UnderTheDoormat, SW18

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UnderTheDoormat is an award-winning luxury home accommodation business, offering modern travellers the quality of a hotel in the comfort of homes.

The company was founded in July 2014 by Merilee Karr, after a 13-year successful career at oil and gas giant Shell. As the elected Chair for industry body, STAA, she is passionate about helping professionalize and grow the industry in the most responsible way.

All our guests receive a personal check in, welcome pack, hotel quality linens, towels and toiletries with their visit. Our concierge service is available to all our guests to make your stay extra special. We have over 250 homes across London and all have been personally selected and meet our high standards to become a part of our exclusive portfolio. Our commitment to exceptional service has been recognised in a number of ways: from being featured on the BBC to winning several recent awards.

We were also the first company in our sector to achieve official Short-Term Accommodation Association (STAA) accreditation run by Quality in Tourism, demonstrating our commitment to high standards within our industry. We have welcomed more than 12,000 guests from more than 80 countries, and we look forward to welcoming you in an UnderTheDoormat home. We can also help you to earn effortless income on your home while you’re away. Take a look at our site to find out more.

Properties	Number of properties	Avg. asking price	Avg. listing age
Residential to rent	25	£5,412 pcm	57 weeks

Latest residential property to rent

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£3,800 pcm (£876.92 pw)
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1 bed triplex to rent
Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y

Available immediately

Offering slick city living in the heart of Barbican, this contemporary gem is the perfect base in which to explore eclectic east London.Sleeping up to three guests, it’s only a short hop from vibrant Shoreditch, famed for its chic cocktail bars, vi
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£15,167 pcm (£3,500 pw)
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1 bed flat to rent
Queens Gardens, London W2

**Available for Short Lets of 1 - 6 months** Located next to London’s main attractions, this flat sleeps up to 4 people with Hyde Park and Oxford Street on your doorstep.
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£3,600 pcm (£830.77 pw)
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1 bed flat to rent
Earls Court Road, London W8

Available from 1st Jan 2025

**Available for Short Lets of 1 - 6 Months** Tucked just steps away from the bustling Kensington High Street and the tranquil beauty of Holland Park, this charming one-bedroom home offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience.

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Meet the team

UnderTheDoormat Team
London Office
Merilee Karr
CEO and Founder
Merilee founded UnderTheDoormat after 13 years with Shell, including periods as Global Strategy Manager & Global Retail Maintenance Manager. It was her experience during her travels for the company that created her desire to make a difference to the homestay sector: to give travellers access to the home comforts with peace of mind that comes from professional service. Merilee’s passion for professionalising the sector led to her being elected as the Founding Chair of the industry body, STAA.
Richard Bridger
Chief Operating Officer
Richard joined UnderTheDoormat from Centrica, where he was Director of Reputation. With a history in business consulting, communication, analytics and research, he oversees the London Operation at UnderTheDoormat and the company’s Marketing & Distribution arm. Richard has also represented UnderTheDoormat on the radio and once even made it to the BBC Breakfast Sofa.
Kate Liberty
Chief Marketing Officer / Head of Growth
Kate has over 10 years’ experience in digital and direct marketing, spending 7 years in commercial partnerships in the travel sector for Telegraph Media Group, and the last 4 years leading the growth strategy for Royal Mail Group’s Collectables business through product and content strategy. She oversees the Marketing Strategy at UnderTheDoormat and is responsible for driving growth for the business.
Hannah Davies
Central Functions Manager
Hannah joined UnderTheDoormat in 2018 and brings with her 15 years’ experience in the banking and insurance sector where she held various HR and project management positions, most latterly with the Royal Bank of Scotland. Hannah is responsible for managing the day-to-day corporate operations of UnderTheDoormat to ensure optimum business efficiency.
James Brown
Operations Manager
James has experience running restaurants in London & Auckland. After finishing his degree, he moved to London seeking out new challenges. He has over 10 Years’ experience in hospitality & management and enjoys listening to and playing all kinds of music.