Modern Vegetarian & Vegan-Friendly Flat near Brick Lane & Columbia Road, in Bethnal Green, East London. For those seeking a self contained stay, the room has tea & coffee making facilities, a microwave & an en-suite bathroom. Superb location for discovering the hot spots of vibrant East London on foot. Fantastic vegan & veggie eating options in walking distance. Close to the underground network for Central, West & South London. Supermarket, shops, ATM, post office, park minutes away. The space Ensuite Room in a Vegetarian and Vegan Friendly Flat near Brick Lane and Columbia Road, in Bethnal Green, East London. Small but bright en-suite double - with very comfortable memory foam mattress. Super close to all amenities (tube station, supermarket, shops, ATMs, cycle hire). Minutes from Brick Lane, Columbia Road flower market and a very short walk to Shoreditch. One of the coolest part of town - this place comes alive at weekends and is teeming with street life, quirky and alternative galleries, cafes, bars, clubs and restaurants. There is so much to see and do here. Please see my Air B&B guidebook for this property for ideas as to what's around here. If you need to spend time in Central London too, it's very easy from Bethnal Green - just a 15 minute direct tube ride to Oxford Circus (Central London). ***Update November 2015: Since November 2015 I have a baby / toddler - who is usually quiet at night (although babies can, of course, be unpredictable). We continue to welcome visitors. The price has been reduced by £5 per night to reflect any inconvenience caused to guests. *** To help me respond to your enquiry / reservation request more quickly, please do include all the following info at the time of booking / enquiring: -Ideal time of check in -Brief details of purpose of visit -Photo (please make sure your profile has one) -Verifications (please make sure your profile has some) -Acknowledgement that you're aware the kitchen is vegetarian and are ok with this Many Thanks *** Bethnal Green is one of those areas where you can get a feel for the real London, it's not posh but the cultural mix is fascinating - in the supermarket cool young creatives rub shoulders with proper East End cockney pensioners and mums in hijabs. It's virtually impossible to stand out here - anything goes. If you go for the 'private room' option, you would be sharing the flat with a friendly, professional, vegan female - occupation: media. I am well travelled and love meeting new people. I am British, speak English with conversational French and Spanish. Other interests: running, cinema, vegan cookery, animal protection. The flat is vegetarian - meaning there's no meat or fish to be brought in or cooked here. I also aim to use vegan / eco friendly cleaning and household products as much as I can. The room is small but very light and airy with a very comfortable double bed with memory foam mattress. There is a a desk for working at, hanging space and a chest of drawers. The en-suite bathroom has a toilet and shower. Wifi throughout (unlimited). The flat is a new build and the room is very new. Flat has underfloor central heating. What's around here: 30 seconds to Bethnal Green Road - grocers shops, newsagents street market and supermarket. 5 min walk to Brick Lane and Columbia Road markets. 5 mins to Rich Mix cinema. 2 mins to nearest London Transport cycle hire station. 4 minute walk to Bethnal Green tube for the Central Line (15 mins. direct to central London e.g. Oxford Circus). 8 minute walk to Shoreditch High Street station for the East London line (which runs north to Dalston and south to New Cross, Forest Hill, Crystal Palace). Less than 10 min walk to Hoxton / Shoreditch / Liverpool Street. About 12 minutes to Old Street tube station for the Northern Line. 10 mins walk to Broadway Market ( Fantastic Street Market on Saturdays, great cafes and pubs ). 15 mins. to London Fields park with outdoor swimming pool / lido. Buses 8 or 388 go almost direct to / from the door to Oxford Street via Liverpool St. See my Air B&B 'guidebook' elsewhere on this listing for more info on the local cafes, bars, restaurants, cinemas etc that I recommend. N.B. For insurance purposes I can only host people who book under their own profile with verifications etc. If you are looking to book for your friend / parents / colleague, they would need to do it under their own profile. Check in time: Please contact in advance of your trip to arrange check in time. Luggage: The room is a small double, 2 suitcases would be the maximum that fit in comfortably. Guests will have access to the bedroom with en suite bathroom and the kitchen (fridge, cooker). Guests are welcome to help themselves to tea and coffee. I sometimes work in the living room but when I am not using it, guests are more than welcome to make use of it. I want my guests to have a great time in London. If I have time free I am more than happy to show guests local places of interest or recommend places to go (please also see my guidebook on here). Although if I have a demanding work project on, we may see less of each other. Bethnal Green is one of those areas where you can get a feel for the real London, it's not posh but the cultural mix is fascinating - in the supermarket cool young creatives rub shoulders with proper East End cockney pensioners and mums in hijabs. It's virtually impossible to stand out here - anything goes, which comes as a welcome relief at times. Shoreditch / Brick Lane is one of the coolest parts of town. There are many great bars, cafes, events and street life happening in the local area and it's also a great part of town for vegetarians and vegans. Guest access Guests have access to: Guest bedroom (with 1 double bed) Private ensuite bathroom (shower, toilet, sink) Communal hallway - shared During your stay My work intensity varies. When I have time free I'm more than happy to show guests around the local area or to suggest places they might like to visit. When I have less time free, guests are encouraged to make use of the on-line guide book I've written to the local area (here on the site). I also leave leaflets, tube maps and an A to Z in the room. Other things to note We have a child (usually quiet at night although, of course, young children can be a little unpredictable). We continue to welcome visitors. The price has been reduced by £5 per night or more to reflect any inconvenience that this may cause. To help me respond to your enquiry / reservation request more quickly, please do include all the following info at the time of enquiring: -Brief details of purpose of visit -Ideal time of check in from 2pm onwards (please bear in mind that if the room is booked by other guests the night before your arrival, they will occupy it until 12 midday. It then takes around 2 hours to prepare for the next guest) -Photo (please make sure your profile has one) -Verifications (please make sure your profile has some) -Acknowledgement that you're aware the kitchen is vegetarian and are ok with this Many Thanks ***