Our stay at Ansuman's was like being guests of a friend. One is very much a part of a household, without feeling like intruders or intruded upon. We also did not feel any loss of privacy in this context. The atmosphere is very artistic and meditative, with lovely works of art everywhere in a mostly eastern tradition and musical instruments all about the place. Stoke Newington is a quiet neighborhood and like the household very artistic with lots of great places to eat with varying cuisines. Rasa, vegetarian Indian, was incredible. Ansuman's home and surroundings are a great place to launch London adventures. Thank you, Ansuman!