I loved staying in Tessa's place! It is in an ideal location for me, because I like doing touristy stuff but eventually I get tired and want to get away from the tourist zone and be in a neighborhood where people actually live to have a beer at a local pub and relax. A quick trip up the tube and I was out of the madness. The flat is in a lovely neighborhood with great local spots--I took the pub/food suggestions Tessa listed and they were wonderful. Also, as a solo female traveler I felt safe in the neighborhood and it was nice that Tessa and her family lived in the flat above.
I would definitely recommend the place to others!