UnderTheDoormat is an award-winning luxury home accommodation business, offering guests the quality of a hotel in the comfort of homes. See yourself drinking tea in leafy Richmond, exploring the buzzing outdoor cafes around Clapham or being on the doorstep of the designer shops of Bond Street? You can do all of that and experience a unique British property with UnderTheDoormat. All our guests receive a personal check in, welcome pack, hotel quality linens, towels and toiletries with their visit. Our concierge service is available to all our guests to make your stay extra special. All of our homes are personally selected and meet our high standards to become a part of our exclusive portfolio.

This bright and airy one double bedroom apartment is in a secure modern development surrounded by landscaped communal gardens. It is on the second floor, with lift, and offers guests a tranquil setting combined with excellent transport links. Landmarks such as Sadler’s Wells Theatre and The Barbican Centre are close by for arts lovers and vibrant Upper Street, Islington is a walk away. There is easy access into both the City and West End from Angel tube station, which is approximately 0.3 miles away, while Farringdon tube and National Rail Interchange is 0.6 miles and Kings Cross tube is 0.7 miles. The accommodation, suitable for up to two guests, is a blend of vintage charm and modern touches such as wooden floors throughout. Upon entry there is a spacious hallway with a large cupboard housing the washing machine and household equipment. The large open-plan living space leads onto a quiet balcony perfect for warmer days. The room houses many books which the owner, a noted university professor and academic, invites guests to browse through. There is a dining zone suitable for leisurely meals or working from home. The semi-separate fully integrated kitchen has all the amenities needed for self-catering. The good-size bedroom with double bed features a glass sliding door into the reception space which can be open or closed. There is plenty of built-in storage for guest use. The family bathroom has a bathtub with overhead shower, wood panelling, large surround mirror, sink and WC.

This modern block is in a gated development in EC1 within the New River Conservation area. It is a few minutes walk to Angel underground station on the Northern line; King’s Cross for St Pancras International and Farringdon for the Hammersmith & City, Circle and Metropolitan lines. Additionally, there is the newly opened Elizabeth line straight into Tottenham Court Road and Bond Street to the west and Canary Wharf to the east. Upper Street Islington with a wide selection of shops, boutiques, and cafes is a walk away. Here you can also find Almeida and King’s Head theatres and the Business Design Centre. For dance lovers Sadler’s Wells Theatre is at the back of the building. The new King’s Cross Granary Square development with its fountains, cafes and year-round events is nearby as well as Coal Drops Yard for shopping and dining.