It has been a long time since I've stayed at a B&B and so I was apprehensive about my stay at Blenheim Lodge but I needn't have been.
The house is located a 5 minute walk from the East Finchley tube station on the main road. I had occasion on one night to return at 2:00 am and the neighbourhood seemed safe with lots of night buses running. It is about a 15 minute tube ride to central London.

On the day of my arrival I was greeted very warmly by Agri who happened to be baking a delicious Paraguayan dish that she invited me to sample along with a cup of tea both of which I enjoyed in my room. My room was exactly as described. The large windows that look out over the extensive gardens make the room even more spacious than it already is. The room was toasty warm and the bed very comfortable. The bathroom is located just outside the room and is shared with one other guest. In my case I never saw that guest and never had to wait for the bathroom. Everything in the bathroom functioned perfectly. As other reviewers have noted, the continental breakfast that is served between 7:30 and 9:30 is extremely generous.

It bears noting that this is Agri and Roger's home and therefore you cannot expect the total anonymity of a hotel or total separation from the lives of the hosts. I thought that I would miss that anonymity but in the end I appreciated the warm hospitality of my hosts and the glimpse into their very interesting lives. My privacy was respected at all times and at no time did I feel like an 'intruder'.

On the evening before my departure I informed Agri that I would be leaving before the usual breakfast time of 7:30 and would just make myself a cup of tea. When I went to the breakfast room at 6:45 to make that tea, I found the usual generous breakfast laid out for me. That was typical of the kindness and hospitality extended to me by Agri and Roger during my stay at Blenheim Lodge. Thank you sincerely, Agri and Roger. I look forward to staying with you again on my next visit to London.