The 10 best super B&Bs

No 37 Trevor Square, London

This chic townhouse is set on a pretty square in one of London’s ritziest postcodes, and shopaholics will love being within a stiletto’s throw of Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Sloane Street. The Victoria & Albert Museum, the Science Museum, the Natural History Museum and Hyde Park are also just a short stroll away for the less retail-obsessed.

The owners: Mother-and-daughter team Margaret Palmer and Holly Price also run an interior design company, so stylish surroundings are guaranteed.

What makes it so special? Locations don’t come better than this – you could stay at one of the nearby five-star hotels for five times the price. This feels more like your very own pied-à-terre, and you’ll be privy to lots of insider shopping and sightseeing tips.

Where to eat: There are plenty of options in the area, but for superior French bistro-style cooking try Racine on Brompton Road (above; 020 7584 4477). Expect to pay around £40 per head.

Cost: Double rooms start at £140 per night based on two sharing, and children are welcome by arrangement. Visit www.37trevorsquare.co.uk; call 020 7823 8186.