We stayed at Lyn and Gavin's for 3 nights and were impressed with their wonderful hospitality and immaculately maintained home. Our flight arrived rather early and they were kind enough to accommodate our luggage which gave us time to explore the neighborhood.
The room: Had a full not quite queen size bed with cupboards on either side of the bed to stash away stuff. A window overlooking the garden and distressed dresser add to the lovely touches. The bathroom is very contemporary with a huge walk-in shower and bathtub.
The hosts: Gavin was always available to give local tips and we had interesting conversations on other topics related to travel / baking / gardening.
The kitchen is a cozy place with a warm fireplace and the smell of freshly baked bread with access to the microwave and a lovely collection of tea and coffee.
Location: The bus stop is literally outside their front door. For those who don't want to do the 5-minute brisk walk to Leytonstone Metro station buses 15, 16 & 19 are quite frequent. Bus 19 also takes you to nearest Tesco to grab some snacks / fruits.
Leytonstone station on the Central (Red) Line (Zone 3) is close to Central London. We used Victoria Station (change to Victoria Line at Oxford Street) for Victoria Coach Station (buses) for sightseeing tours as well as bus to Luton airport. Stratford is 2 stops away for Olympic Park. Liverpool Street or Bank stations for other important interchanges.
In all, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend their place to anyone looking to stay within a stone's throw from Central London.