Blackheath is an interesting location in London - almost like a rural village surrounded by metropolis. Relatively accessible by public transport, but you'll need to plan travel a bit, and it's not super cheap!

Bill is a nice bloke - very welcoming! Very generous with the amenities in the house: washing machine, kitchen, bathroom etc. Has a lot to say about Blackheath, Greenwich and various pieces of naval history trivia. Very open person.

If a little bit of public transport doesn't bother you, this is a great place to stay.