We stayed a full week at John’s apartment in Battersea. The weather in London was the worst, with snow storms and freeze, but we were pretty comfy with double windows and steadily running hot water. Nice linen, towels and warm duvets. Functional kitchen. Enough space and beds for three generations (three adults, three kids and even a visitor for a couple of nights). Stable wifi.
The area is wonderful, with mainly locals around. Not far from the main attractions, and close to the Soutbank museums. We used the bus a lot, as the bus stops are close by and buses were frequent. Change for tube at Sloane Square.
We didn’t meet John, but the communication was very friendly and prompt, and there were no problems checking in by ourselves.
The apartment was charming, and we liked its cozy, cultural atmosphere, books and paintings, the plank floor. Everything was basically clean, even by our Nordic standards, but some details could be a turn-off for some visitors (the stainded carpeting on stairways, some kitchen corners). The living room furniture was perhaps past its best days, but it sure was comfy!
The rest of the family would come back, granny wouldn’t.