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Luxury Central London Apartment, Next to Tube Station. City of London, London Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 20589

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London, 2 bedrooms, VRBO, FRBO, VHBO, VBO, 6th floor apartment rental by owner, City of London rental 6th floor apartment, guestbook, London

Location: City of London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe (London EC1 Very central - Better than a hotel) View Map

Accommodations:  6th floor apartment, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 4)

Located in the very centre of London, five minutes walk to the city (financial district) and 10 minutes bus ride to the West End (Theatres and entertainment district) Underground train station is just 200 metres. Buses to Oxford circus (shopping) St Pauls Cathedral, Covent Garden and Waterloo (London Eye) depart from the apartment building entrance. There is a security gate with video entry phone and a 24 hour concierge. Why stay in a cramped hotel?

This stunning and spacious apartment was redecorated throughout in March 2009 and is furnished to a high standard with stylish new soft black leather seating and black leather tables and chairs. Polished wood floors throughout. Floor to ceiling windows give superb city views. Private balcony with outdoor furniture. New kitchen appliances. Bathroom with power shower and toilet, Second En-suite bathroom with tub, shower and toilet. Private gym for residents. Close to the fashionable restaurants and bars of Clerkenwell and Hoxton. Barbican Arts Centre and Museum of London 5 minutes walk. Better than a hotel.

Vacation Rental Features

  • Amenities
    • Washer
    • Dryer
    • Linens Provided
    • Elevator
  • Beds
    • Queen Bed
    • Twin/Single Bed
  • Entertainment
    • Cable/Satellite TV: 130 channels
    • DVD
    • CD Player
    • Stereo System
    • Music Library
  • Kitchen
    • Full Kitchen: Fully fitted with lots of storage. Cooking from gourmet to convenience.
    • Cooking Utensils Provided
    • Refrigerator
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
  • Outdoor Features
    • Balcony: with spectacular city views and outdoor chairs and table.
  • View/Location
    • Monument View: Views of the city of London including "The Gerkin"
  • Communications
    • Telephone: Full service
    • Broadband Internet
    • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
  • Other Amenities
    • Elevator (lift), Cable TV (120 chanels), extra TV in bedroom, Broadband internet connection, Freezer, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Private gym, Security entry phone, 24 hour Concierge, Shared Landscaped Garden with pond & fountain, Queen-size double bed in master bedroom, twin beds in second bedroom
  • Suitability
    • No Pets Allowed
    • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
    • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Level access to elevator and street but no special adaptations inside.
    • Kid Friendly: Not designed for children, but they are very welcome
    • Smoking Not Allowed: You may smoke outside on the balcony.
  • Activities (on site and nearby)
    • Shopping
    • Sightseeing
    • Restaurants
    • Swimming
    • Fitness Center/Gym
    • Health/Beauty Spa
    • Antiquing
    • Live Theatre
    • Museums
  • Other Activities
    • Supermarket 200 metres, Restaurant 100 metres, Pub 100 metres, Coffee shop 10 metres, A wide variety of restaurants, from gourmet to Indian, within 5 minutes walk, Gym onsite, Cinema, Bars, Night clubs all within walking distance, Taxis easily hailed right outside the building, St, Pauls Cathedral 10 minutes walk, Tower of London and Tower Bridge 15 minutes walk

 

Rate Details (In Pounds Sterling)

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NIGHTLY RATE .. 180 GB pounds per night (Minimum 3 nights).
Maximum 4 people including children.
WEEKLY  RATE .. 1100 GB pounds  (7 nights).
Tax included, Linens & towels included.
All utilities included in rent. Nothing else to pay.
You can arrive and depart on any day of the week


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

  • Credit Cards Accepted:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard

Dates available: Year Round
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

Map & Owner's Profile

 
 

Luxury Central London Apartment, Next to Tube Station.

Year Purchased: 2001

Why the Owner Chose City of London

This flat was new in 1999 and finished to a high standard. It has wonderful views of the city of London. It is next to Old Street Tube station on the Northern line and has excellent bus services from outside the front door. We never bring a car to London as it is too congested, so easy public transport was important to us. The location is within a short walk of dozens of restaurants, supermarkets, shops, pubs and coffee bars and is close to the trendy night time areas of Clerkenwell, Hoxton and Shoreditch.

