My wife and I stayed here for six weeks over Christmas and New Year in 2021/22. We were joined for a few nights by our adult daughter. Our London-based family often visited with a young child. We really did have a wonderful time. Our experience was completely positive. Maggie was a most generous and thoughtful host.
We found our main bedroom to be very comfortable and quiet. Loads of hanging and storage space. Our daughter's room was just as comfortable. We did not make use of the third bedroom. The bathroom is very good - the shower is terrific - hot and strong.
We made a lot of use of the well-appointed kitchen, roomy dining room, crockery, glassware and cutlery - we had some lovely family meals here for six to eight people in complete comfort.
The washing machine and tumble dryer worked superbly well. In a wet London winter, the big, strong dryer was a most welcome asset.
The central heating was consistently excellent throughout the house. Very cosy and easy to control.
WiFi service was great - reliable and fast. Television worked faultlessly. Sound system looked very modern but we didn't make use of it.
The general store in Goat Lane (a five minute walk away) was well-stocked and they are open until late. Between that and Waitrose deliveries, we had all that we needed. SJ Smith, the butcher in Baker Street, was very good as was Cicero, the Italian deli in Hertford Road. The DAM Health clinic in Nag's Head Road (for arrival and departure Covid tests, if needed) was terrific - very professional and only a five minute drive away.
Neighbours are all lovely people. Friendly and quiet. A safe, family-friendly neighbourhood.
Because of the weather, we didn't make use of the rear garden but it is well-appointed and looks like it would be a lot of fun for outdoor dining in summer.
It was terrific having our own parking space at the front of the house. Having the M25 so accessible was very handy. We were back and forth to both Heathrow and Gatwick a couple of times - an easy hour's drive each way. Enfield drivers we found to be remarkably cautious and considerate! The bus stop is only a five minute walk away and there is a bus every few minutes. You can connect quickly and easily by bus to Gordon Hill Station if you wish to go into central London or you can stay on the bus and visit the large, modern shopping mall at the Palace Exchange shopping centre nearby.
Forty Hall is literally around the corner. A lovely, historic place to visit. Interesting house. Beautiful gardens. Playgrounds, parks and superb walks are all nearby.
The house was spotlessly clean. Bed linen, towels all abundant and of good quality. All the cooking and dining tools you can think of.
Very highly recommended.