This duplex apartment on a quiet mews street in the centre of London is an example of a designer fully committing to luxury in an interior. You'll notice the attention to detail as you wander about the home, from the sheepskin carpets and wooden floors to the white gloss kitchen fitted with Neff appliances. The living room features sleek mid-century furnishings, while the pristine bathrooms are almost dazzlingly white. There's a strong coherence between all the rooms and it makes for a lovely place to retire to after a long day of exploring the UK's capital. The prime location means that there are attractions in any direction you set off from your front door. The British Museum is a quarter of an hour's walk due west and the Barbican is twenty-five minutes on foot to your east.

Home truths:
*The apartment is split across two storeys and there's no lift in the building, so it might not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility
*There's no private car parking space, but Chancery Lane underground station is only seven minutes' walk away
*The host offers twenty-four-seven virtual support
*A Pack 'n' Play travel crib is provided if required
*Housekeeping is provided once a week