Paul Astley

Hi Paul, Thank you for your enquiry.😊 Could I ask where do you visit us from? Is that the first time you use the app? I saw Laura's enquiry and the app decided to block the days, I will see if I can fix it or at least try to know why that happened.

Thank you Paul! Yes, I supose it was a glitch. I am waiting for the support. I will let you know as soon as they give me the details to resolve the enquiry 🙏

Not at the moment. When it is your first time using the app, the inquiry goes through a couple of filters before being confirmed. This is just because your account doesn't have any reviews yet. Your wife's inquiry was automatically rejected for a reason unknown to me. Now I have to wait for support to reply before proceeding with yours. However, it certainly doesn't take more than 24 hours; it's usually much faster.😊

Request to book accepted

Hi Paul, Thank you for your booking. I'm looking forward to hosting you 😊 I've put quite a bit of effort into making the place nice for AirBnB so please look after it 🙏🏼 The earliest check in is 3pm. Checkout is 11am. Here's some information that will help you get around the flat. Most of these are straightforward, the general rule of thumb is that I would expect you to treat my flat as you would your own: take the shoes off when in the flat, don’t smoke inside the flat (but you can smoke in the roof garden), avoid playing loud music after 10pm etc... There is wardrobe space in both rooms cleared out for you. 🚪Doors Access is via a keypad and code. Very simple. You will receive details for this a few days before. Please note that my apartment door doesn't lock by itself, *so please lock when leaving* 🔑 🚘 Parking There is paid on street residents parking - I'm happy to book and cover the cost of this for you. But you will need to tell me in advance so I can register the virtual permit with the council. 🌡Heating You can control the heating in each room individually using the thermostat on the radiator. Simply turn the dial on it. 🎵 Music & Lights Please refer to the flat manual (https://tinyurl.com/au6bls) ☕️ Coffee & Food There is a Nespresso coffee machine with capsules supplied. Tea, as well as mugs, can be found in the cupboards in the kitchen. Please feel free to make use of the spices and condiments. Feel free to use store cupboard items within reason. Anything in the fridge is fair game 🍸 🪣 Appliances In the kitchen, you have an oven, stove, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, toaster & blender, which are all easy to use. Happy to share cooking tips :) There's also a library of cookbooks which you're more than welcome to use! 📽 Projector Please refer to the flat manual (https://tinyurl.com/au6bls) 🚮 Waste and Recycling: Trash/rubbish bin is hidden in the corner cupboard. If you want to take rubbish out the bins are on your left as you go out the door to the building. 📍The postcode of the flat is SE1 5LJ. The flat is on the 3rd floor at the end of the corridor. You will receive full address details in due course. 🧡 Finally, This is my home when I’m not travelling, so I’ve tried to make it cosy and welcoming for you too. If anything feels off or could be improved, even something small, just let me know — I’ll do my best to sort it out. And if you’re happy, a little 5★ love always means a lot!😊 p.s. If it's your first time in London, I'd highly recommend downloading an app called CityMapper for navigating public transport. It has all the options on it and it very upto date and accurate 🚎 🚉

Will you be requiring the sofa for sleeping as well as the two (double and superking) beds? Let me know in advance so I can arrange extra linen. Please note that it isn't a sofa bed. However, it's a large comfortable sofa to sleep on - I can attest to that myself😊 Thanks!

Hi Paul, I'm more than happy to accept the reservation change. I just wanted to make sure you're aware that the fifth sleeping space is the sofa in the living room. It's not a sofa bed, just a generously sized sofa that previous guests have been happy to use for one person. Of course, I'll provide fresh bedding for that. Just so everything is clear, the flat has a super king-size bed in the main bedroom, a double bed in the second bedroom, and the sofa in the living room. As for the parking, that's no problem at all. I'll reserve a space for you and send you all the details shortly. I'll leave the reservation change pending for now and will be happy to accept it if you're happy with the sleeping arrangements. 😊

Hi Paul, I have now purchased virtual visitor parking permit from the council for the duration of your stay (these are also valid for the full 24 hours on the day of checkin and checkout - handy for luggage storage!). You just need to make sure you park in a permit holders only bay on the street. I've put together a pdf with some instructions to help find a bay: https://tinyurl.com/45yezs2s There is no need to display anything in the car - the permit is virtual and has been fully paid. Let me know if you have any questions 😊

Here the receipts so you can check the details :)

Hi Paul, As you may already know, London has been experiencing some unusually warm weather lately, which has caught all of us a little by surprise. Most homes in London simply aren't designed or equipped for these temperatures. As the flat doesn't have built-in air conditioning, I didn't want that to affect your stay, so I've arranged for a portable AC unit for you. I've been providing it for recent guests, and they were really happy with it.😊 You'll also find fans available, and fortunately the flat has good natural ventilation too. The portable AC will already be set up in the living room, by the side window, so it doesn't get in the way of the main window, which also doubles as the projector screen when you close the blinds for a film. If you have any questions or need any help with it during your stay, please just let me know and I'll happily get in touch with the technician if needed. Thank you!

