This mews house in Marylebone is an excellent London base, whether you’re travelling as a family, a group of friends, or even as professionals. Spread over three floors, it may not be suitable for everyone, but the payoff to all those stairs is plenty of space. We love the elegant living room, and keen home cooks will enjoy whipping up meals in the well-equipped kitchen – there’s a chic dining space too. If you’d rather dine out, you’ll have plenty of choice – the enviable W1U postcode puts you in a prime position for pubs, bars, and restaurants.

Home truths:
*There are stairs to climb at this home so it may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility – it’s spread over three floors.
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for little ones.
*There’s a camera overlooking the front entrance of this home, and a noise-monitoring device in the back garden.