Tag Archives: 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 […]

Warm Your Home This Winter

Creating a warm home isn’t just about cranking the heating up to sauna level and sitting in your bathing costume with a pina colada. No, no. It’s about creating a sense of warmth, with smells, sights and small touches, so follow our guide to create the most wonderful home to hibernate in this winter.    Get the Scent Right Coming home to an overspilling bin and sour milk is probably the last thing you want after a long day, which is why getting the right scent is vital. To warm your home, festive smells like cinnamon, spices and oranges do […]

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 […]

Keeping Up With the Interior Trends: 2019

Want to know what’s hot and what’s not for next year? Well, you’re in luck because we’ve compiled a list of the hottest interior trends for 2019. Just don’t forget… you heard it here first with Stay and Escape!

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 […]