Reviews For Camden & Covent Garden Holiday apartment - Property 5174

After 4 and a half weeks of travel through Europe with some very below average accomodation for the amount that I paid, this flat in London was an absolute joy to stay in. <br/>The owner has provided everything that was stated on the web site plus more. She also leaves her guests a detailed guide for the appliances in her flat, places of interest to visit that are close plus a list of pubs, shopping, grocery supplies and restaurants in the area. <br/>The flat is clean and really has everything that you could want for your stay. If you have anything to grumble about I would be very surprised. <br/>NOTE...if you are visiting you must eat at the Norfolk Arms. I had the best duck I have ever tasted there. I went back two days later to have it again! <br/>Buses are 3 minutes walk away. St Pancreas International train station for the Eurostar trains was 3 minutes away and that is also where I caught the train to Brighton for the day. <br/>Kings Cross metro was 5 minutes walk which for me was ideal because I hopped on the train there and it was about a 1 hour direct link trip to Heathrow Airport. It could not have been easier. <br/> <br/>If you staying for a few days or more I really would suggest that you buy the Oyster Card from a train station. It was 5 pound to buy which gave me 3 pound in travel and I simply topped it up at a machine in the stations. It meant that I could use it on any metro train and any bus without having to find coins for the trip. <br/> <br/>The courtyard and roof top area were very well maintained and having a key entry to get into the front door of the complex was reassuring for safety reasons. There is also a double lock on the flat door. <br/>I would definately stay there again. Thank you Sam for making the last stay of my trip such a relaxing and pleasant time. <br/>Kind regards <br/>Glen (Australia)

The location is excellent – quiet and convenient, an easy walk to Russell Square and Kings Cross tube stations, the Eurostar St Pancras station, a large Waitrose supermarket, countless cafes/eateries, and local pubs. We had no problems with noise from the street or the rear courtyard. <br/> <br/>The interior is basic and looks warn, even tatty in parts. Bare floor boards in bedroom and sitting room; the tiles in kitchen and bathroom are marked/scuffed and look quite dirty in places. Venetian blinds on windows are very worn and don’t close properly. We could not see a power point anywhere near a mirror so had to use hairdryer, electric shaver etc without a mirror – quite a problem! <br/> <br/>Bedroom is spacious by London standards with space for luggage and plenty of drawer space. The main problem is the bed which is incredibly hard and uncomfortable – like laying on planks of wood! <br/> <br/>The sitting room is a reasonable size. We had wanted 2 beds so the feature of the ‘murphy bed’ was one of the reasons we chose this apartment. Although specifically booked and a reminder sent a couple of weeks prior to arrival, the Murphy bed was not made up – we had to do it ourselves. And the Murphy bed is a disaster! It has a wire mesh base which sags badly and a very uncomfortable mattress. We had to put the mattress on the floor – it was impossible to use the bed as is even for one adult. A really unacceptable situation. <br/> <br/>The kitchen is small with the sink in a narrow, awkward corner. The washing machine and fridge are recent replacements; all appliances worked OK. The main problem was the lack of cleanliness – cutlery, pots and pans and plates were awful with food residue adhered to surfaces. Anything we wanted to use, we had to wash first. <br/> <br/>The bathroom is a small/awkward space with little free floor/standing space outside the large shower recess; very easy to hit arms on the heated towel rail only inches away from the cramped handbasin. Major problems in the bathroom are lack of ventilation and a bad, mildewy smell which we thought came from the basin and shower drainholes; exhaust fan is not very effective when showering and the condensation really builds up over all surfaces. On a positive note, the toilet flushed well, the hot water was plentiful and the shower worked well. <br/> <br/>We stayed for 11 nights - overall, loved the quiet and convenient location but didn’t like the various shortcomings, particularly the uncomfortable beds and the bad smell in the bathroom.

Clean, characterful and convenient. <br/> <br/>We recently stayed with our two young children. <br/> <br/>Location was great. Easy walk to Kings Cross or Russell Square for the Piccadilly line, lots of local eating options at a variriety of price points. For self catering there is a Waitrose less than 10 minutes walk away and the flats kitchen is equiped for a range of meals. The Norfolk Arms up the road was good for either a glass of tempranillo to strarve off jet lag or to warm up on the way home. <br/> <br/>Large fridge, good shower (with lots of hot water) and a welcome washer/ dryer all contributed to a relaxed stay for us. <br/> <br/>We found Sam a helpful and unobtrusive host. No problems with any aspect of booking arrival, key pick up etc. <br/> <br/>The flat is very clean. The building is old and as a consquense if you arrive expecting shiny and new it will take a bit of getting used to. Heating is fine and it is possible to open windows on both sides so despite being ground floor the flat is light and airy.

