My girlfriend and I stayed at this bed and breakfast for one night and found it slightly curious but very welcoming. At first we thought we'd come to the wrong address as it is situated on a residential road and apart from the small sign in the living room window, there is no indication this isn't just another home on the street.
After venturing inside we were shown upstairs and given on of the three bedrooms the house has to offer. The woman explained she had converted her home into a bed and breakfast and has plans to expand.
Our room had a very homely feel and came with complimentary tea and coffee. Additionally there was a TV in the room which picked up the usual 5 channels There was also clean towels for the both of us and a random selection of books and magazines on the bookshelves.
The bathroom was slightly disappointing as it was shared by all residents in the house. There was a bit of a knack to getting the shower to work properly and the bath plug had been completely removed, presumably to prevent anyone from taking a bath?
The landlady suggested several places to eat in the area although we discovered that East Ham isn't the most romantic place for an evening out. We picked an Indian restaurant along Barking Road (about a ten minute walk) where meals were all half price, however our meal was interrupted every ten minutes by a passing police car or ambulance with its sirens on full whack. We were impressed though that we were seated, served and had completed our meal, all within 40 minutes of arriving.
We did manage to get a peaceful nights sleep though and a varied breakfast was served at the exact time we requested. I doubt if we'd visit it again but I would recommend it to anyone looking for a cheap, friendly place to stay that offers that 'home away from home' feel. Definitely a bargain at £45 for two people. read more