Nicholas and Galya were helpful, charming, friendly hosts who helped direct us to some local gems. We tended to rise a bit late (10ish), but breakfast was always available down in the kitchen each morning-- usually toast, croissants, fruit, juices, tea, etc. The room is comfortable and cozy and includes a number of attractive artifacts and functional antique furniture. The en suite washroom (while narrow) is clean and modern and even has a heated floor.
The room couldn't be more conveniently located-- there are several restaurants and grocery stores within a five minute walk, and the Thameslink trains run often and bring you directly into the heart of London. Train trips to town cost about £2, and fare may be paid with the same Oystercard system that the buses and underground use. Other transit options are available as well. For example, when the Thameslink station was closed for a day due to maintenance, we walked to the Brixton tube station (about 10-15 minutes away) and took the Victoria line to town.