Mark is truly hospitable and genuinely kind. He surprised me when he offered to pick me up from the train station on the day of my arrival. This was my first trip to the U.K. and his notion was more than appreciated. I would have definitely been lost trying to find the house myself. Once we made it to the house his daughter (also very pleasant) was there to welcome my arrival and help me become aquainted to my new surroundings. I was reassured that the area was safe and that Mark would make his self available if I needed anything. Unfortunately my friends were not able to make the trip as planned, so I had the beautiful home all to myself for two week's. The reassurance of safety was comforting and stood to be true. Although farther away from central London than expected, the neighborhood is quaint and safe. The house was more than accomadating. It was equipped with everything one would need to make a home away from home. I mean EVERYTHING from wifi, toiletries, clean bedding, to towels, and a hot cup of tea. There were a couple days where I cooked a meal (using the stove was a bit of a task at first ), layed around and took in some good ole British cable. The home was perfect for that sort of thing. An equipped home of the sort made my adventure budget friendly, comfortable, and enjoyable.