Stephane was such a charming host - exceptionally friendly and helpful and prompt in getting back to emails. The apartment was just perfect - with a nice seating space, TV, iPod dock, wifi, and the sweet little balcony to sit out front. The bed was comfortable and at the back so reasonably quiet. Lovely bathroom with such a spacious shower... the kitchen was fine - we didn't use it much as we ate out... There are about 100 books, of a good literary quality, in the apartment too, which is great.
As for the area, I thought it was absolutely brilliant - lovely old houses, a really vibrant atmosphere, and some really great eating places and pubs. There is a new gourmet cafe - Sally White Food Lover - at the very far end of the row of shops when you turn left out of Cleaver Street onto the main road (Kennington Road) - keep walking, it's kind of round the bend at the end of the row. Oh my! The best coffee, pastries, cakes, sandwiches etc and fabulous sourdough breads...
The Tommyfield across the road was such a lovely friendly and chilled place to sip a cocktail, get a beer or a glass of wine and some sustainable fish and chips or other traditional fare - really lovely people...
We also had an excellent vegetarian lunch at a Buddhist centre on Renfrew Road off Kennington Lane - a gorgeous place in an historic building with a lovely cafe - the herbs and flavours in their food were awesome...
There are so many buses go from nearby - we got the the number 320 direct to the Victoria & Albert Museum in Kensington! A stunning experience - they also have an exquisite ornate old cafe. Also nearby is the wonderful Pain Quotidien cafe...
Many other buses go to Westminster, Waterloo, Lambeth, and lots of other places in just a few minutes. There is also an organic market on Saturdays in Kennington Park. The tube is really handy but we preferred buses as you get to see all the wonderful views as you go over Westminster Bridge or wherever...
Thanks Stephane - we would definitely book your lovely apartment again!