The place is very nice looking, and had a few nice things going for it. There were a couple of small things I’d improve though...
I’ve lived in London and specifically Ealing, so I’m already very familiar with the area. It would be nice for people completely new to have maybe a little list of notable areas nearby, maybe favorite places to go that aren’t touristy, plus a few menus for local places to eat.
The radiator in the large bedroom never warmed. The person I was staying with is a builder and he couldn’t figure it out either, he said it was the kind that should be in the bathroom and the bathroom one should’ve gone in the bedroom. (Also, there was a popping noise coming from the oven vent whenever the wind blew, he fixed that because it was driving us crazy). The radiator not working wasn’t so terrible if you kept the door open, but the heat automatically goes down at 8am which I get for people working and aren’t there at 8, but it made mornings very chilly for us for a little.
The back yard windows are huge and beautiful, especially in the morning, but there are absolutely no curtains, so you never fully feel as though you have any privacy. There isn’t a lot going on back there, but there are definitely neighbors who can see you; I made awkward eye contact with one as he was making his way down the stairs on the side of his home.
One last thing, and this is not to do with the host or anything he can control, but it’s something worth noting, the upstairs neighbors are super loud. The Monday we arrived, they were blasting loud music, singing and generally being incredibly loud until 3am. On a Monday. The rest of the time, you could hear them stomping around and talking very loudly. Just something to keep in mind if you are here on business and need to be up early.
The host was very hands off, we didn’t meet him once, but was kind and quick to respond which I appreciated.
The location is easy to get to and very convenient if you are coming to/from Heathrow.
Overall, I’d recommend this place for anyone coming to visit.