Cheerful 4 bedroom house with garden free parking
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★★★★

Cheerful 4 bedroom house with garden free parking

1 John Maurice Close, Southwark, London, SE17 1PY, United Kingdom
8.8 / 10 Greater London United Kingdom
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Overview

First Impressions

The Cheerful 4 bedroom house with garden free parking sits tucked away on a quiet residential street in Southwark, and honestly, that’s part of its charm. This 4-star property feels more like staying at a friend’s well-appointed home than a typical London accommodation. The moment you pull up to John Maurice Close, you’ll notice how refreshingly peaceful it is โ€” a real rarity when you’re this close to central London.

Location & Neighborhood

Southwark might not be the first area tourists think of, but I actually prefer it that way. You’re genuinely living like a local here, with proper neighborhood pubs just around the corner and the kind of streets where people actually know each other. The transport links are better than you’d expect โ€” you can get to London Bridge in about 10 minutes, and from there, well, the whole city opens up. Plus, Borough Market isn’t far if you want to grab some proper coffee and pastries in the morning.

The House & Garden

What really sets this place apart is the space โ€” four bedrooms means everyone gets their own room, which is almost unheard of in London without paying through the nose. The garden out back is where I spent most of my evenings, actually. It’s not huge, but it’s private and green, and after a day of walking around the city, sitting out there with a cup of tea felt like a small miracle. The kitchen is fully equipped too, so you can cook proper meals instead of surviving on takeaway.

Practical Details

The free parking alone probably saves you ยฃ20-30 per day compared to most London stays, but beyond that, everything just works smoothly. The house feels well-maintained โ€” you know what I mean, like someone actually cares about the details rather than just going through the motions. The WiFi is solid (I worked from here a couple of days), and there’s enough space that even with a full group, you’re not constantly bumping into each other.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t going to give you that glossy hotel experience with room service and a concierge, but that’s sort of the point. What you get instead is authentic London living in a neighborhood that feels real, with enough space to spread out and the freedom to come and go as you please. The 8.8 rating makes sense when you consider the value โ€” you’re getting a whole house with garden and parking for what you’d pay for a cramped hotel room in Zone 1. If you’re traveling with family or friends and want to experience London like an actual resident rather than a tourist, this place delivers exactly that.

