This Bermondsey flat was our home away from home for 9 nights. We are three American sisters ages 57-60 who found the perfect place that afforded privacy and safety with affordable rates. It's beautifully renovated, in a locked, secure building that's only eight minutes' walk to the Bermondsey underground Tube station. We loved our stay in this flat, where we were welcomed by Alicja. After reviewing the house rules and answering our questions she handed over the keys. Tjere wad only one minor issue which Alicja handled by calling a plumber to address low water pressure in one bathroom. It was an easy fix and did not interfere with our stay. There is a great little deck attached to the flat, overlooking the walled courtyard....perfect for enjoying the cool mornings and evenings. Please keep in mind that voices carry when outside so keep conversations low. Otherwise, the neighbors may be disturbed. The kitchen is a dream, well equipped & upgraded with all new high end appliances and a Bosch stove and gas cooktop. Groceries may be purchased at the nearby food market, less than 10 minutes away. The 3 comfortable bedrooms and 3 full baths are perfect for families or, as in our case, a ladies getaway. Our beds were extremely comfortable. There is a good hairdryer in the middle bedroom as well as a washer and dryer combo in the utility closet. Plenty of cleaning supplies are at hand so we were able to maintain the flat during our 9 night stay. Garbage bin access is through a locked door outside of the building. Across the road from the flat is friendly Southwark Park, one of London's hidden gems. It is beautiful, a place full of gardens and a pond, plus walking and running trails.....so much to see and do there. We strongly recommend the park Cafe for excellent home cooked meals. Try the Sunday roast!! Back to the flat: we felt right at home in the clean, newly renovated surroundings. Next door is a primary school, and they're good neighbors. As for safety, this is a neighborhood in upward transition with lots of young people and families about. We liked being in the middle of things as we walked a lot each day and spoke to locals. Never felt unsafe. The photos don't do the flat justice. We hated to have to leave it.