Check-in procedure was very easy. Once inside the apartment, I found it I bright and airy. Everywhere you look there are touches from Martyn’s African travels, from the giraffe in the hallway to the artwork on the walls.
A lovely touch was the welcoming card from Martyn in the kitchen, along with crisps and biscuits.
The kitchen is extraordinarily well equipped so if you love cooking, or baking, you will definitely be in your element. Absolutely everything has been carefully thought through, from soufflé dishes, whisks, several chopping boards, take your pick from wood or glass to a tagine. There is also a great selection of quality heavyweight saucepans, as well as an extensive collection of glassware and much more besides.
All the cupboards have been labelled making it easy to locate items. There is soda stream as well as water filter jug, which had kindly been filled and left in the fridge for my arrival.
The apartment is very impressive with very high ceilings, the living room is beautifully decorated with lovely artefacts from Africa. It was delightful eclectic mix highlighting elegant refinement with amongst other things the gilded mirror and crystal chandeliers, while also showcasing the grandeur and majesty of Africa through textiles and artwork. I particularly liked the gecko decorations on the walls.
I also enjoyed having breakfast and dinner at the dining table and using the wonderful placemats and coasters.
The master bedroom is peaceful and calming with an impressive light fixture. The elegant antique armoire is very ‘The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe’. Lovely touches with the chocolates left on the bed.
The second bedroom/office is filled with exquisite items, I especially liked the insect paperwork and the Bankers desk lamp.
This has been a really lovely placed to stay. Martyn certainly deserves his superhost status. During one evening of my stay, he had sent a message inquiring about my comfort and whether I was warm enough in the living room as the nest app was showing a fault. He subsequently sent a follow-up message to say that everything was now working fine. I was in the kitchen at the time and had been so busy that I picked up the messages much later, and so hadn’t noticed any difference with the heating.
If you planning on staying in Clifton, I STRONGLY suggest staying at Martyn’s lovely home, you will not be disappointed, and I certainly plan to return in the near future.