If you are looking for a place in London, close to the West End and South Bank, look no further. Angela’s place, tucked away in a delightfully Dickensian courtyard across from the courts of justice, could not be better. The room is really more of a hotel room—with a/c, still a rarity in London, and full amenities—than a bed and breakfast, but if you’re looking for an interactive host and a B and B experience, this won’t be for you. Angela responds quickly and will answer any questions, but she’s strictly “hands off,” which was fine with us.
Be aware, the building is an old 18th Century coffee house with no lift, so you’ll have to carry your luggage up several flights of stairs, and the area is VERY quiet—though perfectly safe—after dark. Also, there are two pubs: one underneath the rooms and one at the entrance to the court, so it’s noisy, but with the noise canceling windows and a/c, it wasn’t an issue. And they’re both closed on the weekends.