Ours was a whim to just up and go to London for a few days. And staying with Bryan and Gian Paolo was a lucky strike! My early communication with them struck a chord and somehow my husband and I found ourselves looking forward to the trip and to the stay. Their home was what we expected , cosy and warm and welcoming. Funnily Bryan is a writer, as I am, and Gian Paolo loves cooking, as I do too! 8 days was not long enough when we had shows to see in London , shopping to do , markets to check out as well as our two lovely hosts to get to know better... And not to forget, their two cats' antics to amuse us! We were made to feel very at home indeed and outside the neighborhood felt safe. Being within walking distance of trains, tubes and buses was a big plus.