Skindles

Bathed in natural light, decked out with comfortable furniture and blessed with a spacious open-plan layout, this flat in the centre of Maidenhead is perfect for anyone looking to explore the best of Berkshire.

A favourite among the Edwardian upper classes who didn't have the time or inclination to travel as far as Bath, Maidenhead is on the up and up. The soon-to-open Elizabeth line will also make getting into London a breeze, with a forty-minute train ride landing you at Tottenham Court Road.

Meanwhile, a visit to the nearby village of Bray is renowned for its Michelin-starred restaurants. In addition to Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck and The Hind's Head, there's also Alain Roux's The Waterside Inn – you can't go wrong with any of them.

Home truths:
*At full capacity, one guest will be sleeping on the sofa bed in the living room
*We'd recommend a car to get around the area – there's free on-site parking
*Both bedrooms can be set up as either twin or double rooms – please let your host know at the time of booking
*Given its city-centre location, some nocturnal noise is to be expected, particularly on weekends
*There's no elevator access to the apartment, so it might not be suitable for those with limited mobility
*The dining table doubles as a laptop-friendly workspace