Crouch End

Crouch End is in a valley between Haringay, Hornsey, Muswell hill and Wood Green.
Crouch End has a busy town center with a village charm and is surrounded by a number of green spaces. To the north and up a hill is Alexander Palace, a huge green area  that has wonderful views of London.  To the south Frinsbury Park which is major tube line.  Crouch End is inaccessible by tube and I believe that this is what has kept its charm. To get to Crouch End you can get a tube to Turnpike Lane and then get a 41 bus, or get a Train to Wood Green and get a W3 bus which goes through Alexander Palace and is a nice ride.  Or get the tube to Frinsbury Park and get a W3 to Crouch end. Avoid catching the bus between 3-4pm as these buses are used by school children at a local high school/secondary school and become very crowded.  

I highly recommend Dunn's Bakery for Cornish Pasty's, Sausage rolls and many more tasty treats.
Dunn’s Bakery was first established in Highgate way back in 1820. That makes them one of the longest-running bakers in North London.  Robert Freeman started the first Freeman family business on Highgate Hill in 1827. Christopher and Christina Freeman live in Crouch End and are part of the local community.

Staying in London on a Budget

LONDON is one of the most exciting cities in the world, but it can be very costly without the right guidance. Were should you stay? what attractions can you see? and how to travel within London are all things things that do not need to break the bank. Staying and traveling in London on a budget is possible. Lets see how!

Youth Hostels are a great way to meet people. Affordable, clean and central accommodation.
Youth Hostels

Couch Surfing - Participate in Creating a Better World, One Couch ...One World. A volunteer-based worldwide network connecting travelers with members of local communities, who offer free accommodation and/or advice.
Couchsurfing.

Bed and Breakfast are a comfortable choice to stay in London you have a huge choice and get the famous English breakfast every morning.
Bed and Breakfast in London

Gumtree.com - On this site select London as the city you want, on Gumtree (like Craigslist) you will find vacation homes, apartments to rent, bed and breakfast and hotels. All at very reasonable prices. 
Gumtree 

Airbnb - This is a great site for around the world. Inexpensive rooms or apartments/flats to let. Or stay in luxuary this site has both ends of the scale.
Airbnb

Camping In London - Yes we have campsites

Leevalley Park Camping

Have any questions about London Let me know!

Renting a apartment /flat in London

Q - I am looking at renting a apartment /flat in London. They said they quote the rent weekly, but it's due monthly. So, is the rent (280x52)/12 or basically (280x50)/12? I say that because there are 52weeks in a year, but here we are quoted and pay monthly, i.e. 280x4=monthly payment.


A - All rent is due monthly but some quote it weekly as above. To work it out you would 280x4 = 1120. You times the weekly amount by how many weeks in a month. It actually works out cheaper for you to do it weekly. 280x52=14560 or 280x4(x12)=13440 if you divide it like this, yearly amount by weeks in the year13440/52 you are only paying 258 a month. Not much difference but over a year it’s a saving of 1120. Which works out at a months free rent. Some do quote just a monthly amount. Check how they calculate if its weekly it might save you some money.

You can go through letting agents and I suggest you do to avoid dealing with landlords 1on1. Dealing with a Letting agent will make it easier for you and they can help you find out your rights, plus in my opinion it gives you more freedom of space, no one wants landlord breathing down their neck.
Make sure who ever you rent from you read the contract thoroughly do not assume you know your rights as it differs in each country and each letting agent will do things a little differently within the law.




A good source for finding flats houses and studios to rent in London is Gumtree.Its basically Craigslist for the UK. Do your research as to what area of London you want to live in. Each area varies in price and crime rate.


Another option is Airbnb I love this site. Some do long stays and you can rent out a whole flat/apartment or a room and you have the option of knowing a local or going it alone.

Londons communities - Camden

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I lived in London for 30yrs, its an eclectic mix of people, cultures, food and entertainment. When making the decision on were to stay in London, think of London as a series of small towns. Each one has its own personality and charm. The more Famous are Notting Hill, Highgate Village and Camden Town, each very different in its appeal. Decide on the kind of experience you want from London do your research and then choose a place to go.

No one place or area can sum up London, it has so many faces. With planning and my help you can see a few of those in one trip. What do you want from London?


CAMDEN

Camden Town offers a mind-bending variety of eclectic, intriguing and unique people. From Artist to punks, no one stands out in Camden town. Tourists and locals hunt for treasures in Camden's markets. Camden is in the middle of 3 rather posh and beautiful neighborhoods, Hampstead, Primrose hill and Bloomsbury. Camden can be perceived as rather gritty but it is a diamond in the rough for those who look beneath the surface. Full of restaurants, pubs, tattoo parlors and craft stores make sure you make it to the canal and have wonder through the market, sample the Moroccan food or have tapas and Salsa at the Cuban restaurant, a favorite of mine.

Main st of Camden

Camden Lock - restaurants and market near by

Indoor market at Camden Lock