The house

Three bedroom sleeping up to 6 guests, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, in Waterloo. Whittlesey Street II feels wonderfully private and peaceful with its enchanting walled garden, yet it's just minutes from the river and the main attractions of Central London. Welcoming up to six guests, this handsome home is close to Waterloo train station, as well as Waterloo and Southwark underground stations, making travel to anywhere in the city and beyond a breeze.

Relax in contemporary comfort at Whittlesey Street II. The gorgeous living room is inviting with its royal blue fireside seating, and the soft grey and white kitchen makes an inspiring spot to cook. What’s more, with the passthrough from the living room to the kitchen, the designated chef will still feel part of the action. The adjoining dining room is light-filled and boasts plush velvet chairs for leisurely suppers. Meanwhile, the al fresco lounge is the perfect spot to enjoy a tipple amidst the tranquillity of the leafy garden – a rare find in this part of the city.

During the warmer months, you can fire up the BBQ and enjoy the very best of the British summer. A bedroom with a comfortable double sofa bed and work area can be found on the entrance level. The opulent primary bedroom is on the second floor, with a king-size bed and generous built-in wardrobes. This floor offers a spacious monochrome bathroom with an indulgent tub and walk-in rainfall shower. A third, exceptionally stylish bedroom with a cosy queen-size murphy bed is accessed down a set of stairs from the entrance level.

White walls and blond wood accents give this unique space a desirable Scandi-aesthetic. There is also a second bathroom with a shower on this floor. Waterloo has long been one of the city's cultural hot spots. The Cut, a five-minute walk away, is home to the famous Old Vic Theatre, while the nearby Southbank houses the National Theatre, the Royal Festival Hall, the London Eye, and a range of art galleries. The Southbank boasts attractive waterfront dining, with buzzing cafes and elegant restaurants for sunset suppers overlooking the Thames.

For a spot of artisanal retail therapy, head to the boutiques of Gabriel's Wharf, a seven-minute stroll away, or revel in the delights of Borough Market just a little further afield. There is also a gym offering day passes a short walk away. Between May and September a fan will be provided in all bedrooms.