Gordon could not have been a more welcoming host. We posed several questions to him in emails prior to our arrival and his responses were always very speedy and helpful. It took a bit longer than expected to get to his place, and he phoned us to make sure there were no problems. When we arrived, he was there to meet us, help with our bags and show us everything we needed to know about our accommodations. The room was exactly as described: super private, well-appointed, with its own private bathroom. The room was well-stocked including provisions for making coffee or tea - even fresh milk - as well as a number of snacks. The area around his place is very nice, with a number of good restaurants as well as a large supermarket within easy walking distance. It was also less than a 10 minute walk from the nearest tube station.