Diane is a terrific host. Nothing too much trouble. Especially when I checked out yesterday and left my phone behind. Had to take the train 100 miles back to London today to pick it up and was met with sympathy, a glass of wine and a warm hello from Diane's two dear little dogs - thank you!
I chose to stay at Diane's for my last two working days in London as her flat is near where I used to live and walking distance to our offices. The room is beautiful, luxurious, with two bedside lamps. A crystal water glass and fresh flowers were lovely touches. The (large) window looks over the gardens at the back so there's hardly any traffic noise, and the (double) bed is very comfy. Plenty of storage.
It's altogether a great base from which to see London - safe, central and a great local atmosphere. Lovely parks, pubs and restaurants and a cinema nearby. The Churchill on Kensington Church Street does very good Thai food. Only a few stops on the Central Line tube to Oxford Street, and the flat is right next door to the Notting Hill Gate Underground station.
I spent a lovely two days here. Diane makes a point of saying that the flat snd room are small, and it's not a big room, true - but it didn't feel small. Maybe because it was so thoughtfully set out. I would love to stay here again and would recommend it highly to anyone looking for a central place to explore from. Lovely!