Pearl Orchids

Home to ritzy hotels, Michelin-star restaurants and lavish boutiques, it's no wonder that Mayfair is famous for being one of the most upscale locales in London. And this sleek apartment is right in the heart of this exclusive postcode, close to the shops on Bond Street and the expansive green spaces of both Green Park and Hyde Park. Start your morning with a coffee and a stroll through one of the parks – they're both a five-minutes away – followed by lunch at the eateries in Shepherd's Market. With the tube at Hyde Park Corner reachable in six minutes, getting around the rest of London is easily achieved. After a busy afternoon out and about, come home and unwind in the streamlined living space, a glass of wine in hand and a Sky program playing on the flatscreen. Although the kitchen is compact, it's got everything you need to rustle up a gourmet meal of your own. Share your fare around the polished dining table, then relax with a soak in the bathtub. End the day snuggled up in the sumptuous king-sized bed for some well-earned sleep, feeling utterly content.

Home truths:
*This apartment is on the lower ground floor so it can get quite dark *Due to the central location, you may hear some traffic noise and the sounds of the city * A cot and high chair can be provided on request *This home is in a serviced apartment building with a shared entrance *The dining table can double as a laptop-friendly workspace *You don't need a car in London and parking can be tricky – leave the car behind and make use of the city's excellent public transport links, instead