From the moment I arrived at this beautiful family home, I felt totally welcome and comfortable - within seconds I had a cup of tea in my hand while Selina served up a hearty family meal, which I tucked into with the rest of the family, dad Chris and little Lucas. The atmosphere in the house was warm and laid-back and the guys went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect for my stay - always around for a vibrant, interesting chat but also allowing me my own space and privacy.

The spacious Victorian town house is a fascinating collage of the family's beautiful collected objects, and the huge bedroom is quirkily equipped with sumptuous antique furniture with a view over the picturesque square outside. On a practical level, the bed was very comfortable, the room was spotless and right next to the equally clean bathroom. The neighbourhood is a quiet, tree lined oasis between the hives of activity of Islington and Angel. I was working on Oxford Street during my stay, and comfortably walked into and back from work every day - that's how central the location is.

If you're looking for a warm, engaging, soulful family atmosphere in a sophisticatedly cool part of town, I urge you to stay with these guys!