If you are nervous about staying in Airbnb and secretly wonder if a place or neighbourhood is secure then stop worrying and book Barbara’s place.
Exactly as the pictures show. It is beautifully appointed with USB charging and bath and shower products and bath oils and salts. There is a tub and shower. The kitchen is compact but has everything you need for an early breakfast or late snack except the groceries. Amazing selection of tea (recommend the jubilee blend from Fortnum and mason) and nespresso. There is a neighbourhood store 3 blocks away for tea fixings and quick things for breakfasts and whole foods an extra few blocks If your lips don’t touch non organic items.
The builders arms is half block away and delicious. Not cheap but good quality food prepared well. Be aware pubs stop serving food between 4-5 as the neighbourhood is quiet but within 10- 15 min walk in any direction of busier spots. Kensington high street is closest with Gloucester road a close second. You’ll be taking photos of the neighbourhood the first day as it’s where diplomats have their lovely home and luxury cars on every corner. Consider signing up for the various e bike companies. You can often find one right on the street in the morning or at the gate to,Kensington gardens.
The bed is fantastic. Full stop. The ac unit Is great for clearing the late summer sultriness if you’re from a dryer heat and there’s a wonderful fan for cooling at night. The TV has access to all your apps. Just load them up. Barbara has tons of universal adaptors and plugs with USBs. So handy!
There Is only one con and Barbara is clear about this in her listing. There are steep stairs into the flat and the bathroom is compact with a narrow tub that is somewhat high so this is not a great place for anyone with mobility issues who couldn’t do stairs without a handrail as there is none.
Wonderful stay at Barbara’s for our first trip to London.