If you’re looking for a quieter side of London, this palatial flat on the countryside edge of the city will make you feel like royalty. Your former neighbour Henry VIII had his own place just three minutes down the road. While Hampton Court Palace draws in the crowds, you'll hardly notice in your idyllic Georgian home with sweeping views over vast parklands. As you draw up to the building and see the white columns of the doorway, you can’t help but feel its regal air. This suite is spacious, luxurious, and flooded with light from many large windows. The furniture has an understated, country charm, with checked throws and cushions creating a sumptuous living space. Not only is the decor fit for a king, but also the services on offer. Your host can even provide a private chef if you don’t fancy cooking your Sunday roast, plus babysitting and laundry. An outdoor space in London is quite rare, so this is perfect if you like the sound of a private balcony, a roof terrace, courtyard gardens, and the entire grounds of Bushy Park and Hampton Court Palace Gardens to explore. There’s even a hedge maze in the latter, so you can get lost in the greenery. Or try a different sort of green, with the golf course only a ten-minute drive away.

Home truths:
* This property is outside of London in the countryside suburbs, so it will be at least a forty-minute journey to the city
* The bathroom is not ensuite, you'll need to walk through the living area to get to it
* At maximum capacity, two of the guests will be on a sofa bed
* There is a main road just outside the front windows – you might hear some traffic during the day
* If you're bringing the whole family, cots and high chairs are available on request
* Your host can arrange for additional services like laundry, airport collection, grocery shopping, a chef, babysitter, and housekeeping
* Every morning, you can choose the newspaper you'd like delivered to you
* Your furry friends may come along, but you'll have to pay extra frees