Washer Hangers Dishwasher Private living room Bed linens Wifi Dishes and silverware Paid parking on premises Changing table Fire extinguisher Refrigerator Host greets you Extra pillows and blankets Coffee maker Free street parking TV with standard cable Microwave Oven Iron Kitchen Smoke alarm Hot water Carbon monoxide alarm Window guards Long term stays allowed Shampoo Cooking basics Paid parking off premises Heating Stove Essentials
Lovely room in Clapton, Hackney E5
It would be a pleasure to have you come and stay at what I think is my lovely flat in Clapton, Hackney. Please do get in touch and ask questions if you like what you see or read. Look forward to welcoming you here in London!<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />Hello everybody, I'm Joe, and I've got a small, but cosy and sunny double room to rent in my flat in Clapton, Hackney E5.<br /><br />For the moment I'm just renting out my spare room. I live in the flat alone, so looking to have people to come and stay, either for a day, a few, or a few weeks  - up to a month or so. <br /><br />The room is available for a single person, or for two. Linen and towels will be provided. Feel free to make use of the Wifi throughout the house, the kitchen, the bathroom, the washing machine, and the sofa and TV in the lounge. Please make yourself at home and don't be shy! I'd like your stay to be as pleasant as possible, and for you to feel able to communicate with me about your needs, particularly if you'
Many things. Clapton is great. I don't want to use the phrase "up and coming" because everyone says that about many areas of London, but there are some great pubs, bars, cafes and restaurants in the local area, and you can travel some short distances to find more, such as in Dalston, Hackney central or Stoke Newington - and slightly further, Shoreditch. <br /><br />Chatsworth Road, only 10 mins walk away, has a great Sunday market, many stalls, food, antiques and various stuff, and some great places to eat and drink.<br /><br />I'm also very close to the Lea Valley and Walthamstow Marshes, which has some great walks down the river, cycling, or jogging if you need somewhere to run to or around. I even believe you can go horse riding. <br /><br />Very happy to answer questions about this, and to recommend place to eat or drink.
I'm Joseph, and I work for an NGO about the Middle East. I've also been a bit of a political journalist, and have done some freelance work in the past - it's probably something I should do a bit more of. I've lived in London since 2006 when I came to study English literature at King's College London, and have lived at my flat in Clapton, Hackney since December 2011. 

I've a tendency to tweet a lot about the Middle East (and other stuff too) from @josephwillits, if you're interested. 

I look forward to hearing from you all on here. It has been great so far. Of course, you're always very welcome to come and stay :)