I've already been Helen's guest some time ago: I have really enjoyed my first stay and it's been a real pleasure visiting her place again. Helen and her family have welcomed me so warmly that they made me feel like a family member. It was literally like I had left them the day before my arrival!

I was already familiar with the house and its cosy guest room, of course, but I was pleasantly surprised to see that it had improved in the meanwhile. The layout has been rationalised a bit and a couple of prints and pieces of art have been added. Helen definitely knows how to decorate the rooms and always tries to make them more comfortable and to make them look their best! On top of that, I've been able to enjoy the garden this time thanks to the good weather. The garden in fact is large, curated and sunny. Chatting around the table while sipping a drink is very pleasant in these summer evenings!

The neighbourhood is very quiet and there is a nice park just around the corner. The amenities and restaurants of Clapham and Balham are just 15-20 minutes away. The house is well-served by busses and literally 10 minutes away from Clapham South Tube Station or 15 minutes away from Balham Train Station.

If you need some information about what to do, Helen is a human encyclopaedia and is very happy to recommend some good restaurant, café, theatre or whatever. If you are tired and prefer to stay at home, do not worry: the house is serviced by all the major streaming services and Helen can also suggest some nice show to watch!

I really enjoyed my stay and I have to thank Helen for all the attentions that she addressed to me. I highly recommend Helen as a host and I look forward to return to London to be her guest again!