LOVELY ROOM, LOVELY HOME & LOVELY INGE!!
Wow! What can I say that hasn’t already been said?!!! Inge’s place is the absolute ‘BEST PLACE!!’ in London.
I loved the fact that Inge, host greeted me at the door and immediately made me feel liked a welcomed guest. She personally showed me around and eager to ensure I had an enjoyable comfortable stay. I found Inge to be very personable, kind, helpful, responsive and simply delightful!!
My first day, Inge offered and walked me to the bus stop to make sure I was comfortable with where I was heading off to. Throughout my stay, when we crossed paths she was always gracious, we chatted, offered glass of wine and other niceties too.
Inge’s large home was inviting, peaceful and oozed with English charm. The walls were appointed with her late husband’s stunning artwork throughout. Access to her airy, modern kitchen which made it nice to make tea/coffee in the mornings.
My stylish, hotel-style and cozy room was just as the pictures show with French doors overlooking a cute stoned patio. The four poster bed was very comfy, with a nice comforter and feather pillows which meant for a good nights sleep in a quiet room. My own separate modern and sparkling clean bathroom with a steamy hot shower. Bath amenities and good towels. Wi-Fi worked well.
I appreciated the privacy and more so interacting with Inge. Inge has a remarkable life story and don't leave without finding about her illustrious career as a prestigious designer/dressmaker for the Royal family, ladies in waiting and more.
This Hammersmith area is a quiet, upper scale neighborhood with the quintessential London row houses lining the picturesque streets situated by St Peters Square and church. A classic English pub –The Cross Keys is just around the corner. One block further down on the corner is Carpenters Arm restaurant, again a classic English warm décor and apparently has one of London’s better-ranked chefs which I can attest to a delicious meal and nice staffing to boot. Also a late night grocery store (Tesco Express), shopping, restaurants and coffee shops dot the nearby main street, King St.
Just out the door and to the right is a long pedestrian walkway skirting the riverfront. A must-do walk which is dotted with two old English pubs/cafes overlooking the river (The Dove & The Black Lion). Inge invited me for a walk one day and pointed out sites around the area as we walked amongst the neighborhood locals.
Very close proximity to the bus and tube station (Piccadilly Line), less than a 5-minute walk. The Piccadilly tube line is a direct straight shot and super easy to Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus to zip into the London hub and key tourist attractions (about 20 minutes). Getting there from Heathrow airport was easy on the Piccadilly line (obtain Oyster card at visitors center or kiosk while using tube/bus). Leaving back to Heathrow e airport, Inge arranged for a mini-cab (22 pounds).
Overall, an amazing, perfect stay/base and booking at Inge’s really contributed to a Great Experience and Highlight of London! I will definitely rebook next time I return to London. Thanks a million!!