Wow -- right next to the Central Line, but we barely heard it. The neighbourhood isn't one of London's more famous or elegant areas, but it is a short train ride anywhere, and filled with little grocery stores and quick eat restaurants. We travelled with small children and absolutely loved this place for all that it offered. We never met Odile, but communication was good and everything worked out perfectly. My son was in absolute heaven in the loft bedroom with the big TV and playstation.