Fantastic Waterside Condo, Quiet Private Square & River Views.

• The best 1st trip out of the U.S.

  The best 1st trip out of the U.S.

  • Guest Sam (Qalat, Afghanistan (parents) Ohio, U.S.A.)
  • Date of stay 10/10/10
  • Review Submitted 10/20/10
  The trip my parents and I had to London as unforgettable. I chose to rent this home and it was the best location. Not too far away from the "busy" area, but just far enough and calm enough. The view was amazing from all floors, the cleanliness, organization of information for new-comers, and lay-out was beyond amazing. There was s much helpful information there, it was ike I had lived in Canary Wharf for years. The weather was gorgeous for us to do our tourist thing, and the "tube" maps and eatery suggestions given by Christine were also helpful. It was fun to talk to the neighbors and be able to st in the courtyard outside the townhouse. My parents and I enjoyed all the main attractions, as well as some of the little pubs. We enjoyed walking the dock and seeing the dinners on the water. I suggest to anyone to take the river tour, walk the westminister area, and make your way to picadilly circus for entertainment. Always remember to keep your Oyster Card on you, becausI believe th tube train is the best way of transportation. This was also in my notes from Christine. I was so surprised at how many things were organized for us, it was remarkable how much a person took the care and consideration to set up books fortheir visitors. I would go back again. . definitely. Thank yo again for the stay. . my parents will always remember their 1st trip out of th U.S.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, sightseeing, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

  Manager response: Having lived in London for some years we are well p[laced to advise our guests and take pleasure in their good experiences. Christine

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• Our visit

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  Our visit

  • Guest Joan
  • Date of stay 03/18/13
  • Review Submitted 05/17/13
  Dear Christine, I enjoyed my stay at your lovely vacation home for our 10 days earlier this year. We all quickly adjusted to the busses, ferries and underground and were able to visit most all of the places we wanted to see including sights out of London such as Warwick Castle and Stonehenge. We enjoyed the Tower of London and Greenwich and found a number of restaurants and pubs to our liking. We shopped the grocery stores successfully, cooked 3 or 4 dinners and all our breakfasts in your efficient and pretty kitchen. Your tour books, albums and notes were of great help and went a long way to getting us “into the picture” very quickly. It was so nice to have a home to come to at the end of our busy days. Arriving from a pretty warm California, I feel a little guilty about thoroughly enjoying the rain and snow, but it really didn’t stop our enjoyment one bit. We were able to see Billy Elliott one evening with perfect 4th row seats purchased at the last minute that day. On a couple of half-days, I elected to stay home to do a few chores and enjoy the view and watch various projects being worked on and just “kicked back” all by myself. It was lovely. Thank you for your gracious help with our little queries. I surely would recommend your rental. I’d not been to East London before, but have read many novels describing how The Isle of Dogs used to be and marveled at the beauty it has become. Warmly, Joan

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• Amazing!

  Amazing!

  • Guest Anonymous
  • Date of stay 05/08/13
  • Review Submitted 05/16/13
  All was perfect in Riverside : an incredible view, a very cute house, very clean, with all the comfort. The owner, Christine, so nice with us. We enjoy a lot our travel in London.

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• Excellent 3 bedroom

  Excellent 3 bedroom

  • Guest Patrick A. (Proctor Vermont)
  • Date of stay 04/13/13
  • Review Submitted 04/26/13
  The clean 3 bedroom apartment is set in a quiet neighborhood on the Thames with a view of the O2 Arena. The description of the apartment was spot on. Since we stayed for 9 nights the housekeeper came after 4 nights and cleaned the apartment and changed the linens. That was a bonus we did not expect. The entertainment system was excellent and the wifi was sufficient especially since we had to contact people after the Boston Marathon. We were able to enter the apartment early which was nice especially after a long night flight to London. Obtaining the key was easier than expected. We chose to walk to Canary Wharf every day to catch the Jubilee line. It was a nice 15 minute walk, and decided it was easier than to walk to South Quay and catch the DLR only to have to change to Jubilee. We also chose to have our main meals out so we did not use the full kitchen facilities. The 3rd floor bedroom was the largest and the best so put your dibs in early! We have stayed in Christine's apartments before and have recommended them to our colleagues.

