Lwilliams

Marmora Man Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > The distance from London (City & West End) is a > great plus. A trip to the West End (theatre or > cinema) and train from Charing Cross means I can > be home within 35 minutes of leaving the show. All > of London, shows, museums, streets, sights, sounds > and life becomes available after just a short bus > or train ride on a cheap day ticket - antiques in > Portobello Road, flowers at Columbia Market, food > at Borough market and so on. I can cycle to work > from ED - good for my fitness and my wallet. > > I like the fact that I can, almost, buy everything > I need in terms of food and general household > goods on / near Lordship Lane and that, as a > consequence, shopkeepers and regular customers > know me and I know them. > > The parks are excellent and both (Dulwich and > Peckham Rye) now have a good cafe to sit in and > watch the world go by. > > I like to shops on Peckham Rye - and the cafes / > restaurants on LL. > > I can't see too many downsides at all. > > Perfection might involve a good local distillery > and a crystal clear river with wild trout - but > their absence gives me a reason to travel > elsewhere. Hello Marmora Man - sounds like you know the area quite well. Would you have any suggestions on Bed & Breakfast or Lodge accommodations? I'm in the trip planning stage and I always enjoy finding something off the beaten track and East Dulwich is quite a possiblity. Thanks.