lodging

Gloucester Gardens, Paddington

High ceilings and straight lines characterised this spacious, smartly-designed retreat. Standing outside, you expect an old-style house. But the modernist revamp has added in white walls and, taking advantage of that unusual height, a mezzanine snug and desk. There’s also a dining table with Eames chairs and luxury bedding to ensure a good night’s sleep. Being so near to Paddington puts you in strolling distance of Hyde Park and Notting Hill, and just 25 minutes by train from Heathrow.