This is obviously not central London, but an excellent value if you are on your way to Heathrow, need to be in the area or just want to explore a different side of London. The exceptionally lovely Richmond/Twickenham/St Margarets area is nearby, with the Thames snaking through it several times, plenty of nice restaurants, cafes, museums and entertainment and a direct train connection to Waterloo Station. Lark is a great, motherly host. She is an avid traveller - she had just returned from a disappointing trip to Mauritius of all places - and an antiques dealer; the bathroom has a cool nautical theme.