Living with Host
Choice between two cosy and stylish rooms on the second floor of a period conversion of a schoolhouse in central London. There is a lift in the building.
You will have a fully private wet room, with toiletries and towels supplied and a choice of either a studio bedroom with basic cooking facilities and crockery adjacent to the wet room or a private mezzanine single bedroom upstairs.
I am a semi-retired single woman and live here, I also have a pedigree Maine Coon cat which is very gentle and super clean.
The apartment is in secure gated grounds with private gardens in a very tranquil cul de sac.
There is a Lidl and a Co-op within a few minutes walking distance and a Tesco superstore 8-10 minutes walk away.
There are great views of the Shard and across the city and an abundance of natural light.
Guest Parking
Space available in secure off street, gated grounds with a dedicated space.
The Area and Transport
Numerous fast bus links through Southwark to London Bridge & Barbican (21) Soho/West end (453) Waterloo (172) Westminster (53) Blackfriars & Kings Cross (63) from Bricklayers Arms bus stops on the doorstep.
Further connecting underground stops of Borough, Elephant and Castle, London Bridge and Bermondsey are all within walking distance (approximately 20 mins walk).
Included amenities
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This space is shared with 1 Host.
The wet room and guest’s bedroom are completely private to the guest and have inside locks.
Excluded Facilities
The upstairs kitchen is not for guest use.
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
12:00 - 23:00
Check-out
13:00
Strictly no smoking or vaping
Strictly no pets
Strictly no visitors
No allergens or intolerances to note
Other rules
Shoes in the inside hallway.
What you can expect from these Digs
Strictly smoke-free
Pets are living at or visiting the property
domestic indoor cat
No preferred dietary preferences to note
This property does not support accessibility
This property does not offer a child-friendly environment
The Host indicated the following health and safety measures.
General Sanitary and Hygiene Measures
Soap for each sink provided
Check in/Check out times allow for thorough cleaning between Guests
Separate towels provided
Bins are emptied and cleaned regularly
Rooms cleaned during stay (as agreed with the Guest)
Other
Bathroom can be ventilated
Fire blanket or extinguisher present and in-date
Smoke detector on every floor and in working order
All water taps have been run if left standing for a significant period of time
Fire evacuation advice provided
Any electricals are PAT tested (if applicable)
See what's not included
Hand sanitiser provided
Laminated house rules/welcome book provided
Contactless key collection
Non-slip mats provided
Property decluttered where possible
Letting Compliance Currently there are no licence requirements for these Digs.
Gas Safety
This Host has confirmed they have a valid Gas Safety Certificate. This should be on display at the property as it is a legal requirement.
Additional visitor levies may apply. Please check visitor levies by area.
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The map shows a general area to help you plan. We'll share the precise location after your booking is confirmed.
I loved staying with Vanessa and Fandango 🐱
Vanessa was a lovely hostess and always made sure that I was ok and had everything. I loved our wee chats about life.
I would stay back here again in the future.
Bus stop was a short 4mins walk from the estate which was very secure and nobody could enter unless had a key.
The wet room was lovely and clean with solo use, the room (I stayed in downstairs study) a single fold out bed that was comfy, microwave, mini fridge and kettle in room.
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29th May 2026
Lovely stay with Vanessa. The mezzanine space was just lovely and I had everything I needed. I was also very pleased to meet Vanessa's beautiful Maine Coon Cat. He is adorable. Thank you Vanessa, I hope to stay again.
21st Nov 2025
Superb location, and a very kind host. A small, simple place to rest one’s head. Thanks Vanessa!
10th Nov 2025
Perfect location with easy access to London Bridge station, Brough and Elephant & Castle. Plenty of eateries nearby (Bermondsey Street is a treasure trove of cafes and restaurants) and there’s a Lidl and Tesco Express a couple of minutes walk away. Vanessa was a welcoming host and fascinating conversation.
4th Sep 2025
Thanks a very welcome down to earth and up to date description for other guests hope to see you again best Vanessa
Vanessa was a wonderful host and the bedroom and wet room are excellent value! Couldn't have asked for more, an absolutely charming stay xx
6th Jul 2025
Was great to be back. I got the other room which had all the amenities I needed. Was nice to catch up again with Vanessa and be so central in London. Thanking you!
