We were a party of 8, 5 kids/teens , myself and my partner and a granny. We arrived in two different arrivals and Michele was at the house to welcome the first party and explained everything about the house thoroughly to them with lots of laughters and great tips about restaurants, shops, ... Provided them with print outs of subway/buses routes. Essentials for breakfast (bread, butter, crumpets, muesli, nice Kenyan coffee,...) and some other bits and pieces were provided for which was great as we arrived later at 3am! The house is well furbished and our large party was really comfy. Michele provided an extra camp bed for the kids so granny could sleep on her own on the top ensuite bedroom. She even put out a lit xmas tree outside! Beds are comfortable, linen, towels are clean and we felt at home!. Wifi works great which was a relief for the kids! Pictures of young Queen Elizabeth will great you when you come out of the shower =)!
Coming from the Canaries we were a bit concerned about feeling cold but the house is well heated and insulated so no need to leave heating on during the night or when outside. Kitchen is well fitted with everything, a great cooker, microwave, dish washer,... Could do with a larger saucepan! =).Being a smoker, the garden was a good thing as well and gave a nice touch .Whish I could have seen it in summer as it has fruit trees and flowers. We had the choice of other accomodations closer to central london but the good vibrations i had from michele's emails made me decide for this shabby chic east london house and we did not regret it. The neighborhood is calm and a short trip to London and only two train stops from the biggest shopping mall of Europe so prepare your wallets!( house is only three minutes walk to the train station) I would defo recomend this house for large parties. You would need to be fussy not to enjoy it so book without hesitation!!!