Linda's place is definitely one of the top Airbnb's I have ever stayed at, and I have stayed at a lot! It's unique and funky interior has been lovingly designed to give a distinctive and original vibe that is cool, quirky and absolutely fabulous!
Comfort is key and the bed was outstanding, huge with very high-quality bedding. The comfy sofa with its array of cushions and blankets was the perfect place to curl up in front of the flame effect fire and the large TV with all the SMART services on it was easy to use.
The home has literally everything you could need, and it all seemed to be just in the right place! I am not a cook so didn't make full use of the kitchen facilities but if you were then it would be perfect. I have never stayed anywhere with such a well-stocked kitchen. Lots of lovely treats from Linda also made is feel very welcome.
The bathroom was really marvelous, the bath was so deep that at only half full I was fully submerged, and I'm a tall person so I appreciated that. There were even lovely toiletries to use.
We paid the extra for the woodfired hot tub and it was worth it. There was something quite special about relaxing in the hot water with the faint smell of burning wood, we told Linda what time we wanted it and she had it ready for us. Although I can see why she has to list the hot tub as semi-private because in theory someone from one of the other floating homes could walk past but we actually saw / heard nobody the whole time we were there, it was secluded and calm and beautiful. I took my teenage daughter, and she loved the whole experience too. It would be a perfect romantic retreat and I am hoping to return and take my husband - especially as he is a good cook so will be able to make use of the kitchen.
In terms of transport into central London, we drove our car 5 minutes down the road to Hampton train station and there is plenty of free street parking and a train into central London every 30 minutes (5 to and 25 past the hour), it was all very easy. If you weren't driving, then you could take a 20 min walk to the station or there are regular buses also which we did the first day when we didn't know about the ease of parking near the station.
If you are someone who lives in London then it would be a perfect close get-away from the big city and if, like us you live elsewhere and are wanting to visit London each day it really was a about the same price as a basic hotel room in the center, a very lightly longer train home and you're staying in the lap of luxury surrounded by nature, very welcome after a long day in the Capital. Linda is a very welcoming person, and we were in no doubt that she we have needed anything at all, or anything had gone wrong, she would have been there to help, however, everything was just perfect!