The apartment was completely misrepresented from the get-go. I would not recommend anyone staying in this apartment - it's very little value for your money (you're better off looking for a motel or 2-star hotel somewhere).
To start with, the host claimed to have a water dispenser in the ad - this turned out to be completely false. On the day I checked in, I realized the apartment was 2 flights of stairs on top of a corner shop (an open stairway - can see the streets from stairs). I think this is vital information for people carrying heavy boxes. I got in and asked for some drinking water - the host directed me to the tap (I was confused, having read the listing and expecting bottled/dispenser water).
The apartment is right next to the main road and tube station, which means sleep might be a challenge for some - I slept maybe 2 out of the 4 nights I was there. The spring poking out of the mattress did not help as well - the host needs to get the mattress checked.
There were issues with heating, which the host kept trying to dispute with me. Note that I had to wear my jacket indoors on one of the nights I stayed there - that's how bad it was.
There was no wardrobe in the bedroom - not sure where guests were expected to hang their clothes.
Lastly, the host had a friend over for 2 nights I was there, who brought a dog to stay in the living room (in a cage). I do not have a problem with dogs but think it would be proper to get the consent of your guest beforehand (not everyone is into dogs plus one might not just be in the mood for having dogs around).
All in all, this was the worst accommodation experience I've ever had, and I would not recommend at all. The host was cold and hostile half of the time, and almost felt like she was doing me a favor by accommodating me. I was supposed to stay for 10 nights but cut it short to 4 - luckily I was able to find a much better place for a slightly higher price. You would definitely find better quality for the same price range (at close to 60 quid a night, this isn't dirt cheap but the value is much less than you would get elsewhere).
Airbnb refunded me for the 6 nights I did not stay here, and just 30% for the nights I stayed. They have refused to refund me anything from the cleaning and service fees, which I think is extremely unfair. The guest should not have to forfeit such fees to a host for misrepresenting the state of her apartment - outright fraud!