I was here for a week and I had a wonderful stay at Elizabeth’s place. She is a lovely, friendly, responsive host who was very accommodating, quick to answer my questions, and ensured I had a comfortable and private place to stay. I would love to stay here again on my next trip to London!
Location
The location is excellent for exploring London, even though it is a little further out, with Marylebone Station just at the end of the street (~1-2 minute walk) and Baker St Station only 5 mins away. Between these two stations you can get almost anywhere fast (my journey times were usually about 8-12 minutes on the train). Bus stops were also very very close giving easy access to Notting Hill and the Portobello Rd Markets and to Abbey road as well as the more central attractions. The Regent’s Park is just a couple of streets away and it takes less than 15 minute to get right to the Queen Mary Rose gardens within the park, a most beautiful place that I enjoyed on many days (great for picnics and just to look at!). For groceries, there is an M&S food within Marylebone Station and two Tesco Metros both a short 5min walk away. I personally didn’t eat out in the area but passed many cafes, restaurants etc. including a mix of different cuisines. It felt like a safe area and I had no trouble being out at night and arriving home late, even though I was travelling alone.
House and amenities
The house includes all the appliances you need, and the upstairs flat area has its own kitchenette with microwave, fridge, jug and toaster which is handy for breakfasts or quick dinners. Tea, coffee and almond milk were provided which was much appreciated. The shower was good and the bath was a good size too, and very nice soft towels were provided. The house itself is very comfortable and feels like a proper lived-in home, not a bland hotel room – which is something I appreciated. There is a really lovely private courtyard accessible from the kitchen which is nice for some fresh air in good weather (can you believe it only rained one morning of my entire week long stay?!). It had lots of space for me as one person and could still feel spacious with more I’m sure. Very different to the tiny box-like hotel room I stayed in the previous week for around the same price! I found this place to be of exceptional value given the size and location.
Overall, a wonderful stay that I enjoyed very much. Thanks again, Elizabeth!