Grant's place is in a quiet corner of housing estates, but a short walk from all of the action in Shoreditch...perfect for an East End urban adventure, but a bit off the hard worn tourist path for first time visitors. On a sunny Sunday, it's the perfect base for exploring the local flower and food markets that run from Hackney down through Spitalfields. It's also a short walk to the Old Street tube station.
Know that there are several flights of steep stairs and tenants below whose cigarette smoke occasionally seeps into the loft. If either is a deal killer, you should be aware. If, like us, you're ready to roll with it, you'll enjoy the quirky decor and acres of space. We were two couples, but the place could easily accommodate three, with the sleeping loft upstairs.