Gardens, Patios, Balconies, Roof Terraces, Courtyards, Outdoor kitchens and dining areas, BBQ facilities, Secure Bicycle Storage etc. - these are very important features of a property which are currently overlooked in the Amenities list. I'd like to see these outside spaces added in a new section of the amenities area which could include parking spaces, garages etc. (everything OUTSIDE of the actual living accommodation). Bizarrely, swimming pools (a relatively rare luxury!) are listed, but the humble yet desirable garden is not.
Having access to an outside space would be particularly important to:
- guests with pets
- guests with children
- guests who want to relax in a garden or other outside space
- guests with bicycles / pushchairs / mobility scooters etc.
- long-term guests who want 'lifestyle' choices
- guests who want to smoke but only outdoors
- any guest who enjoys fresh air!
There would need to be a distinction between private and communal facilities. Who wants to wade through every single potential listing to find these gems when a simple amenity filter can do this for you?