Just a quick note.😊 As you probably know, I rent out the flat while I'm travelling, so I'm currently in a different time zone. I'll be available around your usual check-in time (from 3:00 pm), but if you already know you'll be arriving significantly later, or if there's anything you might need before check-in, I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know by the day before. That way I'll be sure to see your message in time and do my best to help with anything you need. Thank you, and I look forward to hosting you!

Hope you're looking forward to your stay in two days time! Check in is simple: 1. When you get to the building buzz flat 1️⃣3️⃣ on the intercom. The door will open automatically. 2. Flat 13 is on floor 3, right at the end. Use code 🔐 939831 🔐 to open my flat door. **When you leave, press the ◀️ 'back' button on the keypad to lock the door.**

Here's some details to help you locate my flat: Flat 13, Sultan House, 238 Saint James Road, SE1 5LJ The entrance to my building is actually on Lynton Road, just off St James Road on the crossroads. The entrance to my flat is on floor 3. Come up the lift and go straight ahead right to the end of the corridor and the flat is on your left. (please arrive on or after your 3pm check-in time unless we've agreed otherwise).

Hi! Just a quick note before your stay 😊 We’ve recently carried out some maintenance and made a few lovely improvements. During the recent maintenance, we found that the blinds (especially the one used for the projector) had been damaged, and the repair cost was around £900. For this reason, we kindly ask for a bit of extra care when using them, and they’ve been added to the house rules as a chargeable item if damaged again. 🙏 When lowering the blinds, please make sure the windows are fully closed and nothing is obstructing them. If you need the windows open, the blind should remain fully raised at its top position. With normal use, they’re very easy to handle. Clear instructions are available in the digital house manual.Also, I am here for anything you need. We hope you enjoy the flat and have a wonderful stay! ✨

Amazing! Enjoyy✨️✨️

Hi Paul, So sorry about that! Honestly that neves happend before. I will contact the cleaners

I can provide you some new sheet righ now and call the cleaning team to go tomorrow morning 🙏 but I do not know if you are still awake.

Good morning, I'm so, so sorry about this. I honestly have no idea how it could have happened and I really appreciate your undertanding. I've been using the same cleaning team for the past three years and they're normally absolutely impeccable, so I'm still waiting to find out what went wrong. I've already contacted them and waiting for their answer. In case you'd rather not have anyone come, I can send you the code for the housekeeping cupboard, where there are fresh clean bed linen sets. Just let me know what you'd prefer.🙏 I'm truly sorry.

In future, if I do not answer fast enought when you need it, please feel free to use the emergency number in the Airbnb app. As I'm travelling and in a different time zone, that's the best way to help straight away 😊🙏

Of course, The code for the cleaners' cupboard is 199. It's the cupboard in the main bedroom. The laundry service delivered all the fresh bed linen yesterday, so there should be plenty of clean sets there for the rest of my trip. Unfortunately, the garment steamer we bought to steam the sheets ourselves turned out not to be suitable, so I'm currently waiting for a new one to arrive. Just to be sure, If you'd rather I arrange for someone to come over and change the bedding for you, I'd be more than happy to do that. Just let me know.😊🙏 My emergency number is +44 7427 618317 if you need anything at all. Thank you again, and my sincerest apologies for the inconvenience.

Hi Paul, hope you've settled in nicely. Let me know if you need anything or if anything isn't upto scratch. If anything isn't 5* worthy I'd much prefer if you communicate with me and I can try and make it right 🙏🏻

Thank you so much for being so understanding, Paul. I really appreciate your kindness.🙏 I'm here if you need anything at all during your stay, so please don't hesitate to get in touch. Have a lovely day!

Thanks for being so kind Paul! It is a pleasure to hosting you all.😊

Hey Paul, FYI: the checkout time is at 11am tomorrow. Just lock up when you leave. I've got the rubbish and bed linen covered so you don't have to worry about a thing! Also, just a quick reminder that we're in different time zones. 😊 Of course I'll be available around your usual check-out time, but if you know you'll be leaving significantly earlier, or if there's anything you'd like to ask before you check out, I'd really appreciate it if you could let me know by the day before. That way I can make sure I'm available at the right time if needed. Thanks so much, you've been awesome! I'll be leaving you an all 5* review! ☺️👍

Thank you so much, Paul! You are amazing guests 🙏😊 It's been a real pleasure hosting you.