The Unique Benefits at this 6th floor apartment

The friendly concierge at the "front desk". Sitting on the balcony watching the city activity below. Hopping on the bus to the West End and getting a half price ticket for the theatre that night. Walking to the nearby Columbia Road Flower Market on a Sunday morning (a charming piece of old London that escaped the blitz). Walking to the nearby Barbican Centre for a world class classical concert. Enjoying excellent coffee and cakes in the Cafe Nero coffee shop just outside the front door. Walking to Marks & Spencers to buy gourmet foods.

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Bank Of England

B
St Paul's Cathedral

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Tower Bridge/Tower of London

D
Buckingham Palace

E
St Pancras International Eurostar Station

 

Owner's Map of City of London

Philip and Derek are in the travel business and often make trips to London for business and cultural events. We decided to buy our own place in central London and to rent it to others when we are not using it. We use it about three or four times a year. We needed a home that was secure and easy to look after with 24 hour "front desk" service so we could come and go at any time of day or night.

 

Property Photos

7 storeys up, corner flat with trees in the foreground and cityscape beyond - London, England, UK - United Kingdom Rental Accommodations - Better than a Hotel!
7 storeys up, corner flat with trees in the foreground and cityscape beyond - London, England, UK - United Kingdom Rental Accommodations - Better than a Hotel!
Spacious and light, facing south, gets the sun on the balcony all day. - London, England, UK - United Kingdom Rental Accommodations - Better than a Hotel!
Spacious and light, facing south, gets the sun on the balcony all day. - London, England, UK - United Kingdom Rental Accommodations - Better than a Hotel!
Comfort and convenience with original art on the walls - London, England, UK - United Kingdom Rental Accommodations - Better than a Hotel!
Comfort and convenience with original art on the walls - London, England, UK - United Kingdom Rental Accommodations - Better than a Hotel!
One of the two full bathrooms
One of the two full bathrooms
Main double bedroom
Main double bedroom
Kitchen
Kitchen
The apartment building from the west
The apartment building from the west
Living area
Living area
City views from floor to ceiling windows
City views from floor to ceiling windows
The twin bedroom
The twin bedroom
Not far from The Barbican. Great for theatre and classical music.
Not far from The Barbican. Great for theatre and classical music.
A view from the balcony
A view from the balcony
A Panoramic View from the balcony
A Panoramic View from the balcony

Guest Comments (33)

