Richard was more than helpful as a host and helped facilitate a great trip for us. He had great recommendations as far as pubs, restaurants, and activities while we stayed. I would also recommend this area (Sheppards Bush) to anybody visiting London for the first time. It is in a safe & quiet area of London but also a close ride to Notting Hill and other destinations. It was perfect because we were able to escape chaos when we wanted to and had a quiet place to sleep. It was also walking distance to food and pharmacies to get anything you would need for your stay.