With great transport links into London and just a ten-minute drive from Warner Bros Harry Potter Studio Tour, this ground floor home in Watford gives more than enough bang for your buck. Smart and bright, it's a great option for families, with an open-plan layout to the living area, dining spot and kitchen, and flexible sleeping arrangements. Both bedrooms have en-suites so there's no queuing for the shower here, and one has patio doors opening straight out onto the patio – the perfect spot for breakfast on warm mornings. You'll find a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need for cooking at home, but here you're just a two-minute stroll from the High Street with all its bars and eateries.

Home truths:
*There's a communal garden but the host asks that you don't use it after 9pm to minimise noise for the neighbours
*There are three zip link beds in one bedroom and two in the other
*At the maximum capacity of eight, three would be sleeping on sofa beds in the living room
*Please be aware this is a residential block and the neighbours aren't fans of noise
*A cot is available if you're travelling with small children
*There's one off-road parking space here
*A cleaner is available during your stay on request