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Katherine T.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jun 20, 2025

We had a great experience using kimkim and Tetiana for our UK vacation. Tetiana worked with us to suggest and finalize a good balance of scheduled tours and self exploration. We had a couple days in each London, Oxford, and Bath for our week of vacation. Highlights included a private walking tour with a retired royal guard. The history of London he shared with his experiences as a royal guard were educational and entertaining. In Oxford, we had a small group tour of the Cotswolds that was a great half day of seeing a number of villages. In Bath, we decided to explore on our own with suggestions of things to see. In all three locations, we had amazing stays at the inns Tetiana selected for us - all were charming with access to pubs, transportation and more local flare. It was so nice to have all the hotels, train tickets, and tour tickets prepaid and we greatly appreciated kimkim's web site where we quickly had access to all our electronic tickets, descriptions of our inns, our itinerary and chat with Tetiana if we needed anything. We absolutely will use kimkim again and tell all our friends!!

Hotel Reviews
The One Tun Pub and Rooms
London

The One Tun Pub and Rooms was charming with a larger room and a modern bathroom. It was quiet (even though above a the pub) and the location was about a half a block to the train, so very convenient. The staff were very friendly and attentive.

Authenticity & Character
Only a few rooms, a larger room, and modern bathroom.
Location
Close to the train station.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Black Boy
Oxford

Although a little ways from the center of Oxford, the inn was more in a residential area that was quiet. The inn, itself was charming, with only a few rooms, but the room we had was large and the bathroom was large and updated. It was a couple block walk to the bus stops, but the buses came frequently and it was an easy ride into Oxford center. The food at the inn was delicious and we ended up eating two evening meals at the inn.

Authenticity & Character
It was quiet, well kept, and very charming.
Location
We didn't mind the walk, but it was a couple blocks to the bus stops.
Staff
The staff were wonderful - very helpful, always checking to see if we needed anything as we came and went.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very clean and good beds!
The Bear
Bath

The room size was wonderful with big windows for lots of light. The bathroom was also big and bright. The location was close to the Bath train and bus station, so a quick ride on the bus up the hill, or a short walk down into the town center. We ate at the restaurant for dinner which was very good. With only a few rooms, the inn space was very charming.

Authenticity & Character
Big room with big windows and partial view of the town/valley.
Location
Good proximity to the Bath train and bus station with a bus stop right outside the inn.
Staff
Very friendly and helpful. Allowed us to check in several hours early when we arrived as the room was ready.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Well kept, clean and nice furnishings.
The Belgrave Hotel
London

A short walk from the tube station and a good location for walking to sights on the west end of London. The room was very small, as was the bathroom, but the accommodations were clean and nice, so worked well for an overnight.

Authenticity & Character
The lobby and common area of the hotel were charming; the room was small, but provided what we needed.
Location
Very easy to get around with lots of restaurants and pubs within a couple blocks.
Staff
The front desk and breakfast staff were very friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Tetiana Smal
Tetiana
Tetiana Smal
Local specialist in London | Replied on Jun 20, 2025

Dear Kathy,

Thank you so much for your incredibly thoughtful and generous review — I’m truly touched by your kind words! It means the world to know that your time in the UK was not only smooth and well-organized but also filled with meaningful moments and discoveries.

It was truly a pleasure working with you — your warmth, curiosity, and thoughtful approach made the planning process so rewarding. I would be honored to help with any future travel, and thank you again for sharing your experience with others.

Warmest wishes
Tania