Farida is an absolute delight and I felt as though I was staying with a favorite Aunt. She is very amenable and relaxed, which I read that some hosts are not. This was my first 'shared home' stay and I was allowed my freedom and only ran into her a few times, each time was a pleasure. The space is roomy and the claw-footed tub bathroom is quite nice ESPECIALLY on English standards (I find their shower situations to be sub-par to American standards). I was not able to get my huge suitcase up the spiral stair case, but Farida had no issue with me leaving it downstairs. The bed is a bit firm for my tastes, but I still slept well. The location is really great, both close to the heath and the Flask walk and on a little shared green of Gainsborough Gardens. The neighborhood is very posh and zero worries of crime. Great price for one of the more prestigious areas of London.