We stayed at Daniel's beautiful flat for 2 weeks over the Christmas holidays and can't say enough about what a special place it is. The flat itself is as comfortable as it appears in the photos with lots of interesting art to look at. The expansive view of the the Thames with its many boats rowing crew surrounded by gorgeous green spaces was so idylic it made it difficult for us to get out the door to explore the area.
Daniel proved to be the most charming and generous host. Before we arrived he sent a lengthy guide that he wrote containing lots of useful information on what to do on arrival, how to manage in the flat, transportation details, and things to do in Barnes and beyond. We referred to it many times and weren't disappointed by any of his recommendations.
We were welcomed with treats for a proper English breakfast that Daniel left for us in the fridge. The flat is nicely appointed and we were provided with everything that we needed to feel at home. Barnes is absolutely the most charming village in London with such an eclectic collection of quality shops, pubs, bakeries, restaurants. It even has its own cheese shop and a jazz club with live music nightly where we saw the Barnes Blues Band who were fabulous musicians.
It was quite easy to get around to other parts of London on buses and trains that are quite close by and run frequently. This arty flat was the perfect place for us to stay for our dream London vacation.