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The Cogan's Place Blog

Guides & Guest Info

Everything you need before and during your stay — check-in, travel, packing, and what to expect.

Wooden garden furniture and decking in a private walled garden
Inside Our Victorian Garden Flat: A Private Escape in the Heart of the City
A private walled garden, original bay windows and space for six — meet our Victorian Garden Flat in Shepherd's.
Christmas lights strung above a shopping street in central London
Christmas in London: A Shepherd’s Bush Base for the Festive Season
Lights, markets and a quiet residential retreat to come home to — here's how to do a London Christmas.
Cherry blossom trees in full bloom in a London park in spring
Best Time to Visit London: A Season-by-Season Guide
Planning a trip to London? Here's what each season actually looks like, from cherry blossom spring to cosy winter..
Central Line Underground train arriving at a London station platform
A First-Timer’s Guide to Getting Around West London from Shepherd’s Bush
Central Line, Overground, buses or on foot — how to get anywhere in London from a Shepherd's Bush base..
Outdoor market stalls on a London street near Shepherd's Bush
Beyond Westfield: Hidden Gems Near Shepherd’s Bush Market
The independent side of Shepherd's Bush — market stalls, neighbourhood cafés and streets most visitors never find..
Exterior view of Westfield London shopping centre near Shepherd's Bush
A Local’s Guide to Shepherd’s Bush: Where to Eat, Shop and Explore
Westfield London, independent cafés and green spaces — here's how to spend your time in Shepherd's Bush like a.