I just completed my second stay in Alexandra's home. Once again it was a perfectly lovely stay in her beautiful home. It is a clean and well appointed room with its own bathroom and shower, flat screen TV and closet. The beds are quite comfortable. I had a key to the main entrance and my room. Alexandra welcomed me graciously, answering all my questions about neighborhood services. We did not see each other again until my departure. I had everything I needed.
The neighborhood has a variety of good ethnic restaurants, all reasonably priced. The closest tube station is an easy 10-minute walk, and seems very safe. There is a 24-hour market down the street. Everyone I met in the neighborhood was friendly and helpful.
I wanted to stay away from the tourist crush in a quiet area within the tube system. Ealing is a half hour ride from all of London's main attractions. There are parks and shopping options nearby. It has easy access to Heathrow airport by tube. My being short of time, Alexandra recommended a dependable cab service to Heathrow which cost £17.
I needed a relaxing get away that enabled me to enjoy London fully. It has been a pleasure each time. I hope to become a regular.