Marmalade

From the cosy lounge to the adorable Paddington Bear-themed bedroom, this mews flat has family-living written all over it. Although the design is a little more homely, we appreciated the warm, lived-in feeling. Kick off your shoes and make yourself right at home, rustling up meals in the kitchen (which is well-stocked with cookware), snuggling up with a book on the sofa and retreating to the bedrooms for an afternoon snooze. Everything you'll need for a relaxing getaway is taken care of – Netflix streaming on the smart TV, Sonos speakers in the living area and high-end toiletries in the bathrooms. Best of all is the location. Tucked away on a pretty street just a few minutes walk from Paddington Station, this area is excellent for exploring. Start the day with a stroll through Hyde Park (ten minutes on foot), wander along the canal in Little Venice (a twelve-minute walk away) or hop on the tube and journey around the city. Finish the evening off with a pint and delicious meal at one of the pubs nearby – there's at least three within walking distance, so you'll have more than enough choice.

Home truths:
*At full capacity, one guest will be sleeping on the sofa bed in the living room
*This is a lower ground apartment - you may hear some traffic noise whilst in the living area
*Access to the apartment is through a narrow staircase, which you might struggle with if you have heavy luggage
*The windows have bars/gates on the outside for security
*The air conditioning is only in the main bedroom
*You won't find a manual or handbook for this home, but your host should be on hand if you have any issues