DON'T EXPECT Scandi chic and minimalism !!
DO EXPECT a well-loved and -lived-in family home in a quiet part of west London, backing directly onto an extensive green space (Lammas Park)
Property is within easy walking distance of all the usual facilities in Ealing and Northfield villages - there being some particularly good eateries in the former. Park's Kitchen (Korean), the Beehive Cafe (Mediterranean theme - daytime only), (both of these can also arrange for take-away deliveries if required) Gail's Bakery and the Electric Coffee Company all got full marks from our gang.
Fo any with children there are excellent play park facilities both in Lammas Park and for those looking for a little more challenge in the adjacent Walpole Park. Both, however, likely to be busy at week-ends and holidays.
For travel further afield there are several good local taxi companies and easy access to the rail network at Ealing Broadway and the Underground at the same station, South Ealing and Northfield.
Tom and Helen are indeed 5* hosts. Their house with all its facilities was made made freely available, communications throughout were excellent and they have provided an excellent briefing pack - make sure you read the latter since will answer pretty well all your questions. Not least for us, having children themselves there was an ample supply of play material. Our grand-son particularly enjoyed playing "Tummy Ache" resulting in some raucous sessions !!