Dating back to Edwardian times, this guesthouse offers free Wi-Fi throughout the building, and a 24-hour front desk so guests can come and go as they please. Balham Train Station is a 10-minute walk away, with trains reaching central London in around an hour. There is a bus stop outside Balham Lodge for traveling around London, and nearby Tooting Bec Common offers sports facilities. A buffet breakfast is served each morning in the light, airy eating area. There is also outdoor seating available on the patio, for eating outdoors in the warmer months. Each room at Balham Lodge is simply designed, and comes furnished with a TV and a telephone. Rooms also have a tile bathroom.