Location: Westminster, London, England, Europe (Near Hyde Park and Notting Hill, 30 Minutes Heathrow Airport)
Accommodations: Apartment, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-7)
Keywords: Apartment
Elegant and spacious Central London luxury apartment with contemporary furnishings, located in a classic stucco building, ideally located close to Hyde Park, Notting Hill and the underground.
The apartment was built in 1842 and retains many period features including a working fireplace, traditional shutters and beautiful plasterwork ceilings; it was recently completely refurbished with modern amenities. There is central heating in every room, plenty of hot water, good water pressure, and gas for cooking.
The apartment has a large double sitting room with a working fireplace, sofas comfortably sitting 7, and a large flat screen Sky/cableTV with surround sound, CD and DVD player. There is also a dining area, with a table seating 6, French Windows and steps leading down to the garden.
The kitchen is modern with everything you might need including a Tea pot! There are three double bedrooms with Egyptian cotton sheets (one ensuite). There are two bathrooms, one with a good powerful shower. The private garden is pretty, with a table and chairs and a BBQ.
We have a selection of guidebooks, books, a radio and iplayer, CD's, DVD's and some children's toys to make you feel at home. We also provide a welcome pack with our own information guide about the locality and our favorite places. We want you to be able to make the most of your stay.
The location of the apartment is fabulous. On your doorstep you have a microcosm of the best that London has to offer. High Class restaurants and ethnic cafes are on your doorstep. If you fancy a stroll across Hyde Park, you can visit the Royal Albert Hall, The V&A Museum, The Natural History Museum, Kensington Palace or the shops of Kensington High Street. In the park there is a lake with swans, boating, cafes, The Serpentine Gallery (with modern art exhibitions) and the Princess Diana Playground.
There is also the option of walking to Notting Hill to browse antiques at Portabello Market, visit second hand bookshops and shop in the trendy boutiques of Westbourne Grove.
To go further afield to see the sights such as The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace or The Tate, you can take the tube which is a 3 minute walk away and you will be there in 30 minutes. Or take the train to Oxford which is 1 hour from Paddington Station which is a 15 minute walk away.
Whether you are a family visiting London, a group of friends or on a business trip, we think our flat which we lived in happily, before moving out of London, is in an ideal location.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Washer with integral dryer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided : Egyptian Cotton sheets and quality towels
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Two bedrooms can be set up as King or twin rooms (Hotel quality zippable beds.)
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Sky TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Some Cd's, radio and iplayer
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Gas hob with electric oven.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- The apartment is a 3 minute walk to the underground we have a cot, highchair, and buggy for your use if you wish at no extra cost.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly : We provide a crib, a blender, high chair, toys and kids DVd's and books
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Boating
- Biking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Hyde Park is a five minute walk away with its lake, swans, playgrounds, The Serpentine Art Gallery, Albert Memorial, statue of Peter Pan and Kensington Palace home to Princess Diana. There is Ice skating, a bowling alley, cafes, restaurants, The Porchester Baths, a 1930's Spa all a five minute walk away.
Rate Details (In Pounds Sterling)
£1290 - £1590 a week. (We prefer Saturday as changeover day)
Minimum 3 nights stay.
Contact us for other rates
Booking confirmed on receipt of cleared funds
Payment includes cleaning costs, taxes, hire of cot, highchair etc
Pay by paypal,cheque or bank transfer
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
We both came to London to study and ended up staying for 20 years. One of us is a lawyer and we are completely trustworthy. We lived in Bayswater for 10 years and loved it. Everything is on your doorstep....restaurants, Hyde Park, culture, Notting Hill and cosmopolitan London. Great for adults and for kids. We finally moved out of London as our kids were growing and we wanted a big garden and a dog.
Why the Owner Chose Westminster
We love London and lived in the flat for years.
The Unique Benefits of this Apartment
Within a ten minute walk you have great restaurants, Hyde Park and the Princess Diana Playground, two underground stations, a huge variety of shops......and in 15 minutes you can walk to Notting Hill .......
