Simon's place is just fabulous. The location is wonderful for walking around to shops and food and transit to anywhere else you want to go. The surrounding area of Notting Hill is beautiful. The Portobello market, one block over is fun to stroll through.
The space itself is huge. If you are like me and like to walk for hours, see sights, and then return to a space you can actually stretch and relax, this is the best.
The main room, filled with light from french doors, is large and roomy with a huge sectional sofa.
The kitchen is the most complete I've ever had in a b&b. Big and easy to cook in - nice if you don't want to have every meal out. Clean and well decked out with all the dishes and utensils you need. And a little breakfast bar to pull up to and eat your meals.
It's got a great bedroom with a sweet terrace directly off it accessed with french doors. We couldn't use the terrace because it was too damp and chilly, but it makes for lovely light in the back of the flat.
Tons of storage for clothes. And the washroom is amazing. Full of light and spacious with a huge tub absolutely perfect for soaking after a day of walking all around. Something you'll do a lot of if you wish - along with all the great shops and restaurants, the proximity to Hyde park is perfect.
And it is so quiet. A great place to get a good night sleep.
I even got a terrible cold at the end of my stay but wanted to keep exploring and having fun - this was such a cozy "home" to return to - I was so grateful to be someplace clean, warm, roomy and welcoming.
Simon answers every question promptly and leaves lots of information about how everything works.
Obviously I highly recommend staying here if you like to really feel you are living in London for a bit - and living well!