Oak & Poppy

You’re on the attractive high street a short stroll from leafy Hampstead Heath. Walk up Parliament Hill for fabulous views over the city skyline, take an icy dip in the ponds or Parliament Hill Lido; bring a picnic for a lazy afternoon. Cool Camden is close too, five minutes on the Northern Line from Hampstead tube, a ten-minute walk.

The restaurant/bar is usually buzzy with locals choosing delicious dishes from an all-day menu, and you might like to sip a cocktail or stay and eat before slipping upstairs to your swish apartment. One is light-flooded with double height windows, the other is cosy up in the eaves, both have shower rooms and well kitted-out corner kitchenettes if you want to rustle up meals. They’ve thought of everything: top notch sound proofing, AC, huge TVs loaded with Netflix and sofas that turn into beds for kids.

North London is at your feet for culture, eating out and shopping. The perfect city break pad.