London’s hub of culture and fine dining – Covent Garden – is on your doorstep with a stay at this apartment. Buzzing market halls, cobbled streets lined with coffee shops and eateries, and the endless collection of the British Museum are all within a five-minute walk. And a block away is the riverside walk along the Thames. At the apartment itself, big sash windows let in plenty of natural light and the living room is a stylish medley of black velvet and teal cushions. Iron-cast radiators throughout the flat are not only a boon in winter, but they add an edgy industrial feel. The sparkling black and white kitchen has everything you need for self-catering, including the elusive potato peeler, but there are so many restaurants right outside your door you might not need it. Come bedtime, the monochrome bedroom provides a soothing space to lay your head.

Home truths:
*You’re in the thick of it here and therefore might hear hustle and bustle from the street if you have the window open
*Pristine and polished, this is one of several holiday apartments and may lack that personal feel