18th Jun 2025
Vanessa is very friendly and laid back. The location is great, very easy to walk to the Southbank. The room is up some step stairs and one wall only has slats. No-one can look in but the sound from her lviing room carries through. You're also not allowed to use the kitchen which wasn't clear when booking.
7th Jun 2025
Vanessa helped by being a great host. My time was brief, though I love the space and would like to come back. Our chat was stimulating, the sharing of cultures was delightful. Thank you, again!
7th May 2025
Vanessa was lovely and easy to communicate with. Nothing felt like too much trouble. The room is up some quite steep half step wooden stairs which aren't depicted which is good to note. I slept really well and all the facilities were great. I felt safe in the area and accommodation and bus stop is so close and great transport links! ( I rehearsed in jerwood and was there within 20 mins ) will 100 percent be returning when next in London. All the best!
2nd Dec 2024
Already reviewed
Great host. Room packed with facilities (kettle, microwave, toaster, tea and milk) Bed was a very firm modern style mattress. Huge wet room.
9th Nov 2024
Super
Vanessa is a lovely host and a fascinating person. We had many great conversations about the incredibly varied life that she's led and I feel that we got on very well during my stay. The room is as described, it's on a mezzanine level above the living room. The area has very good bus connections to central London and is fairly close to the tube. There is a small kitchen for guests which has a microwave, coffee facilities and a very small fridge, but doesn't have a hob or cooking facilities
10th Sep 2024
I absolutely loved staying here! Great location near stores/restaurants/bus stops. I had my own washroom & access to a mini fridge/microwave/tea kettle. I was always given clean sheets/towels. The loft overlooks the living room with a privacy curtain so I felt completely comfortable up there. I’m not a cat person but I enjoyed her cat; stayed out of the loft & was very sweet. Vanessa & I had many riveting conversations; she has amazing stories & so much wisdom. I would 1000% stay with her again
4th Jul 2024
Super happy with this all the best ever Vanessa.🙋♀️
A very kind host. Thank you for the stay Vanessa
7th Jun 2024
Vanessa is very friendly (and so is her cat). It was fine for a short stay. The bathroom was not very clean. Very well located- 20 min walk to Jerwood Space for rehearsals.
21st Apr 2024
Just blitzed the wet room and bleached the floor tiles which could not be done while in use between several short last minute lettings. Problem solved.
Staying with Vanessa was lovely! She is very kind! And as always, a cat is a welcomed joy!
The room was a little bit less private than expected but not a problem. All in all, a wonderful stay!
4th Mar 2024
Good to have your view all the best
Vanessa was very kind and welcoming. The location was ideal for my job at the Unicorn. I actually found the downstairs studio worked better for me than the upstairs mezzanine space, even though very small, as I did feel a bit intrusive into Vanessa’s space, overlooking her living room - Vanessa was very kind letting me swap and therefore create more laundry. Thank you!
27th Feb 2024
Thankyou and good luck.
Vanessa was so kind and accommodating throughout my stay. We had such lovely conversations where she listened and gave me such wise advice. The room was really cute and gave me full access to the wet room. I felt very welcome and looked after, like I was staying with family. I will be back! Thanks so much Vanessa
5th Feb 2024
Vanessa was very warm and accommodating. Her apartment is beautifully decorated. The wet room is amazing. The room is very small but cosy. She furnished the room with amenities to make me feel at home such as coffee making machine and a microwave. Vanessa is an interesting and friendly person, it was a joy to get to know her.
14th Jan 2024
Vanessa is a wonderful host who was more than happy to help me feel welcome and comfortable in my stay. The flat is in a brilliant location with a view of central London and easily commutable by bus. Vanessa was lovely to live with and happy to accommodate my anti-social work hours and cooking and I would immediately stay again. I really enjoyed our chats where I learnt what an interesting and experienced person she is and for my first time working in London it was the perfect place to be.
16th Sep 2023
Great place to stay in London. Multiple buses into central London. Tower Bridge/London Bridge 20min walk away. Room is small and up very steep stairs on a mezzanine level above the living room so not completely private.
11th Apr 2023
Clear communication to find the place. Good bus transport. A few stairs but happy to do them. A quirky little room that I enjoyed staying in. A walk to the bathroom but yours for your time. The cat stays very much to themselves and Vanessa was a joy.
16th Feb 2023
Thanks pleasure come by again.best . Vanessa