My wife and I had a wonderful stay in John's studio in Islington. John is an excellent host who accommodated our unpredictable arrival time and was generous in providing exactly the breakfast items we'd requested. The studio is spacious, quiet, elegantly furnished, and well appointed, plus it has a beautiful courtyard garden. The bed, which folds down from the wall, is extremely comfortable. There are bus stops within a five-minute walk from the studio that will get you to the City or the South Bank. During rush hour, the better option is the picturesque walk along the canal to Angel Tube Station, which takes about 20 minutes. In Islington itself and nearby de Beauvoir, there are many excellent shops and restaurants within easy reach. Highly recommended. We certainly hope to stay again.