Bowled Over

We were bowled over by this apartment's location, just over a fifteen-minute walk from The Oval cricket ground. It has been the home of Surrey County Cricket Club since it was opened in 1845 and is a regular venue for test match cricket.

If you're stumped for other places to go in the area, then head to Beaconsfield Contemporary Art (seven minutes on foot) – there's a lovely vegan café here too. Or one of London's best-loved attractions, the London Eye, is under a thirty-minute walk. History lovers, on the other hand, can visit the Imperial War Museum, a twelve-minute stroll away. It's the same walking distance to the Beefeater Gin Distillery, where you can take a tour or stop off at one of the many restaurants on the doorstep of this belter of a home.

Relax on the sunny balcony with a drink in hand – we were hit for six when we saw the vistas over the capital's skyline. The living space is light and bright, thanks to its large patio doors, allowing light to flood in. After all that exploring, have a soak in the bath and then relax on the comfy sofa. This place is the perfect pad for a couple or solo traveller looking to take advantage of all that London has to offer.


Home truths:
*The entrance to the main building is shared
*The dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly space
*The kitchen is stocked with tea, coffee and milk
*You can book a car service via your hosts
*There's a fee for a check-in after 7pm
*This home is located in a residential area, and guests are kindly asked to refrain from making excessive noise
*There's no dedicated parking here, but Kennington Underground Station is a thirteen-minute walk, and it's the same walking distance to a large supermarket, while a Tesco Express is next door to the apartment