This delightful flat is a few minutes walk from St Pancras and King's Cross stations and in spite of noisy, busy Euston Road being close by it is in a really tranquil and quiet location. The flat was cosy and well furnished with interesting items which provided a welcome change from the ubiquitous Ikea! It cannot be faulted for facilities or proximity to shops for day to day needs. Nearby Russell Square tube makes visiting top London attractions really convenient. There is an abundance of good eateries locally. The owner was most helpful, particularly when reuniting us with a mobile phone left in the property, within 24 hours of our leaving! Highly recommended all round for a great break in London.

Estuve en el departamento durante febrero del 2010, junto a mi esposa y dos hijas, durante una semana. <br/>Es cómodo para cuatro personas, la ubicación es exelente, cerca del metro, muchas veces ibamos caminando al soho, covent garden, Trafalgar, etc. La calefacción es muy buena y el equipamiento está correcto. El único inconveniente que tuve fue al llegar no estaba la persona que nos tenía que recibir, pero afortunadamente fue solucionado rápidamente por la propietaria.

I liked the place as soon as arrived to load my luggages. The owner agreed to the arrangement for me to load my bags, grab the keys, then come back after 4pm. <br/> <br/>The flat is really cosy. The room is not too small like the hotel rooms and the living room, is just nice to sit and rest after a day of shopping. I came to notice that most of these rental places have small TV, but then again, we hardly watch TV so i guess it was fine. <br/> <br/>Full equiped kitchen. With pots and pans, cutleries, plates, bowls and etc....and big Fridge. Very thoughtful. <br/> <br/>Bathroom, yes, can get smelly, strange that the smells come from the sink's hole and not the wc. But just gv it a spray, then its fine. <br/> <br/>Location is great !!! Near to Kings Cross, hop on bus # 10, 30 or 390 to Oxford Street, up to Marble Arch and Knightsbridge...we even walked to Oxford actually, since the day was pleasant enough. The other side, less than 5mins walk, is Brunswick, where there is Waitrose for groceries shopping. Also a Halal Store as well. Either way, if you are coming from King's Cross or Russel Square, there would be a little mart for you to grab something before going back to the flat. <br/> <br/>My inlaws came and visited us and they themselves were impressed with the flat ( hint* this does not mean you should increase your rates ;p ) <br/> <br/>Dealing with the owner also was great. Easy to deal with, and I really enjoyed my stay there. My only regret is not for staying longer as I really like the place. <br/> <br/>I hope to be going back soon and if the owner says ok, then i would like to stay there again :)

My mother and I stayed here in the beginning of August. The location can't be beat. If you're coming in from Gatwick, forget the Express to Victoria; just take the local train to St. Pancras Station--it's 1/3 the price and about the same time and then it's just a 5 minute walk to the flat. The flat itself was very nice, though the damp mildew-y smell is something to get used to. We only had one afternoon of rain, but given that this is a garden flat and an old building, not sure what can be done about it. It can also feel a bit dark unless you open the blinds, but then you feel somewhat exposed as it's just below street level. It was nice to be able to buy food for breakfast and not have to go searching for food every morning. The shower is great and it was wonderful to be able to wash clothes since this was our third week of travel, though it would have been nice if a little laundry soap could be provided so we didn't have to go out a buy a whole box for just one or two small loads of laundry. I'm sure people wouldn't take it because whose going to pack an open box of laundry in their suitcase?? The only 2 "issues" I had was that I had specified a time when I would arrive and got a confirmation that that would be a good time, but when I arrived, I had to wait more than an hour for the flat to be cleaned. The other thing was the instructions for the oven were nowhere to be found, though the info booklet said where they should be. I would update the info book, especially since people seemed to have spilled tea or something on it and it's looking very worn and, well, icky. Also, a hair dryer would be good. <br/> <br/>My mom and I had a great time pretending that this was our lovely little London flat and enjoyed our neighborhood immensely. I have lived in London in the past, so it was a way to visit the city again without feeling like a tourist stuck in a hotel. The internet place down the block was nice, though they close at 8pm and on Sunday's. And the Indian place next to it was also good. I recommend this place as a nice alternative to a hotel.

