This might seem mighty unfair to Graham and Carole who are both amazing and generous hosts but I would like to keep this house in Stoke Newington as secret as possible. I like the idea that I have found somewhere really special and, apart from the other people on this site who have written such brilliant and honest reviews, I would like to keep it to myself. Bit like the beaches of Northumberland!!

Anyway, as the beer advert says, this is probably the best place to stay in London. From the wonderful, warm welcome...two smiling faces peering out from the wide open door...the brilliant bedroom full of Indian furniture, the huge comfortable bed. This is a house full of interest, stunning furniture and pictures on the walls but at its heart are two great people who did everything and more to make me feel very welcome (as an AirBnB 'virgin') The breakfasts were great with real choice...special mention: the coffee and chocolate breakfast pastries.

Stoke Newington is a little off the beaten track you might think...no tube...but there are fast and frequent trains into the city. It may be actually as easy as the tube and you get a view. The 'village' is full of interest...good range of restaurants and noisy pubs (world cup). Suttons for Fish and Chips is a 'boring' choice but brilliant food and you probably spend half the night talking to the locals.

So it's my little secret and now you know. If you are in London for a few days and want a warm welcome, be made to feel completely at home, sleep in a comfortable bed, have a great breakfast, enter at little bit into the life of a, perhaps, hidden part of the city AND have two great hosts, then this is the place.

But remember it's now our secret, be careful only to tell your most trusted friends. You and they will not be disappointed......