Maida Vale and Little Venice derive their names from Italy and have a picturesque canal with tree lined streets. The architecture is beautiful with white stuccos, red brick mansions and cobbled mews streets.

The Maida Vale postcode is W9 and is looked after by Westminster council. In the past, the area had attracted Sir John Ambrose Fleming, and the poet Robert Browning, amongst others.

Maida Vale and Little Venice are enchanting areas of London, this oasis of calm in the centre of the city is due in part to it’s close proximity to the canals of Little Venice, the impressive stucco villas lining the streets and the delightful range of independent shops in the area create a real ‘village’ atmosphere. Georgian shop fronts containing interiors specialists, delicatessens, delightful cafes and restaurants to refresh the visitor.