Hi fellow travelers,
I rented Hugo's flat for 5 nights for myself and my adult daughter and boyfriend. The beds and bedding were very cozy and comfortable. The apartment is a small tidy mixture of modern and kitsch. It has a wonderful selection of books;well appointed kitchen and an efficient washing machine, drying rack and heated rails. I made a lasagna with all the pans available. Nice patio too. The Asda super store is very close (It's like a more refined Walmart. I say more refined because it has a great selection of food and ale -Affligem my fav). There is also a small Whole Foods near by. The Battersea Arts Center, under renovation, is near by. There are various performances(for kids too)there and what looks like a hip bar attached. Down the street from the flat is a pub from the early 1800s, The Falconer (I think). It has the longest bar in London, designed by E M Escher. (Hope those facts are right. )We crossed the street from the Arts Center and caught a bus whose end of line was S Kensington - right in front of the French Embassy and Natural History Museum and 2 blocks from the V&A Museum. Another bus went straight to Westminster. You can walk 15 minutes to underground Clapham Common or hop on bus for a couple of stops to get there. London buses are great too. Don't be afraid use Google maps. This is so close to downtown. Great deal for the space. We won't hesitate to rebook on our return. Enjoy the neighborhood. Only negative - both the closest fish and chip and pie and mash shops are very underwhelming. There are plenty of other trendy restaurants and cafes near by. In London you must eat in some pubs. Enjoy.