Huma’s beautiful home is just as the pictures promise. It’s old, characterful and gorgeously appointed with her exquisite taste.
My room was spacious and very comfortable and I felt quite indolent with all the chandeliers, velvet seats and fluffy cats. Honestly I found it hard to drag myself away every morning!
If you love shabby chic vintage interiors and charming British quirk this is a place for you. But if you are picky about the odd creaky floorboard, hate cats or want glass & steel modernity, don’t bother.
Stockwell as a neighborhood is a bit rough round the edges and I did come across daytime drunks, people randomly yelling and shifty sorts. But the house is on a main road, only 5-7 min walk in a straight line from the tube.
As a solo female traveler, when returning post 10pm I took the precaution of putting my phone away, head down and walking briskly at night, with keys ready, no fumbling at the door. I didn’t feel too unsafe (though my London friends worried for me!).
In any case there’s no way you’d get this sort of space in a posher neighborhood, so there!
Overall I thoroughly enjoyed my stay - and would definitely come back to Huma’s when I’m next in London.