Atmospheric Bloomsbury Flat With A Green View

Dieter’s apartment was a great home base while staying in London for my sabbatical. The instructions on how to access the apartment were very clear, the decor was lovely and exactly as listed, and the neighborhood had anything and everything I could need nearby. Thank you for a great stay!

Excellent flat. Very well equipped and superb location near Kings Cross and Russell Square. Nice area with gardens back and front. Dieter is also a very helpful host.

Spent 32 days (Dec. 2024).ProsExcellent host--responds quickly, willingly adapts to your needs, very friendlyIncredible location--Kings Cross, St. Pancras, and Euston train stations within walking and luggage-carrying distance; Brunswick Ctr. 5 minutes walking distance with large Waitrose, Curzon Cinema, restaurants, coffee shops, arcade, etc.; bus stops serving major routes and subway stations 10 minutes walking distanceFully stocked home--kitchen supplies, washer/dryer & drying rack, television with cable, faultless wifiGreat lighting--large front and back windows (with nice views) allow for brightly lit roomsAmple storage--bedroom and bathroom were cleared out to allow for visitors' useDesk--Shelving under bedroom window with chair and outlet made for useful desk with nice viewConsNo microwaveSmallish refrigerator and freezer40 steps up steep switchback stairs from street to flat doorUncomfortable furniture--rigid plastic kitchen chairs, wide & stiff living room couch, low & deep-seated chair, very hard mattressI recommend this flat and would likely rent it again. Walked all over London from this prime central location (but easily accessed public transportation when weather or time required it). Ate at local restaurants that were all excellent (Dishoom, Harrison Pub, Half Cup, Sandwich Street, Riding House). Saw several films from the many playing at Curzon Cinema. 4 of 5 stars only reflects my personal discomfort in furniture. Otherwise, excellent.

Our first impression of the property was that "we're really going to like the location" after a 6-7 minute walk there from King's Cross station. After two weeks, however, we were more impressed with the quality and diversity of the nearby dining options. We ate every bit as well in London as we would in San Francisco. Two of the finest dining establishments in the city, St. John's and Ciao Bella were either a short walk or short "tube" ride away. In addition to those two establishments, we ate a variety of ethnic restaurants--Indian, Middle Eastern and Chinese. Don't get me wrong. The location was perfect--walking distance to the two international train stations, the British Library and the British Museum--but, if possible, the food was more so. We did not spend a lot of time at the apartment, but it was plenty large, comfortable and, thankfully quiet. The latter was important after staying in a noisy flat near Dublin's Temple Bar. Definitely something to consider on our next trip to London.