A truly wonderful stay. Mary and Ali were superb hosts to made the rules and house simple to understand from the moment I stepped in. The garden is beautiful and the open living area gives plenty of space for one to eat and work even. My room was changed to the one at the very top of the house, which had a wonderful view through the roof. The doors do lock, which is reassuring, but the company is so good that it's not a worry. The bed was extremely comfortable and there is space a plenty in the back room for all of your travelling gear if you're long haul too. There are hangers a plenty for clothing on that note, and an interesting selection of books. The desks are sturdy and good enough to take a laptop with space to spare as well.

The bathrooms are clean and spacious, and the shower is simple to use too. Towels are provided too so it's no issue really; The kitchen is clean and spacious and there's a guest fridge for food and drink which is a great help (shops close by). I didn't get to try their food but it looked and smelt great and is worth paying for.

The location is also top notch. Walk straight out on Cecil Road and there's a bus stop with good connections. Walk up the road and turn right, and one gets to North Acton tube station, where you can get across the central line with ease. Half an hour and you're in the thick of London, useful for sightseeing.