  • 10/16/09
    Positive Rating
    Ramy , Australia
    • A great modern 2B unit centrally located with all the amenities of home. Would highly recommend this unit facilities and location are ideal for London visitors with Tube and Bus located nearby. Many great reastuarants and convienence stores within walking distance.
  • 10/13/09
    Positive Rating
    CPK , Australia
    • Well what can I say ? We stayed here for a week in late September 2009 and it was a pleasure. The apartment is huge compared to a hotel room with all the mod cons you would expect, wireless internet, washer, dryer, microwave, dishwasher, lcd tv etc etc. Three of us stayed here and having two bathrooms is great. Security - 24 hour concierge service and secure building with underground car park is sensational. Location - a simple 2 minute walk to Old Street Tube will get you everywhere, plus buses out the front taking you to many of londons sites. Shopping - A tesco direct and summerfields both offering cheapish food for you to cook in the apartment. Food - too many to mention, pubs, pubs, pubs, subway, cafe nero, thai all within a 5 minute walk. Then the big marks and spencer food hall down the road. Great Apartment, Great Location, Excellent Price. Thank you Phillip and Geoffrey
  • 08/20/09
    Positive Rating
    , Plano, TX
    • This is our second stay at the Lexington. We love the comfort and convenience of "home away from home". It is very clean, spacious, updated, well-appointed and safe. One note for "warm climate folks"...the flat is not air conditioned, and while the temperature was never uncomfortable, one does have "city sounds" with the windows open.
  • 08/19/09
    Positive Rating
    Wendy & Tom , Brisbane, Qld, Australia
    • What a fabulous place to stay! The unit was perfectly located, especially since this was our first trip to London - easy walking distance to 3 tube stations as well as having the bus right outside the door. The concierge was so friendly and helpful and I loved all the guide books on the coffee table. We would definately stay here again!
  • 07/09/09
    Positive Rating
    Kelly Symmes , Huntingdon Beach California
    • We rented this apartment in July 2009. First off, the apartment is lovely and spacious, convenient to the tube as well! Everything was simple to figure out. Thank you for maintaining such a lovely apartment - I would not hesitate to recommend it in the future.
  • 03/30/09
    Positive Rating
    Gord Hotchkiss , Kelowna, BC
    • Great base to explore London from! The flat was comfortable and convenient, with 24 hour concierge service. We had a great stay.
  • 02/18/09
    Positive Rating
    John ,
    • My wife and I stayed here for a week in Januray so we could spend more time than day trips in London (We live in Cambridge, an hour away). Although seemingly outside the hip areas, it's got great subway access--and we used the buses outside all week for easy access to Oxford st, cross the river, major markerts, and Clerkenwells restaurants. Apartment itself was modern, clean, comfortable and loaded with guidebooks--no need to bring any! Grocery store around corner and a nice small daily food market a few blocks away (through the cemetary!). Several good restaurants nearby too. A great tourist base to explore London--jt
  • 01/12/09
    Positive Rating
    , Solon, OH
    • We stayed New Year's Week 2008/9 here. The flat is in an up and coming location just north of the City of London. It's not touristy at all, but the Subway (branch of the American sandwich shop) and Caffe Nero (UK's answer to Starbucks) just outside the entry gate made it easy to get a quick coffee or sandwich. There are also at least 3 Starbucks between the Moorgate station and the flat. The flat is great for 2 sets of adults or 2 older children with adults. The flat is not set up for young (under 7 and mobile) children as the art and plants are fragile. We had a 9 and 12 year old plus parents and had plenty of space. The flat is starting to show a little wear--nothing critical, and I'm sure the owner will address soon. As others have mentioned, the washer/dryer takes some work to understand. Read the manual, put the wash setting on 3 and cold or warm water temperature and the dryer setting on high, then be prepared to hang the clothes to finish drying when the cycle is done. We put the clothes in the wash before leaving for the day, took them out when we got home, hung them (there's a drying rack provided) and they were dry by morning. For groceries, there's a Marks and Spencer south of the flat near the Moorgate tube stop with a ton of prepared foods (like you'd see in the premade section of a nice grocery store in the US, plus more) and a bakery. There's also a small Summerfield grocery store to the west of the Old Street tube stop. It has more traditional grocery items like milk, orange juice, diet coke, coffee, cereal, and lunch items, plus laundry soap or other household items you might need. The view from the flat is quite expansive. We could see the reflection of the New Year's fireworks at the London Eye on the clouds and hear them from the balcony, plus see two additional sets of fireworks! The concierge staff was very helpful answering questions and working on any issues we had. The property is gated so we felt very secure. In the summer the courtyard would be a wonderful place to relax. The workout area has a few different machines and if you're not getting enough exersize by walking London then you can do more there. The coffee table in the living area has a ton of guidebooks and brochures left by previous guests -- we dropped off a few ourselves -- to give you even more ideas of what do do. Overall this was a very nice place to stay in London and we had a great time in the flat!
  • 12/17/08
    Positive Rating
    , Wilmington, OH, USA
    • It was absolutely fabulous! I had the opportunity to make a last minute trip to London. I received a prompt response to my enquiry from the owner which allowed me to set up the rental on very short notice. The combination of all of the advantages of a home (kitchen with all of the amenities, comfortable furniture, etc. etc.) with all of the advantages of a hotel (24/7 concierge and well maintained security) made this the perfect choice. I had the best time, and a lot of the success of my trip was due to being able to stay here. I couldn't have made a better choice!
  • 10/15/08
    Positive Rating
    Alan Heaps , New York, New York
    • My wife, son (14 years), and his best friend stayed at the apartment for five days in October, 2008. We know London and wanted to stay close to or in the East End. First, the apartment was terrific. It has a 24 hour doorman, well stocked kitchen, furniture that is comfortable and homey. It is really like staying a a person's apartment as opposed to a purely rental unit. Second, the location was perfect for us and very good for anyone who wants to be in the City or near the East End. We love that part of town with Spitalfield Market, Hoxton Square, and Brick Lane. Also, the subway was just yards away. (Let me point out that this part of London is not as pretty or as developed as the West End. But for those who want a somewhat different experience, the location is very good.) Finally, dealing with Philip was a pleasure. He was responsive to our inquiries and had lots of good suggestions. All in all, a great apartment in a location we wanted, let to us by a fair and responsible person.

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Dates available: Year Round
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Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

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