There’s calming quietude to Pencombe Mews, an ode to the countryside in this Notting Hill short-stay rental.

The social heart of the home, an open-plan kitchen and reception room bears all the hallmarks of a country home. Culinary practicality runs alongside a feeling of welcoming homeliness. Reclaimed wood floors set the scene for dining and sitting zones; it’s a convivial space tailor-made for entertaining. A Smeg range oven is perfect for experienced cooks and novice chefs alike. 

There’s aesthetic sophistication to the staircase, with woven carpets and dark sage panelling uniting each floor with the next. The first-floor living room is a thoroughly inviting space. Furniture is thoughtfully arranged for conversation, with an ornamental fireplace as a cosy focal point. Muted colours and timeless patterns, from the striped armchairs to chintz curtains. Soothing artwork transports you to pastoral plains, whilst books, photographs and ornaments add a personal touch. Prepare a warming tipple at the bar area, curl up with a page-turner or host a backgammon tournament with loved ones. Next door, a light-filled study is set for dedicated home workers.

In warmer moments, the garden is a tranquil setting for morning coffees and evening sundowners. Step out from the open-plan kitchen and dining room into the home’s al fresco sanctuary; surrounded by red brick walls and plant-adorned trellices, it’s a suntrap that exudes privacy.