| Date | Rating | Comment
[Guest Comments: 35 positive, 0 negative]
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| 01/31/10 |
Positive
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| Our family stayed here for 12 days during Christmas 2009. It was absolutely wonderful! We wanted to stay in a neighborhood and see what it would be like to live in London. Philip & Derek’s flat fit the bill perfectly. We felt very safe and comfortable in this security building and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The flat is roomy and well appointed. It’s perfect for a family of four. Our teenage children (boy & girl) slept in the 2nd bedroom with twin beds and my husband and I slept in the master bedroom. It was nice having 2 bathrooms – one off the master bedroom. Everyone relaxed in the lounge after dinner and we read, played cards and watched TV. The kids really liked the wireless internet access. The kitchen is well equipped and we made our breakfast and dinners, including Christmas dinner turkey, in the oven. Shopping is easy - we bought groceries at both the nearby Waitross and Summerfields. The kids especially liked the freshly made pizzas from Waitross in the refrigerated section. We had drinks in several of the nearby pubs. Transportation around London was great. We walked the block to the Old Street Tube station and took the Northern Line everywhere. Philip answered all our inquiries within 24 hours. This was one of the best family vacations we’ve had and we would definitely stay here again. Thanks, Philip & Derek! |
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Peggy Willett, Stillwater, Minnesota, USA
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| 01/06/10 |
Positive
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January 6 2010. We feel so fortunate to have found
this apartment. It is clean, warm, secure and
comfortable, with plenty of light, a great outlook and
so many thoughtful extras to make it like home. It's
proximity to the tube and to the centre of London
makes it very hard to beat. |
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Helen Hassall, Brisbane Australia |
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| 10/16/09 |
Positive
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| A great modern 2B unit centrally located with all the amenities of home. Would highly recommend this unit facilities and location are ideal for London visitors with Tube and Bus located nearby. Many great reastuarants and convienence stores within walking distance. |
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Ramy, Australia |
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| 10/13/09 |
Positive
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Well what can I say ? We stayed here for a week in late September 2009 and it was a pleasure. The apartment is huge compared to a hotel room with all the mod cons you would expect, wireless internet, washer, dryer, microwave, dishwasher, lcd tv etc etc. Three of us stayed here and having two bathrooms is great.
Security - 24 hour concierge service and secure building with underground car park is sensational.
Location - a simple 2 minute walk to Old Street Tube will get you everywhere, plus buses out the front taking you to many of londons sites.
Shopping - A tesco direct and summerfields both offering cheapish food for you to cook in the apartment.
Food - too many to mention, pubs, pubs, pubs, subway, cafe nero, thai all within a 5 minute walk. Then the big marks and spencer food hall down the road.
Great Apartment, Great Location, Excellent Price.
Thank you Phillip and Geoffrey |
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CPK, Australia |
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| 08/20/09 |
Positive
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| This is our second stay at the Lexington. We love the comfort and convenience of "home away from home". It is very clean, spacious, updated, well-appointed and safe. One note for "warm climate folks"...the flat is not air conditioned, and while the temperature was never uncomfortable, one does have "city sounds" with the windows open. |
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Anonymous, Plano, TX |
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| 08/19/09 |
Positive
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What a fabulous place to stay! The unit was perfectly located, especially since this was our first trip to London - easy walking distance to 3 tube stations as well as having the bus right outside the door.
The concierge was so friendly and helpful and I loved all the guide books on the coffee table. We would definately stay here again! |
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Wendy & Tom, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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| 07/09/09 |
Positive
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We rented this apartment in July 2009. First off, the apartment is lovely and spacious, convenient to the tube as well! Everything was simple to figure out. Thank you for maintaining such a lovely apartment - I would not hesitate to recommend it in the future.
