Ben’s place is comfortable and spacious with all mod cons. He’s a great host who will talk as much or as little as you like. The best thing about the spot, though, is something that Ben doesn’t mention I guess because he grew up around here, and that’s Regent’s Canal, which is just steps away from the flat. It’s brilliant, with ducks and geese and grass and narrowboats, and a fine flat path for walking. It’s actually the best way to get to either the tube at Mile End, or the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) at Limehouse (which is closer and connects with the tube at Bank). It’s really long, too; you could hike it clear out to Paddington , if you wanted, and I might just do that at a future stay. Or the Thames is 15 minutes in the other direction, which also has a fine walking path.