  Manager response: We are fortunate at this house to have several modes of transport available. The red London buses are fine late at night after the Underground has stopped service, there is a bus service that stops right at the square, but they are too slow during the day, given the traffic. My preferred method is a little more expensive but it’s traveling in style. The river Shuttle Boat picks up at Canary Wharf Pier and travels with the seagulls, along the Thames stopping at "St Katherine's Dock" at Tower Bridge, then at Embankment for the "London Eye" and other cultural locations such as Southbank Theaters. Lastly, it stops at Westminster Pier, all in all it taking about 15/20 minutes with the stops included. Lastly, we have the Docklands Light Rail which you can catch at South Quay Station. This is the closest rail station to the house, being just 5/6 minutes away. Two routes West, alternating to Tower Gateway (Tower Bridge) or to the heart of the City of London, Bank Station, every two minutes, “Bank” is where most other Underground Lines cross so it’s a hub for connections. Outside this station though there are lots of places to visit, not least St Paul's Cathedral. However, as with Patrick, should you choose to walk to Canary Wharf, passing South Quay rail station, cross over the road, walk through the buildings and find the labyrinth of waterways with the “mini Manhattan which is Canary Wharf” nestling in the middle. Here you have some 200 Shops and eateries to explore, as well as the Docklands Museum and many ships in dock there. The Jubilee Rail Line connects here. From South Quay, alternatively travel to the East and you quickly arrive at “The 02 Arena”, Greenwich and also Stratford where you can explore the new Olympic stadiums and Westfield Shopping Centre. Happy holiday, regards Christine

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• A wonderfull queit retreat in LONDON yes.

  A wonderfull queit retreat in LONDON yes.

  • Guest keith h.
  • Date of stay 01/10/13
  • Review Submitted 02/12/13
  Riverside does exactly whats it in the name. A clean spacious house with picture windows overlooking the Thames and Dome.Now when I say overlooking the river the seawall is less than 15 metres from the front door ! Apart from the property itself is the location in a quiet square away from main roads with parking. The light railway is a 5 min walk and one stop to Canary wharf. The perfect city retreat so comfortable I look forward to returning.

  Manager response: We are very pleased to receive this review and to know that the property delivers what we claim. My housekeeper and I work hard to ensure that our guests are accommodated in the most comfortable way, really we prefer for our guests to return year after year. This group of folk have done just that for 6 years now and always book on departure for the next year. 2014 is already booked for them, for 10 nights. We have been renting this property for 10 years now and there is natural wear and tear. We always ask for feedback on departures so that we can take account of our guests comments when our annual plans and budget are scheduled for redecoration and the purchase of new replacement furniture. Each year we advise our returning guests on these changes and upgrades made in-between their bookings. I would say that about one third of our bookings each year are returning guests, from last year or the year before. Kind regards Christine James

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• Brilliant

  Brilliant

  • Guest Daniela J.
  • Date of stay 05/26/12
  • Review Submitted 07/25/12
  This was a wonderful place to stay. We've been there for 6 nights and it was a great time in this lovely house. The view on the O2 Arena and the river Themse from the panorama window in the living room is amazing. We found everything we needed in the kitchen and the bathrooms. We would come back and stay in this house and also highly recommend it to others. Thanks for a nice week in London.

  Manager response: My housekeeper Angela, and I work so hard to ensure that everything is smooth running in this house and as comfortable as can be for our many guests. Our aim is for our guests to always choose to return. regards Christine

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• Our London Stay

  Our London Stay

  • Guest Bridgette O.
  • Date of stay 05/11/12
  • Review Submitted 06/12/12
  Christine was very prompt in her response to my emails and very helpful in answering questions we had about London, transportation, etc. Booking was easy and smooth. This large home is a bit outside of town, but easily accessible to public transportation. After a short walk to the DLR, you can be anywhere in London is a matter of 10-20 minutes. It is spacious and clean. Christine had left some beautifully decorated cupcakes for our arrival. We had a few bumps along the way with regards to running water in the shower (it stopped mid shower on 2 people in our party) and upstairs bathroom. I emailed Christine and at first didn't get a response. She is organized and has a book with her contact information and once I called her, I got her live, and she gave me some instructions over the phone, but we still had problems the next day. We then went to Paris for a couple of days and when we returned there was a tin from the Queens Jubliee filled with yummy cookies. It appears that she had to call a plumber and once a few things were fixed, we did not have any other problems with the water situation. She is responsible landlord. Our train to Paris left very early (5am) and that required us to get up at 330am local time. We tried to be as quiet as we could, but the neighbors pounded on the wall a few times and yelled when they heard our alarm. We were very conscious and aware of the time and that some folks live there and have to get up for work, etc. but we literally felt uncomfortable to even speak (thin walls). Also, sometimes, we left early and arrived late and again, felt because we were in the middle of 2 other flats, that we needed to be very quiet. It's hard because there were 6 of us (4 teens). Everyone was excited about the days events or the next day of travel and we wanted to be respectful of the other tenants, but we just didn't feel relaxed at times. Christine does a great job and we loved being able to make our own breakfasts and pack snacks and spread out. London is very expensive. We appreciate her prompt attention to the challenges we faced. This could be the perfect home base for your vacation, but I am not sure it was the perfect location for our family.

