Clerkenwell ("the well of the clergy") is an area of ​​London located northwest of the City. The area has a village feel to it and is situation outside of touristic pathes. It was historically a spa town, known since the Middle Ages for its baths, fountains and vineyards. An old well fed by the River Fleet remains visible at 14-16 Farringdon Lane, near Farringdon Tube, where an exhibition recalls the history of this area which attracted breweries, distilleries and printing to the industrial age before being partially destroyed by the Blitz in 1941.

Accommodation is Clerkenwell is above average but the area is very well looked after and its central location means you are within walking distance to the City, Farringdon, Holborn and most Centrally located attraction