This flat is about 5/6 minutes walk from St.Pancras and about 15/20 minutes walk from The British Museum. There's a large shopping centre, the Brunswick (with a Waitrose etc) within 5 mins walk. Also a little supermarket within 2 mins. The flat's in a quiet street in a large 1912 block set around a quadrangle, with a security system to let you in the front door. Just outside the door to the flat are the stone steps to all floors. The living room faces the street and is set slightly below the pavement; the bedroom faces the rear and is on ground level. The kitchen had a cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave and washing machine but no dishwasher. A modern bathroom had plenty of hot water. The heating was good. On the sixth day the flush of the loo failed but the owner had it fixed the same day. Bedding was provided for my extra visitors. The double bed in the main bedroom has a very firm mattress; there's also a pull-down double bed in the living room. Plenty of hanging space for clothes in both rooms - and lots of hangers provided. I would have much appreciated some milk and teabags and perhaps a pack of biscuits or something similar on arrival - just to be able to sit down with a cup of tea before having to go out again to shop for food. But that was just a minor point. I would recommend the flat to a friend while pointing out that this is the north end of Bloomsbury (Russell Sq about 10 mins walk). You can however pick up the Tube at St.Pancras and that gets you to the West End, Covent Garden etc in a matter of minutes. Nice flat overall, reasonably priced. Good value for London. For activities I would recommend 'London Walks' - they do historical walks all over London, you can find them on the web through Google. Each walk costs £7 and you dont have to book. If you love theatre, try the backstage tour at Royal Covent Garden - amazing (£9, pre-book online). We saw the Royal Ballet in rehearsal - unforgettable. The Royal Opera House does a very reasonable light lunch upstairs and hardly anyone knows it's there - a haven of peace right in Covent Garden! Also at Covent Garden dont miss the Actors Church. You can also get free lunchtime lectures at the British Museum (book ahead). For a super (bit expensive but worth it) meal try Pattersons Restaurant in Mill Street, or The Landau at Langhams. Would recommend Pasta Brown for a cheaper lunch. For something different in the shopping line, try Blackout (near New Oxford Street) for amazing vintage clothing.

The apartment is extremely well located for central london and St Pancras International (I was able to get the Eurostar to Paris and back in a day, with only a short walk home after). It took me five minutes to walk to King's Cross St Pancras, possibly six minutes to Russell Square, no more than ten to the British Museum and half an hour to Covent Garden, but you're well served by the underground if you prefer. It's a ground floor apartment, but the street is very quiet. It's cosy, but as you have a sitting room and kitchen, it's more room than you'd get in a hotel at the same price point. I stayed on my own, so it was the right size for me, or for a couple. You can fit another two people into the sitting room if you're on a tight budget, but that would be very close living indeed. If you need to stay in on a rainy afternoon, there's a stereo, tv and dvd, as well as a fair selection of cds and books, which makes it feel more homey. (And there's a washer/dryer in the kitchen.) And if you can't find something to read in the apartment, there are a number of bookshops, new and secondhand, nearby. There's a large supermarket, Waitrose, five minutes away, as well as smaller shops for provisions. There's plenty of places to eat nearby, and the information booklet in the apartment gives some suggestions. The cosy patisserie on Judd St is good for morning coffee and a croissant, or Valencia provides a really cheap English breakfast of beans, egg, sausage, bacon and chips which you can wash down with a cup of tea. I stayed in February, a coolish time, and the heating is very good and can be adjusted. I don't know what it would be like in summer. Bottom line: excellent value and position. If you want something more spacious you'll need to spend more or go somewhat further out from central London, but you're still doing better than a hotel in an apartment like this (unless you go in for that front desk thing).

This is an excellent location if you want to walk to places in central London. Half hour walk to the West End, Covent Garden, Royal Opera and theatres. Also convenient to the South Bank. Convenient tube and rail connections (Kings Cross, Euston and St. Pancras). Lots of nice shops and restaurants nearby with the convenience of the Brunswick Square shopping centre (Cinema, shops and Waitrose supermarket). The flat is on a quiet street but everything you need is nearby. Comfortable full-size bed, kitchen with plenty of utensils, etc. Good for couples or singles, but has an extra pull-down bed in living room. Would stay again if traveling without my family.

we enjoyed our few days in this very comfortable, warm flat. It was convenient to everything we needed and well equipped. We shall definitely stay there again if it is free when next we visit London.

we liked everything except that I had trouble with allergies due to damp and mildew (it is a gerden level flat, and it was very wet in London when we were there). Otherwise, great location, very comfortable and roomy, nice little kitchen, even a washer/dryer. By a little neighborhood with markets,restaurants, book stores and a couple of fun pubs. 5 minutes to the tube.

a lovely apartment, well presented and spotlessly clean. Close to euston station, for both mainline and underground trains. You could quite easily self cater here for the duration of your visit. there are a number of supermarkets close by, with quite a large shopping centre which has a waitrose supermarket as well as restaurants and other useful shops. The information guide was handy and we tried a couple of the local restaurants which were excellent.(the gastropub and the fish and chip restaurant). We were able to walk to the British museum. it will sleep 4 but the second bed is in the living room/. we would stay here again if it was available.