Honest Helpful Review
LOCATION is 10/10!. Literally 3-5 min walk for us Americans to Earls Court. When you first arrive use the Earls Court Rd Way Out to pick up keys from a small store. It’s a bit tricky with stairs you have to carry it around. Once you have picked up your keys and staying ALWAYS use/follow the Warwick Way Out sign that will get you to the apartment in 3-5 min after you exit the Tube. It only goes 2 directions so if you don’t see Warwick just head the other way you’ll see it. 35-40 min train ride direct from Heathrow 6.50 pounds. Ask directions at airport they will tell you how to get to Earls Court. Taxi will set you back about 50 pounds.
We purchased Oyster Card for Zone 1-2 It’s enough basically took us all over London and he was a lot more convenient than paying each time trust me you’ll use it. Especially your first day you might get confused with the lines so we had to take several trains/tube.
Grocery stores 5-10 min big one Tesco and a smaller one Coop. But we found some
Of the stops have a supermarket/drug store next to the Tube so we just picked up essentials/water every 2-3 days. Bring a backpack as the train can be crowded and it’s harder to hold on.
Apartment was quite large with 2 bathroom one en suite and another common one. No central AC as it’s quite common in Europe but has one fan in living room. Apartment contained essential supplies soap, shampoo but no conditioner so be sure to bring or pick up nearby. Tons of kitchen gadgets/pots/pan great for cooking and love the Nespresso bring your own pods. The washer worked well dryer was okay it took a little bit of time to dry.
No issues with WiFi connection. TV was a little challenging but we didn’t watch a lot of it.
Host is amazing and very responsive. I would give them a 15/10!!! Left my laptop and facilitates shipping it back to me. I had trouble opening the door or finding the place I called the # they provided And there was always somebody picking up willing to assist me.
Cons-things that can’t be change
Due to its location you can feel the train/tube vibrate when it passes by so if you’re a light sleeper it may not be a good fit for you. It didn’t bother me.
There is still active building construction in the unit right next to the apartment. We didn’t really notice it because we would leave early in the morning and return at night but one day we got home at around 4 PM and you can definitely hear construction but again after hours we didn’t really hear anything.
The apartment unit is downstairs and the stairs is quite small and steep. If you have mobility issues prob not a good fit especially when it’s raining.
Recommendations
Bring a small umbrella. Comfy walking shoes lots and lots of walking if you’re not used to it. Water proof shoes too. Bring study back up easier to transport groceries /water. Depending on where you are coming from an adapter for your plugs/chargers. Always charge your phone or bring battery pack since you’ll be using your phone to navigate and prob take pictures it drains the battery fast. Visit/sign up to join tours for Leeds Castle, Windor, Diver Cliff. Do Hop On and Off on Day 1 so you can decide what you want to see the rest of the time. Tower of London is great too. Def go the Bath-stay the whole day!!! Tons of shopping and food. We only stayed a couple of hours not enough. Try fish and chips every chance you get. :)
Covent Garden amazing place to shop. Not too crowded but has lots of shops and restaurants. People are really nice and friendly. Would def go back to London again.
Overall very much enjoyed our stay!