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Traveler Reviews (10)
Location, location location
Guest: Ken Formicola
(Bucks County, Pennsylvania)
Date of Stay: 11/18/11
Review Submitted: 12/06/11
My wife, 16 year old son, 13 year old daughter and I stayed in this lovely apartment for an entire week in the late fall of 2011. It was my family’s first time in London and this apartment contributed to what was fabulous week for us. The first thing to note is that we were planning to have two more adults in our party, which is why we booked this large apartment, but only ended up with the four of us on this trip. So the apartment was a great size for four of us and would have also been well suited for a group of six. It was great that the apartment had two full bathrooms, and being Americans who like to take showers instead of baths it great that the hall bath had a shower with a shower curtain and the ensuite bathroom had a shower with a European half-glass partition that also worked for us. The location of the apartment was fantastic. Just one street over were two tube stations that gave us access to almost anywhere we needed to go in the city and since we had purchased the London Pass with the Travelcard option we were able to use these tube stations to get our money’s worth on attractions and travel. The apartment is also close to the very nice Notting Hill area. We walked to this area for breakfast (you’ve got to try Mike’s café) and window shopping one morning, but you could also take a short bus ride there as well. You are also within walking distance of Kensington Palace and its Orangery, which is a great place for afternoon tea. Also in regard to location, the street with the tube stations, Queensway, has a Tesco Express (like a 7-11) and a Tesco Metro (like a regular supermarket) that we frequented for any necessary food or other items that we needed. Queensway is also lined with all kinds of stores, restaurants and a mall and is very active and safe until late into the evening. The amazing thing is that Queensway is very active and very close, yet it doesn’t impact the street where the apartment is located; the apartment is on quiet, tree lined street. Finally, although it seemed like we were on the go 24 hours a day while in London, we did actually spend a decent amount of time in the apartment. We found the kitchen to be great and allowed us to easily take care of a quick breakfast or even cook lunch or dinner. The TV had a large number of stations to keep us all happy and since we also brought a few laptops with us we took advantage of the Wifi internet access that allowed us to stay connected to home. Thanks Polly and Lilija!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Ideal Space and Location!
Guest: Bryant
(Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 09/11/11
Review Submitted: 09/27/11
My family (wife, two small children and mother-in-law) stay in this flat for a week in September 2011. For anyone traveling with small children, it is an ideal space and location. The flat itself is good-sized by London standards: two large bedrooms and one smaller bedroom downstairs; one en suite bath and one hall bath; a nice sized dining/living room space on the main level and a lovely garden terrace in the back. The flat is tastefully furnished and the kitchen is well equipped (including a microwave – something of a rarity in London). Our children (2 and 4) are picky eaters, so we enjoyed being able to prepare our own food/pack picnic lunches. There are literally four different grocery stores within a block or two of the flat, so we had no problem finding food. The commercial street Queensway and a large shopping mall are just around the corner, although the street where the flat is located is quiet (a mixture of residential flats and tourist hotels). Two of London’s main tube lines (the Central and Circle lines) are within easy walking distance of the flat, as are major bus routes. You can walk to Hyde Park, Notting Hill Gate, Paddington Station and High Street Kensington within 5-15 mins. We selected this flat because it sounded kid-friendly, and it did not disappoint. There is a small collection of toys, games, books and children’s DVDs at the flat, and Polly graciously provided us with access to a highchair, pack-n-play and stroller for the week. The biggest draw for families, however, has to be proximity to the Princess Diana Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens. Our children loved the playground and asked to go there every afternoon. If you visit, be prepared for the children to get wet! I lived in London for four years and am quite familiar with the city. You would be hard pressed to find a more convenient, well-maintained and spacious flat. On top of all that, the owner Polly is a pleasure to work with: she responded promptly to all of my inquiries and graciously provided us with a bottle wine and some basic provisions for our arrival. When we return to London, we will definitely be looking to stay here again. I just hope that subsequent visitors will help Polly to maintain this special place in such good condition.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Long term stay from May to July for family of five, THE BEST PLACE IN LONDON
Guest: angelin
(indianapolis, IN, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11
Review Submitted: 08/04/11
My family (including myself, husband, 9 and 8 year old daughters and 2 year old son) stayed here for 8 weeks from May to July. We absolutely LOVED this apartment. I really cant say enough positive things about it. The layout of the flat was perfect, with the large living room and dining room upstairs and the three bedrooms downstairs. The two full bathrooms were a luxury and were extremely clean and nicely decorated with pretty tile. The beds were very comfortable and the master bedroom was particularly large and we spent many mornings with all five of us happily lounging in our bed watching cartoons on the ipad. The kitchen is also very clean, and has all of the equipment you could need. We got plenty of use out of all of the appliances and I made many delicious meals in there. The best bonus about the flat is the lovely garden out back. It was large enough for us to eat meals out there and for the kids to splash around with the garden hose on the warmer days (which I know is a very big luxury in London). Some of my best memories will be sitting at the table in the garden on a sunny afternoon drinking tea and reading a book while the baby napped and my husband took the girls to the musuem. Speaking of the museum, this flat is also the BEST, hands down, for location if you are wanting to do tourist type things. It is within a very quick 5 minute walk to TWO subway stations (so that's actually three tube lines you have covered) since one of the stations services two different lines). It is also right on the 70 bus line, which takes you directly to the V &A, Natural History Museum and Science Museum. Another bus stop about two blocks north takes you directly to Camden and Regent Park. Another bus stop two blocks south takes you directly to westminster abby and parliament (if you dont want to ride the tube). It is a very quick and easy (straight line right out your door) 7 minute walk to Kensington Gardens and the Princess Di Playground. Finally, just a word about Polly, the owner. She was a lovely landlord, who was so thoughtful she even brought and bought extra toys and books for our children. She went above and beyond to make sure that we had everything we needed and was always prompt in all of our financial dealings as well. If there were any way that we could have stayed in this flat forever and moved there, we would have. Dont look at any other flat, you will be SO sad that you missed out on this one.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great location and completely worth it!
