Luxurious Edwardian Townhouse in Central London 1300 Sq. Ft. Other London Properties, London Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 173394

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Location: Other London Properties, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Accommodations:  Townhouse, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 5)

We looked for over a year at more than 50 residences to find the perfect London home base. Take the 15 minute express train from Heathrow Airport to Paddington Station, go one tube stop or a very short cab ride. You've arrived!

Private and Spacious Accommodations

Walk through the separate gate and front door of our Edwardian townhouse. Continue up our interior staircase. You are in a private, quiet residence. This is not an apartment complex with multiple units and anonymous hallways.

The reception room has three large windows and classic features marking the style of the late 1800's: nine-foot ceilings, crown molding, crystal chandeliers, period prints, and a fireplace. It has a sofa bed for guests. The separate dining room, well-stocked with Portmeirion china, is a great place to laze. The eat-in kitchen has Bosch appliances, a washer, and a dryer. The two bedrooms, on the upper floor, are large and light. The master bedroom has a queen size bed and a convertible single bed. The second bedroom has a double and a single bed. The bathroom is vast, with a tub, shower, and bidet.

We provide wireless internet, cable, a new flat screen TV, a high-end (Denon) stereo system with an ipod attachment, an assortment of guidebooks and brochures in the townhouse, and an English cell phone. And we take care of you with our own guide to the home, local stores and restaurants, great walks, and easy transportation. We post this to you before you arrive. Email us with questions. We or our English property manager will get back to you promptly.

The Charming, Safe Neighborhood

Maida Vale is one of Central London's upscale neighborhoods. Our block hosts a parade of shops, with a florist, hairdresser, beauty parlor, restaurants, and delis, such as Bon Appétit, specializing in homemade croissants. Paddington Recreation Grounds is one block away. This large park has two children’s playgrounds, workout facilities, and a running track. Little Venice, with its 18th century canals, quaint pubs, and notable white Georgian architecture, is an eight-minute walk.

Want to venture a bit further? Take a walk to two different, well-known antique districts and open markets -- Church Street (Marylebone) or Portabello Road (Notting Hill). Try a stroll to numerous trendy restaurant areas or check out Abbey Road, a few minutes away, where the Beatles recorded.

Central London at Your Door Step

Our townhouse is close to two tube stations, Maida Vale and Warwick Road. You can get anywhere in Central London with ease. For example, Oxford Circus, London’s shopping mecca, is a ten-minute tube ride. Piccadilly Circus, the center of the theater district, is a twelve-minute ride. The Number 6 bus runs 24 hours and stops two blocks from our residence. It has the best City route – stops at Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus, and Trafalgar Square, among others. You can get on and off the tubes and buses easily with a travel card. Whether you spend your days navigating the crowds on Oxford Street, touring Westminster Abbey, or awed by the Tower of London, you will welcome returning to our quiet, safe oasis.

(Don't forget to check the rates and the availability calendar before inquiring.)

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: The master bedroom has a queen sized bed and a convertible single bed.
  • Double Bed: The 2nd bedroom is perfect for 2 or 3 kids with a double bed and single bed.
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Convertible Bed: There is a double sofa bed in the reception room.
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: New flat screen with HDTV cable
  • DVD
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library: The new stereo system (Denon) has an iPod dock.
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Well-equipped kitchen with hanging pot rack and utensils.
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Free Long Distance: From our home phone all calls to the U.S. as well as all calls to land lines in the U.K. are free.
  • Computer
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Since the townhouse is bordered by one way streets and the bedrooms are on the upper floor, sleeping conditions are excellent.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly: Well layed out for kids - TV can be closed off from reception room. Second bedroom is also quite separate from reception room, self-contained and great for kids.
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Tennis
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Swimming
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
• Other Activities
  • We provide a street map of London that is yours to keep. The townhouse has a library of guidebooks and brochures on historical sights, museums, parks, restaurants, walks, pubs, and day trips that are not to be missed. We'll advise you on getting around by bus or tube, how to buy a travel card, a few lesser known sights of London, and a few of our favorite hole-in -the-wall restaurants. We also provide information on walks that we love and day trips to historic places an hour's train ride from London. We love London and hope you will too.

Rate Details (In Sterling/U.S.Dollars)

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£1350/week   £210 extra night
$2350/week   $350 extra night
5 night minimum
$100 or £60 cleaning fee

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

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• 09/10/08
  Positive Rating
  , Philadelphia, PA
  • This beautiful home was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Before we even arrived, Fatijah sent us a wealth of information about the townhouse and the area, which was a great comfort to us considering that this was our first time in London. The townhouse is even prettier than it appears, and is as spacious as described. The internet connectivity and the free phone calls to the states are invaluable bonuses as well. The neighborhood is first class and convenient to everything. My husband especially enjoyed being so close to the excellent park with its running track. Don't forget your tennis racquet, and do bring the kids over to the playground! The tube is just a short walk away, and the Bakerloo line is convenient to just about everything. Even the Tower of London (on the east side of London) was less than a half hour away. We carried Fatijah's guide with us everywhere as well as the map of London that she included, and took many of her suggestions concerning city walks, restaurants, and places of interest. After a busy day in the heart of the city, it was always so nice to arrive back in the calm comfort of the Maida Vale neighborhood and the townhouse. I would absolutely recommend this property to anyone, and I desperately hope that Fatijah continues to rent it out for many years to come, because we would love to visit again and again.
• 08/27/08
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  Olivia , Udine - ITALY
  • A fabulous holiday in the perfect house: cosy, charming, tastefully decorated, fitted with all the necessary appliances, close to the tube, excellent restaurants and cafeterias. The guide provided by Fatijah was exhaustive and extremely useful as were all the books available in the flat. I loved going home at night after a full day of sightseeing. A holiday to be treasured forever! Thanks Fatijah, you are a wonderful person. Olivia, Jessica and Bruna.
• 07/30/08
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  Debbi Nager , Houston, TX
  • We have just returned from spending a week with our 2 adult sons in this wonderful townhome. Fatijah was wonderful in providing us with trip planning information and ideas. We found the home to be perfect. We were even surprised to find that the sofas turned into sleepers which allowed for our adult sons to have their own space. The convenience to the tube was ideal. We will certainly share this with future travelers to London as well as hoping to return ourselves.
• 06/19/08
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  DAVE , LAFAYETTE,CO
  • We loved staying in your wonderful house and enjoying all that London has to offer. Paddington Park was beautiful and just a short walk away. The neighborhood was very safe and full of energy. Traveling around London was very easy since the Tube Station is just a 5 minute walk away. Thanks again for allowing us to stay in your home. We will be back! The Denu's from Colorado
• 06/10/08
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  Chris, Bob & family , Bedford, Texas
  • We LOVE the UK and have visited many times. Coming home each evening to our Maida Vale home was truly special. The home is LOVELY and the special amenities - including the Portmerian china - were a real delight! We especially enjoyed the neighborhood and our kids couldn't wait to run across the street each morning to the local shop for their fresh croissants. The home is furnished nicely with lots of love and attention to detail. We hope to return again soon! Chris, Bob & family
• 05/29/08
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  A. Junge , Los Angeles
  • From the moment we set foot in this beautiful place, it was like a spell of lovely magic covered us during our time in London. The flat is fantastic and we've come to love the neighborhood as if it actually became our own. Thanks Fatijah for making this all possible. We desperately hope to return again! Alexa and Henry (5 years old)

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