Robin was a wonderful and welcoming host. She had marked certain things for our attention with post-it notes which we felt were a great touch, making it easier to find everything we needed. Her place is fantastic - warm, bright and clean with contemporary décor throughout, yet very relaxed. The living room is open plan and spacious (for London) with a lovely dining table and outdoor terrace – but as it was chilly we left the cold outside and enjoyed the electric fireplace instead!
The bed in the main room was comfy and the bathroom is very modern with a GREAT shower! Special mention must to go to the superb L-shaped lounge sofa, which is massive and ridiculously comfortable. We loved being able to sit and chill with Netflix after a hectic day in the capital, and it was also a nice surprise having access to such a well-equipped kitchen. It felt like a home away from home, but better. We were able to kick off our shoes and relax the moment we got back.
We wanted to stay close to central London without being right in the middle of the chaos (and for a reasonable price), so Robin’s place was ideal. The apartment is in an amazing location on the edge of central London (zone 2), close to everything you need without being too busy. There is a Sainsbury’s (grocery store) just down the road, and there are also plenty of restaurants, bars and coffee shops within walking distance. As someone who enjoys an early morning run, the apartment is well situated between Notting Hill and Maida Vale, offering beautiful scenic runs along the canals towards Little Venice. Westbourne Park tube station was a brisk 5 minute walk away, and it takes around 15-20 minutes to get into central London via the underground, depending on your destination. We noticed a couple of bus stops approximately a 2 minute walk away from the property, but we didn’t use these during our stay.
Even though our stay was relatively short, both my girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed “living” at Robin’s place and would not hesitate to book there again in the future. I’d highly recommend it.