Happy Holidays in London

They say there’s only twelve days of Christmas, but the holiday season in London lasts much longer than that. Throughout December and January, nonstop events and attractions get visitors in the spirit and take the chill out of winter. With carols, holiday lights and ice skating all over town, what better place to stay than a New York Habitat vacation rental in London? We know it’s on your wish list!

For eco-friendly, festive food—and free samples!—head to the Christmas Market at Inn the Park restaurant in St. James’s Park, Westminster. Traditional British favorites will be on hand and we guarantee visions of sugar plums and figgy pudding for all!

To see the city of London lit up with colorful lights, bundle up for a walk from Marylebone to Regent’s Street and Carnaby. But while your eyes are wide with wonder, don’t forget to keep an ear out for carols by candlelight at Royal Albert Hall and Westminster Abbey.

For traditionalists, nothing beats The Nutcracker by the Royal Ballet or Footsbarns traveling theatre Christmas show at Shakespeare’s Globe. Or start your own tradition with Christmas on the Canal at City Road Basin Plaza, featuring boat trips, a snow machine and even Santa’s grotto.

Sure, London’s Royal Parks are the perfect places to spend summer days, but on winter evenings, you can curl up in a tent-like yurt around a warm stove with a glass of mulled wine and listen to the Mid-winter Stories taking place there. Of course, if that sounds a little too toasty for you, there are always the gorgeously lit ice skating rinks at Hampton Court Palace and Somerset House (West End) or the Absolut Icebar on Heddon Street, Mayfair, to get your blood pumping that much quicker.

With so much to do and see in London this holiday season, you won’t want to miss a moment of anything. Stay in the middle of it all in a conveniently located New York Habitat apartment rental in London, such as:

• A classic and elegant 2-bedroom vacation rental in Kensington-Chelsea (LN-861), just opposite Kensington Gardens. On top of lovely park views, this spacious accommodation boasts marble en-suite bathrooms, two comfortable double beds, cleaning and laundry services, a terrace and a gym.
• A bright and spacious 2-bedroom vacation accommodation in Bayswater, Westminster (LN-777) on the first floor of a period walk-up. Close to Hyde Park and just a short walk from three underground stations, this apartment offers king and double beds, laundry/dryer, wood floors, a rooftop terrace and plenty of natural light.
• A stylish, serviced 2-bedroom vacation rental in South Kensington, Kensington-Chelsea (LN-633), a short walk from some of London’s best museums and the ultimate shopping destination: Harrod’s. This accommodation comes complete with a fully equipped, modern kitchenette, laundry and dryer in building, wood floors and contemporary furnishings and décor.

Enjoy the holidays in London this season with festive events, traditional food and your very own New York Habitat vacation rental to come home to. You can’t get much merrier than that!

Let us know what you plan to do in London during the holidays with a comment below.