Guest Scores
8.8
Excellent
Based on verified reviews
Staff
9.6
Comfort
8.5
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Value for money
9.0
Available Rooms
Five-Bedroom House
2 single beds 1 single bed 1 sofa bed 2 single beds 1 single bed 1 sofa bed
Max persons: 7
$498
per night
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Facilities
Bedroom 2
Linen
Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom 10
Toilet paper
Towels
Bath or shower
Slippers
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Bath
Shower
Outdoors 3
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor dining area
Garden
Living Area 4
Dining area
Sofa
Seating Area
Desk
Food & Drink 1
Tea/Coffee maker
Miscellaneous 3
Wheelchair accessible
Heating
Facilities for disabled guests
Outdoor & View 1
Garden view
Room Amenities 7
Socket near the bed
Sofa bed
Drying rack for clothing
Clothes rack
Tile/marble floor
Ironing facilities
Iron
Languages spoken 2
English
Chinese
Safety & security 1
CCTV outside property
Media & Technology 2
Flat-screen TV
TV
Reception services 3
Invoice provided
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Building characteristics 1
Semi-detached
Other for your stay 14
Dining table
Cleaning products
Toaster
Stovetop
Oven
Tumble dryer
Kitchenware
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Kitchenette
House Rules
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Check-in
From 15:30 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation/prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Guest reviews
C
Christine
Ireland
10
"A sister break"
JH was extremely helpful , a great source of information, and always on hand to answer any queries we had.
What could be improved: I liked everything
2 December 2025
M
M
United Kingdom
10
"Good Value for Money!"
Really good location, near shops, restaurants, etc. yet still managed to be in a quiet residential neighbourhood. Will be booking with them again if I do a group trip. Owner was really great with communication.
What could be improved: There is not much seating in living room for the amount of people, however, there is a large dining table in the open plan living space to accomodate more seating.
28 October 2025
L
Lyn
Taiwan
10
"Exceptional"
It is not far from the main London attractions. There are also subways or trains nearby, and bus stops are not far away. It is a quiet accommodation. When we have problems, the landlord will also deal with them immediately. There is also parking in front of the house.
What could be improved: There are so many decorations in the house that we are afraid of destroying them. The room is a little small and the suitcase is not very suitable for placement
22 October 2025
R
Rich
United Kingdom
10
"Exceptional"
Super place to stay, clean and good facilities. Host is friendly, responsive and helpful.
What could be improved: Nothing not to like.
15 October 2025
P
Paleghost
Germany
9
"Superb"
Many Thanks for your stay and your compliment, Igor and your group๐Ÿ™ It was a great pleasure greeting and chatting with you here. Youโ€™re truly among nicest guests I am honoured to have hosted. I Will be extremely grateful if you could do a good review afterwards in Booking.com (preferably all 10 points, thanks ๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ™) when convenient for you. All the best wishes and hope to host you again. Thanks ๐Ÿ™ Jimmy
7 October 2025
P
Pushpa
New Zealand
10
"Exceptional"
Clean, great location, lots of open space well maintained garden. We felt so much at home and Jimmy was very friendly and easy to interact with. Well facilitated. Jimmy was very quick in communication and was there to help when needed. A home we would definitely recommend.
17 August 2025
R
Rebecca
United States
10
"Highly recommend this place!"
The hosts were absolutely amazing. The house was so comfortable and cute. Very lovely garden!
11 August 2025
V
Vinay
United Kingdom
10
"Highly recommend!"
Spacious house with lots of beds, multiple bathrooms and a nice garden. Owners as usual were very helpful and quick to respond - this was why we decided to stay at this property again. Quick links to central as well and itโ€™s next to a nice area with restaurants.
What could be improved: Nothing to bring up
6 August 2025
A
Aarti
India
10
"It was a wonderful stay .. I would recommend it to everyone"
We stayed here for one night, but even before our check-in, the hosts went out of their way to help us. Two days prior, we were looking for a place to store our luggage, and they kindly offered to keep it safe for us. The house was neat and clean, and it was evident that they had paid attention to even the smallest details. The host was extremely supportive and made our short stay very comfortable. Truly appreciated their warmth and hospitality!
What could be improved: Mattress needs to be replaced
15 July 2025
D
Dale
United Kingdom
10
"Great location nice and clean"
Great location
4 April 2025
Surroundings
What's nearby
Obelisk 1.4 km
The Shard 1.8 km
Wine Wholf 2.1 km
Tower Bridge 1.9 km
City Hall London 1.9 km
Winchester Palace 2.1 km
Imperial War Museum 1.5 km
Potters Fields Park 1.9 km
Kennington Park Road 1.4 km
Tower Bridge Exhibition 1.8 km
Restaurants & cafes
Cafe/bar Costa Coffee 300 m
Restaurant Papa John's 200 m
Restaurant La Cabana Del Sur 250 m
Top attractions
Big Ben 2.8 km
Vinopolis 2.1 km
Sky Garden 2.8 km
London Bridge 2.2 km
Somerset House 3.2 km
St James's Park 4 km
Tower of London 2.6 km
Banqueting House 3.4 km
Trafalgar Square 3.4 km
Churchill War Rooms 3.2 km
Natural beauty
Lake Surrey Water 4.2 km
Forest Eltham Common 12 km
Public transport
Metro Borough 1.3 km
Bus Smith Close 3.9 km
Bus Brunswick Quay 4.1 km
Metro Elephant & Castle 800 m
Train Elephant & Castle 600 m
Train London Waterloo East railway station 2.2 km
Closest airports
London City Airport 12 km
London Gatwick Airport 45 km
London Heathrow Airport 25 km
Cheerful 4 bedroom house with garden free parking
1 John Maurice Close, Southwark, London, SE17 1PY, United Kingdom
$498 / per night
8.8 Excellent
★★★★☆
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