The flat is as fabulous as posted and Gaelle is a lovely, responsive and a very attentive host.
The location is brilliant, 5mn walk from buzzy Notting Hill Gate and its namesake Tube station. It is just off the main road, but situated in a dead-end residential street, in a quaint and typically pretty, residential London neighbourhood (think pastel coloured fronts). Cool and yum delis and cafes/restaurants on its doorstep, and M&S, Waitrose and Boots, cinemas, and all other amenities a mere 8mn walk.
The beautiful 1 bedroom flat is well designed and tastefully decorated (quite obviously recently and by a designer), well appointed and generally well equipped too (ipad, mirrors, dishwasher, washer dryer, Nespresso, stepladder, cloth hanger, hand-held + normal vaccum cleaners etc) and is in good condition throughout.
The master bedroom is a good size and has a vast built-in wardrobe. The foldaway bed in the spare room, which doubles up as a store room, is absolutely fine for a child.
The flat is luminous, sun streaming through its multiple windows and the views are open and beautiful - unusual from London - as it is a 5th floor (with a good lift!).
The flat was clean and pristine, and as it is a second home, there are no personal effects lying around! The cleaner who welcomed us went beyond to help with suitcases and extra cleaning hours.
The bathroom is lovely and water pressure and temperature are good. It's been a home sweet home away from home and we would absolutely love to stay again.