Wow location , location , location , if you want views of one of the oldest bridges in London and views of ancient yew trees and oaks and views of the majestic Thames river in Richmond then this is the place for you. If you don’t mind the stairs that enable this view then you are in for a treat, it was not only the river views that blew us away but the Turner skies..... the ever changing colour and light was mesmerising and the sunsets were breathtaking. If you are a plane spotter you will also have fun . We were there during one of the hottest summers so we were lucky with the skies. Plenty of cross breezes through the windows though and two fans. Skylights for star gazing and the cutest loft bed .... comfortable mattress.
Bathroom has shower over the bath for those with tricky hips and knees.... good cooking facilities but who would bother when you have your pick of pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants, 2 cinemas gorgeous terrace gardens, old Richmond Palace, the green, the theatre and Richmond Park; one of the biggest and oldest parks in England ( 1501 Charles 1 st ) and only a short walk away. Our pick for French restaurants was Chez Lindsay but pricey. If you want good basic French food for reasonable prices try the Cote chain. We also liked Bills on the bridge and the Marlborough Pub for its amazing garden out back and good food and air conditioning !!! If you really want extra special posh nosh and more great views of the river try The Petersham or for a nursery experience with cake and coffee ..,,Petersham Nursery. If you want great coffee try tide tables on the river or come to Melbourne. !! Ha ha.
Sandwiches and salads etc can be bought for picnics at all the supermarkets and make sure you take a trip down the river to Hampton Court .....boats fromTurks outside the Whitecross pub. Also the station a quick stroll across the green will take you to Waterloo and the tube in 20 mins.
We didn’t use the extra bed accessed by the ladder as it was just the 2 of us but I can imagine it would be a teenagers dream bed.....!!!
Colleen was very quick to respond, communicated regularly and was just a lovely host. If you love quirky old buildings with character and spectacular views then this is the air bnb for you.