I vacationed for four weeks in Martin’s lovey apartment, and my husband joined me for 10 days at the beginning and my daughter for 10 days at the end. The apartment is spacious, light-filled, and very clean. I felt quite safe, even when I was alone, as there are locks on all the windows and several on the outside door. The queen bed was comfortable with its crisp sheets, warm comforter, and soft pillows, and the kitchen has every convenience for cooking. The living room has a beautiful view of Martin’s garden, especially his yellow roses, and it is a comfortable place to relax after a long day of sight seeing.
The neighborhood itself felt safe and was extremely convenient to transportation, restaurants, and shopping. Two Tube lines are a short walk away, and they connect you quickly to Central London and beyond. Near the Shepherd’s Bush Tube Station, just north of the apartment, you can find anything you might want in the abundant and varied local shops or in the huge, recently built, Westfield Mall. We did our grocery shopping in the Waitrose located there, or we used Deliveroo to order dinner online. With an explanation from Martin and a bit of my own effort I was able to utilize several of the local busses to explore Kensington High Street and connect to museums, more local shops and restaurants, the enormous Whole Foods located there, and also Kensington Palace and Garden. The convenience and coziness of this apartment cannot be overstated.
This apartment has so much going for it in terms of location, cleanliness, value, and comfort, and I recommend it without reservation. Martin is a kind and considerate host who was always available for questions. He really helped to make me feel at home during my long stay, and I would love to return.