I spent almost two weeks living with Lara and her family. I really loved staying there. The room was very cozy and clean. Only thing I didn't like was the mattress but all in all the bed was comfy! Peckham is a little dodgy at first but actually, just around the corner of Peckham Rye train station are super sweet restaurants and nice bars. Frank's is very nice for example and it's located at the roof top of the cinema in Peckham- def worth the view!! Peckham has something to it and the buses are very close to the house so getting to work or around is super easy.
I felt like I arrived as a visitor and left as a friend. Lara and her family are really really welcoming and extremely lovely people! I'll definitely come back!!