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Submitted: July 9, 2012
Stayed: June 2012
Our stay in this Putney apartment was great. The primary reason for the trip was to spend a few days at Wimbledon and the rest visiting London. The location is perfect for both. It is right off of a main street so convenient to bus stops and tube stations and to the regional railway. Wimbledon was 1 tube stop away. Walking distance to pubs and shopping and close to the Thames. The apartment was well equiped and everything worked. The only drawback was the mattress to the kingsize bed was a little springy - it's a far cry from my Temperpedic. 1 accommodation that American's like to have are wash cloths - had to buy some to keep my parents happy. The apartment was big enough for my 2 parents, 2 kids and my husband and myself. WiFi was perfect.
As for making arrangements, the owner had great email communications, was very patient with my decision making process and provided me with detailed information about the apartment and location. Payment was straightforward and cost was reasonable compared to other 3BR apartments. The contact to provide us keys and entrance to the apartment was friendly, professional, prompt and very responsive. Apartment was quiet but with windows open there is street traffic. Oh and it was of course clean. There were dust bunnies that appearred overnight but they had a vacuum avail to quickly take care of them. The elevator worked as well and a must for my parents at age 67+.
London was great, Wimbledon was awesome. Weather was perfect. Only rained once but not enough to ruin our plans. Londoners were friendly and helpful at the tube stations. City was clean. Don't try to drive or ride a bike in London if you are a foreigner....crazy...must be fearless or have a death wish to drive or ride a bike. Adhere to the crosswalks and signals too. Pedestrians do not have a right of way. The Harry Potter Museum got good reviews from my dad, husband and 2 kids (10 and 13) as did the mall near the Olympic village. Anyway - would definitely recommend it to a friend and would return. If the bed was more comfortable - the rating would have been Excellent.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Tourists without a Car,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 1/1
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