Sennur, a kind, welcoming and generous woman, offered lovely hospitality during my three-week stay in her flat. She provided me with a small bedroom, kept very clean, and furnished with a single bed, desk, wardrobe and dresser. The room's heating worked well -- important to me as I get cold easily. A large window provided fresh air when I needed it, too.

As for the room's wifi, it was speedy and completely dependable. Sennur changed the bedsheets weekly, which was a nice service, and also supplied plenty of towels. The shared bathroom was modern, efficient (good shower!), and immaculate.

Sennur also offered to cook me a daily breakfast in her small, eat-in kitchen but, following my preference, she said it was OK to cook the supplied eggs/toast in the late morning myself. In fact, I was able to cook any time I wanted, and Sennur happily had all the equipment I needed.

The Kentish Town tube stop is about 4/10ths of a mile from Sennur's flat. The area was well lit and always seemed to have a few decent-looking people walking down the street so I felt safe enough as a single woman. I did not venture out much past 10pm, so I cannot speak about late-night safety -- it probably was fine. Kentish Town also has a few (frequent-running) buses that serve it, and a good high street with a variety of shops (bank, pharmacy, etc.). I bought groceries at the local Co-op, Iceland, and Sainsbury, but there are fruit/veg stands and an impressive Mediterranean foods market available as well. A newly renovated, upmarket-for-the area pub, The Oxford, is a short walk from the flat, and there are a few other cafes and fast food places on the high street. I didn't eat out much, however, preferring to save funds by using Sennur's kitchen.

If you're a female looking to save serious money during your stay in London, do consider Sennur's flat. While it is not in the tourist heart of the city, it is only a short tube ride (Northern Line) from the attractions of Soho, Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Oxford Street, etc. and offers tremendous value with all the comforts of home. I hope to return someday soon!