Everything - Shuna, her family and the cottage - was more than just wonderful! The neighbourhood - namely, Notting Hill - does not need a second introduction: bohemian laid-back atmosphere, vintage stores, fresh foods from the market and much, much more right around the corner! The transportation links are excellent, too - the tube/buses are literally 3-5 minutes away + you can actually walk and/or cycle through the Kensington Gardens/Hyde Park when the weather is good straight to the very centre of London!
The cottage gives you this cosy feeling of real 'Englishness' and takes you away from the crowds of London when and if necessary...
I would recommend staying with Shuna to anyone coming to London!