Want a weekend away in London but don’t want the stress that often comes with staying in central? Then this boutique hotel is just the ticket – you’re only 30 minutes from the city lights, but it feels a world away with green space galore and Wimbledon Village with its chic shops and classy vibe on the doorstep.

Hotel du Vin Wimbledon sits in a tranquil spot on the southeastern point of Wimbledon Common in Grade II-listed Cannizaro Park, an English Heritage Grade II-listed garden covering 34 acres of rare trees and pretty ornamental landscaped Italian gardens. Inside, the hotel has a grand feel that leans in to its heritage as an affluent English home (many big names have stayed here including Lord Tennyson and Oscar Wilde), with the more modern Orangery restaurant, serving an Italian-influenced menu and excellent wine list, offering extra wow-factor with floor-to-ceiling glass and stunning views of Cannizaro Park.

The hotel has 50 rooms, many of which are dog-friendly, and range from Classic (from £135) to the Signature Park View with a private balcony overlooking the grounds. Check out the excellent value package stays before booking.

Alongside Wimbledon tournament, there’s plenty to do here including catching a show at New Wimbledon Theatre – plus Kew Gardens, Hampton Court Palace and the V&A Museum are all 25-50 minutes away depending on how you travel, as is Battersea Park and and the behemoth that is the Power Station with its brand new shopping centre and good selection of bars and restaurants.