A very cool place all round. Great situation, a minute from bustling Lewisham town centre with shops, cafés and restaurants, great transport links and proximity to nearby central London, yet surprisingly green and quiet, a real city oasis. Matthew is a very good host, and guests benefit from his excellently maintained and beautifully decorated Victorian house. Fabulous bird-filled garden - I would return in warmer months just for the pleasure of enjoying some time here. If visiting London from outside the UK I'd advise considering this as an alternative to a west London base because it would doubtless be much better value, and the friendly local street vibe is far more real than the over-hyped Notting Hill end of town. My local tips: eat at Levante, candidate for best east mediterranean food in the UK, truly delicious and affordable. The buses to Greenwich - 199 and 180 - are frequent, cheap, 15 minute journey and the bus stop is 3 minutes from the front door. All in all, a big thumbs up.