I had to write this review as our break meant so much to us. The first time in 2 years that we were able to actually hug each other! I don't need to explain that feeling to any one of you, considering the world wide pandemic we are all going through.
Our choice to book this specific self contained property was a combination of nostalgia, location, accessibility and the stunning bathroom pictured in the description.
We first entered the building a little after 3pm, our first impression while stood in the entrance hall was good, although we didn't appreciate the steps with our cases it had to be done. (The only part of the property accessible by someone with mobility challenges is the ground floor)
We entered the property with the key provided. The room was bright, airy and clean but no where near as big as the images perceive. There was a small black table with a single chair (the property would sleep 4) and two, 2 seater leather sofas 1 of which was a sofa bed (low rise but comfortable and clean)
A small TV (aprox 27 inch) mounted on the wall and a small coffee table with a shelving unit. All in good condition and clean.
Of course, the first thing that has to be done after any long journey is a visit to the bathroom. I was expecting to walk into a beautiful setting with a lovely bath. No, what I opened the door to was a tiny, yes tiny! Shower room.
The actual room is just part of the main living area, blocked off to create a shower room. Which would be fine, if when you entered there was even room to turn around with out bashing an elbow or headbutting the sink. There is no room to get dry in here or to shower a child if you need to supervise.
You will have issues with this bathroom no matter what size or shape your body is. For people of the more volumptious variety it is near impossible to wash your hair or turn around and close the shower doors. Anyone of the slender varierty will have issues as there is no elbow room.
When we were both stood in the shower room we were shoulder to shoulder.
The shower room was however clean and tidy with a lovely sink easy to open window and mini toiletries provided. We did however buy more and just leave them there. The towels provided in this property were luxurious, clean and absorbant they smelt fresh too!
Which brings me to the things we purchased while there, dish cloths and teatowles as well as some cleaner etc which wasn't an issue at all as we were there for a whole week. The kitchen is equipped with the basics but is in need of more tea spoons and the kitchen tap just wouldnt turn off. I'd suggest the taps be changed to lever taps to make the property a little more accessible.
The bed was comfortable and the bedding provided was fresh and clean with spare pillows and duvet for the sofa bed. Storage isn't an issue and we were able to unpack, as well as wash and air dry clothes with the airer provided.
Privacy is an issue in this property, I would recomend net curtains or blinds go up at the main windows as you are overlooked completly by other properties which are close enough, If I was doing yoga with the curtains open they would have easily seen what was laid out for breakfast.
The property overall is quiet for the location and if you are the kind of person who was raised locally years ago and are having a nostalgic trip 'home' you will feel that here. Safety was not a concern for us in this property or area, at all.
The transport links are pretty standard for London, buses in all directions and a tube within a 5-10 minute walk will take you to Central or out of London.
Shops locally will be more than capable of giving you a family weeks shopping, take away's and Clapham Common just down the road if you want to sample some open space.
We enjoyed our stay even if there were a few bumps in the road but I dont think we would stay again just due to the shower room size and the fact the bathoom pictured is actually for the shared properties up another flight of stairs.