  Manager response: It has been a very hectic period in London, arranging a garden party across 5 gardens with the neighbors in time for the Queens Diamond Jubilee weekend. However, we always find time to bake and all our guests receive a "welcome" with a home baked item put in the fridge for them to enjoy with a nice English cup of tea. We have been renting our property with Homeaway for some 9 years now I think and I have never received comments regarding noise. It's generally a quiet location. I was sorry to receive the comments re. mine, particularly when 3 weeks later we all socialized together at our joint Garden party for the Jubilee. It was brilliant! My neighbours didn't say anything about this incident and were kind and gracious as per usual. Christine James - Owner - Manager

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• Had everything we needed.

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  Had everything we needed.

  • Guest Michael Beasleigh
  • Date of stay 09/21/11
  • Review Submitted 10/31/11
  Hi Christine Had a great visit, we found your property had everything needed and was positioned well for the transport etc without being too noisy. The Gun was hard to faault for meals but you do have the " river walk" to walk it off after. Would recommend your place to any of our friends in future that are coming to London. By the way loved the view which is great for photographic buffs. Regards Michael & Yvonne

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• Tolle Aussicht, gute Anbindung

  Tolle Aussicht, gute Anbindung

  • Guest Thomas G.
  • Date of stay 08/03/13
  • Review Submitted 08/12/13
  Die Aussicht ist einmalig, das Haus sehr schmal und damit typisch englisch. Die Räume sind sehr schön, besonders der große Raum mit Balkon unter dem Dach. Das System der Lichtschalter hat sich uns nicht vollständig erschlossen. Fernsehprogramm und W-Lan sind sehr angenehm. Drei schmale Treppen in einem Haus sind englische Bauweise. Leider ist der vordere Eingang und das gesamte Erdgeschoss für Mieter nicht zugänglich, so dass alles Gepäck um die Häuserzeile herum bis zur Nr. 18 und in den ersten Stock getragen werden musste, was sehr lästig war. Der Weg zur DLR, die viel schneller, sauberer und einfacher als die Tube ist, war leicht zu bewältigen und nur nachts nach vielen Stunden London wurden uns die Beine schwer, was aber eher an London lag. Insbesondere der Themsebus ist sehr zu empfehlen um zum ersten Mal in die Stadt zu fahren, denn hier erlebten wir London von seiner schönsten Seite. Einfach bis London-Eye fahren und sich dann langsam zurück arbeiten. Der kurze Weg nach Greenwich durch den "foottunnel" führt zu einer ruhigeren Seite von London und der Weg unter der Themse war ein wenig gruselig, ist aber unbedingt zu empfehlen! Die An- und Abreise sind durch die sehr gute Lage problemlos und in nur 1,5 Stunden waren wir wieder in Folkstone. Dem Verkehrschaos in London konnten wir so auch aufgrund des eigenen Parkplatzes leicht entgehen.

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• Traumhafter Themseblick!

  Traumhafter Themseblick!

  • Guest Elke (Schwabach, Bayern, Deutschland)
  • Date of stay 08/01/10
  • Review Submitted 08/31/10
  Das Ferienhaus entsprach vollständig der Beschreibung mit sehr guter Ausstattung, einer traumhaften Lage an der Themse, kurzen Wegen zur U-Bahn und DRL. Wir haben mit 2 Erwachsenen und 4 Teenagern tolle Tage in London verbracht und werden das "Riverside" gerne weiter empfehlen.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

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Additional information about rental rates

We offer 10% DISCOUNT for same month bookings. The rates given are for 4. Reduced rates are available for 3 people. All rates are fully inclusive,Wi-Fi., Internet, Parking, full satellite 40/HD TV. Self Catering.

For 5 people, £1100 per week. For 6, £1200 per week. Self Catering.

The minimum is 4 nights. the rates here are higher as they have to include the change over costs.i.e.£200 per night.

Fees:

• Refundable Damage Deposit: £200
• Taxes Included

Cancellation policy:

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.