If you want to experience life in modern London, this is the place to be. Lucy's flat has all the amenities you'd expect, and a location which can't be beat. Ready access to the fab East End art scene, quirky shops and galleries, markets (one on your doorstep) and more.

The grocer right downstairs makes it easy-peasy to provision yourself. There are cash machines, pizza parlours, pubs, chicken & kabob all within a block. Add in the several buses along Kingsloand Road (3 min.) and you have the city at your beckoned call.

Bed was large and comfy, as was couch. Careful of that lovely leather chair you see in the photos. A little too low and soft for this middle age guy. The spacious lounge/dining area seats four for dinner, with lovely views out on to Hoxton Street while the back terrace offers a Mediterranean feel and views of The City.

If you plan to cook a lot of meals, you may want to go grab a frying pan from the market, otherwise the kitchen is well fitted. The bathroom is lovely.

Even though a delay in my flight made it impossible for Lucy to greet me in person, she made thoughtful arrangements for my check-in, and I got in without a hitch. I really appreciate that, as my travel day had already been so long and gruelling.

I'm adding Lucy's flat to my list of places I'll rebook.