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Kelly Symmes, Huntingdon Beach California
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| 03/30/09 |
Positive
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| Great base to explore London from! The flat was comfortable and convenient, with 24 hour concierge service. We had a great stay. |
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Gord Hotchkiss, Kelowna, BC
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| 02/18/09 |
Positive
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| My wife and I stayed here for a week in Januray so we could spend more time than day trips in London (We live in Cambridge, an hour away). Although seemingly outside the hip areas, it's got great subway access--and we used the buses outside all week for easy access to Oxford st, cross the river, major markerts, and Clerkenwells restaurants. Apartment itself was modern, clean, comfortable and loaded with guidebooks--no need to bring any! Grocery store around corner and a nice small daily food market a few blocks away (through the cemetary!). Several good restaurants nearby too. A great tourist base to explore London--jt |
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John |
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| 01/12/09 |
Positive
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| We stayed New Year's Week 2008/9 here. The flat is in an up and coming location just north of the City of London. It's not touristy at all, but the Subway (branch of the American sandwich shop) and Caffe Nero (UK's answer to Starbucks) just outside the entry gate made it easy to get a quick coffee or sandwich. There are also at least 3 Starbucks between the Moorgate station and the flat. The flat is great for 2 sets of adults or 2 older children with adults. The flat is not set up for young (under 7 and mobile) children as the art and plants are fragile. We had a 9 and 12 year old plus parents and had plenty of space. The flat is starting to show a little wear--nothing critical, and I'm sure the owner will address soon. As others have mentioned, the washer/dryer takes some work to understand. Read the manual, put the wash setting on 3 and cold or warm water temperature and the dryer setting on high, then be prepared to hang the clothes to finish drying when the cycle is done. We put the clothes in the wash before leaving for the day, took them out when we got home, hung them (there's a drying rack provided) and they were dry by morning. For groceries, there's a Marks and Spencer south of the flat near the Moorgate tube stop with a ton of prepared foods (like you'd see in the premade section of a nice grocery store in the US, plus more) and a bakery. There's also a small Summerfield grocery store to the west of the Old Street tube stop. It has more traditional grocery items like milk, orange juice, diet coke, coffee, cereal, and lunch items, plus laundry soap or other household items you might need. The view from the flat is quite expansive. We could see the reflection of the New Year's fireworks at the London Eye on the clouds and hear them from the balcony, plus see two additional sets of fireworks! The concierge staff was very helpful answering questions and working on any issues we had. The property is gated so we felt very secure. In the summer the courtyard would be a wonderful place to relax. The workout area has a few different machines and if you're not getting enough exersize by walking London then you can do more there. The coffee table in the living area has a ton of guidebooks and brochures left by previous guests -- we dropped off a few ourselves -- to give you even more ideas of what do do. Overall this was a very nice place to stay in London and we had a great time in the flat! |
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Anonymous, Solon, OH |
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| 12/17/08 |
Positive
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It was absolutely fabulous! I had the opportunity to make a last minute trip to London. I received a prompt response to my enquiry from the owner which allowed me to set up the rental on very short notice.
The combination of all of the advantages of a home (kitchen with all of the amenities, comfortable furniture, etc. etc.) with all of the advantages of a hotel (24/7 concierge and well maintained security) made this the perfect choice. I had the best time, and a lot of the success of my trip was due to being able to stay here. I couldn't have made a better choice! |
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Anonymous, Wilmington, OH, USA |
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| 10/15/08 |
Positive
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My wife, son (14 years), and his best friend stayed at the apartment for five days in October, 2008. We know London and wanted to stay close to or in the East End.
First, the apartment was terrific. It has a 24 hour doorman, well stocked kitchen, furniture that is comfortable and homey. It is really like staying a a person's apartment as opposed to a purely rental unit.
Second, the location was perfect for us and very good for anyone who wants to be in the City or near the East End. We love that part of town with Spitalfield Market, Hoxton Square, and Brick Lane. Also, the subway was just yards away.
(Let me point out that this part of London is not as pretty or as developed as the West End. But for those who want a somewhat different experience, the location is very good.)
Finally, dealing with Philip was a pleasure. He was responsive to our inquiries and had lots of good suggestions.
All in all, a great apartment in a location we wanted, let to us by a fair and responsible person. |
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Alan Heaps, New York, New York
212-713-8111 |
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| 12/28/07 |
Positive
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This flat was actually better than expected. Our stay took place last Feb 2007. Phillip provided an outstanding place to stay. My family of four which included 2 15 yr old teenage girls was extremely comfortable. With the Old Street tube station a short walk away, oyster passes in hand, we spent a week seeing all of London that we could. Each day after sightseeing, we rode the double deck bus home usualy in the first row up top. This allowed us to see London at street level. (Although the bus took 30 minutes longer than the tube, we were happy to see real streets and real neighborhoods) We would recommend the market on Old Street for your food purchases. Its very convenient and very reasonably priced. Our children were not happy with food in the UK, but my wife and I were happy to eat bangers and mash. Again, the flat was perfect and we would recommend it to anyone. The only thing I would mention that is less than perfect is the directions on how to use the washer/dryer combo machine. I guess we were too used to separate machines to figure out how to use it. We did finally figure it out , but one page of the instructions was missing.
Whenever we go back to London, this is the first place we will consider to stay at! |
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John Doyle, East Amherst, NY
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| 11/18/07 |
Positive
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Awesome location and apartment! We stayed for
one week in Sept. 2007 with our two children, ages
7 & 9. Everything described by the owners on the
website was precisely as billed. This is refreshing
in an era where people over-promise and under-
deliver. Be wary of other properties that don't
accept comments from guests. We would stay here
again in a heartbeat, when we return to London!
