From the moment I walked into the apartment, my host Ainaras smiling face made me feel at home. She immediately made me a coffee and we sat down and chatted about my travels. The apartment is tucked away along Kensington Church Walk in the shadow of St Mary's Abbot Church. My beautiful bedroom with satin Doona cover ( gorgeous, thank you Ainara) looked out on the church.
The apartment although small is perfect perfect perfect for a base to visit London. A one minute walk from Kensington High St tube, it is also walking distance to the beautiful Hyde Park and Holland Park. Ainara was very helpful in suggesting ways to get around and places to see.
The apartment is spotless because Ainara takes such good care... Coffee and tea was always available when I came home exhausted from a day of exploring. The fridge was also made available to me for my Tesco ( there is one on High St Kensington minutes walk away) purchases. Breakfast with a selection of cereals and muesli and toast and jam is also laid out to greet you in the morning.
Ainara was also most helpful in helping me download apps for transport Gett and Uber - even sending me discount coupons!!
I loved my bedroom outlook and it had lots of space. Ainara also had accounted for cooler summer nights with extra blankets and covers at the ready.
You couldn't find a better position in London for the price! I was able to walk to London town - and detour to Knightsbridge and Chelsea ( and check out the V and A on the way), listen to opera in Holland Park while picnicking; take the tube to the Embankment and walk along the Thames to Shakespeare Globe and the Borough Markets.
After a 'boots exhausting' day it was always lovely to come home to Ainara's welcoming presence. She was also very practical - when I had a problem with charging my phone, she fixed the electrical connection while I was away in London - could not be more helpful and pleasant!
Planning my next trip to London and will definitely definitely come back to this apartment - five stars all the way!! I also have friends and colleagues who travel from Australia for work - and summer holidays - and I will DEFINITELY recommend this heavenly hideaway in High St Kensington!! Trouble is once the secret is out I might find it hard to get a booking!!!
If you want a host with warmth, professionalism, attention to detail, nothing is too big a problem attitude, common sense and thoughfulness, Ainara is your perfect host!!I miss this lovely apartment and her warm welcoming manner. Anyone who stays with Ainara in this apartment is already assured of a wonderful holiday - I can not speak highly enough of my stay.
Warmest Kendry