London, England

London

The connected global city

A city of villages, each with its own high street, park and pace. Stay long enough to choose one.

International connectivity, culture, parks, private services, and an established ecosystem for extended stays.

Red-brick mansion blocks around a London garden square
Best months
May–Sep
Suggested stay
1–3 months
Long-stay homes
Strong
Private arrival
Farnborough (FAB), Biggin Hill (BQH), Luton (LTN)
Mondetto Sensory

A sense of London

Sensory details you won’t experience anywhere else, and only really notice when you stay awhile.

Taste

A neighborhood pub’s Sunday roastWith Yorkshire pudding and a long afternoon ahead.
Farmhouse cheddar at Borough MarketTasted from the block before you buy.
Pimm’s on a summer eveningIn a garden square, while it stays light until nearly ten.

See

Green parakeets in Kensington GardensA flash of color no one quite expects in London.
Communal garden squaresGlimpsed through the railings, and yours if your home has a key.
The city from Parliament HillAll of London laid out from the top of Hampstead Heath.

Hear

Big Ben carrying across WestminsterThe chime that sets London’s clock.
“Mind the gap”The Tube’s announcement, recited by heart by week three.
Wood pigeons at dawnTheir soft five-note call in every garden.

Feel

The Hampstead Heath pondsCold, unheated swimming among the trees, year-round for the brave.
Drizzle that isn’t quite rainYou learn to leave the umbrella at home.
A pub fire on a winter afternoonWarmth after a long walk in the park.

Smell

Roses in Regent’s ParkQueen Mary’s Gardens in full bloom in June.
Rain on warm pavementAfter a summer shower.
The UndergroundWarm, metallic, unmistakable.

Best time to go

BestGoodBetter avoided

Bars show the typical daily high; beneath each are the typical low and monthly rain. Climate figures are approximate monthly averages.

Through the year

Chelsea Flower ShowMay
WimbledonLate June to July
BBC PromsJuly to September
Recurring events. Confirm exact dates with official calendars before you book.

Better avoided

Dec–Feb

Winter days are short and often grey.

Where to base yourself

The base you choose shapes the whole stay. Three we would consider for a long stay, and what you trade for each.

Marylebone

A village feel in the center, with Regent’s Park nearby.

Suits
Central living on calm streets
The trade-off
High rents

Notting Hill

Pastel terraces, Portobello Road and garden squares.

Suits
Families and weekend markets
The trade-off
Crowds on market days

Hampstead

A leafy hilltop village beside the Heath.

Suits
Space and green
The trade-off
Further from central London

Find a home in London

Our homes in London are coming soon.We’re preparing a small collection of homes suited to weeks and months here: room for your people, a place to work, and minimum stays that fit a long stay. Until then, you can browse long-stay homes on Plum Guide.
Browse homes on Plum Guide

Also consider onefinestay for London: homes with a full concierge service, from Accor’s luxury home collection.

Explore onefinestay

Getting there

The right arrival airport makes the first day of a long stay easier. Private aviation is worth it for a long stay with more people and more luggage.

Plan the journey to London
Main international
Heathrow (LHR)
Private aviation
Farnborough (FAB), Biggin Hill (BQH), Luton (LTN)
Worth knowing
Farnborough handles business aviation only. Choose by which side of London you will live on.

Empty legs into London

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Living in London

What to look into for a long stay here: neighborhood character, transport, cultural calendar, school holidays.

Entry and visas

Rules depend on your passport and length of stay. Check official immigration sources before you plan.

Health and safety

Official travel advisories and local emergency information.

Connectivity

Coverage and home-internet options from official and provider sources.

Household help and childcare

Local agencies and services, chosen with care.

Coworking and workspace

Places to work a little, close to your base.

Getting around

Drivers, transfers and local transport, with luggage and longer stays in mind.

Official sources we check: Visit London · Met Office · Transport for London · Official event venues

The honest trade-offs

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