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Vera and Dale, Rapid City, SD, USA |
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| 07/16/07 |
Positive
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The question to ask is, "Would you stay here again?"
Indeed, we have stayed in this lovely and convenient
flat three times and we plan to visit again later in the
year. |
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Randi Turk, Glendale, Arizona USA
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| 03/21/07 |
Positive
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| Our family of four enjoyed 5 nights in this lovely apartment in Dec 06. The apartment is well appointed, clean and in a good location. There is a tube stop and also a couple of supermarkets close by. Why would you want to go back to a tiny hotel room after a long day of sightseeing when you could stay here. We would highly recommend this apartment! |
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Helen Putnis, Newcastle Australia
610249522422 |
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| 11/19/06 |
Positive
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October 2, 2006. After much research on
London apartment, we rented this one based
on availability, location, and price. We are
always a little apprehensive since we have only
pictures and descriptions to rely on before we
make a decision. We definitely scored a
winner with this apartment. It exceeded our
expectations. It was very comfortable and well
equipped. We all particularly enjoyed sitting in
the livingroom in the evenings and looking out
at the city.Another plus was dealing with the
owner. He always promptly replied to my e-
mails and a answered my questions. |
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Patricia Coil, Mentor, Ohio
1-440-942-6513 |
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| 09/17/06 |
Positive
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| For our two week stay in London, this apartment could not have been better. It is spacious, light, quiet, very well equiped, perfect for a family of four or two couples, and extremely well located. The tube station is on the corner, supermarkets, pharmacies, general shopping in short walking distance. Just a short cab ride (cheeper then the tube) or a leisurely stroll (all down hill) of 30 minutes one can be in the heart of central Londons attractions: London Bridge, the London Muesum, Saint Pauls, Covent Gardens, the National Gallery, the Pall Mall and Buckingham Palace -- just a few spot among many. We can definately recommend this apartments to our friends. |
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John Ross Pope, Santiago de Chile
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| 09/07/06 |
Positive
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My family and I greatly enjoyed staying at this London flat. Everything was first-rate. The amenities, everything from teakettle to pillows to appliances, were excellent. We appreciated the guidebooks and information literature on the coffee table, and other thoughtful touches by the owner. We loved the view and the location: the cemetery and general environs are fascinating. We would definitely stay here again. It's infinitely better than a hotel. Our children, eight and ten, were very comfortable in the flat, and really enjoyed their first trip to London.
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Liza Mundy, Arlington, VA
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| 04/26/06 |
Positive
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| We stayed here for a week in early April and were very pleased with our stay. The apartment was perfect for our family (2 adults/2 teens). The location was an easy walk to either Moorgate or Old Street tube station. We agree with previous tenants about the convenience of M&S just down the street - we just loved their "rocket and parmesan salad". The flat is well equipped and we found our stay very comfortable. We spent a few nights relaxing at home after a day on our feet in museums, etc and it was very comfortable. Much nicer then staying in a hotel. The owner was very helpful and easy to deal with. The location is very quiet on the weekends as it is in a mainly business area. We liked staying a bit away from the typical touristy areas. We could easily walk to St. Pauls Cathedral, Tower of London, London Bridge, Tate Modern and hop on the tube to go anywhere else. There were some good restaurants within walking distance as well. Would definitely recommend staying here. |
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Carrie Eisenhandler, Oreland, PA
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| 04/13/06 |
Positive
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| We visited London with our two teenage children, and the apartment met our needs beautifully. It is well-furnished and maintained, and included everything we could have needed. The tube is only 1/2 block away, so it is easy access to the city, and the neighborhood is quiet at night. Coming back here at the end of the day was a delight. We recommend it highly. |
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Diana & Paul, Naperville, IL |
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| 01/09/06 |
Positive
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| The impressive comfort and convenience of this wonderful London apartment is not to be passed over. Enjoy the wonderful accoutrements of this new and modern place. Our family of 4 fit perfectly in the comfortable and chic space and we enjoyed a great Christmas vacation London style. Our host mailed us a great guide for getting in and out of the city that proved invaluable for the novice travelers from Kansas. We perused the big stack of guide books and maps found on the coffee table and enjoyed art galleries, theater, museums, restaurants, pubs, shopping and walking in London. About a block to the north of the apartment is the Old Street tube station, which takes one just about anywhere in the city. We had great fun navigating all around zone 1 and 2. We also enjoyed taking the short walk to the Marks and Spencer store about a quarter of a mile to the south nearly every morning for our tidy little English groceries, our coffee and of course, the cash. The building is safe and secure and the concierge was most friendly. We would be most pleased to visit again and recommend this apartment to our friends and family and viewers like you. |
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Connie Beaufort, Kansas City Missouri
816-363-4080 |
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| 07/10/05 |
Positive
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We were guests in this flat June 15 - 26th, 2005. The flat was perfect for us, (2 couples) it was especially nice to come home to after a hetic day of sight seeing. The flat was so quiet. It was so much nicer than a hotel would have been.
