La Finestra

A beautiful home within a striking, period building, this place has the wow factor from the minute you approach the front door. With a desirable location next to Kensington and Chelsea and a grand interior, it's got the sought-after address and the elegant living space all sewn up. Inside, you'll find an impressive double-height living space – painted all-white – with tall, arched windows to one wall. One of the bedrooms is off this level, along with a bathroom, but it's up on the mezzanine floor that the magic happens. With a small but well-equipped kitchen and a dining table overlooking the living room below, it's a real talking point. Just a few minutes walk from Gloucester Road tube station, the whole city is at your fingertips. Stretch your legs and stroll to the Natural History Museum or head into Chelsea for fine dining and world-class shopping.

Home truths:
* This is a family-friendly home, however, it isn't considered suitable for children under ten and the decor is sparse
* This home has a unique double-height layout so there are several stairs to negotiate here
* Weekend check-ins operate with a lockbox here (personal check-in can be arranged for the weekend but this will be at an extra cost)
*Bedroom one does not have bedside lamps for reading
*This is a lived-in home – expect to share the space with some of the host’s belongings