Veeve (formerly Vive Unique) specialise in London home rentals - whether it’s a cool Shoreditch penthouse, a Notting Hill studio or family home in Chelsea, and guests can enjoy living like a Londoner. We offer London homeowners the opportunity to earn extra income, effortlessly. Once a property is listed, we market the homes, vet the guests, take payment, check them in and deal with all their queries or any issues during their stay. We will clean the home before and after each stay, even supplying our own linen and towels. What’s more, Veeve’s comprehensive insurance protects the home and contents, giving hosts complete peace of mind while away. Meanwhile, London visitors can choose from a collection of hundreds of local townhouses, apartments and penthouses across the city. A variety of in-home services can be additionally selected for guests to enjoy. We’ve mastered a way to help you live like a Londoner.

The living room and one of the bedrooms are bathed in natural light that cascades through large bay windows, with the former freshening up period features with soft tones and latte-coloured parquet. Step into the kitchen though and things get overtly contemporary and indisputably cool. Crisp white interiors and a roomy, modernist kitchen open out into a striking dining area, illuminated by an expanse of skylights and industrial-style glass wall overlooking the patio. Every detail adds to the overall sleekness, whether it's the large glass table, streamlined white chairs, or statement lighting. Speaking of statements, closeted behind a bookcase is a delightful library, where an exquisite glass ceiling and south-facing setup make for a superbly light-soaked spot to enjoy a morning coffee, or relax with the family whilst watching the sun set. The four bedrooms showcase pared-down design lifted by accents of colour, and the bathrooms are awash with white marble and boast two standalone bathtubs — so it would be rude not to indulge in a bit of pampering. For those feeling more active, there's always the exercise room. We suggest rewarding yourself afterwards with a family film on the projector screen with the kids in that cosy snug room, or simply unwinding in front of that slick, hidden TV in the living room, well-earned glass of something in ha... Home Truths: No smoking, pets, or parties! This home is set over three floors with a fair few stairs. Air-conditioning is available in the master bedroom and in the south-facing ground floor part of the house (kitchen, screening room, dining room, library).Two of the bedrooms feature a trundle bed, complete with pull-out bed underneath, sleeping two guests per room — ideal for children. Off-street parking is available on request. Although we always endeavour for accuracy, there may be rare occasions where the listing photography and description do not provide an exact representation of the home’s amenities.

Beautiful Barnes is just down the road from Putney and leads towards Richmond. There are a number of exceptional 18th and 19th century buildings in and around its historic village which is centred on the pond, forming the Barnes Village conservation area. Barnes Common is a local nature reserve and an important open space spanning 120 acres. It provides a rural setting to the village and a wealth of habitats including acid grassland, scrub, woodland and wetland which were turned into a wetland habitat and bird sanctuary in 1995 called the London Wetland. Like Putney, Barnes boasts a rock and roll history with the former Olympic Studios on Church Road playing host to many of rock and pop's greatest stars throughout the decades. From The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, right through to modern day Coldplay and Madonna. Neighbouring Putney lies just south of the river and is full of leafy, quiet roads and green areas. Putney Heath is the biggest outdoor area and this borders Wimbledon common which in turn spills over to Richmond Park and beyond which makes for beautiful secluded walks. Along the river are the famous boathouses and tow paths where you can take a wander down the banks of the Thames and all the way to Chiswick and Richmond along the shaded gravel paths! This is also the starting location for the historic Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, which started in 1829 and now takes place every year before Easter with people lining the banks to cheer on the teams – an incredibly exciting event which takes over South West London every year! The high street in Putney has many nice pubs and restaurants and even hosts a farmers market at the weekend. Along the river front near Putney Bridge there are some pubs offering more upmarket dining such as The Boathouse, The Star & Garter as well as the Half Moon Pub, which is one of London’s longest running music venues and has ignited the careers of many now famous musicians.