Who wants a bland boring chain hotel when you can experience the glorious technicolour dreamworld of Amanda's bijou bolthole?

Amanda's snug flat is perfect for cosying up with deep conversation and a few late night cognacs with close friends.

The bed was a temptress of comfort, seducing you into remaining below covers for a few minutes more.The entertainment set up meant I was never without something to listen to or watch on nights in. The location was quiet, yet only a tube ride away from Central London and walking distance from the South London hotspots of Vauxhall and Brixton, while cool pubs and even cooler cafes were just around the corner.

And then there was Amanda, a charming and engaging host full of stories and secret finds to make the most of the house and the neighbourhood.