Danny was in touch to make sure any questions or queries were answered from the moment he accepted my reservation and from the moment I arrived in London he was always available and extremely helpful. The studio apartment is bright, newly decorated and sure beats many hotels I've stayed at across the world! It's perfect for one - comfortable bed, lots of closet space and small but extremely modern kitchen and an even smaller but perfectly decorated and functional bathroom (with one of the best showers I've used in a while!). It's a bit tight for 2 but totally doable as I had a friend stay with me for the first part of my trip. The building is nearly brand new, has an elevator (perfect for hauling your suitcase up to the second floor studio) and extremely safe (there are three doors to get through to get to the studio). It's a non-smoking building but smokers will be happy to head to the communal gardens behind the building for some fresh air and a peaceful smoke.

Danny's thoughtfulness means there are fresh towels, tea and coffee, shampoo and shower gel, a blow dryer, an iron, cleaning supplies, toilet paper and a few medical essentials available in the studio, saving guests a lot of hassle. Very importantly, easy-to-connect, high-speed Internet is made available through the studio's own broadband router.

I used to live in the area (now abroad with frequent trips back to my hometown) meaning I knew my way around very well but for those who don't, it's a great location for getting around - Lewisham station is less than 10 mins walk and provides direct trains to London Bridge, Cannon Street and Charing Cross, all less than 15 mins away on the train. Bus stops less than a minute away will take you almost anywhere South/South East/Central London and less than 5 mins walk will take you into the centre of the vibrant and culturally diverse Lewisham.

The studio is literally less than a minute walk from a Tesco supermarket, an authentic Indian restaurant, a generous and surprisingly fresh Chinese/Malaysian/Thai takeaway and a cheap and easy fried chicken shop. 3-6 minute walks will take you to a Carribean jerk chicken takeaway (a must-try for anyone discovering South London), KFC, McDonalds, and old school Wimpy, and a couple of fish and chips and Turkish restaurants (more South London specialities!).

I will definitely make this listing the one I always come back to whenever I'm heading to London! Thanks Danny - you're ace.