Richard's place is great and is set in really nice location away from the main streets.
Public transport is on the doorstep with the Overland less than 5 mins away.
Stoke Newington has lots of shops and eateries and Abney Park is well worth a wander.....old graveyard and disused church...a perfect film set.
Richard is a great host and was really focussed on ensuring we were greated, settled and remained happy throughout our stay.
The kids loved the idea that Amy Winehouse had a video shot in / near Gibson Gardens and also bits of The Krays were filmed in Stoke Newington.