I can't say enough about our great experience sharing Richard's home. Richard will recall I was at first reluctant due to the shared bathroom and what I perceive to be Greenwich's distance from the Centre of things London. In fact, as Richard predicted, there were no bathroom conflicts. The location was a perfect escape from the din of a more central location. My son and I were grateful for our attic room retreat after a long day. It was a great home-base.
Greenwich is also a great place to explore. And we did. The National Maritime Museum has an exquisite exhibit of Lord Nelson artifacts. In a WWII exhibit, I met a veteran who shared his story including anecdotes about meeting The PM and V. Putin when he and other survivors of the Arctic missions each received the Arctic Star.
The area has some great shops of new, antique and potential treasures to explore. Restaurants in the area are reasonably priced, but I encourage visitors to explore side streets to avoid high street establishments that refused to serve tap water (£2.50 for bottled) and charged exhorbitant fees for using credit card. One favourite, was a sausage shop (Heaps) and a little cafe near Greenwich station that served a £4.50 all-day breakfast. Richard's Greenwich guidebook was helpful for meal and pint planning.
Richard's home is easily walkable to the station and all places of interest in Greenwich.
Richard was a kind and thoughtful host. Boundaries were clear regarding his work and private spaces and house rules were appropriate. I enjoyed our long chats.
I would (read I will) stay here again -- perhaps on a return visit with my daughter.
Thank you Richard from Barb & Devon