London

London can feel overwhelming to the outsider, but beyond the centre, the dense metropolis splits into a collection of towns and villages, each with their own identity. While you should definitely see a few of the famous landmarks, galleries and museums, the owners of our special places can guide you to new discoveries and an insider’s perspective on the capital. Tour markets with resident traders, chat to friendly pub staff about the local attractions or just flip through the welcome book for personal recommendations on food and fun.

225 Salisbury Walk
Islington, London
From £98 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
Treat yourself to a long weekend in this well-designed flat with modern art. 4 or 3 night stays, weekends and school holidays only.
101 Abbotsbury Road
Kensington, London
From £65 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

2 rooms for 1 - 2
The whole top floor is homely, traditional and generally yours so feel free to come and go. Close to all the top spots and Holland Park tube
113 Pepys Road
Lewisham, London
From £110 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
31 Rowan Road
Hammersmith, London
From £75 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

3 rooms for 2
Choose between a cosy home-from-home bedroom and two independent studios with comfy sitting areas. A welcoming family home with great hosts
38 Killieser Avenue
Lambeth, London
From £90 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

2 rooms for 1 - 2
Large bedrooms with fine linen, lambswool throws and flowers. Hugely hospitable hosts – and only five minutes from Streatham Hill station
29 Bronsart Road
Fulham, London
From £110 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

1 room for 2
A grown-up escape big on comfort in the heart of fashionable Fulham, with a roof terrace and shops within a short walk
The One Tun Pub & Rooms
Clerkenwell, London
From £145 p/n

Inn

8 rooms for 2
A cool pub with smart rooms, English ales and Thai-inspired food – you can have breakfast in bed and the tube is round the corner
The Coach House
Balham, London
From £125 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

2 rooms for 2 - 3
A super-private 2-storey coach house in south London - perfect for a couple or a family. Friendly owners live across the courtyard
Belsize Park Lodge
Camden, London
From £150 p/n

Self-catering

1 place for 2
Squirrels are your neighbours at this beautiful private spot between Hampstead and Primrose Hill. A luxurious cabin for 2 in north London
Temple Lodge Club
Hammersmith, London
From £77 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

4 rooms for 2
A quiet retreat in bustling west London. Rooms (2 are en suite) are exceptional value, breakfast is taken overlooking the garden. Book ahead
William IV
London
From £80 p/n

Inn

15 rooms for 2 - 4
A smart, friendly pub with rooms in north west London. The food is good, the welcome charming, and Notting Hill is close
The Zetter Townhouse, Clerkenwell
London
From £200 p/n

Hotel

15 rooms for 2 - 4
A rare find – a small, intimate London hotel that mixes great style with a relaxed vibe and some lovely rooms. The perfect weekend escape
The Bedford
Balham, London
From £89 p/n

Hotel

15 rooms for 2
Buzzy pub next to Balham underground. Eat well in the restaurant, catch live music or comedy, stay in individually designed rooms upstairs
Battersea B&B
Battersea, London
From £115 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

1 room for 2
Barbara looks after you beautifully at her peaceful Battersea B&B. A restful bedroom and a full English breakfast close to the city... Bliss
30 King Henry’s Road
Primrose Hill, London
From £130 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

1 room for 2
Art galore, great breakfast in a friendly kitchen. Close to Regent’s Park for outdoor theatre, lively Primrose Hill for shopping and eating
The Buxton
London
From £125 p/n

Hotel

15 rooms for 2
A handy place in buzzy Shoreditch to lay your head: cool bar, good food, simple rooms, roof terrace. You'll feel nicely in the thick of it

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Brixton Townhouse
Brixton, London
From £90 p/n

Bed & Breakfast

4 rooms for 2
Laid-back hospitality, eclectic rooms and an enchanting secret garden; vibrant Brixton’s markets and restaurants are on your doorstep
10 Richborne Terrace
Lambeth, London
From £95 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...