Location: City of London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe (20 min walk to City, 15 min tube/metro to West End)
Accommodations: Luxury Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Other (See Description), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
Very large, 900 sq ft, modern luxury apartment in 19th century converted warehouse, in the centre of London on Shad Thames in the historic Butlers Wharf district beside Tower Bridge. 200yds walk to Tower Bridge. Commonly known as 'Mayfair on Thames'. Modern warehouse conversion in the best preserved part of the old London Dockslands. Open plan kitchen, dining, living room 600 sq ft. Use of spacious communal rooftop sun terrace - lovely in summer.
Discretely positioned King size bed in spacious sitting-room, in addition to bedroom, makes apartment ideal for two couples sharing.
Perfect for business visitors to the City, 20 minute walk away, or sightseers. A 5 star suite for less than half the cost of a City hotel room.
Tower of London & Borough Market, London's best food market, 10 mins walk and all of the attractions of the South Bank within easy walking distance. West End 15 mins Tube/metro ride away. Tate Modern , Shakespeare's Globe theatre and Saint Paul's cathedral 30 mins walk along the river bank, beyond that is the Royal Festival Hall and South Bank theatre, concert and arts complex, followed by the West End.
Nearest Tube stations and London Bridge railway 10 minutes. Shad Thames is a vibrant and historic area for tourists and residents with over 20 restaurants and riverside bars within 3 minute walk, including some of London's top restaurants, Le Pont de la Tour, Chophouse and Blueprint Cafe.
Easy connections to airports: Heathrow, 60 minutes, Gatwick, 40 minutes, London City, 20 minutes or Stansted, 70 minutes. Riverboats, 30 mins west to Westminster or east to Greenwhich and the meridian, 20 mins east to Canary Wharf. Ideal alternative to hotel room for both work and pleasure. Compares with hotel single room prices £300 per night locally.
Supermarket, newsagents, delicatessens and wine merchant, at Le Pont de la Tour, all within 3 mins walk. Marks and Spencers food store 10 mins.
Borough Market 15 mins walk, open Thurs, Fri & Sat, the best food market in London. Historic Bermondsey Antiques Market, Fridays, 20 mins walk.
Renowned Indian restaurants at Brick Lane 10 min taxi ride.
Google map search: post code London SE1 2YH England for flat location.
Search Google 'Photo' option and Wikipedia for 'Shad Thames' for photos and history of Shad Thames area.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage: Secure parking included free, if needed.
- Covered Parking: Secure and gated car parking available at no extra charge.
- Off Street Parking
- Elevator
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : King bed in bedroom and second discretely positioned additional King size bed in spacious sitting-room makes apartment ideal for two couples sharing.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance: Free international calls
- Broadband Internet: Wireless, Wi-Fi, Broadband is provided free for visitors with their own laptops.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
Rate Details (In Pounds Sterling)
April - Dec 2009 £1,050/week
Jan 2010 - March 2010 £900
*SPECIAL OFFER* 27th November - 19th December 2009 reduced to £900 per week
Tax, Linens, Towels, Cleaning All included in the rates. Nothing else to pay.
Security Deposit £300 (US$400)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Large 600sq ft open plan siiting/dining room kitchen - City of London Apartment near city sightseeing
- Tower Bridge 200yd walk from apartment - City of London Apartment near city sightseeing
- Java Wharf, centre, on Shad Thames - City of London Apartment near city sightseeing
- Entrance hall and bathroom
- Historic Shad Thames
- Fully equiped openplan kitchen
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #207842
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