Budget stay -- 30 minutes away from London
Review Submitted: November 30, 2008
Date of Stay: October 2008
We enjoyed our house stay in this quiet neighborhood lined with big trees. . Public transportation (bus transferring to uncrowded train) is just at the top of the street, near the supermarket. (Or skip the bus if you can walk hills.) Our accomodations consisted of a large bedroom with fireplace, original wood floors, and a tiny, but modern private bath down the hallway stairs. We had a separate house entrance shared with only one other guest. (I think their room must be the one with the view.) The bedroom had a basic kitchenette with small cube refrigerator, microwave, hot plate, etc. and a large sink, although there was no dining table on which to eat or prepare food. We had a comfortable double bed, and our granddaughter was provided with a floor mattress. An antique armoire with one drawer and little functionality was the only closet. Regarding the Landlord, we had friendly and helpful email correspondence both before and after our visit. Unfortunately, he was on a business trip during our stay, and therefore, we did not meet personally to thank him for such an economical stay when visiting the London area. This home has potential. I believe when the scaffolding is removed from the exterior, the trees are trimmed, and the eclectic furnishings are unified as either historic or modern, it will truly show off. And when much needed shelving & dinette are provided, this will be a bargain gem.
Owner's Response: This reviewer had some helpful suggestions. As the reviewer mentions, there is a double bed but we have recently replaced the single mattress with a futon. We have recognised the lack of storage and there is now a chest of drawers as well as the armoir for storing clothes. The reviewer also had a helpful suggestion of providing coat hooks which are now installed. Trimming the trees is more of a problem because the area is in a conservation area. There is a preservation order on the biggest trees, including the huge oak tree in the garden and premission for trimming is difficult to get. Our future guests should not expect to see the scaffolding as this was only erected temporarily so our painters could safely paint the highest windows - the house is 160 years old and takes some maintenance.
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