The beds are comfortable, the pillows great! The showers are powerful.
The two males in our group especially liked the balcony, as they could have a nightcap and a cigar. There are a couple of great places to eat that are close by and the tube of course is very close. The men at the desk were always helpful and friendly. I would recommend this flat for a great stay in London. |
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Terri Hutchinson, Marion, Indiana
765-662-9619 |
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| 04/07/05 |
Positive
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| We had the pleasure of staying at this wonderful flat for four nights. The flat amenities were first class. Everything you could possibly need was provided and the extra space of the flat far exceeded that of a hotel. With two tube stations nearby, it was easy to get around the city and see the attractions. I highly recommend this flat and would stay here again. |
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Deona Smith, Washington, DC |
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| 04/05/05 |
Positive
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What a great time we had in your flat that we rented during our visit to London this past February. What a wonderful place and location. We walked down to the Tower Bridge to see Ellen MacArthur in her "solo round-the-world" trimaran. We saw all the sights
you could wish to via the tube because of the flat's close proximity to the Old Street and Moorsgate stations. The grocery stores and the local
restaurants offered convenient choices
for meals and snacks. (We were glad 2 of the nearby pubs had children's licenses.)
The southern views from the sixth floor gave a marvelous start to each morning.
All in all, I'd agree wholeheartedly with all the comments on this site.
We had a great time and would love to visit again in the future.
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Jeff Kurdyla, Havertown, PA
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| 10/16/04 |
Positive
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The flat was everything that was advertised and more. The rates were very reasonable and better than those of hotels in the area.
The flat was clean,convenient, beautiful and quiet.
The short walk to the tube station made carrying luggage and packages very easy.
I would recommend this flat to any group or family planning to visit the London area!! |
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Kenneth Stuart, Springfield Missouri
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| 10/04/04 |
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We very much enjoyed our stay in your flat. So much more comfortable than a hotel room and since cost was shared by two couples, less expensive, too.
We found the flat clean and comfortable, staff friendly and helpful, restaurants nearby were quite good and transportation locations very convenient.
Highly recommended. |
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Janice, Sacramento, CA, USA |
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| 07/19/04 |
Positive
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The family has returned to Canada after 2 weeks in Europe. Now that we are back I wanted to send a brief note to thank you for the opportunity to stay at you your flat on Old Street. We found it to be very comfortable well furnished. The beds in particular were very comfortable and we had marvelous sleeps during the week. We also appreciated the abundance of light from the many windows, the views from the apartment windows, and the cooling breezes from the open windows. The flat was also convenient to many amenities such as 2 Tube stations, Marks & Spencer, grocery stores, the trendy restaurants and shops in the Angel district, St. Paul's cathedral, etc. The concierge staff at the front desk was very courteous and helpful at all times during the week.
We had a great visit in London and having access to your flat made the trip all the more enjoyable.
Once again we enjoyed the use of your flat a great deal and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
Sincerely
Chris
Ottawa, Canada
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Chris Dodd, Ottawa Canada
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| 05/04/04 |
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Hi Philip,
Just a quick note to say we really enjoyed our stay at your London flat.
It was just what we needed, nicely furnished, and great location. The
proximity to the Old Street and Moorgate tube stops allowed easy access
to the various sights we travelled to during our stay. We enjoyed
terrific weather which we exploited by taking day trips to Oxford and
Windsor. In London activities thoroughly enjoyed were The British Museum,
London Museum, Tower of London, Open Bus Tour, Regents park during a
glorious spell of warm weather! The four of us felt very safe with the 24
hour concierge on duty. They were most pleasant and helped us work the
washing machine for example.
Thanks Again, and if you need us as a reference, please let me know?
Regards,
Pete Wolfson and family
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Peter Wolfson, Stamford, CT, USA
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| 07/05/03 |
Positive
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Our family spent two weeks in this lovely flat June 20-July 4, 2003, and we were most comfortable. I thoroughly agree with all the previous comments. The furnishings and amenities are exceptional. The staff is very friendly and quite helpful. We needed to receive and send a fax of several pages and the concierge took care of it.
We would recommend this flat to anyone and would love to be able to stay there again sometime. |
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Karen Gunderson, Bellevue, WA
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| 06/23/03 |
Positive
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| My wife and I and two daughters stayed at this beautiful flat in June. The unit is in a very safe area and quite quiet at night and on weekends. The views are fabulous and the unit is impecably furnished. The beds, while not large, are very comfortable. I would highly recommend this unit to anyone. |
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James Babos, Mesa, Arizona, USA
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| 05/05/03 |
Positive
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| We had the good fortune of renting this lovely flat for a week in March. The flat was very comfortable and spacious, and the location was superb for our family of 4 (includes two small children ages 5 and 8). We loved staying in a fairly tourist-free area of the City, yet found all the usual tourist sites easily accessible by tube. We especially liked the proximity to the Columbia Street flower market (a must if you happen to be there on a Sunday morning) and Spitalfield's, which we walked to from the flat. There are plenty of nearby restaurants and shops. The owner very thoughtfully provided recommendations and more than 10 guidebooks on restaurants, museums, and other attractions. He also left umbrellas for us to use, though we were fortunate to have a dry week. It was pleasure dealing with the owner who was prompt in his responses and is clearly very hospitable. An added bonus were the concierges who were present 24 hours a day and made us feel very welcome. This flat comes highly recommended! |
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Anonymous, Baltimore, MD USA |
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| 01/29/03 |
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This flat is a wonderful place to stay for any visitor to London.
Centrally located, only a 3 minute walk from the Old City Tube Station and an easy walk to St Pauls and the City. The theatre district (West End) is only 10 minutes away by tube or bus, and all major attractions are easily accesible.
The flat itself is beautifully furnished, spacious and bright,and has all the modern conveniences. Sliding doors lead out onto a private balcony with views south and west over the city.
The building has many amenities including gym and 24 hour concierge.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you wish further information.
Harvey Swedlove
Toronto, Canada
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Harvey Swedlove, Toronto, Canada
416-9670908 |
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Homeowner Response:
The Tube station is OLD STREET on the northern line.
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| 01/22/03 |
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What a wonderful Surprise!
After travelling for 10 days in Asia, we arrived in London tied and exhausted and looking forward to settling in one spot for a week. We were met at the front desk by the most friendly and helpful staff with a welcolming smile.
As soon as we opened the door to the apartment, we knew immediately that "this place" and London, were going to be the highlight of our 5 week overseas holiday.
Beautifully decorated, with everything that you need in a "home away from home" we felt totally spoilt. Plenty of room, comfortable and practical furnishings, fittings and amenities. Two good size bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fantastic modern and fully equiped kitchen, washer/dryer; a balcony on which to sit and enjoy the first coffee of the day, CD player, Television, and the list just goes on. Security basement parking (if you're crazy enough to want to drive in London,is also available with the apartment. However, with two different Tube (Underground Train) stations both within a few short minutes walk from the Apartment, we found it much more convenient to get to where we wanted to go by using the Tube than to worry about a car.
Central London is the only way to go to make the most of a short visit to this beautiful and exciting city, and we found the perfect place to stay.
We would thoroughly recommend this central location and stunning apartment to anyone wanting to stay in London.
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Debbie & Francis Taylor, Gold Coast Australia
+61 (0)7 5572 0139 |
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| 01/22/03 |
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This is a superb apartment, very close to Old Street tube station, and consequently convenient for all principal visitor attractions in central London. And if you’re looking to be in the heart of historic London, this is definitely the place for you.
The sixth floor position gives wonderful views across the financial district (you can see the infamous Millennium Dome too) and the apartment building is directly adjacent to Bunhill Fields cemetery (now full) which is serene and beautiful at any time of the year, but especially in summer.
Bunhill Fields was intended to be an "outcast's" cemetery, reserved for those who refused to compromise their convictions and step in line with the established Church of England. Consequently, it became a cemetery filled with some of the most famous names that have influenced many generations since for good – John Bunyan, Daniel Defoe, and William Blake to name just a few.
Directly opposite the apartment is Wesley’s Chapel, known the world over as the Cathedral of World Methodism. The site of the chapel was previously a dump used for disposing of earth during the construction of St Paul's Cathedral!
And just close by, just beyond Bunhill Fields, is the Honourable Artillery Company, established during the reign of Henry VIII in 1537. Nowadays, duties of the Company include firing Royal Gun Salutes at the Tower of London on the occasions of Royal Birthdays, State visits and the State Opening of Parliament.
I really can’t recommend this apartment too highly. I’ve stayed there three times now. Feel free to e-mail me if you need any more information.
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John Fox, Halifax, England
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