We had a great time at Paul and Victoria's garden flat! This was our second stay there, for a month and a half this time. The flat is extremely comfortable and roomy, with everything one needs. We did a lot more cooking this time, with every possible utensil to hand, even a garlic press! Very attractive, too, with lots of light through the front window as well as through the back. The bedroom and kitchen look out onto the garden, very peaceful. If the time of the month is right, even the moon shines in. And we saw squirrels and foxes. The bed and the sofa and armchairs in the sitting room are very comfortable too. Everything works perfectly and a small issue with the boiler when we arrived was fixed at once. Paul and Victoria live in the house above the flat, so are very easy to get hold of, not that we needed anything at all.
The area is fantastic. Our children live nearby, so it's ideal for us. The street itself is very quiet, but only a few steps away from the area's main street, full of little shops, a wonderful greengrocer, cafés, pubs and restaurants. Lizzy's on the Green provides wonderful baps and soups. Lovely lunches at Lady Mildmay, brunches at Acoustic, evening pints at The Cellars on the corner. A fondue evening at Jumi's, fresh croissants from Belle Époque, wonderful baked goods from Luminary on Allen Road... I could go on and on! Very easy buses for going into the central areas, or to places like the City or the Borough Market, or the other way, to Clissold Park and Church Street. Do try a pub quiz at the Rose and Crown, or any of the other pubs in the area. We hope to be able to go back for another stay some time, fingers crossed.