Daniele's flat is beautiful and tranquil and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there. The flat is perfectly located in London Fields, within the borough of Hackney. Those familiar with East London will really appreciate it's proximity to all the great bars and restaurants in Hackney and Dalston, as well as the iconic Broadway Market which hosts a fabulous street market every Saturday. The London Fields park is right on the doorstep with two children's playgrounds and the Lido (public swimming pool). All forms of public transport are in easy walking distance from the flat, a minicab to Heathrow Airport only cost £38!
The flat is airy with loads of natural light, including a balcony with a fantastic view of greater London. If you are there during the Summer, I highly recommend watching the sunset from the balcony. The flat has all the amenities and mod cons you would need, everything was in working order – which I personally appreciated as I have stayed in other Holiday Rentals in London where this was not the case.
The living room has a small desk to set-up your laptop and the WiFi was great and consistent throughout my stay, the TV has so many channels you'll be sure to find something to watch. The couch and arm chair were both very comfortable and the perfect resting place after a long day of tourist activities in London. The kitchen is well equipped with a fridge, stove top and oven and many pots and pans to cook whatever you can think of. Daniele has a plethora of cook books if you need a little inspiration on what to prepare for dinner. He was kind enough to provide a few essentials for my arrival; milk, tea/coffee, juice & fruit.
Everything was clean and very inviting, the bathroom was stocked with toilet paper and the shower had good pressure and consistent temperature. The bedroom is tranquil with a library of books right at your fingertips. Whilst the train can be heard from the bathroom and kitchen, this is not the case in the bedroom. It is quiet and feels like a sanctuary with a large king size bed, the mattress is firm, perhaps a little too firm for me – but that is my personal preference. I always had a good night's rest and woke up feeling refreshed.
All in all, I loved my stay in Daniele's flat and if you are familiar with East London then you will love it too. If you've never been to London before, then this is the perfect flat to get to know a non-touristy part of London – give it a go!