For my first trip to London, IIgi’s place was a great starting point. This place is exactly as it’s described and looks from the pictures. A great spot to rest in an extremely quiet part of town. During the day, Wanstead feels like a small community. There are shops and convenience stores all over and accessing them is a breeze.
The 10 min walk to get to/from the station is not bad at all. Not in any sense. If anything, the walk makes you appreciate the location even more because the town is gorgeous. It also makes it great because after spending a day in the city, you can find your way back to Wanstead and come down from the days activities which has less hustle and bustle. I found myself leaving for the entire day and coming back for bed.
The bed is very comfortable. The bathroom is across the hall so you don’t have to go far. the rest of the house is worth seeing. While I didn’t spend much time downstairs (wasn’t really sure what the rules are . They have a pretty nice garden in the back of the house), the family keeps it really clean, and it’s decorated beautifully.
If you don’t want to be bothered with the overpriced rooms near the busy city, this is a great option that is super convenient.