Cheval Residences, Knightsbridge: 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath…read more My London trip was originally for myself and my partner but when a friend of ours decided to join us, it became a difficult and expensive proposition looking for 2 rooms in the same hotel. We err on the side of luxury so we're considering the Lanesborough, Mandarin Oriental and the like but 2 rooms was going to cost a fortune. Then I discovered Cheval by accident on Trip Advisor. Even after looking at the pictures and viewing the floor plans for each of the apartments, I still wasn't sure what to expect. The Cheval Knightsbridge location is interesting because the main office is essentially a small room off a side street about a 3 minute walk to the apartments themselves. We were greeted by a very polite gentleman who ran through the paperwork. We had arrived about 4 hours early and since I had inquired a month earlier, I was not expecting to be allowed early check in. So I was very pleasantly surprised when he called the housekeeper and we were let in immediately. Just down the road and off another alley, the apartment building is 3 levels and unassuming. I had chosen what I thought was a 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment and this was located on the basement level down a flight of stairs. Upon entry, we were taken aback at the sheer size and luxury of our home away from home. The apartment features a large living area with booth seating around a dining room table, a comfortable couch, a fully-stocked kitchen with every gadget you'd have at home (if not more), a television and cute decor that really adds to a homey feeling - including even a cuckoo clock! The second bedroom was across the hall from the living area - spacious with a huge bath and two double beds pushed together for one large bed - you can request for the beds to be separated and you sleep an additional person. Our friend would be so happy. At the end of the hall was the master, a large room with enjoined bathroom, queen sized bed, writing desk and enough closet space for the queen. There was more closet space in the hallway and, Lo and behold, a third bathroom in the laundry room which had a washer and dryer. Upon further investigation of our digs, we discovered the housekeeper had provided the trappings of breakfast - butter, eggs, milk, juice - and tea and Nespresso coffee. What a comfort to have such familiariarities. And the gifts continued in various manifestations every day after the housekeeper left - chocolate, coffee, biscuits, a candle for souvenir, even plastic bags for airport security. After a whirlwind four days in London, our stay with Cheval was truly a highlight of our trip. The comfort and conveniences it offered, the friendliness of the staff and the location in Knightsbridge next to restaurants, shopping and all manner of public transport truly made our trip great. Should you decide to stay with Cheval - Knightsbridge or any other location - I have no doubt you will have as great a stay as I did.

From the owner: Situated across the most desirable areas of London, Cheval Residences is a collection of eight…read moreluxury all-apartment Residences, guaranteeing the finest hospitality, and an unforgettable living experience. Surround yourself with iconic views from a modern penthouse, indulge in the city's cosmopolitan culture from chic districts and quirky apartments, or enjoy the serenity of world-famous parks from your own stately Residence. With a range of accommodation types at various prime locations, we promise to settle you into your perfect London home, either for a blissful getaway or a relaxing extended stay. Each of our eight luxury Residences has adopted a class and character of its own, whilst still maintaining the same professional, remarkable levels of service. As one of the city's leading luxury accommodation providers , the team at Cheval Residences understands what excellent hospitality means to you, and we aim to deliver nothing but the best. The finest way to experience the UK's capital city is at your fingertips. It's London, as the locals know it.

Good little estate agents on the North End Road. I was briefly looking to buy, and they were…read morehelpful and had a good range of stuff for me to look at. I personally felt that the market is still a bit pricey for me to get onto the ladder, but when I am ready, I'll definitely come back to these guys and see what they've got. Also not as aggressive as some high street estate agents! Which is nice, as nobody really wants to be bullied into buying a house. Do they?

Hallo I live in Italy. I have two studios on Red Sea…read moreHurghada one empty and one finely furnished, both around 45 square meters in a resort with community pool bar and security 24h Pics are available if request. I want to sell both them to English people that likes Red Sea tranquillity and hot life. The price I want realize for me is 25.000€ for the empty one and 33.000€ for the furnished one cimplete with air conditioning, washing machine and a cozy kitchenette. Set you the selling price and you'll got your percentage. I'll be present at the sale in Hurghada. If interested emailing me: stefylatt@yahoo.it Thank you Best regards Stefania Lattanzi

I recently dis-instructed my old management company in favour of these guys as the big fish have…read morebecome too corporate and cold. I was rarely speaking to the same person twice. These guys have got it right I am pleased to say. My call was returned swiftly and the guys there are so refreshingly friendly and upbeat. Liking the approach, it is a shame we don't see more of this type of thing as the ideas of customer relationship fall by the wayside all too much these days. Well done WBB!

These are the worst property managers on the planet. They are rude, don't answer or return calls,…read moredon't provide you with ANY help whatsoever. It's taken over 3 weeks of phone calls & emails to their 'Principal, John Yianni' & I still haven't been able to get a copy of my buildings insurance policy from them. I wouldn't hire their 'services' even if they were free. Avoid like the plague. In fact, I'm sure that coming in contact with the plague would be a more pleasant experience than having to contact these guys.

These are the worst property managers on the planet. They are rude, don't answer or return calls,…read moredon't provide you with ANY help whatsoever. It's taken over 3 weeks of phone calls & emails to their 'Principal' & I still haven't been able to get a copy of my buildings insurance policy from them. I wouldn't hire their 'services' even if they were free. Avoid like the plague. In fact, I'm sure that coming in contact with the plague would be a more pleasant experience than having to contact these guys.

