Spectacular Apartment on River Thames in Central London Other London Properties, London Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 172089

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Location: Other London Properties, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe (On River Thames, Walking Distance to Famous Tower Bridge)

Accommodations:  Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6)

Have a great central London riverside stay in this modern luxury apartment in a converted warehouse. Live the river – and still be only a short walk, bus, tube, Docklands Light Railway or riverbus ride from all of London’s amenities, tourist sights and business centres. Combining location, quality and value, this is a perfect London base for families and professionals. Before deciding, see what our guests say - click on Guest Comments.

Inside the flat: The 1860-square-foot apartment is kept immaculate and works really well for any group from 1 to 6. The huge lounge area includes a balcony over the River Thames, exceptional views of changing waterscapes from leather sofas, 46” HDTV with premium satellite entertainment, DVD and CD players and an oversize ash wood dining table seating 6 or more. The open plan kitchen has river views, granite surfaces, high-quality contemporary equipment and a large breakfast bar. You have free high-speed wireless Internet connection and all the privacy and comfort of a home with 3 great bedrooms (all with own TV) and 3 superb modern bathrooms (two en suite, two with power shower). The apartment benefits from the ever-changing light of both river and sky. It has halogen lighting throughout and provides a washing machine, tumble dryer and lots of storage space. All towels, linens, cutlery and cooking utensils are included. An Aero bed for a seventh guest may be available – please enquire before booking.

The location: Wapping is a riverside community in the heart of London since Roman times 2,000 years ago. It is like a small piece of quiet delight in the heart of an otherwise very busy and lively city. Its streets and buildings ooze with history, and a unique village feeling comes from the fact that Wapping has no through roads. This blend of peace and central location (between London’s old and new financial districts) has given Wapping strong Royal ties and attracted celebrities including Helen Mirren and Cher to make Wapping their home. Tower Bridge and the Tower of London are walking distance away on cobbled streets dating back centuries. Stores just a short stroll from home include top-class bakery and butcher, as well as grocery, fresh produce, fish & chip shop, pharmacy, newsagent, florist, post office, private cab firm and liquor store. Local amenities include four parks, swimming, sailing and tennis. For riverside pub lovers, three of the best and most historic in London (the Captain Kidd, Town of Ramsgate and the Prospect of Whitby) are local.

Nearby attractions: All of London’s major tourist attractions are within easy reach. Directly across the river is the 400-year-old Mayflower pub, embarkation point for America’s founding fathers in the Mayflower ship. Between the flat and Tower Bridge is St Katharine’s Docks, a hidden gem with a marina for millionaires, cafes, shops and the Dickens Inn, one of the hanging sites for pirates and tax-dodgers. On the opposite riverbank at Tower Bridge are the Design Centre and the pubs and famous gourmet restaurants at Shad Thames.

Walking further along the River Thames will soon bring you to City Hall, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tate Modern Gallery, the Millennium Bridge, London Bridge City or Canary Wharf, each providing a unique way to experience London. In the East End, Brick Lane offers a rare variety of cultures for arts, shopping and watching the world go by, while the famous Sunday morning street markets at nearby Columbia Market (flowers & plants) and Petticoat Lane provide distinctive atmospheres of London.

Value: Prices represent large savings on nearby hotels. US visitors can make payment in US dollars, thus saving all currency charges.

Parking: Secure parking space for one car included.

Minimum stay: 4 nights (exceptionally we will consider a 3-night stay - check the availability calendar).

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage: One secure parking space in building garage
  • Off Street Parking
  • Elevator
• Beds
  • Queen Bed (2)
  • Twin/Single Bed (2)
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV (2) : 46 inch HDTV in Livingroom and 36 inch Widescreen in River Bedroom
  • TV (No Cable/Satellite) (2) : 32 inch and 27 inch in bedrooms
  • DVD
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System (2)
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Outdoor Features
  • Balcony (2) : Riverside and streetside
• View/Location
  • Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: This riverfront apartment in directly on the River Thames in Central London between Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Located in the historic district of Wapping.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums

