and it was explained it was for my exclusive use (all rooms except singles have en-suites).

The Room
There was a single bed with two pillows and a duvet, all very clean and well presented. The room had a kettle with tea and coffee making facilities. There is a sink in-room so you don't have to walk to the shower room to fill the kettle. A good supply of tea, coffee, milk and sugar is supplied and I'm quite sure you could ask for more. There is a bedside table and a small wardrobe and a small TV on the wall. They also supply a clean dressing gown that you will need if you need to use the facilities in the night.

The shower room
Bigger than the bedroom! A shower, sink and toilet. Clean. Two fresh towels, hand soap and Dove branded body wash. The only slight issue is the shower which is not very powerful, it takes a while to get clean. I would recommend asking a plumber about a booster pump to improve things, of just move to an electric shower.

Breakfast
The dining room is in the basement. If you are less mobile, going from the dining room up to your bedroom on the second floor is three flights of stairs, it could be a challenge so think about that before you book. 
Plenty of choice for breakfast and it seems you can eat as much as you like. Nothing was too much trouble. There is cereal with milk (I saw Kelloggs Corn Flakes, Weetabix and other branded options, plus muesli. There's also yogurt and fresh fruit. They will cook a full English for you, adding or taking away anything you're not keen on. Toast can come with, or after (with jams) your full English. 
Orange juice and cafetière coffee or tea is on tap too. 
One morning I just fancied beans on toast, it wasn't too much trouble at all.
Despite the other review saying the dining room was dismal, perhaps there was another dining room! It is fine, it's the basement, so light is a challenge, but seriously, it's not 'dismal'!

Checkout
Quick and easy. Cash or card is fine.

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The Coventry never felt busy, I knew they were fully booked most of the time, but because of the 8-10 breakfast, the dining room wasn't ever full. 

The hosts are very nice and cheerful.

Rooms are clean and well maintained.

Fridges in some rooms, not singles though.

The train station is a 15-20 minute walk from the guest house. The town is near the train station.

30 second walk to the beach and Claremont Pier.

Sea view rooms are west facing. Nice for a cool evening in the room. However, they are also on Kirkley Cliff Road, which can be a noisy road. Conversely, rooms at the back will be east facing, so warmer in the evening.

Parking could be a challenge. There is free parking outside the hotel, but finding a space could be an issue. There is a car park opposite within an easy walk to the hotel, but it's a pay car park (hence why there are few spaces for the hotels along the road).

Don't park in the two spaces directly outside the hotel, they're for loading only.

Conclusion
Great for exactly what its there for; a roof over your head for a few days while you enjoy the beach and Lowestoft in general, and its many restaurants and take-aways. A good breakfast to set you up and lovely hosts who can't do enough, but are not in your face.
Cannot give 5/5 as there are areas needing a little attention like the shower and possibly new mattresses could be considered, but absolutely I would stay there again.

Perfectly adequate

What a gem! Such a lovely guest house. Impeccably decorated, very clean, homely & welcoming! Amanda & Tony, we're so friendly, chatty & informative on the local area. Our room had the most stunning sea view out of every angle of the large bay window. The beds were very comfy. The breakfast was very well done & tasty. Can't fault this B&B. Would definitely return another time.

Room with a view

Our hosts Amanda and Tony were just super. We had a very comfortable stay. Sea 🌊 view was fantastic as was the weather ( last weekend September). Breakfast was great all that you needed, cereals, juices, yoghurt, full English with toast, very tasty ☕ coffee. The location was fantastic, no issues with parking which is free by the way. Once again a big thank you for our hosts who couldn't do more for you for a lovely long weekend. Rest assured we will be back ☺ 

Lovely stay 

Amanda and Tony are fantastic hosts. The breakfast room is on the lower ground floor and is beautifully decorated and clean. The breakfast is good, with cereals, yoghurt, fruit, toast and full English. We even got breakfast delivered to our room one morning. Our room was on the ground floor (west facing) and is beautifully decorated. The en suite bathroom was slightly small, but perfectly designed with a modern suite and a surprisingly large shower cubicle. Hand wash, shampoo and towels provided. The garden area at the rear of the Guest House is beautifully designed with plenty of space to sit outside (astroturf grass and patio). The location was perfect, just cross the road and through the Hatch grounds to the seafront.

An amazing place to stay

Had a lovely few days staying at this b n b, I agree with so many other reviewers that Tony and Amanda are excellent hosts,very attentive and friendly. I had a single room with a sea view which was comfortable and a reasonable size. The road outside can be a bit noisy late at night and early in the morning but that's a price to pay for being near the seafront I suppose. The location is very good with a good beach and pier right opposite and the main town only a 15 minute walk away. Breakfast is of good quality and quantity,served in pleasant surroundings. All in all this guest house is value for money and would definitely recommend. 

Great value

Stayed with Tony and Amanda for 6 weeks on our trip back to Lowestoft to visit Family and Friends from West Australia in September and November 2019 found this B&B found the acconodation excelent in the double rooms we had with with excellet views over the seafrount from the Sth Pier to Pakefield,in Rooms 3 and 6  found the rooms well appointed for our needs ,, Beds very comfortable , breakfast , more than enough the full breakfast very good , and a laundry servise  was provided which was very handy parking was availible at front and back of property  all in all a most enjoyable stay , and highly recommended for short or long stays ................

Stayed at Coventry Guest House for 5-6 weeks

Well what a great team Tony and Amanda are from arrival to good bye we couldn't of wished for better hosts and location . Super clean and tidy and a great selection of breakfast to keep us fueled up for a few hours. Yes we have booked again for next year in may but can't take our little granddaughter next time. Can't compare to other guest houses in the area but this place feels great for us .

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