We returned a few days ago from a thoroughly enjoyable stay at Carmen’s utterly delightful flat. There are so many things we loved about the flat. The location is absolutely fantastic. Just under five minutes from St John’s Wood underground station, a minute from St John’s Wood Main Street which has about half a dozen high quality eating places, and a couple of minutes away from the Duke of York (the local pub). The flat itself is just as is shown in the pictures. Classy, cozy, compact, wonderfully-appointed (has all the kitchen stuff and modern appliances any holiday-maker could possibly need, including a washer-dryer), well furnished (the beds and couches are very comfortable) and has this charming little patio which we used a lot. It’s located in a very quiet and elegant gated community (guarded by a big and heavy gate). The wifi is fast and very stable, and the flat being on the ground floor is likely to be easily accessible for older guests as well. But, more than anything else, the most special aspect of the flat is Carmen, our charming hostess, whose subtle touches (organising taxis to and from Heathrow, leaving a pair of Oyster Cards which guests can refill to their requirements, providing a mobile telephone that we could use if we didn’t have a London SIM card already), impeccable literary taste (the flat has a small, but refined collection of literary fiction) and unobtrusive responsiveness makes the flat what it really is. Our search for accommodation in London for future visits is now over. We can’t even think of staying anywhere else but at De Walden House. Thanks a lot Carmen. You’ll be seeing us soon!