I was in London on 'business' (hardly call it business, I'm in a theatre company and we were in town, in residence at the nearby ArtsDepot...but anyway...). Lily's flat was perfectly situated to that part of Finchley, and given the - not great - hotels in the area, that cost more or less the same (if not more), I figured I'd take a more homely, and comfy option.
And, perfectly situated, homely, and comfy it is!
It's about 10 minutes easy walk to 2 tube stations, less-than-five minute walk to the bus station, and bottom of town/high street. Really easy to find and in the kind of place where you just can't get lost wandering out or home. Everything 'local' is...well..just sort of 'there', and if you want to travel into the city or elsewhere, tube and buses all about heading in all directions.
Finchley high streets okay as far as London high streets go, with all the usual fare and - for me, during my stay - that's all I really needed. Can't comment much more for those looking for advice on venturing further, but I know for sure that it wouldn't be hard if you wanted.
The flat though...I CAN comment on. It's lovely. It's small, but not in a bad way: it's airy and comfy. Stairs lead up to nice sized front room, with little kitchen and showerroom on that floor. Upstairs again and you have a large bedroom. All of it well furnished, well finished and well equipped (all the usual needs, TV, hairdryer, WiFi, washing machine...etc). I genuinely felt at home for the 9 days I was there.
Lily was great too. Really welcoming and whilst in didn't do much, it was really useful to have the recommendations Lily provides. She checked in with me to see if I needed anything too. I met her husband when I got there, who showed me about, and how to use everything (which is all straightforward).
All in all, I heartily recommend Lily's flat. Great for me, on my own. Would suit a couple too, and - at a stretch (with use of the sofa bed in the living room) up to 4. It would feel a bit crowded though I imagine with that many people!
I had loads of space. Will definitely stay here again when I visit London next.