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Jun 17 to Aug 29 ... £350/nt
Aug 30 to Sep 30 ... £325/nt
Oct 1 to Feb 28 ... £300/nt
Includes One Secure Off-Street Parking Place and Cleaning Twice a Week (7 Hours)
Up to 6 Guests. Minimum 4 nights.  £700 Deposit Required on Booking.
Payment by Paypal or credit card.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 07/01/09
  Positive Rating
  Tom Olmsted , Ballard, California
  • We stayed at #3 Gun Wharf in June 2009 for one week. There were 5 of us and the apartment was perfect in every way. Location was the best we could imagine as it was in a really neat neighborhood (we went to most local businesses, especially the resturants). We really like the Town of Ramsgate Pub for bar food and beer. Transportion to and from the main London areas was fantistic (suggest getting an Oyster Card. Jon Sayers organization was over the top. Great time, great place.
• 06/10/09
  Positive Rating
  Jerry Hopkins , Oakton, Virginia, USA
  • We stayed at the Gun Wharf apartment in April 2009. It was perfect for three couples. The location was great for walking and the bus and tube only one block away! It couldn't have been better located. The view of the Thames was magnificent. The apartment was very clean, spacious, well-stocked, and allowed privacy for each couple plus the common areas allowed relaxing times and great conversations. The local pubs and bakery were a plus! The apartment was located in a quiet neighborhood and very central to everything. Jon Sayers could not have been more helpful and very easy to work with. We give this apartment our highest recommendation!
• 06/08/09
  Positive Rating
  Roddy and Ann MacSween , Aberdeen, Scotland
  • Without a doubt, this London Thames apartment is the 'jewel in the crown', which we would recommend to all potential guests. Second time round, Ann and I have no doubts we will return again, the next time, hopefully, with some of our family and / or grandchildren. Having just returned from London following 8 days in our 'nirvana', I can still visualise the 'ever-changing' scenes and counted 48 vessels sailing up and down the Thames in one hour last week. As an ex Master Mariner, the river traffic, the sound of lapping water below the balcony, the beautiful changing cloud formation, the birdlife and the ideal peaceful Wapping location was wonderful. The Wapping location with its friendly residents, lovely shops, and good restaurants is an ideal place to stay, and yet within 20 minutes from London centre. I was born in the Isle of Skye and own a lovely croft and site on the Island where we have spent many memorable holidays, and the contrast is completely different, but yet the Thames apartment has a unique magic of its own. Wonderful! Roddy and Ann MacSween
• 04/22/09
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  The Martins , Vienna, Virginia
  • We have stayed at seven VRBO premier properties over the past several years and this was one of our favorites. The Sayers are excellent communicators and great ambassadors for Wapping/London. Our family of four loved the Sayers’ river-side apartment during Spring Break. The quiet neighborhood was fantastic. The #100 bus runs almost at a 10 minute pace towards the Tower of London and Liverpool Street Station only a few steps from the front door. We walked to the Wapping bakery every morning. The service at the upscale Pizza Express was top notch for my food allergy son. All the current London travel reference books by the front door were a great touch. We enjoyed watching all the river traffic at night with the lights from Canary Wharf in the background. The only issue we found was parking below the building the one night we needed a car was extremely tight for a station wagon. We would definitely recommend this apartment to family and friends.
• 04/21/09
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  • Great stay in the Wapping apartment. Lots of space, great views and plenty of very useful extras like up to date guide books. Thanks so much!
• 04/08/09
  Positive Rating
  James Laughbaum , Gladstone, MI
  • Our family of four enjoyed the Sayers' apartment where we stayed the first week of April 2009. Everything was as advertised and we were well pleased. It was large enough to give everyone some space--important when traveling with two teenagers. Jon is a good communicator, making for a smooth transaction. He was attentive to emails and did a great job of keeping us informed. Pauline does a tremendous job of keeping the place spotlessly clean and in working order. It was nice to meet her. I would and will recommend this apartment to any London visitors.
• 03/30/09
  Positive Rating
  Lloyd , Marion, Iowa
  • Ditto to the other comments! It was better than the pics. having 2 teens, it was terrific to have the space, a laundry room, and kitchen to allow us to prepare meals. Waking to the sunrise over Canary Wharf in the River BR with the sound Thames lapping at the shore makes you want to get out and explore!
• 03/21/09
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  Joan , Mechanicsburg, PA
  • My husband, children and I just returned from a stay in this lovely apartment. We found it to be just as nice as the web posting suggests, actually it is even nicer and we are very particular about accomodations. There was lots of room for our family of four to spread out and allow everyone some space of their own. Wapping is a lovely little enclave in the city. Very convenient - all times of the day and night - by using local bus service to access the Tube at the Tower of London. The local shops - just a few steps outside apartment door - have everything you need to happily settle in. The vendors are very helpful in meeting your needs and answering any questions you have. The local restaurants and pubs Jon suggests are wonderful - try the Italian and the Prospect of Whitney pub. The kitchen has everything you need to prepare your meals in the apartment. I love to cook so I always want to prepare one great meal while we are on vacation - try the Borough Market at the London Bridge for some gourmet treats to prepare in the apartment. We would happily rent this apartment again and urge others to do so without any hesitation - it will not disappoint.
• 03/16/09
  Positive Rating
  Carolyn Sturgeon , Charleston, WV
  • I'm a huge fan of the UK and frequent traveler in London and England, but I'm never enjoyed a stay in London more than in the Sayers' beautiful Thames-side flat. The facilities are lovely and worked beautifully traveling with my daughter and her husband and even hosting friends of theirs currently studying in England. We stayed from Christmas to a few days after New Years in 2009. The flat is spacious and has a beautiful kitchen. Touches of hospitality such as the many guide books and information about the area helped us plan our day trips and London excursions. The flat has all that a guest needs, but doesn't feel sterile. It feels like a home. The Wapping neighborhood, just a 10-15 minute walk from the Tower, felt a bit like any English village while allowing easy access to all of London. Local restaurants, the shops, bakery, the car hire service, etc. made it easy to live as residents while visiting a wonderful city. We ate in the lovely flat with a beautiful kitchen when we chose, and we ate out at wonderful restaurants and fun pubs just a few steps from the flat. The tides on the Thames were fascinating to watch as were the fireworks shot up by dozens of sites across the fire on New Year's Eve. It made us feel a special connection with London. On a side note, I fell and broke my wrist very badly on this trip. Pauline, the Sayers' local contact, and the Sayers themselves were wonderful and very helpful as I tried to decide about having surgery in London or at home. They took the pressure off a little as they offered all kinds of help and concern.
• 01/30/09
  Positive Rating
  Suzanne & Kurt , Hopkinton, MA
  • Wonderful flat in a great neighborhood, easy walk to Tower Bridge or a step outside to the bus. The three bedrooms, each with their own bath is very convenient. The view of the Thames is great as is the entire apartment! Very easy to book and get access - we would recommend this flat over and over. We feel very lucky to have found this place and wonderful people to deal with as well.

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