Spread across the two top floors of a Victorian building in the well-heeled backstreets of Kensington, this apartment's elevated position and large windows mean that the living quarters are blessed with lots of natural illumination and consequently feel wonderfully bright and inviting.

The design makes the most of this gift, with the shiny wooden floors and stark white walls throwing daylight around the space quite nicely. There's a homely warmth to the period features and comfy furnishings, especially when contrasted with the more contemporary and eclectic collection of artwork and decorations, which ranges from peaceful coastal landscapes to Daft Punk helmets. The kitchen is both decently sized and well-equipped, as well as offering a view of local rooftops to keep you company while you chop.

Of course, the prime location means that you're not too far from some of London's most celebrated restaurants, as well as a great choice of shops and cultural institutions – both the Royal Albert Hall and the Natural History Museum can be reached in around a quarter of an hour on foot, for example.


*Your host can provide a cot for free upon request
*The building has no private parking, but there are paid options nearby and High Street Kensington underground station is only six minutes' walk away
*There's no elevator in the building to reach this home on the fourth and fifth floor – the host can help with bags upon arrival and it's possible to leave prams in the basement if you're travelling with children
*You'll have your own private entrance here
*Well-behaved pets are welcome to accompany you during your stay
Bathtub
Blender
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Central Heating
Child Friendly
Cooking Essentials
Cot / Crib
Desk
Dishwasher
Dryer
Exercise Equipment
Fire Extinguisher
Fireplace
Freezer
Fridge
Hair Dryer
Hangers
Iron
Kettle
Kitchen
Library of Books
Microwave
Pets Allowed
Private Dryer
Private Entrance
Private Washing Machine
Smoke Detector
Stove
Toaster
TV
Washing Machine
Wi-fi