London

London famously offers the buzz of a European capital, architecture to marvel at and restaurants that would take a lifetime to eat your way through, but it can sometimes feel almost overwhelming in size and scope. Our personally inspected places to stay are run by people who love their slice of the city and will help you discover it, giving you a more personal perspective on a legendary destination. Discover leafy cottages in the ‘villages’, inns at the heart of town and boutique hotels in the suburbs, that offer you a peaceful base for your urban adventures.

Oak & Poppy
Hampstead, London
From £350 p/n

Self-catering

2 places for 2
An old pub with a new lease of life: smart buzzy eatery downstairs and two bright, spacious apartments upstairs - just minutes from the Heath

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The Hayden
Notting Hill, London
From £139 p/n

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8 rooms for 2
A pub with rooms in the epicentre of London on trendy Westbourne Grove, a ten-minute stroll from Notting Hill

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The One Tun Pub & Rooms
Clerkenwell, London
From £190 p/n

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8 rooms for 2
A cool pub with smart rooms, English ales and Thai-inspired food. Farringdon tube is round the corner and you can walk to the Barbican

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The Coach House, Holly Lodge
Chiswick, London
£100 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
Once a coach house, now a funky split-level pad, a short hop to central London. Stroll to the river, explore Chiswick house and gardens

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2 Camera Place
Chelsea, London
From £190 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

1 room for 2
Elegant Victorian townhouse just between Kings road and Fulham Road. Chatty breakfasts with a friendly host - Suzie has the latest info on all things arty

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The Grafton Arms Pub & Rooms
Fitzrovia, London
From £145 p/n

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11 rooms for 2
A great find if you want to be close to all the action but nicely tucked away. Friendly pub downstairs, cool bedrooms up, Soho 20 minutes

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122 Great Titchfield Street
Westminster, London
£150 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
Take up residence in central London, surrounded by good places to eat. You have your own vast open plan living space, light and lovely.

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31 Rowan Road
Hammersmith, London
From £105 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

2 rooms for 2
A comfy home from home in a peaceful street with charming hosts and much to entertain on the doorstep and beyond

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15 Delaford Street
Fulham, London
£110 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

1 room for 2
An inviting B&B on a terraced Fulham street: greats hosts, a big, tranquil suite and continental breakfast in the courtyard on sunny days

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17 Trent Road
London
From £90 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

2 rooms for 2
A Victorian house in a terrace and a grand base (with a super art collection) for exploring this part of London, just off Brixton Hill

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Temple Lodge Club
Hammersmith, London
From £74 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

14 rooms for 1 - 2
Rooms are good value, breakfast is taken overlooking the garden and there's superb veggie food next door - a Sawday's Community Champion

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Lime Tree Hotel
Belgravia, London
From £125 p/n

Hotel

26 rooms for 1 - 3
Warm interiors, pretty bedrooms, happy staff and excellent breakfasts, all a short stroll from Buckingham Palace

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The Coach House
Balham, London
From £140 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 5
A very pretty old coach house in a south London garden - perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard

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Artist Residence London
Pimlico, London
From £325 p/n

Hotel

10 rooms for 2
A small, trendy hotel, very much of its time, with oodles of style, stunning bedrooms and fantastic staff

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10 Richborne Terrace
Lambeth, London
From £110 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
Beautifully connected, engagingly old-fashioned London pad, with a garden. Head out for Vauxhall Park, the Tate, Westminster...

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113 Pepys Road
Lewisham, London
£130 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

3 rooms for 2
A blissfully quiet and welcoming New Cross home. English and oriental blend - including breakfast! Rooms are airy, richly decorated and fun

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