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The smartest Airbnbs in London
London has no shortage of places to stay; we have the best hotels in the world and lots of them, as well as plenty of houses to rent. Airbnb is always a reliable source when you're looking for a home away from home, so we've scoured the rental site and pulled together a list of the best Airbnbs in London. One has a swimming pool, another has a hidden terrace above the bustle of Covent Garden and all have charming interiors to make them feel like a home away from home. Dive in and book yourself a stylish stay in the capital.
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1/6Chiswick
Take in the leafy riverside west London village of Chiswick from this peaceful three-storey Victorian townhouse. Inside, find light airy spaces, marble fireplaces, cosy throws, freestanding tubs and underfloor heating. Outside, there's a rooftop terrace, a leafy patio and a big lawn with a fire pit and picnic bench for relaxing outside when British weather's on your side.
Sleeps: 7
From: £879 per night
2/6Belgravia
Fancy being neighbours with the Queen? Who doesn't, and if you book this stylish townhouse, filled with a charming selection of antiques, you can get pretty close. The kitchen and bathroom are all mod-con but the rest of the townhouse is full of characterful pieces and lovely textiles, making this a real home away from home.
Sleeps: 2
From: £350 per night
3/6Mayfair
If you want to be right in the action, you'd be hard-pressed to find a London AirBnB more central than this. A few door's down from Claridge's, above Brown's on Brook Street is this compact but well-equipped one bedroom flat. It's been done up to a high standard and offers ample space for a couple or single person to enjoy the heart of the city.
Sleeps: 2
From: £230 per night
4/6Earl's Court
5/6Fulham
While the decoration of this west London AirBnB leans heavily into the bracket of ‘characterless business hotel’, there are still plenty of reasons to book it. As bland as the interiors may be, they are at least comfortable, colourful and considered. The house is an architectural beauty, with curving staircases, a home bar and a wine cellar. The cherry on the cake, however, is the lap pool in the basement. It's dinky, but it's nice to have all the same.
Sleeps: 9
From: £1,909 per night
6/6Notting Hill
Notting Hill is the perfect base for a London trip, given its proximity to so many wonderful sights. Portobello Road is a stone's throw for stocking up on antiques and fresh produce alike, while Oxford Street and the West End are walkable or an easy bus ride away. The flat itself has a spacious living area, reclaimed wood kitchen and two bright bedrooms.
Sleeps: 4
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