Twickenham is a pleasant part of southwest London and, as an alternative to a hotel, these five guesthouses offer every comfort and are ideal for the rugby stadium

If visiting London then you don't have to stay in a hotel. There is a wide choice of good, quality guesthouses and bed and breakfast accommodation available. Many have just one room, staying in a family home, but still offer 4-star comfort and privacy.

The suburb of Twickenham in south west London has an excellent selection of these, and all are within easy walking distance of a train station with quick direct trains to London Waterloo. They are also ideal for the rugby fan, as they are also all within walking distance of the rugby stadium at Twickenham, but book ahead as the number of rooms is limited. That's what makes them such a charming option for London visitors.

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Arlington Bed and Breakfast

33 Arlington Road, St Margarets, Twickenham, London

Tel: 020 8287 7492

About one mile from the Twickenham rugby ground as the crow flies, the Arlington b&b is in the St Margarets area of Twickenham and is awarded 4 stars (4 diamonds) by the English Tourism Council. It has a wonderful garden which guests can enjoy, but only two rooms, one double and one single. The single room has a private door onto the garden, and both rooms share a shower room. Both have color TV, tea/coffee-making facilities and a writing desk.

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Bremic Guest House

10 Russell Road, Twickenham, London

Tel: 020 8892 2295

The Bremic Guest House is only a drop-kick away from the Twickenham rugby stadium, and five minutes walk from the nearest mainline station of Twickenham, which has direct connections into London's Waterloo. It has 14 rooms ranging from single rooms to family rooms, and most of them are ensuite. All have color TVs, central heating and tea/coffee-making facilities, and there's also a small private car park too. Rugby fans will find the room rates very reasonable, given how close it is to the ground, and they include a full cooked breakfast too.

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The Old Stables

1 Bridle Lane, St. Margarets, Twickenham, London

Tel: 020 8892 4507

The Old Stables is a wonderful accommodation find, in a quiet street in the pleasant St Margarets area of Twickenham, and within easy walking distance from the rugby ground. There are three ensuite bedrooms and one self-contained ensuite studio apartment with its own fully-equipped kitchen and a roof terrace. Families could book the studio apartment and one of the double rooms to have a private area at the top of the house. There is also free wifi access too.

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Peter And Marilyn Wilkins Bed And Breakfast Accommodation

37 Grange Avenue, Strawberry Hill, Twickenham, London

Tel: 020 8898 0412

Visit Britain award this luxury bed and breakfast accommodation a 4-star rating. It is in a quiet dead-end street near Twickenham Green and just five minutes from Strawberry Hill train station. The one quiet double bedroom is at the back of the house and has a table, color TV, DVD, CD/radio player, mini-fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, radio alarm clock and hair drier. Patio doors lead from the room out into a secluded garden where, weather permitting, breakfast can be served.

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The Wright Residence

39 Grange Avenue, Twickenham, London

Tel: 020 8894 1055

Less than a mile due south of Twickenham stadium, and close to Twickenham Green, the Wright Residence is also only five minutes walk from the River Thames and from the nearest train station – and from over 70 restaurants too! It has only one double ensuite room, with its own fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, TV, video and radio, and a door which opens onto a beautiful patio garden.

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