Philippa and her family were extremely hospitable, inviting me to join them for dinners and respecting my private space, which I really appreciated.

The place is clean and everything is readily available - from basics like towels to unexpected perks like the cosy basement where the room is located.

It is also close to amenities like the underground (10 minutes walk from East Putney station), bus stops (2 minutes walk to the main road) and eateries (numerous takeaways nearby). This makes it easy to travel quickly to the city centre and other attractions. Southside shopping centre (with a cinema and gym) is a 10 minute walk away, with numerous grocers (Tesco, Sainsbury etc) also nearby.

It was a home away from home in the 3 weeks I was there, and I would highly recommend it as a great place to stay regardless of your purpose in London.