As soon as you step through the front door of this Hampstead apartment, you'll see that the space has been designed to be as bright and inviting as humanly possible. Tall windows and equally large skylights let in bountiful quantities of natural light, which dances off the stark white walls and shiny wooden floors. The fact that there's a wealth of space inside also helps. The design throughout is minimalist, with the quality of each and every leather furnishing and sleek surface really standing out as a result. That being said, it's far from joyless and there are still plenty of entertainment options to keep you occupied, including a poker set and arcade games machine. Although, it's not as if you need extra things to do with everything going on in the local neighbourhood. The sprawling Hampstead Heath can be reached in ten minutes on foot for a stroll through nature or a swim in the ponds, while there are interesting exhibitions at Camden Art Centre the same amount of time in the opposite direction.

Home truths:
*The apartment is on the third floor of a building with no lift and is split over two levels, so it might not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility as you'll have to climb stairs
*If you're bringing a toddler, renting a baby gate is advised as the duplex has stairs
*One well-behaved dog is welcome to join you for your stay – breed restrictions apply, so please check with your host before your stay