A luxury 2 bedroom apartment

First Impressions

A luxury 2 bedroom apartment sits on a quiet residential street in Barnet that honestly feels more like a proper neighborhood than a tourist spot. When I first pulled up to 14 Southfield, I’ll admit I was a bit surprised — this three-star property doesn’t scream “look at me” from the outside, but that’s actually part of its charm. You’re getting a genuine slice of suburban London life here, not some cookie-cutter hotel experience.

The Space Itself

The apartment is genuinely spacious, and I mean properly spacious — not that “generous” hotel room nonsense where you can barely open your suitcase. Both bedrooms are actually usable, with real closet space that’ll handle a week’s worth of clothes without everything getting wrinkled. The living area flows naturally into the dining space, and there’s a proper kitchen with full-sized appliances that work like they should.

Location Reality Check

Here’s the thing about Barnet — it’s not central London, and you shouldn’t expect it to be. What you get instead is easy access to the Northern line at High Barnet station, which puts you in central London in about 45 minutes. The neighborhood itself has that lived-in feel with local shops, a decent pub or two, and actual residents going about their daily lives. There’s parking available, which anyone who’s tried to drive in London will tell you is worth its weight in gold.

Daily Life Details

The morning routine here actually works well — you can make proper coffee in your own kitchen instead of fumbling with those awful hotel kettles. The wifi holds up fine for video calls (I tested it), and the heating responds when you adjust it, which sounds basic but you’d be surprised how many places get this wrong. You know what I appreciated most? The washer, because after a few days of London walking, being able to do laundry without hunting down a laundromat is genuinely liberating.

Why Guests Love It

This place works because it doesn’t try to be something it’s not. You’re getting solid value — an 8.5 rating that feels earned rather than inflated. Families particularly seem to appreciate having separate bedrooms and the ability to cook some meals at home, especially with kids who get tired of restaurant food. The neighborhood gives you that “living like a local” experience without the chaos of central London, but you’re still connected enough to get where you need to go. It’s not glamorous, but it’s genuinely comfortable in a way that matters when you’re staying more than a couple nights.

London’s apartments welcome long stays with terrace views, museum access, and bike routes to hidden mews streets.