We spent 2 weeks at this flat with our teenaged boy/girl twins.

Russell was a great host. The flat was ready earlier we had arranged. Russell met us on our arrival and made us feel at home. He is a warm, friendly and creative guy.

The flat was clean, comfortable and well equipped. The decor was eclectic, creative and generally funky. It included a significant library covering a wide range of topics, including present and historic London. I now know a lot more about Andy Warhol than I did before.

Maybe the best thing about this flat was the neighbourhood. There were a variety of stores and restaurants within a few minutes. There were lovely canal paths and parks right nearby. The Hackney Wick station was 5 minutes' walk away, and we could get to King's Cross from there in about 20 minutes or to Victoria Station in less than half an hour.

In addition to its convenient location, the neighbourhood was friendly, energetic and heavily populated with young hipsters.