in a quiet neighbourhood, we slept very well. herne hill is in zone 2 for the transport cards which is very convenient. connections into the cemter are very good. around herne hill there are some good bars, pubs, restaurants, 2 breweries and a music club. brixton is also really close. right next to the house is brockwell park, which is quite large and perfect if you wanna go for a walk or jog...
all in all an excellent base from which to explore london!