{"id":19762,"date":"2019-03-25T10:47:54","date_gmt":"2019-03-25T14:47:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=19762"},"modified":"2019-03-25T10:47:54","modified_gmt":"2019-03-25T14:47:54","slug":"london-spring-guide-best-bets-furnished-apartments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/25\/london-spring-guide-best-bets-furnished-apartments\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best of London and Furnished Flats for Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"
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See London come to life this spring! (Photo credit: Henry Hemming)<\/p><\/div>\n

If it\u2019s true that \u201cApril showers bring May flowers,\u201d you can expect London<\/strong> to be one of the most brilliantly blooming destinations in the world this spring<\/strong> (after all, the British isle is known for its overcast skies!). Additionally, London is a great place to try living like a local in a vacation rental or furnished apartment<\/a>\u2014after all, there are so many neighborhoods in Central and Greater London<\/a> that it can be good to try one out before you fully commit. And with so many seasonal events, sightseeing, and attractions to explore this spring, what could be a better time than now?<\/p>\n

Tour London on foot as it welcomes spring<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A walk along Regent\u2019s Canal is one of the most scenic things you can do this spring. (Photo credit: Amanda Slater)<\/p><\/div>\n

Whether it\u2019s your first time in London<\/a> or your fifteenth, going for a scenic walk in some of the city\u2019s most beautiful areas can be a great way to familiarize or reenergize your passion for London. The spring brings plenty of unique perspectives on the city from some of its most photogenic areas as they bloom with spring flowers<\/strong> and plants. Regent\u2019s Canal<\/strong> is one of our top recommendations, an 8.6 mile (13.8 km) waterway in London<\/a> that\u2019s filled with colorful houseboats, often bursting with potted flowers. Little Venice<\/strong> in particular is worth a visit, with its stunning mansions along the river that you can view by boat<\/strong>. The area is also an easy commute, as it\u2019s not far from Paddington Station<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The neighborhoods of Balham<\/strong> and Notting Hill<\/a> are also great for a springtime stroll. Balham is brimming with streetside restaurants and caf\u00e9s for a quick meal in the fresh air, and Notting Hill\u2019s famous pastel townhouses reflect a cheery spring vibe (that\u2019s also highly Instagram-able!).<\/p>\n

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London\u2019s famous wisteria blooms in the spring and makes for a beautiful picture. (Photo credit: Charlie Dave)<\/p><\/div>\n

Speaking of photogenic, don\u2019t miss the chance to see the wisteria<\/strong> in bloom on buildings around London this spring. St. Luke\u2019s Mews<\/strong> in Notting Hill<\/strong> is a great place to look, as is the neighborhood of Kensington<\/strong> and its hidden Kynance Mews<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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The fresh look of this Chelsea vacation rental makes it an ideal accommodation for spring. (Rental ID: LN-1666)<\/p><\/div>\n

Of course, your unique spring perspective on London doesn\u2019t have to end when you go home at the end of the day! Bring the spring indoors with this lovely 1-bedroom vacation rental in Chelsea<\/a>. The apartment embraces a spring-inspired color palette and the d\u00e9cor of a tranquil English country home, thanks to its antique-style furnishings and regal features like crown molding and a decorative fireplace<\/strong>. You\u2019ll find motifs of bright spring green in both the full kitchen<\/strong> and the miniature brick fireplace in the bedroom. Speaking of the bedroom, if you just can\u2019t get enough of the spring air, you\u2019re in luck\u2014throw the bedroom\u2019s double doors wide and you\u2019ll be on the private terrace<\/strong>, which is perfect for enjoying a cup of tea on a sunny spring day.<\/p>\n

A taste of spring at London\u2019s outdoor markets<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The colorful Columbia Road Flower Market is one outdoor market that\u2019s worth a walk, even if you\u2019re not shopping for fresh flowers. (Photo credit: Aurelien Guichard)<\/p><\/div>\n

Spring is also a wonderful time for exploring London\u2019s markets<\/strong>! Rising temperatures bring the return of a greater variety of fresh produce, flowers, and seasonal staples like fresh honey and jam. Of course, the spring weather also makes the prospect of shopping outside more tempting. Check out a few of these open-air markets for a fresh-air London shopping<\/a> experience:<\/p>\n