This was the first hosted Airbnb stay I had done so I was a bit nervous. Maria was so warm and welcoming that she put me instantly at ease. The weather was terrible when I arrived - snow, wind etc. so she made sure I was warm enough with blankets and hot water bottles, and drove me back out into the snow so I could get some food from Sainsbury’s!
The flat and grounds are lovely. The room had a desk so I could work and the area is generally quiet. You can occasionally hear planes departing Heathrow, but they’re not too loud (they didn’t disturb my sleep and I’m not a particularly heavy sleeper). I enjoyed Maria’s company; I’m really glad I stayed here and hope to again.