Hampton Court Palace is practically your next-door neighbour at this cosy top floor apartment in the leafy borough of Richmond upon Thames. With terrace views of Royal Bushy Park, sip your morning coffee to the sight of fallow deer roaming through the sprawling grounds. Inside, there are traditional wooden beams and plush fabrics, giving the place plenty of character. The kitchenette is well-equipped for whipping up breakfasts in bed or elevenses at the dining nook. Pack a picnic and take a walk through the Palace’s lawns – the Rose Garden is particularly idyllic. Stroll along the River Thames, five minutes from your doorstep, and find a scenic spot to tuck into your lunch. For jaunts into London, it’ll take you forty minutes by train. Hampton Court station is a ten-minute walk away.

Home truths:
*This home is on the second floor without lift access
*There is a main road just outside the front windows so sometimes during the day it will be louder than normal
*Private off-street parking is available
*The super king bed can be arranged as two large singles– let your host know your preference when booking
*Guests three and four would be on sofa beds in the living space