Mikail, our host was absolutely brilliant; he was so helpful, friendly and welcoming. 56 Ferry Street truly is the most unique and beautiful house, possibly that exists in London!... Sitting on the balcony you might be in Venice and having breakfast and supper overlooking the river is absolute bliss and immensely relaxing after a day out in the big city. The bedrooms seem to be very cosy with a country-like feel to them, all a very good size and our bed was very comfy... you would never think that you're in London!
The view is hard to believe and the house seems to be designed at such an angle that every single room in the entire house overlooks the river - you look right across at the Old Royal Naval College which is now a music conservatoire and the Cutty Sark sailing ship.
Its terribly easy to get everywhere including a 5 minute walk to Greenwich Village through the tunnel, where there lays a lot of history and it's only 20 minutes on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to Oxford Circus-Central London.
There is also a lovely local shop and park a 2 minute walk away and a sailing school right next door!
We had a wonderful time going up the river by boat (Thames Clipper) visiting the Tower, the Globe, a famous wartime destroyer, and the London Eye and got off right near the Houses of Parliament.
The house is extremely spacious and has an open layout full of interesting books, plants, paintings and even a piano that faces directly onto the river which is just magical!
Aside to the two terraces, there is also a lovely garden filled with beautiful flowers.
The home has a very creative feel and is the perfect place to paint, write and compose, with a large kitchen to cook in.
It is truly a special find and we would thoroughly recommend it to everyone. I can imagine children and large families especially would love it.