David's place is extremely homely so we settled in fine even though we stayed for just a few nights. The space is exactly true to the photos; spacious and bright with the most fantastic garden, patio and BBQ area (which we put to a lot of use!) We cooked in the accommodation most nights - we loved the kitchen as it was stocked with every kitchen tool you could possibly need. On our last evening we went to Trattoria Calabrese - a fantastic Italian restaurant, would recommend! - which was a 15 minute walk away next to Norbiton station. We all had no trouble sleeping as the beds were very comfortable. The cleanliness of the space was top notch too!
The house had excellent connections to bus/train which would make getting to central London no issue. We decided to not travel central and instead enjoyed Richmond, Kingston and Norbiton which offered plenty to keep us busy. Board games, books, the radio and records we found in the house kept us entertained when it rained during our trip. When the sun was shining again we went to Richmond Park, Kew Gardens and Petersham Nurseries - all of which were a short drive away.
Communication between David and Monika with myself and other family members was flawless. Fast replies and Monika met my grandparents to show them the house upon their arrival. The host was kind enough to leave us a hamper of local produce and hand written note which was very kind and thoughtful of them! If we are ever planning another family trip to London we will not hesitate to stay here again.
Thank you so much David (and please pass our thanks to Monika) for our stay at your lovely place. It was truly perfect for our family get-together and we loved every minute.