Zodiac Court

From this traditionally-minded yet well-maintained Mayfair apartment, there's a little taste of luxury in every direction. To your east is Liberty department store and there are further designer shopping options to your north on Bond Street. Head south and in two minutes, you could be on Savile Row, while wandering further west along these embassy-lined streets will get you to Grosvenor Square. However, despite this unbeatable location, we found this home to be extremely peaceful and a welcome refuge from the non-stop going-ons of Central London. The chic kitchen was a highlight here, with smart brass finishes contrasting nicely with honeycomb marble tiling, but let's not kid ourselves — with this many renowned restaurants only a short stroll away, don't be surprised if this home's oven remains undisturbed during the duration of your stay.

Home truths:
* While there's an elevator available, it's quite small and, unfortunately does not fit a wheelchair
* The second bedroom is a lot smaller and more functional than the master bedroom
*Given the home's central spot near restaurants, expect to hear some noise throughout your stay
*This property is fitted with a noise detection device – your host politely asks guests to keep the noise down to respect other neighbours in the building*Please note that this home is equipped with a sensor that monitors smoke, decibel levels, and occupancy. It's camera-free and doesn't record conversations or store personal data.