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Tag Archives: Central London

Southwark: The New Kid on the Block

This week, we want to put Southwark under the spotlight. Not only is it home to our newest and trendiest holiday let on Airbnb, but it’s one of our favourite places to hang out. From buzzing markets, to riverside walks, to brilliant galleries, there is so much to see in Southwark. We just know you’re going to fall head over heels for it too! Shop for Groceries in Borough Market Borough Market is a thriving place located at the gateway to South London. It attracts thousands of visitors each year and is always full of atmosphere. You can easily spend an […]

Our Top 5 Things to Do at Christmas in London 2018

Yes, it’s that wonderful time of year again. Before you know it you’ll be around the Christmas tree, opening presents and bickering about vegetables. Don’t let it pass by in a flash, take full advantage of the holiday season with the most festive experiences in London. Winter Festivals Christmas festivals take over the city this time of year. Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park is probably the most popular, but you’d be missing out if you left it just there. The Winter Forest in Broadgate Circle is beautiful with 300 snow covered Christmas Trees, but if you want something edgier, with […]

An Interview With Our Interior Stylist: Veronica Stanwell

Creating a comfortable and luxurious, holiday home in London isn’t as easy as it sounds. If you’ve booked a place for the weekend, staying in a stuffy room surrounded by Host Holly’s washing and unpaid bills is probably not what you had in mind. Luckily for guests of Stay and Escape, they have interior stylist and dark chocolate digestive enthusiast, Veronica Stanwell, on their side. Veronica fell head first into interior design after studying Theatre and Arts in Cambridge. As a naturally creative person, this girl loves bringing her design ideas to life and making a place look good. Stay […]

Escape to Our Favourite London Locations

With an incredibly rich history and a fusion of cultures from around the world, London has so much to offer. There is always something to discover and find. So, we’ve made it easy for you too, with an area guide to Stay and Escape’s favourite London locations. Wandsworth The first of Stay and Escape‘s favourite London locations is Wandsworth – one of its most undiscovered, affordable and safest boroughs. The parks here are nothing short of spectacular. Clapham Common and Wandsworth Common are great for picnics and ball games, but hugging the river is the picturesque Wandsworth Park and Battersea […]