Samantha Varvel's visit to Ashley Gardens, London

"I think you experience a city differently when you feel “at home” in a onefinestay property. It’s a more authentic experience, which was what we were looking for this time in London. I had stayed with onefinestay previously with my family at their Kinnerton Street residence and we had such a lovely time that returning to onefinestay was top of mind as we were planning this trip."

"I was personally partial to the beautiful wallpapers used throughout the home, particularly in the primary suite. I adore a floral pattern and felt right at home with the gorgeous prints found in Ashley Gardens."

"Ashley Gardens is located in-between Westminster and Belgravia so we were within walking distance from the great sights like Buckingham Palace and Big Ben, whilst in the opposite direction we could easily access some of my favorite spots in Belgravia, where I once lived with my family as a teenager."

"This trip we certainly had the kids in mind, so we planned to visit all of the best museums, from the Science Museum to the Natural History Museum and London Transport Museum. The children loved them all! We visited our favorite playground in Hyde Park, The Diana Memorial Playground, and tried a new one near our onefinestay flat, the playground in St. James Park, which they also loved!"