This flat has a lot going for it in terms of architectural style and location (Stockbridge is lovely and just far enough from the crowds to feel homey), the private garden is perfect if you are traveling with kids, and the price was better than most of the comparable flats we looked at. However, it could use some updating in terms of carpeting, wall coverings, cabinetry, etc. I would not say it was dirty, but given its age it did not feel clean either; surfaces and edges were dusty and worn. Also, just about every available surface was covered in vases, figurines and knick-knacks, which made it especially challenging for us to contain our 2-year-old. I'm not sure if the owners spends lots of time here (and no offense intended), but as a rental property this miscellany only detracts from its usability. Lastly, the current system for Internet access is next to useless: you cannot use your own device but the netbook provided is old, slow and unstable. Plan on using your own cellular data coverage or visitng nearby cafes with wifi. The owners should consider buying a simple wifi hotspot instead. All that said, it is perfectly livable, somewhat quirky flat, the service was excellent and the price was great.