Ruth's place is definitely a rarity among gems if you're staying in the UK. She gives you access to most of her books and food items that carries with it a heft of responsibility to account for. The television is also there if ever we wanted to indulge ourselves in Netflix or the local news, and the internet connection speeds weren't much of an issue either. Along with the space she's allocated for her patrons, she also makes the time to personally guide us through the house and is always on hand to help us if ever we were uncomfortable. The staircase to the flat itself does narrow on your way up, so bear that in mind if you're bringing big or heavy pieces of luggage. Ours were able to fit, but carrying them through the tight space took a great deal of effort. Other than that, the only minor issue here is that the house doesn't get much air flowing through it on dry, hot nights. When we were met with one of them, Ruth offered to pay for an electric fan if ever we wanted to buy one to use at the house; which really shows how often she thinks about her guests. The cherry on top of our vacation was definitely the turret. It was exactly as seen in the picture: a calm thinking (or drinking) environment with a serene view of the rooftops and skyline. My only tips here are to not open all the windows at once as it can get quite windy, and to be careful with the window blinds as the beads can be rather delicate. In summary, if you're looking for a cozy, authentic British experience when out on holiday, you’ve found it.