This Notting Hill maisonette is as cute as a button. The space itself is lovely, with exposed brickwork contrasting nicely against the bright white walls and washed-out wooden flooring. However, it's elevated by the addition of homely trinkets dotted throughout the home, as well as a surfboard resting in the corner of the living room — we can't see that it's had much action in West London, but we're open to being surprised. The horse-shoe shaped kitchen is full of gizmos to make your stay that little bit better, including a water filter, coffee machine and wine fridge. Of course, with the multitude of restaurants and cafes to be found on the nearby Portobello Road — about five minutes' walk away — it wouldn't be a shock if you never spend a second in this corner of the apartment.

Home truths:
*This is the host's private home that she lets out while she travels
*The home is spread across two levels with stairs, so it might not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility
*The host asks that no shoes are worn inside the home
*Some buildings in the area currently have scaffolding on the exteriors, though it shouldn't impact your stay
*We think the ceiling in the en-suite bathroom could do with a lick of paint