Q: What makes Isabelle's place "more than just a room"?
A: Lots of things, but mostly Isabelle herself and Mr. Darcy!

From the moment we booked our room, Isabelle was there to support our trip-planning efforts. In the run up to our flight, she even reached out to ensure we knew the best way to get from Heathrow to her home, going so far as to offer us a ride from the nearest Tube stop--in spite of our late-night arrival.

We wondered whether this was one of those niceties that people sometimes extend but don't genuinely mean, so we kindly declined. Indeed, we reckoned that we were imposing enough on Isabelle by simply asking her to receive us at such a late hour.

To our pleasant surprise, though, Isabelle was just as warm and open in person as she was in her messages, and her home was even more beautiful and charming than it appeared in pictures! We ended up chatting for hours, and Isabelle was sweet enough to look over our highly detailed itinerary to ensure we would be making the most of our brief, three-day stay in London. Not one to be outdone, Mr. Darcy burst onto the scene to let us know that our plans should actually revolve around him. (They didn't, but he did well trying to convince us).

These same themes stayed constant for the duration of our stay. Isabelle would graciously make herself available at our convenience, providing a fantastic breakfast (with amazing banana bread!), helpful tips, and lively conversation; Mr. Darcy would grace us with his presence and allow us to pet him, like a true gentleman.

All in all, it truly felt like home, and we sincerely hope we will be able to make a return trip soon!