Always Thyme

If you like to be right at the epicentre of the action, then this home is the perfect place to drop your bags. It's in Covent Garden, in the heart of the city, an area once known for its fruit-and-vegetable market but now famous for its restaurants, bars and boutiques. This penthouse is stylish yet relaxed, with crisp, white walls, wooden floors and a comfortable, pale green sofa to relax on. There's a well-equipped kitchen where you can cook up both quick breakfasts and sumptuous dinners, and space for all your guests to gather around the dining table. The best feature, however, has to be the private balcony where you can gaze out at the street scenes below as you sip your morning coffee in the fresh air. When it's time to get out and about, you'll find London's West End theatres are right on your doorstep, and the bright lights of Picadilly Circus and Leicester Square are within easy walking distance. We recommend taking a ten-minute wander down to the Thames for a riverside walk that takes you past many of London's most iconic sights.

Home truths:
*Your host has multiple spaces in the building – while the style is consistent, the exact layout and design may vary from the pictures
*Some guests felt the wi-fi wasn't the best here, so it might not be a great option if you'll rely on this for remote working
*You'll be above a restaurant, so it's possible you might experience cooking smells during your stay
*This home lacks some basic essentials – you'll need to stock up on arriva
*There's no on-site parking, so if you're arriving by car you'll need to use a local car park
*There is a sofa bed in the living space which can accommodate two extra guests with prior notice
*You'll need to let your host know your arrival time in advance