Location: Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-3)
If you do not know London well, it is worth knowing that the old mantra of "Location, Location, Location" means a great deal in this city. For nearly every extra mile that you have to travel in London, you can spend an extra 20-30 minutes of 'lost' time.
We also think that choosing the right neighbourhood for your stay can make all the difference, and we like to think that we are in the nicest! But then we are a little biased!
However we do go by what our guests tell us, and we are delighted to report that hundreds of rentals later, we have not yet had a bad one. Here's some of the comments from recent guests:
"...it was incredible and better than I ever imagined."B&CS, AZ
"Part of the fun was sitting on the terrace with a glass of wine taking in London!" DH, CA
"the apartment and location were both excellent. We had a great time." L&HN, CAN
"...very conveniently located and well appointed to suit our every need. I could have stayed 3 months!" M&CW, NZ
"It is particularly nice to be able to conveniently contact people from home free on the phone" M&MLH, OR
"Congratulations on a very nice apartment....you have thought of everything and it is very comfortable....." PHF, AUS
We are proud of this apartment; and want you to be as comfortable and relaxed as possible, so we have tried to think of everything. It is quite a bit larger than most holiday apartments, and has the added advantage of a fabulous terrace. The apartment is located on the first floor (i.e one up from ground) and is the entire floor of a converted Victorian house. There is no elevator, but the 15 or so stairs are not taxing. It is warm and cozy in winter with excellent central heating, and cool and breezy in summer with the double doors opening onto the terrace.
We have a comfortable four poster double bed with a luxurious mattress and we believe in providing the finest Egyptian cotton sheets, which get many a favourable comment from our guests. Even the sofa bed has the same linen and a fully sprung mattress. The bedroom faces the gardens at the rear to ensure that even the lightest sleepers get a good night's sleep.
We are located on Abingdon Road, London W8, a peaceful and quiet street despite being minutes from the centre of things. You can easily walk to High Street Kensington underground station, the new flagship Whole Foods Store, the Royal Holland & Hyde Parks, Marks and Spencer, a major supermarket, Kensington Palace (where the late Princess Diana lived), or just about any store that you might need.
We are also conveniently located for the Victoria & Albert Museum and all of the other nearby museums, the National Gallery and the principal sites of London (Buckingham Palace, the Eye, Theatres, The Tate, The Thames Walk etc etc).
As a result most of our guests are regular visitors, often people who are staying for longer and find regular holiday apartments too confined. We are also very popular with honeymoon couples.
We are happy to provide discounts for single business travellers and those who wish to stay for extended periods. We may not be the cheapest rental, but those who have stayed with us feel that it has been excellent value for money.
We always provide a personal check-in so that we can orientate you to the area and help you plan the best way to make the most of your stay. And if you need us, we are at the end of a phone.
We very much look forward to welcoming you and making your stay in London as comfortable as possible.
Mark & Sophia
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer: Contained within the apartment
- Dryer: Contained within the apartment
- Linens Provided: We use the very best high thread count linens from The White Company
- Beds
- Double Bed: The bed is a lovely Indonesian four poster with a top of the range luxury mattress
- Convertible Bed: We have a fully sprung mattress on our convertible sofa bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Numerous Channels including BBC, news, films and sport
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: We have just had our brand new kitchen fitted with granite work surfaces and the latest equipment
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: NEFF
- Dishwasher: Bosch
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio: One of our very best features - an oasis in the heart of London
- Communications
- Telephone: Free phone calls are provided to the USA, Canada, Australasia and most European countries
- Free Long Distance: Free phone calls are provided to the USA, Canada, Australasia and mostopean countries
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Up to 8mbs
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Not Suitable for Children: Whilst we are happy to accept babies, we are not suitable for toddlers and children up to 15 as we have a low unfenced wall.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Remember that London is huge and where you locate yourself makes a significant difference - one mile can be 20-30 minutes of additional travel time.
Rate Details (In Pounds Sterling)
High Season .. £999-£1299 per week.
Low Season .. £799 to £899/week.
Extra Nights available pro-rata.
We prefer a minimum 7 night stay but may consider less
We offer discounts to single travellers and for extended stays at certain times
We also accept US Dollars
Phone calls are free as is broadband,
We clean weekly for guests staying longer
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- The comfortable four poster bed - London Apartment
- The Terrace - London Apartment
- The Kitchen - its brand new! - London Apartment
- The apartment in the evening
- Dining Room looking to Terrace
- The dining area
- Panorama of the light and spacious reception room
- Part of the Reception Room
- Another view of the bedroom
- The bathroom
- Another view of the terrace
- Another view of the bathroom
- Terrace with doors closed
- View from our terrace down Abingdon Road
- Houses on Abingdon Road W8
- Christmas in London
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #65836
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