We stayed at the flat for about 7 days and really enjoyed having a place that was close to the Hammersmith tube station, the Thames, and was in a quiet neighborhood. Having the entire flat was great, since my husband and I could spread out during our stay. Although, we didn't really cook during our stay, the kitchen was stocked with the essentials to do so. We particularly liked having access to a washer/dryer which was essential, since we were using carry on suitcases. The neighborhood was safe and we enjoyed walking along the Thames that was only a block or so away. The flat had easy access to grocery stores, restaurants, and bus stops.
We had the "luck" of visiting London during the heat wave. We experienced two oppressive days where they temps were over 100. We asked the hosts if they could provide fans to help. They were able to provide a fan that helped circulate the air and make the temp a bit more bearable. (On the hottest day, the flat reached an internal temp of 104!) As we learned, England isn't really prepared for temps like those, so most buildings do not have air conditioning.
Pros:
- Modern design
- Bright and airy (the sliding door can be opened entirely helping to circulate the air)
- Washer/Dryer
- Fully stocked kitchen
- Safe neighborhood
- Proximity to tube , bus stops, restaurants, grocery stores
- Responsible hosts
Cons:
- Backyard was fully of thorny weeds. (We spent some time to de-weed the patio to clear path from slider to patio furniture)
- Patio cushions were green with mold. (We had to cover them in towels to sit on them)
- No plugs in the bathroom