Although we did not meet Hugh in person, his sister was on hand to give us the keys and explain the workings of the flat. For a new host, Hugh provided a very comfortable environment with the added kindnesses of fresh eggs, coffee, peaches and bread to brace us over jet lag. The Victorian-era flat was true to photos and descriptions and well-kept. It is in a charming neighbourhood of South Pimlico out of the way of tourist hordes yet just a 10-minute walk from Victoria Station or the tube. In a radius of 2-6 blocks are a Tesco, little cafes, Thai, Italian, wine bars, etc. The area felt quite safe and though the flat is ground-floor, the bedroom faces back onto a large private garden. Very quiet with the exception of being under a flight path for early-morning planes to Gatwick, so keep in mind if you’re a super-sensitive sleeper. (Over the course of our three-night stay, it was just white noise.) Hugh was quickly responsive to our emails and flexible on checkout so we got virtually another day of exploration. All in all, a great place for singles, couples or business travellers given the marvellous proximity to central London and the City.