I live in London, but I had a friend in town from New York and I took the chance to experience a different side to London - i've always wanted to stay in one of the chic white buildings in Notting Hill. Melanie's apartment was a great choice - it was in a great location, had plenty of space and everything we needed for a weekend stay. We bumped into a few neighbours who were all incredibly friendly and the surrounding area is just what you'd expect from Notting Hill - great cafes, bars and people watching. The apartment was perfect for a couple and perfectly fine for friends. Melanie has immaculate taste - the house is very stylish without being ostentatious and has all the modern comforts you'd expect. Best of all was the ability to access the delightful private garden (perfect for breakfast after picking up some goodies from the shops on Portobello Road a stone's throw away). Melanie was friendly and helpful, provided plenty of suggestions for our stay and was very accommodating. This was a perfect stay.