From Kings cross you take the Northern line
towards Morden and get off at London Bridge.
Then you get a Southeasten train to Gravesend via Sidcup (3 stops 15 mins) the cost was £28 return. Their is a ticket office at London Bridge if you struggle with the machines.
Once at Gravesend station walk onto the main road and turn right, the bus stop is outside the costcutter. Its the Mottingham station bus stop MN. Take bus 124 to Eltham Southend Crescent
4 stops then get off at Newmarket Green.
Then you’ll need to Google map the address and it’s a 6 min walk through a residential area.
The host Paul sent me a key safe code and a picture of its location which was easy to find. He also gave me a description of where my room was “upstairs, 3rd door).
I simply let myself in, went upstairs and settled in.
The room is basic and could do with a lick of paint but it’s reasonably clean, warm, comfortable and safe.
The hosts messaged me after I had arrived to check that all was ok and to offer me some tea/coffee, this was a nice touch.
I was told to help myself to some breakfast and to let them know if I needed anything which I appreciated.
There are two mattresses on the bed that made it super soft but comfortable and far better than a hard mattress.
For me clean sheets are a huge factor and the bedding seemed clean and smelled fresh, this helped me relax and have a good nights sleep.
The shower is an off the tap hose and although can only be held by a clip at waist height it’s hot and has decent pressure.
I left early and returned the key to the safe.
If your looking for somewhere simple, basic and hassle free with clean sheets then this is a good option.
The only downside is the time it takes to get to the accommodation from central London (1 hour)!and the cost of the train(£28 return).