Staying with Leo and Venaranda was a wonderful experience. They are warm and hospital people, and very sociable. I had access to the kitchen and living-room facilities of their cosy little home, which they shared freely. We had a number of people from UK, Holland and Israel staying there at the same time and we had evening discussions and gatherings that were fun and engaging - like a little United Nations!

The loft room is clean and very spacious and well-heated. And the house is conveniently located within a 10-min bus-ride or a 20-min walk to Excel London, where I was attending a conference.

Venere makes some good soul-warming mulled wine with a special Italian recipe ( very memorable) and Leo makes some great hand-made, hand-frothed cappucinos.

I would definitely loved to stay with them again!