About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
This is a modern apartment situated in the heart of London. We reside in Paddington, Little Venice where we have the beautiful canal, large willow trees, canal boats, canal cafes and much more. Enjoy the nature surrounding my area as well as walking access to many major tourist spots, such as hyde park, Madame Taussauds, Regents Park, Notting Hill, Portobello Market and more.
The beauty of living in the heart of London is that there are activities for all to enjoy. Enjoy a lovely walk at sunset on the canal, or enjoy a trip to Camden via boat, just from our door step. Take the tube to trendy East London in just 20 minutes, and explore all the markets and cute coffee shops. Prefer museums and architecture? No problem. We are lucky enough to live right next to 3 tube stations, Paddington is a 7 minute walk away, where you have access to the rest of London. Warwick Avenue and Royal Oak, are both a 5 minute walk away also giving you easy access to the rest of the city. As well as many bus links that take you all over the London. Therefore wherever your interests lie, you can do it all!
In our sleek, modern home, you will find a mother and daughter. My daughter is a recent design graduate working on various projects, she is kind, warm and welcoming, and loves to meet new people. I am a Legal Interpreter, who has found a passion for hosting. I have been hosting guests from all over the world for many years now, I have met the most incredible people, and have shared great memories with so many of them.
In the apartment, we have a fully equipped kitchen, including a Fridge, Stove, Oven, Microwave, Kettle and more. There is a marble breakfast bar where you can enjoy your own breakfast in the mornings, and we can share a glass of wine in the evening if you feel like socialising. One Bedroom includes a double bed, a dressing table, bedside table, and a wardrobe where you may hang your clothes. The second bedroom includes 2 single beds, a desk, 2 bedside tables, and a wardrobe. These are all the essentials every traveler needs. Of course we have a modern bathroom too, with a waterfall shower head, a hand bidet, a clean toilet. And last but not least, we have a lovely balcony and garden, where I have dedicated many years filling it with plants and flowers. I have spent many evenings sat on the patio with some wine and music, enjoying the summer air. This is also the smoking area. I am very lucky to have a garden in central London, and it is the heart and soul of my flat, where I would sleep if I could. LOL
At home we speak 3 languages and we teach English and Arabic. Upon arrival, I am happy to give you details about the area, give you some more tips on getting around and places that are a must see.
I am keen to make my guests comfortable and feel like they are at a home. I look forward to meeting you!
With Kindness,
Salwa
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Internet Access
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
The flat is located in a well-established and popular neighbourhood of London called Paddington
It is set in a small estate with direct access to Hyde park.
The flat is just 1 minute' walk to a bus stop and 7 minutes walk to London Underground (Paddington, Warwick avenue, Royal Oak) giving great access to everywhere in London.
Paddington is very close to Heathrow Airport and a train gets there from Paddington station in just 15 minutes using Express Paddington.
Paddington has lots of restaurants, bars and cafes, and a very large shopping centre with a cinema.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Cinema
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Amusement Park
- Horse Stables
- Water sports
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
Payment should be in advance to confirm your booking.
My bank details will be given to you after booking .
Smoking is allowed in the Garden & balcony only.
Smoking Rules
Your host smokes.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
29 Reviews
April 2021
The host is a great person and really welcoming spirit also the place is wonderful and close to everything i want. I enjoyed the stay.
July 2020
The host cancelled the booking 15 days before the arrival date.
April 2020
The host cancelled the booking 74 days before the arrival date.
April 2020
The host cancelled the booking 59 days before the arrival date.
December 2019
The host cancelled the booking 17 days before the arrival date.
September 2019
Hello, what to say about Salwa... If you hesitated, I tell you stop hesitating, Salwa is the good host !!!! I thank her for everything she has done, I come from France, I am 19 years old I was a little afraid to go alone and she reassured me, helped me once I arrived. She showed me around, she was like a mom. She has a daughter, who is just great, they put me at ease directly. The apartment is clean, it is well located. Salwa thanks, thanks, thanks for everything, your kindness, your hospitality. (Sorry for my English I keep progressing)
September 2019
Salwa est une personne incroyablement gentille et attentionnée. J’y retournerai sans aucune hésitation.
August 2019
The host cancelled the booking 6 days before the arrival date.
August 2019
Très sympathique accueil de Salwa . Nous avons passé un agréable séjour, l appartement a 2 grandes chambres et petit jardin où se reposer. Il est proche des bus, du métro et a côté de la petite Venise pour une croisière sur la rivière. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.
June 2019
This guest awarded the host 4 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
How do I book?
Contact the host to check their availability and ask them any questions you have about staying with them. Once the host confirms they’re available for your dates, you can complete your booking.
When do I pay?
Once a host confirms they're available, you can go ahead and pay the 15% booking fee (maximum of 250 $£€ for longer term bookings) using a choice of payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Maestro, Laser, JCB & PayPal (not available in certain countries). You then pay your host on arrival or as stated by your host on their profile and agreed by you on booking. Please be cautious if a host requests advance payment if its not included on their profile. Our hosts have been advised that if they wish to request advance payment they must make this explicit in their profile. We do not recommend the use of Money gram or Western Union.
When can I share my contact details?
Host and Guest email address, phone number and home address will be exchanged in a confirmation email sent to both immediately after a booking is completed. It's against our policy for Guests and Hosts to exchange direct contact details via our messaging system.