Guest: Lexie
(Calgary, AB Canada)
Date of Stay: 05/15/11
Review Submitted: 05/26/11
I stayed at this flat in May 2011 and it was the perfect choice for my holiday. I was with two family members, including my 80 year old grandfather. This flat was incredibly useful for us, it was nice to have a kitchen and living room to relax in, as well as have our own rooms and two bathrooms. The decor is tasteful and the owner is incredibly accomodating. We had a very early flight and the cleaning staff had the unit ready incredibly quickly. We made full use of the flat, it was great to have an outdoor space, as well as a dining area. Towels, linens and basic kitchen essentials were provided as well as wireless internet. It doesn't get any better than this for location, the tube station is right around the corner, as well as a grocery store, pub and full shopping centre down the road. We did some walking around Hyde Park and were able to easily get to Kensington Palace. I would highly reccommend this flat and would certainly consider staying here on our next trip to London.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Location for a London visit
Guest: eileen
(Atlanta, Georgia USA)
Date of Stay: 11/18/10
Review Submitted: 12/04/10
This flat is in a great location. Less than a 5 minute walk to two tube stations. There are a lot of good restuarants, grocery stores and shops within walking distance. Polly was great to deal with and very accomodating in renting the flat. It was very clean and keep us warm during the Thanksgiving Holiday. I would stay there again if I where to go back to London. There is also a nice patio garden off the back that you could sit out and enjoy. It was just too cold for us to go out there. Eileen & Boys- Atlanta, Georgia
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great stay!!
Guest: Irène
(Lille, France)
Date of Stay: 10/31/10
Review Submitted: 11/14/10
We had a very pleasant and confortable stay in this flat. It is spacious, well equipped and nicely decorated. We enjoyed the fresh flowers and bottle of wine on arrival, nice little attentions that make a difference...Our children were also very pleased to find toys, games and dvds: was almost like being at home...! The location is very central with two tubes stations nearby, buses and 3 minutes walk to.... Hyde Park! perfect for our morning jogging! I would definitely recommend the place and rent it again on another occasion.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great home away from home!
Guest: Cheryl
(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/30/10
Review Submitted: 06/28/10
We were thrilled with our stay at this property! Everything was as nice, or even better than we had anticipated. My husband, 3 kids (ages 14, 12, 8) and I stayed here for 4 nights at the beginning of June. I'll admit, I was nervous about booking through the internet and wire transferring payment + deposit (guess I read too many nightmare stories of families dragging in early in the morning only to find their reservation with some apartment rental company had been "lost"). But Polly was so quick to reply to my emails and even called us when we landed. We arrived on a Sunday morning, and she even accommodated getting us into the flat as soon as we arrived. The location was indeed better than I imagined. Based on our experience, I would have no hesitation about staying here again and recommending it to my family and friends. Thank you Polly!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Place to Stay
Guest: herrera5
(Santa Barbara, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/05/10
Review Submitted: 05/26/10
The photos and description are very accurate. I traveled with five other adults and we were very comfortable.. The owner was very helpful with giving us recommendations for restaurants and entertaiment around the area. Easy access to public transportation. It was everything we expeected and more. I would highly recommend this unit!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great Place to Stay
Guest: herrera5
(Santa Barbara, CA)
Date of Stay: 05/05/10
Review Submitted: 05/26/10
The photos and description are very accurate. I traveled with five other adults and we were very comfortable.. The owner was very helpful with giving us recommendations for restaurants and entertaiment around the area. Easy access to public transportation. It was everything we expeected and more. I would highly recommend this unit!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect!
Guest: Emily Alice
(Boston)
Date of Stay: 04/07/10
Review Submitted: 05/14/10
This place was a perfect place to explore London: centrally located (a block or two from two tube lines and many bus lines) with nice food shops, restaurants, and amenities just a block away on the High St. We were greeted by the housekeeper who attended to our needs. The owner Polly was always accessible and gave us nice tips on the neighborhood. Various guides to London were waiting for us and the 3 bedrooms/2 bath layout worked out wonderfully for my group (myself, wife, 3-yr old son, and in-laws), The kitchen and everything was done to a high standard and the garden was lovely. Highly recommended. Can't wait to return.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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