The creative hub of Clerkenwell offers a selection of quirky bars and restaurants and hosts a week-long festival devoted to design every May. At the weekend, you can make the most of the late-night spots on your doorstep or peruse the streets of Little Italy for somewhere to grab an authentic Italian lunch. Smithfield’s 13th-century meat market and London’s oldest surviving church, St Bartholomew the Great, are within walking distance from your apartment, giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the district’s rich history. Want to experience some of London’s more contemporary attractions? Visit the Barbican Centre’s exhibitions, concerts and film screenings or take a half-hour stroll along the A4, which will take you directly to Oxford Street, the West End and beyond.