The nomad goes religious at The Rectory, Clapham

I am currently resting on my laurels in Clapham, South London.



Walk straight past Dame Vivienne Westwood's house, and wave to the firefighters as you cross the road to Rectory Gardens.

Head down the little lane to the white house at the very end.



Although it is devoid of central heating, the taps drip, and the neighbours get a suspicious number of visitors, Le Chateau (as we like to call it) is a cosy, friendly little place. And when you are dependent on the hospitality of others, you have absolutely nothing to moan about and everything to be thankful for.