Welcome to small but charming Charleston, once again topping Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards. Whether you’re here to explore its colonial architecture, tuck into excellent Creole and BBQ food or savour the blossoming cocktail scene, you’re going to need somewhere to stay smack bang in the heart of the buzz. This home offers this plus elegantly designed spaces, a fully equipped kitchen and – best of all – en-suite shower rooms in al four bedrooms. The open-plan living and dining area is on the cosy side and ideal for a group of four to six guests, with plush grey sofas, velvet bar stools and a humming vintage-style ceiling fan for that quintessential Southern vibe.

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