* Fantastic location in v centre of London, most things to do just a short walk
* Family-friendly with fully equipped kitchen & supplies
* Quiet—sleep not disturbed by police/ambulance sirens, can sleep with windows open
* Office ready with ultra high res monitor, printer/scanner/copier & supplies
* Lived-in home with personal items, some locked cupboards, so unsuitable if seek hotel style
GENERAL
* Bedroom with double bed, electric blanket, TV, trouser press, wardrobe
* Living room: sofa, chairs
* Designer bathroom: toilet, shower, large tub
* Additional bedding: sofa converts to king sized bed; 1 or 2 air beds on floor
FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN, FOOD & DRINK SUPPLIES
* Polished granite breakfast bar seats 6
* Fully equipped kitchen: fridge, freezer, dishwasher, induction hob/stove, oven, microwave, air fryer, toaster, cooking utensils
* Good quality cutlery/silverware, plates, glasses
* Foodstuffs: Oils & vinegar, sugar, coffee, tea, chocolate, pasta, rice, dried mushrooms, canned tomatoes, etc. Ready to go for cooking, please replace what you use. No fresh milk provided
* Washer/dryer with laundry tablets, iron, ironing board—ready to go for washing
TECHNOLOGY
* 43" flat screen Ultra HDTV, large number of channels
* Wifi: normally 70Mbit/sec down, 17Mbit/sec up
* 27” BenQ GW2765 ultra hi res computer monitor
* HP printer/copier/scanner with spare cartridges & paper
FANTASTIC LOCATION
* V centre of London. Many of London’s best sights, restaurants, etc just a short, lovely walk away
* Most theatres within five minute easy stroll
* Street outside, St. Giles High Street, is 2,000 years old main road into London
* St. Giles-in-the-Fields church adjacent. 900 years of Londoners in cemetery. Including 1665 plague victims, Andrew Marvell, author of “To My Coy Mistress”, most seductive poem of all time
* Bells of St. Giles church regularly pealed at dusk or weekends-wonderful sound
* Former public execution site 200 yards away
* At nice pub next door (“The Angel”), condemned given “St Giles Bowl” of alcohol—origin of “one for the road”
* Internet search for “St Giles London” reveals fascinating history
QUIET, SLEEP WITH WINDOWS OPEN
* V quiet
* Extremely unusual in central London, where emergency service sirens and rubbish pickups penetrate double-glazing throughout the night
* All but the lightest of sleepers can leave windows open and sleep soundly
INFORMAL PHOTOS & VIDEOS
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ACCESS VIA 15 SHORT STEPS
* Entry: lift to third floor, along corridor, down 15 short (18cm/7.5") steps
* Exit: down 15 short steps to first floor, along corridor, lift to ground floor
* Steps only an issue if physically disabled, or dislike the inconvenience
SETTING EXPECTATIONS
* Lived-in home with books, family photos, some locked cupboards containing clothing/knick-knacks, some bagged food in fridge/freezer, exercise equipment. Unsuitable if seeking minimal/hotel style
* Crowded with more than 2 guests: during day suggest fold up sofabed, put airbeds aside
* Storage space limited; with lot of luggage may feel crowded
* As normal in London, no a/c. Heatwaves rare but can be uncomfortable; 3 fans make comfortable for most guests
* Bathroom & toilet accessed through bedroom
* On rare occasions, people gather late at night on otherwise quiet street. For most guests, closing windows ensures sleep not disturbed
