Samir’s apartment was really spot on. Very clean,lots of space , hot shower and a very comfy bed. We needed to be near the University and it could not have been much closer. We were made welcome from the minute we arrived. Drinks were offered on arrival and we helped ourself to tea and coffee in the morning. Good access to public transport ie buses but we preferred to walk to Barnes station after finding a local coffee shop in the morning. The walking did not take us long . We met our son at Samir’s house the night we arrived and we chatted in his living room before our son left us quite a bit later. Samir was there when we needed him but left us just to get on with it and enjoy our stay. We will have no hesitation in returning. Many thanks Samir