We enjoyed our stay in Leilas apartment in Haringey. Near the subway (5 min) and 15 min with the tub to Covent garden. (Just make sure you go to the "Manor house", which is the last station in zone 2.)
The apartment is nice, especially the view. The bus 141 take you to Brick lane in 30 min, nice place with several markets in the area on sunday mornings .(Get off after Old street and walk to the left 6-8 min to Brick lane station.)
Several good stores nearby and lots of restaurants.
Leila was very easy to get in touch with and smoth when we asked to change the arrival/departuretime.