I rented two flats from Oxbridge Apartments from 2007 - 2009 and then 2009 - 2010 and was…read moreabsolutely delighted! The flats are little gems located on Collingham Road, just a few minutes' walk from either the Gloucester Road or Earl's Court tube stations. I hate to give this little place away, in case we ever do move back to London and want to rent here again, I don't want us to not be able to move back in due to lack of space ;-) This is by far the most affordable rent in the area!! The flats are studios - two bedrooms, for what I've seen. Both of those we rented were studios. Do note that some of them are 'shared bathrooms', meaning, as it sounds - you share a bathroom with others in the building. We really wanted to live in this area, as it's super safe and just lovely, so we didn't mind. Our first flat was a typical studio flat - shared bathroom, which was right outside our door, on the top floor of one of the buildings. Quiet building, great neighbours, no problems! Our second flat was a lofted studio with a balcony facing Collingham Road. This was a great little place in that it felt like we had two rooms - due to the lofted area. Had some noisy neighbours for a while, unfortunately, but that didn't hinder our experience. Having the balcony was a dream in the summertime for putting little grills and such out there. Management was located in the building right next door in case anything were to happen (or if you're like me - to lock yourself out!). Received full return of our deposits both times and I would HIGHLY recommend living here. Adored it!!

Sofa.com do wonderful sofas. We bought two (yes two) of the bluebell sofa in heat and dust and they…read moreare wonderfully made and have a timeless elegance that fits with our victorian house. In fact, we never used one and it's not for sale (clikc here if you want to buy it) Having looked at all the competition they are the best combination of value and solid workmanship: not cheap, but you get what you pay for. http://bluebellsofacom.blogspot.com/

Same situation as Jordan B. Any company who closes without any warning and totally drops their…read morecurrent orders needs to be publicly shamed. I spent a long time looking for a couch. Almost a year, actually. We needed a specific size, had a lot of preferences on shape and comfort, and couldn't agree on color. We trekked down to their showroom (as well as a few further away) and finally decided to go for it. They required payment in full (around $3400) which should have been my first red flag. I placed an order anyway and was told it would be delivered in 4-6 weeks. Maybe an extra week because we were slightly outside their delivery area. This was on July 30. And then, crickets. 6 weeks later (Sept 10) I get an email "We're closing!! Showroom sale all this week!" I email back: what does this mean for current orders? Technically you should be shipping my couch by now, so even if you're closing in 3 days, the third party trucking company should already have the order. No reply. Two weeks later I write a furious email to the UK division. A few days later someone gets back to me saying they're understaffed and overworked. They say they are canceling my order unless I can get someone in the city to accept the delivery and then take on the task of getting it to me in NH. At this point, I'm furious. They were going to cancel my order without even telling me? I do have unemployed friends in NY but before I started begging for favors, I emailed back confirming the final price with the promised discount and without the NH shipping fees. They responded saying "Oh, great news! We're going to ship your couch after all!" How is this great news? This is your only job. This has been your only job for over 8 weeks. In that email, they said it would take two more weeks. I should have cancelled. I really should have. But I was so invested at this point and really didn't want to put in even more research and then wait another two months for another couch. I wanted the one I ordered. After this email, it was crickets again. I was getting ready to contest the charge with my credit card company. Five weeks later (yesterday) I received the couch. It looks good. It feels ok. It gives me anxiety just to look at it. I can't believe the shit this company has put me through, and after all, there was no discount given, no apologies, and nobody to take responsibility. TL;DR: 4-6 week delivery window actually took 12, and they couldn't have been more rude and condescending about it. The company closed after taking 100% deposits from customers and would have run off with the money if I hadn't chased them down over it. I realize they're only in the UK now, but I would never recommend them to a friend over there and feel that I need to properly warn. Their employee reviews on Glassdoor are equally unfavorable. Beware!

I have stayed here before several years ago. They are currently renovating some of the apartments…read more One of the least expensive serviced apartments available in this very popular part of London. The company does a good job keeping the units clean and a kitchen stocked with enough pots, pans, dishes and cutlery so you can cook your own food. Staff is very accommodating and helpful. Some of the apartments are not directly accessible from the elevator, you may have to walk up or down half a floor. The front desk staff can help you with your luggage. I contacted the management directly when booking my stay as they had told me that returning guests would get a lower rate if booked directly. Booking.com was still cheaper so I booked with booking.com. The collingham apartments are a short walk to two different tube stops, two supermarkets and plenty of restaurants and pubs.

We have stayed at the Collingham Serviced Apartments on previous visits. There is staff at the…read morefront desk 24 hours per day, which is very nice. There is an elevator available if you do not want to walk up and down the very narrow stairs. My flat was a one bedroom, with dressing area, bathroom with tub, living/dining area with room at the table for four plus a kitchen. The kitchen included range top, oven, refrigerator, microwave and washer/dryer combination. Beware - even at the quick setting, it takes literally hours to do washing and drying, but it was still nice to have. The nearest tube stops are Earl's Court and Gloucester. It is near several grocery stores (Waitrose and Sainsbury) and of course it's near many pubs and restaurants.