Although I never met Alasdair, he did coordinate my early arrival and was very accommodating when it came to dropping off our luggage. The location of the flat is excellent, just a few minutes away from the Fulham Broadway station. This flat is also within walking distance of Stamford Bridge for all you Chelsea fans. There is an excellent pub called the Tommy Tucker which is a 1 minute walk away which serves delicious food and is always good for a pint.

The flat itself was cozy and inviting. We had the fireplace on every night. The one thing I wasn't thrilled about was the heating/hot water situation. The heating is supposed to be on a timer but we didn't realize until second day that the heat never turned on and that it was actually set to "off". Once we switched it back to "timer" mode, it was ok. You can override the heat by hitting a button but it didn't seem to always work. The radiators in the living room would heat up but the one in the loft/bedroom would not. At least the blankets were very warm. The hot water was another issue because it's not the biggest tank. Hot water for showers would run out after two showers. Just take fast showers or have some people shower at night and some shower in the morning and you'll be fine.

Other than the heating mishap the first night, I'd absolutely recommend this place. It's probably great in the summer when the heat is not necessary. Alasdair was a great host.