Many thanks to Charlotte for making our stay in London excellent! We were very happy with Charlotte’s flat. It was very clean and spacious when we arrived late in the evening after a long flight, and we had no trouble using the lock box to retrieve the keys to the building and apartment. The beds were very comfortable, and blankets warm for the chilly February nights. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking a few light meals, and the pantry was well stocked. The large dining table was perfect for a sit-down dinner, and the kitchen island great for a quick bit before exploring the city. Our kids loved lounging on the sofa, and peering out the bay windows from the window seat. The loft space was perfect for our teens, but may be hard for anyone with difficulty walking up steep steps. The washer was great, and allowed us to pack lite for the transatlantic trip. We didn’t have any issues drying our clothes on the drying rack, and everything was usually dry by the next day.
One issue we had during our stay was that the dishwasher was not working properly, and the dishes came out with cold and covered in detergent. We were very happy with Charlotte’s response which was to have her cleaning person come in the next day to wash the dishes for us, and clean the flat as well! We were thankful for late check out as well, which allowed us to visit our favor restaurant one more time.
Although not a big issue, we were not aware that there would be construction in the building during our stay, as well as construction on the street right in front of the flat. The ground floor was a bit dusty, and we could hear construction noises early in the morning. It may be worth checking with her to see how long this project will continue. The street construction may go on for a few more weeks as they seem to be replacing large pipes in the road. Lastly, the location is very convenient for buses into Shoreditch and south to Tower of London, but a bit of a walk to the Underground (15-20 min) to get to the museums and Buckingham Palace. It probably best to take the buses, which run very frequently, down to the Underground stop as the walk seems dodgy at night.