There is most definitely something of the English Eccentric in the East London 18th century Queen Anne townhouse that David Carter has opened up as a sort of super chic boutique bed and breakfast for the ultra trendy. Initially used for photo shoots and film sets, with a recession hitting his interior design business, he decided to open 40 Winks to the masses.
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| The sitting room. |
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| The sitting room. |
Word spread quickly and within a few months, the rooms were booking up simply on the power of recommendation and David’s home became the hottest hotel in one of the coolest cities in the world.
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| The kitchen. |
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| The kitchen. (I love the Fairy Liquid bottle. All about keepin’ it real, eh?) |
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| The gilded bathroom. |
Looking at the images on the website, it’s not hard to see why everyone was falling and falling hard for David’s home. With a very limited amount of rooms (just two), it carries an exclusivity and eclectic charm that other hotels just could never match. The beauty of 40 Winks, however, lies in it’s incredibly reasonable rates. Prices start at just £95/night.
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| Bedroom 1. |
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| Bedroom 2. |
Of course, with only 2 rooms available, they book up months in advance. But if you’re feeling lucky and you want to see this amazing place up close and personal, click here for reservations.
If you can’t manage to wait for a room to come free, David also holds events throughout the year, from burlesque nights to pampering sessions. You’ll have to get on the mailing list to keep up to date (apparently these things sell out within hours) but it looks to be a truly one-of-a-kind experience.
I think the gilded bathroom has got to be my favourite. What’s yours?
All images 40 Winks.
Wow. I'd love to have that kitchen, simply for the homeyness. Thanks for sharing.
I love the living room and the stripy wall paper best – this looks like such a lovely place to stay although i'm not sure i'm cool enough ;-)
ooooh take me away! i'm ready to check in. i love that sitting room, but the whole place is dreamy. this is just another reason i love your blog. it's like my own private chic catalog i can return to when i'm: planning a trip to London (never been), creating that Anthro duvet cover, and much more!<br /><br />thx for consistent lovely, Red. you're a rockstar.<br /><br />michele
This place is a DREAM! From £95 a night, I may just be tempted to book for a special occasion and explore this wondrous place!! Thanks so much for telling us about this! <br /><br />Meera xx
Amazing! I want to live there.
It's fabulous isn't it ;) Meera, if you go you MUST let me know!
LOL! I don't think I've ever been called a rockstar ;) Hmmm, really need to stop spending money on my house and start spending it on hookers and blow…
I think I'd feel exactly the same! I'm much too much of a geek to hang out at such a chic place lol
What a great place! I'm with you though, I love the bathroom! Maybe he should go into the hotel business? Stephie x
My favourite room is the hallway. Doyou think he'd let me set up camp there?!!!<br /><br />Sarahx