We loved staying at Lucy's apartment in Bloomsbury. It is precisely as described. The apartment is superbly located, and is close to both bus and tube stations. We used the No 17 bus, almost out the front door, to take us to St Pauls and the Millennium Bridge. Russell Square is a brief walk away. There are great restaurants nearby, though if you're a coffee lover like us, I'd give the Costa's a swerve. It looks good, but we think the coffee was very average. If you want a good sandwich for lunch squeeze into Rudi's Sandwich bar just off Gary's Inn St for a memorable experience of buying and eating. The nearby Indian restaurant is also very good.
The apartment is comfortable and extremely well equipped. I particularly loved access to the apple movie channel. I was able to watch some movies I'd missed at the Melb film festival last year! It is so well located it is hard to think of a better place from which to see London. It also feels very secure. Our contact Anna was also very helpful.