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An entrepreneurial Londoner, who is perhaps short on space at home, has come up with a novel way of making money - by renting out a mattress outside some garages in Peckham.

The "bedroom" has even been kitted out with a cardboard "rug" to cover the tarmac floor, a lamp, bookcase and a bedside table - which even has a vase of flowers on top.

However, it has no roof or walls, so may not be the most comfortable place to spend a chilly March night - especially if it rains.

A night on the double mattress would only cost £8, but it might be a bit difficult to arrange, as Airbnb has since removed the listing.

The website said the "room" – which was described on the listing as "a private room in a public place" was removed for not meeting "occupancy standards".

The Mirror reported an Airbnb spokesperson had contacted the adverstiser, saying: "While we understand it may be difficult to find a parking space in London, this listing had to be removed for not meeting our occupancy standards.

"In future, be sure to pick a place with four walls, running water and a little more privacy."

Almost a million people used the popular short term let site when visiting London last year, with the capital’s “Airbnb economy” now worth £1.3 billion a year.