I booked 2 rooms, one for myself and one for my colleague who had the full 4-poster bed with the Union Jack flag - but my room was larger. Still, what counted was the comfortable bed and the smell of fresh linen. The area was quiet and the house is a short walk from the tube station. Patrik was very welcoming and offered to show us round but as it was late, we just wanted to go to sleep!

The house is full of period furniture, paintings and curios. The shower room is basic but clean, as is the kitchen. Actually, the room and shared facilities are pretty much as described. We used the coffee shop Patrik recommended which was on the way to the tube station. Expect this accommodation to feel like home rather than a hotel.

Note to self: it is possible to park on the road from 6:30pm to 8am.