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Holiday let, seasoned complainers this way please!

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blessedarethequichemakers · 27/07/2023 06:27

We are in a booking.com property in France. It's kind of like a hotel room with a kitchen. Entry via key safe. It's very central for sightseeing and nice enough but has quite a few issues:

Dirty plates and utensils in kitchen. Either looks like they didn't come out of dishwasher clean or covered in dust as not used.
Sheets for sofa bed (for kids) - bottom sheet did not smell freshly laundered and had stains Shock
Rugs look like they need a good clean
No soap in bathroom dispenser, just in shower.

The sheets issue is blurgh, the rest are minor. It was late when I discovered the sheets so we put extra pillowcases over the offending area.

Will hopefully speak to owners today, I left messages last night with booking.com and was told they would be passed on. I'm so shit at complaining. Should I ask for money back or discount or what??? I don't speak French.

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Doidontimmm · 27/07/2023 06:29

I don’t think you will get discounts for a few dirty plates & a sheet!

blessedarethequichemakers · 27/07/2023 06:34

I usually luck out and have never had issues before. I bet some people would be very clear on what they want as compensation for sleeping on dirty sheets. I'm terribly British so I'm not!

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OMGitsnotgood · 27/07/2023 06:45

I am a seasoned complainer. but in situation.I'd expect nothing more than the sheets being replaced with cleaner, fresher ones. Not compensation.

blessedarethequichemakers · 27/07/2023 06:47

Thank you, helpful. I will also ask for soaps to be refilled.

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Chypre · 27/07/2023 07:34

You sure it’s not one of this accommodations where you’re expected to bring the sheets/towels over - either your own or from the managing office?

blessedarethequichemakers · 27/07/2023 07:36

No, the instructions were clear where to find them. Lovely eh?

Holiday let, seasoned complainers this way please!
Holiday let, seasoned complainers this way please!
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mademostlyofchocolate · 27/07/2023 07:43

Dear OP, I would ask for clean sheets, buy myself some hand soap, then crack on enjoying my lovely holiday with my lovely kids in lovely France. Job done.

blessedarethequichemakers · 27/07/2023 07:54

mademostlyofchocolate · 27/07/2023 07:43

Dear OP, I would ask for clean sheets, buy myself some hand soap, then crack on enjoying my lovely holiday with my lovely kids in lovely France. Job done.

Indeed!

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Tapasgoofy · 27/07/2023 07:57

mademostlyofchocolate · 27/07/2023 07:43

Dear OP, I would ask for clean sheets, buy myself some hand soap, then crack on enjoying my lovely holiday with my lovely kids in lovely France. Job done.

This.

No compo.

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