Camilla’s flat has a LOT going for it – it’s in a great location near tube stations, pubs, cafes, good restaurants…and just 10 minutes walk to Hyde Park. While the front road is a bit buzzy (especially in the evening as the Deliveroo mopeds fly by), the bedrooms overlook quiet greenery. One early morning, I saw a fox making its way across the gardens, and the large trees are always filled with birds. The flat has a good vibe and it is beautifully decorated. There’s always something to read and look at. When I turned up there were several vases of fresh cut flowers, including delicious-smelling lilies, and a lovely foodie pack to welcome me. The flat is also clean, and is carefully serviced each week.
At the same time, there were a few issues during my stay of a month or so. Over the first few days, I had to use a knife to break out of the flat as the lock had jammed, and I couldn’t use the shower as the head was blocked (these were both sorted by a very apologetic Camilla). There was a seriously broken dining chair that sent a hurt guest flying, and another chair that was laughably wonky. The old kettle leaked if you filled it with water for more than two people and the toaster continually tripped the electrics. Also, the soundproofing between the flats is not the best. In the main bedroom, you can hear folk in the flat above very clearly (I think this flat is also a short-stay place, as different visitors arrived and left – I got to hear a lot of talk and, errr, action)…It would drive me mad if I lived there!
Overall, Camilla’s is a characterful and well-located place, with an attentive host, but it’s a bit shabby chic!