Washer Dishwasher Single level home Bed linens Wifi Dishes and silverware Dryer Canal view Bathtub Fire extinguisher Refrigerator Extra pillows and blankets Coffee maker Free street parking Microwave Oven Room-darkening shades Iron Hair dryer Kitchen Smoke alarm Hot water Carbon monoxide alarm Luggage dropoff allowed Patio or balcony Shampoo Children’s books and toys Cooking basics Children’s dinnerware Heating Stove Essentials
Gorgeous family riverside flat
This is an ideal place for a family to enjoy London in a riverside flat in an arty area in London. You will be based in a lovely area with artisan cafes and restaurants - and have great transport links to central London to visit classic tourist spots.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />This beautiful 72 sq m apartment is on the first floor – it’s light and airy, and has a huge central open plan living space with three tall windows, wooden floors.  There's a comfy sofa and two armchairs, to kick back on at the end of the day. Large fully equipped kitchen - at one end of the sitting room - with dining table and breakfast bar. <br /><br />The flat is in a trendy part of East London, looking out directly onto the River Lea and a 5-minute walk from the spectacular Springfield Park. Stunning views onto the river from the flat (as you'll see in the photos), and charming local pubs and cafes within walking distance.  This flat is ideal for a relaxing experience of London, combining the typical t
Since we moved in to this area, Clapton has become one of the more desirable neighbourhoods in London. It combines the relaxed feel of the countryside - being right by the river and nature walks, with the easy access to London's cultural hotspots.
I'm a part-time researcher at Oxford University formerly and now Leeds University and I also run an independent theatre company.

My partner, Christine, is Australian-Irish, also  runs a theatre company called iceandfire, which has a focus on human rights stories ( (Website hidden by Airbnb) We have two young daughters. 

We love living in east London - it's a vibrant part of the city, combining culture, good eateries, strong communities but still within a stone's throw of central London.