Redcliffe Square South Kensington

Fluffy ducklings, lemon sorbet, nodding daffodils- all glow in the gladdest of hues. And they’re joined by Redcliffe Square, a home of buttery-bright walls and cheerfully classical décor. Tall windows, elegant furniture and printed fabrics combine to create an atmosphere that’s both traditional and surprisingly informal. Breakfast on the balcony, picnic in the communal gardens, and then visit Kensington’s museums for an afternoon of cultured pleasure. This really is the very best of British – boating on the serpentine, shopping in Harrods, tea and cake in the café of the V&A… what could be jollier?