David & Elsa were there to welcome me with a nice cup of tea when I arrived at 10pm. The kitchen area is very nice and us three guests spent a while chatting with David as he made us breakfast. I can't really comment on the area as I was working and had little free time. I can say the house is in a residential street with very little traffic and yet is only 5 mins walk to the train station from which you can get into central London in 30 mins for £2.80 (off-peak). The Olympic Park is approx 25 mins walk and a very good theatre (Theatre Royal Stratford) is 25 mins walk.