We are New Zealanders on a four-month trip. London was at the start for three weeks. My husband’s dream was to live like locals- Something we haven’t done in London since our early 20s when we were broke and also time poor. The search on Airbnb was for a garden or terrace, (being summer) and an interesting area. We feel we struck gold with this wonderful property. It exceeded all our needs and nourished our souls. It was a haven to return to the garden and a cool bath after a day in London’s long heat/drought period. So close to Westbourne Tube station and the vibrancy and restaurants of Portobello and Notting Hill (recommend the excellent local pub The Pelican and takeaways from Ottolenghi). A Number 7 bus, if you prefer instead of the tube takes you right to Oxford Circus from the end of the street
Everything we needed was there, washer/ dryer, the ability to hang good clothes in the garden to dry. I wrote several mornings in the garden with my morning coffee, it was blissful. The garden view from the bedroom defies the fact that a bustling, exciting city is just out the front door, instead, you feel like you are in the English countryside with squirrels and even one night a sweet fox. The living rooms are eclectically and intelligently decorated with kilims and an Asia focus that conveys tranquillity.
Everything we needed was there. We felt safe and secure in this lovely area in the evenings. The nights were quiet, making for undisturbed sleep and the place stayed cool even in the heatwave. The wifi was great. Manager Rachel was very easy to deal with and totally professional. I hope we can arrange to return for another extended stay sometime because this one has been wonderful due largely to this special abode. Many thanks, Sue and Dave