Drawing on the surrounding artistic and business influences, our serviced apartments in Farringdon, London offer a unique atmosphere for city professionals.
Clarendon’s serviced apartments in Farringdon
Forming part of the City of London, this neighbourhood sits between corporate St Paul’s and creative Clerkenwell, giving it a bohemian and urban atmosphere. It straddles both the city’s business and design districts, meaning corporate accommodation in Farringdon is supremely well-situated for city professionals.
With its own underground and mainline railway station, Farringdon easily connects to several villages and towns in Surrey, making it a hub of activity for commuting workers during the week. Plus, as one of the stations on the new Elizabeth Line, the imminent opening of Crossrail will mark Farringdon as one of London’s up-and-coming neighbourhoods.
Whether you’re a lover of bars and restaurants, outdoor markets or design shops, this quaint city quarter offers an equally exciting alternative to central London.
Clarendon’s top tips for living in Farringdon
What makes corporate serviced apartments in Farringdon unique is that they enjoy the artistic verve that the area has to offer but still benefit from being within easy reach of central London favourites such as Covent Garden.
Thanks to the plethora of furniture design shops, cobbled alleyways and great coffee, you could as easily place Farringdon in New York as East London. Residents of long stay serviced apartments in Farringdon will quickly become familiar with the artistic and bohemian undertones that give it its name as the design centre of London. Follow Farringdon Street all the way down to nearby Blackfriars to make the most of your proximity to the river, or head across to Barbican to soak up the culture of its world-renowned arts Centre.
Clarendon’s guide to living in Farringdon
If you’re considering Farringdon for long term stays and relocations, there’s plenty to keep you occupied in your free time. Part of your weekly shop can be done at Smithfield Market – one of the largest wholesale vendors of meat in Europe, which is worth a visit if for no other reason than to admire its impressive Victorian architecture.
Culture lovers will appreciate the Barts Pathology Museum, which offers a display of medical specimens and taxidermy that Sherlock Holmes himself would be proud of.
For a truly unique dining experience, book into Dans le Noir – the world-famous restaurant run by visually impaired people that serves up each of its exquisite courses in the pitch black. Make sure you take time to walk by Great St Bart’s; a church that you’ll likely recognise as a location in several well-known films, including Sherlock and Four Weddings and a Funeral.
Clarendon’s verdict on living in Farringdon
Close enough to the city’s Square Mile to be easily reached on foot but far enough away to enjoy peace and quiet, our serviced apartments in Farringdon offer the best of both worlds. More comfortable than an extended hotel stay, Clarendon’s Farringdon properties offer a home from home in one of London’s most exciting districts.