My first thought when we entered the stairwell was that we had made a big mistake. It is a bit dark and could use a fresh coat of paint, but the apartment itself is absolutely Perfect. Clean, fresh, and recently updated. We were staying with our four children and the room with the double and pull out sofa was perfect for them. (Pro tip: We moved the bed against the wall so there was more floor space and so they could get better access to the dresser. And, of course, moved it back before leaving.) The large windows are beautiful and let in lots of light.
The bathroom has been recently updated and was perfectly clean. We couldn't figure out the hot water to the shower for a bit, but it just takes a couple of minutes for it to heat up, so we learned to turn it on while we were getting ready.
The kitchen was nice and well supplied with all the cooking basics. The dishwasher was a nice bonus. Being there as a family, we did a lot of cooking at home. There is a grocery store (Sainsburys) right down the road and it was very convenient to purchase food on our way home in the evening to cook for dinner. The kids loved being able to pick out their own food and it was faster and cheaper than eating out.
It was also great to be able to pack light and do laundry at the flat.
The neighborhood is busy (in the heart of downtown) but safe and nice. It is within walking distance to most things and there are lots of buses routes are close by. The family day pass is a good deal and the kids loved riding on the top of the double decker buses.
We would definitely recommend Barry's place to others and stay there again.