Skip to main content
  1. Hotel reviews homepage
  2. UK hotel reviews
  3. Greater London B&B and inn reviews
  4. London B&B and inn reviews
  5. Reviews of Holmewood Homestay

Reviews of Holmewood Homestay

Holmewood Gardens, Lambeth, London, SW2 3RS, United Kingdom

#73 of 884 B&Bs and Inns in London

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 119 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

100% verified reviews

Real guests. Real stays. Real opinions.

Read more- opens a dialog box
Write a review

Showing 1 – 25

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was good. I will defenetly be back if I come back to London.

    Is a really comfortable place. It felt like home. Francien is a kind hearted person always open to help and gave me the best advices about what could I do or see. The place is well located. You can go everywhere by bus, train or the underground. Everything is very clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Warm and safe stay at Holmewood
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing I didn't like.

    I had a trip away to clear my mind. I was drawn to Francien's beautiful house, and I wanted to stay somewhere warm, friendly, and welcoming. This is exactly what I got! Francien's home was clean, calming, and family oriented. Most importantly, I felt safe, and this is what all single travellers want, right? There was parking outside, and the property was located a short walk from shops. The bed was super comfy 😴 and the shower was also lovely. Francien is wise and knowledgeable. She gave me good advice and helped me to reflect on my situation. I found not only a good hoist but a true friend in her, and I am planning to return. 😀

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    10
    Friendly and homely.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Really homely and friendly. Will definitely be back.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    8.0
    Ideal for someone looking for a quite stay with excellent accessibility around London
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 13 nights

    Nothing in particular.

    Excellent for someone who likes a family environment away from home. Francien was wonderful.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    10
    Would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Null.

    The host was very communicative, kind, and welcoming. Small tour of the house was efficient and I was not disturbed at all. Bed was very comfortable, and shower/bathroom was clean.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only thing I didn't like was that I wasn't able to stay and visit London for longer.

    Francien is a wonderful host and made me feel so welcome. The house is immaculate and beautiful, with homely touches in the room and throughout. She is very knowledgeable and had suggestions on where to go, eat etc. when I was not sure. She was so happy to get to know about my stay (I was visiting for Pokémon Go Fest), and to learn about me, which I'm sure is the same with other guests. I really felt at home throughout and, if I am to ever need to be near there in the future, will look up this place again.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    10
    A cosy home away from home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the bed sheets were a bit rough.

    Host & assistant was very welcoming. Room was clean, plenty of plugs and usb ports around the room and well maintained facilities.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2023

    10
    A lovely place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host Francien is very helpful and very friendly, she will go out of her way to make sure you feel at home. The room was beautiful, quiet and comfortable. All facilities were very clean.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I stayed only two nights due to change in travel plans. I would have expected a refund for the other two nights that I was not there as I checked out at 7am.

    The host was exceptional. This was my first time in London. She assisted me a lot with directions. Thank you Francine.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2023

    9.0
    Cosy and friendly Brixton/ Lambeth homestay option.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Would've been nice to be able to lock our room door from the outside when we left. But we do understand it's difficult to make doors lockable in a private home. Also had to wait a couple hours to check in as the host didn't get back on time four our check-in time and room wasn't ready. But Francien apologised profusely and we had access to the common areas while we waited.

    Homey comfortable accommodation. Lots of coffee / tea / candies in the room. Comfortable and well-appointed common areas (back garden, living room and kitchen) that we unfortunately under-used. Francien is a gracious host who takes a lot of pride in opening her family home to guests.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    9.0
    Harmonious
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The environment was suitable for working, and I genuinely enjoyed my interactions with Francine, not just during our evening engagements, but also relished the peaceful moments I had there.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2023

    9.0
    Good base for exploring London.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nice, clean house. Very friendly, supportive host. The nearby Brockwell Park is ideal for morning runs.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    10
    Delightful in every respect. Thank you, Francien!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I booked last minute and couldn't find what I was originally looking for, i.e., an ensuite room. Still, the place is so thoroughly comfortable that I was perfectly fine anyway!

    A delightful location for a delightful host! The place is very comfortable in all respects, and Francien is a truly lovely person - which makes a beautiful place something special. The room was beautifully designed and furnished, and the house in general in tune with the Victorian style of the neighborhood. Highly recommended!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2023

    8.0
    enjoyable stopover and Francine the host was lovely.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    beautiful property and bed was really comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very clean place, organized

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2023

    9.0
    Spacious room and bathroom, the host was amazing and the neighborhood felt safe
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The host was lovely and welcoming

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2023

    10
    A real home away from home and Francien lovely and very much the perfect host
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    NA

    Francien was wonderful - very welcoming and the perfect host. The room was lovely and very much a home from home. Although not en suite, the separate bathroom and shower rooms were likewise lovely. Very much enjoyed my stay and would recommend, unreservedly, for anyone who is looking for similar or the same.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was dirt under the bed and the room was only cleaned once in the six days I was there. I found an already full trash can in the room. Some rooms especially the bathroom and lounge were really cold.

    The location is perfect. Very near to public transport. The host Franciene was extremely nice . The beddings and towels were clean. The place always smelt nice and felt homely.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 February 2023

    9.0
    Pleasant Stay with Accomodating Owners
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom is located on the second floor 13 steps up. The room was a tad cool even for me.

    The owner was very friendly and accommodating. The room was on the first floor just to the right after you entered the house. Location was just a one block walk from the bus stop. The bus was 6 stops from the nearest Tube station. Room was nicely decorated with a desk by the window and a comfortable bed.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2023

    9.0
    Delightful stay - would strongly recommend and would book again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    beautiful, clean family home - delightfully decorated. warm friendly welcome from Buki. some special touches including slippers!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2022

    9.0
    Warm and personal experience, lovely hosts, comfy beds!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I don't completely understand that the price for a room doubles if there are two guests. But this might be a London specific thing. We ended up booking two rooms for the same cost as two people in one room.

    Francien and Buki are lovely hosts and you can feel that the area is made of a tight knit community (e.g. neighbors were singing Christmas carols in the park just outside). I also had a nice chat with Francien and her granddaughter in the kitchen one morning. Rooms were well equipped and clean and the bed was super comfy! If you like to engage with your hosts and want your experience to be human and personal, this is the right place for you to stay.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really.

    It was nice for a change to feel like being at home. I travel allot for work and was nice for a change not to be in a hotel.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and welcoming host

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very nice and clean room in a beautiful house! Very quite area. I was very happy with the room!

    Stayed in November 2022

Showing 1 – 25

We Price Match
We Price Match
Low rates • No booking fees • Find cheaper? We'll refund the difference!

Guests also reviewed these properties: