Oval House Retreat in Camden Town

We got clear instructions for entering the property, but the stay went downhill after that. There was no electricity or hot water, so we couldn't charge our phones, shower, or cook. We couldn't use 17 of the listed facilities. Since cooking wasn't possible, we had to go out and spend money on meals for both of us, and the stay was completely ruined. The facilities were dirty, broken, and not fit for use. The bed was broken and uncomfortable. We came close to booking another hotel nearby. I'd strongly recommend against this place.

You might manage here on a tight budget, but I wouldn't recommend it. The bathroom is uncomfortable, and the Wi-Fi didn't work even after I complained to the owner. There was water damage with chipped and cracked walls. The neighborhood gets busy and loud, especially on weekends, and smelly garbage cans sit right by the entrance.

They cancelled on me just as my plane landed in London, then said they'd refund me but never did. Horrendous, avoid these scammers.

There wasn't even enough furniture to sit at a table, and the bedside tables were cardboard. The bed was broken in several places, the bathroom covered in mold, and the place was noisy with poor insulation. There were no curtains, even though the skylight looks straight onto the bed. Avoid it. I booked for myself and my two children, but there was only one bed, with dirty bedding. We had just two small towels and barely enough dishes for two people: two spoons, two round-tipped knives, two plates, and two glasses. I'd read the reviews, and I'm usually not fussy about cleanliness or upkeep, but this was worse than anything I've experienced. I asked the owner for an extra towel and got no reply. It's unacceptable.