Description Old Grandfather Time: Copenhagen

Small but brimming with character, this historic fourth-floor home has tonnes of charming details. We love the exposed wall timbers and creaky wooden floors. The nature of the building comes at a price – climbing up the uneven and low-ceilinged staircase isn’t for the faint-hearted. This is worth it for the silence the distance from the busy street creates, providing a super calm atmosphere, right in the centre of Copenhagen. Parallel to Strøget (the famous shopping street) and Gråbrødretorv, this home is bang in the action.

Home truths:
* The bedroom is on the small side with a tiny double bed – you’ll have to cuddle up
* This home doesn’t have a lift, so you’ll need to climb the sixty steps up to the flat with your bags
* The water heater is in the bedroom – it’s not the most visually pleasing addition to the space
* There isn’t any air conditioning, so it can get a bit warm even though the windows let a good breeze through the home