We stayed in apartment 3 for a long weekend, together with my elderly parents and my sister’s family (they were all visiting from abroad), so we were a mixed age and fairly large number of people – 6 of us including my toddler nephew.
I think it’s always nice to start with the positive things, so…here we go.
The flat is in a rather new building (with a lift, so no stairs at all!), in a pleasant residential area but very close to the station – it never took us more than 5 minutes to get to Clapham Junction Station, although we walked very slowly because of the grandparents and the buggy, so very very close. From there, London centre is really a stone away.
Even though the train station is very close, we didn’t hear a train noise! So very quiet and peaceful surroundings. With a nice view too: we could see the top of The Shard and a few other skyscrapers from the balcony.
There are a few supermarkets a few minutes away, which is quite useful.
The flat is very spacious and modern, with a tv, dishwasher (which turned out to be super useful!), washing/drying machine (very useful too). The kitchen is very well equipped and quite straightforward to use, and being a family mini-holiday, we had most of our meals at home so we really made the most of the kitchen.
I gathered feedback from my family members, and have been told the two double beds are very comfortable, and one of the rooms has enough space to set up a – easy to assemble - travel cot, which we used for my nephew. Bed linens and towels were clean.
Bathroom is a good size, with how water always available, and is slightly away from the bedrooms and living room, so privacy is guaranteed.
Comfy sofa and comfy armchair too in the living room.
Anton and Mel really went the extra mile before, during and after our stay, being always available and kind – via text messages and email, even over the weekend - and super helpful with their replies.
We encountered a few minor issues, which – and I want to say this before I write about it – did not spoil our stay at all. I just think it’s helpful to point them out, so that the service can be improved and become more perfect.
We were surprised that there were only 4 chairs, having made a reservation for 5 adults, we ended up taking turns at meal times.
There are not enough surfaces, nor a wardrobe in the smaller bedroom, to lay things on, there is only a chest of drawers which, for some people, can be quite uncomfortable to use.
We also thought we could have used a few hooks on the walls, in the bedrooms and bathroom, being 6 of us, we had to juggle with towels and other stuff…especially in the bathroom.
There is a bathtub which, for elderly people, can be quite challenging to enter/exit, but this is just something to be aware of when booking (the classic “just so I know” thing).
We didn’t find enough plates for toddlers, and no cutlery for him to use, so we had to go and buy some; no big deal, but maybe checking if everything from the “essentials” listed on the website is there before new guests arrive would be worth.
I slept on the folding bed, and I have to say it’s not really comfortable, but this is very subjective, so it depends on individuals.
As I said, none of these minor issues made us regret booking this place, and I’m looking forward to the next family holiday, so we can stay again in that flat! We had a very enjoyable stay!
Thank you so much Anton and Mel!