The elegant living room features sleeping loft, large windows, 12 foot ceilings.
Location: Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe (Heart of London; Museum row, sites, shops, restaurants) View Map
Accommodations: Apartment, Studio, 1 Bath (Sleeps 3)
Every Londoner will tell you that the most sought-after locations in London are Kensington, Chelsea and Notting Hill Gate because these neighborhoods are close to landmarks, museums, Kensington Palace and the world-class shopping of Kensington, Knightsbridge and Chelsea. Our loft style studio is in the heart of it all, located in Kensington and just across the street from The Natural History Museum. It sleeps up to 3 people.
This gorgeous rental apartment has been meticulously remodelled, furnished to the highest standards to provide an elegant and comfortable stay in London.
Walk to the famous Museum Row, to Kensington Palace where Princess Diana lived, to Hyde Park, Speaker's Corner, The Princess Diana Fountain, Harrods, to the trendy shops and restaurants of Fulham Road, The King's Road, Brompton Cross and High Street Kensington, including Walton Street, Sloane Street and Fulham Road. You are five minutes walk to Gloucester Road Tube or to South Kensington Tube, which are direct to Heathrow and to the Theatre District.
Walk up the original york stone steps of this grand Victorian building; it was once a single, large home but has since been converted into apartments. The apartment is located to the right and down a hallway from the Central Lobby, making the location very quiet.
Enter the apartment to find the bathroom to your left and the kitchen directly ahead with a beautifully refinished oak wood floor that is complimented with the blond-oak kitchen cabinets and the cream color walls. This theme is carried throughout the apartment to enhance its space and give it an airy feel. The bathroom to your left is no exception. Built-in cabinets support a modern porcelain sink below a wall-to-wall mirror that reflects the circular glass-enclosed and tile-lined shower as well as the many chrome fixtures.
Proceed into the kitchen and the details continue to please. It has been totally remodeled and decorated with halogen lighting and pretty glass mosaic tiles behind the cabinets. The kitchen is small, but offers plenty of countertop space and every modern appliance you would need. Besides the standard oven, stove, and refrigerator, you’ll find a washing machine, toaster, microwave, drip coffeemaker, pots and pans, and top-of-the-line dishes and utensils—everything you’ll need to prepare gourmet. The apartment angles to the right as you exit the kitchen, and immediately on your right you find a small dining nook. It has a granite table and leather dining chairs with two extra folding chairs in a cupboard if more seating is needed.
The cozy living room has a long modern sofa that we had made for us in Italy. The sofa converts to two separate single beds at night and is comfortable for lounging or napping during the day. Enhancing the room’s size are an enormous theatre set painting on the left wall and the 12-foot-long hanging silk curtains in taupe framing the large, stacked windows.
Large,ceiling-height windows soar behind the sofa, making the apartment very light. Our guests tell us the photos don't do justice to the wonderful feeling of space and light you have when you are relaxing in the living room.
The immense size and height of the ceiling allowed for the construction of a mezzanine loft for sleeping quarters. And in order to conserve space, we constructed a contemporary style staircase with alternate risers so it is more natural to climb. It’s a clever and space-saving idea, more comfortable than a spiral staircase. The mezzanine features a queen-sized bed and cupboards, and there are additional cupboards under the stairs, in the entryway, and in the eating nook, so there is plenty of storage space.
Further enhancing this quite remarkable room are the original Victorian oil paintings on the ceiling which have been restored and are historically listed. And, to top it off, we’ve installed a beautiful French chandelier. We also provide a TV with all the English channels, dual standard DVD player, and stereo so you can bring your own music and films to enjoy.
You’ll also find free high-speed Internet access so you can catch up on your emails.
The location is unmatched; step outside and find Kensington Gardens one minute away on your left and Museum Row to your right. There are tons of shops and restaurants in the neighborhood and the famous shopping of Kensington and Knightsbridge is a short walk away.
We are sorry, but we do not allow smoking in any of our apartments.
If you have any questions or would like to enquire about availability please don’t hesitate to ask.
From recent guests:
'I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed our stay at the Queensgate apartment. Never have I seen such beautifully inventive use of space! Everything was absolutely comfortable, exceptionally beautiful, and truly perfect. As in all of the ParisPerfect and LondonPerfect apartments in which we’ve stayed, Madeline's sense of design and hospitality is awesome. Thanks for the opportunity to "live" in London.'
Cid and Jay Filter
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Best London location, across the street from Museums, beautifully decorated, Free high speed internet, Convection Oven, Under-the-counter Refrigerator, Washing Machine, All Cooking Utensils provided
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed: Sorry, no smoking allowed.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Biking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Museum Row next door and Kensington Palace five minutes walk. Surrounded by cafe's, restaurants and shopping: Victoria and Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Kensington Palace, Princess Diana Fountain, Hyde Park, Speaker's Corner, Kensington Gardens, The Royal Albert Hall, Royal College of Music, Royal College of Art, Shopping on nearby High Street Kensington, Brompton Road and Fulham Road, trendy restaurants and shops in Kensington and Knightsbridge.
Rate Details (In Pounds Sterling)
£996/week and everything is included! 1 week min. Addtl. nite £142/nite
additional nights are simply calculated at the Pro-Rata nightly rate.
New Year's Week: £1096/week.
There is a fully refundable security deposit of £300. 1 week minimum stay.
stay. Additional nights beyond one week are pro rata at £142/night.
Free high speed internet. No extra fees or taxes!
Everything is included except your phone calls: utilities, hi speed internet.
Please email us for availability; we promise to get back to you right away!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Spectacular Loft Studio - Best Kensington Location!
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Kensington & Chelsea
Fantastic location near Museum Row, sites, landmarks in the heart of London
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment
Experience Olde England with modern luxury in a street that takes you back 200 years. This home is surrounded by restaurants, café’s, and bistros, and just three to four blocks away you’ll find the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, and the Science Museum. Stroll to Kensington Palace, Kensington Park, and Hyde Park just a few blocks away. Five minutes from the Royal Geographic Society, showcasing famous Victorian explorers such as Livingston, who set out to explore Africa. For world-class shopping, there are the chic stores on High Street Kensington, and a 14-minute walk from the London vacation apartment to Harrods in Knightsbridge and to the designer boutiques of Sloane Street. When you’re ready to explore the rest of London you’re five minutes from Gloucester Road Tube. This is one of the most convenient subway stops in London -- direct tube line to the Theatre District, the Tower of London, Covent Garden, Piccadilly, St. Paul’s, Green Park/Buckingham Palace and other famous landmarks. Or catch one of the many double-decker red buses that stop around the corner from our London rental.
Where Diana lived. Ongoing exhibitions of Princess Diana's gowns. Also Princess Margaret's apartment.
Described as the 'perfect tube stop' because it is direct to Heathrow, to the Thetre District, Big Ben, Westminster, St. Paul's, Green Park and Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and more.
Walk, jog, picnic, bicycle, play tennis -- playgrounds for childres and more. One of the most popular and beautiful parks in the world.
Famous esplorers from Darwin to Livingston were sponsored by the Royal Geographic Society. The Victorian Era brought new exploration to the world. Interesting exhibits.
England is the home of free speech. Since the Victorian Era, speaker's were allowed to come here, stand on their soap boxes and talk about anything they wanted to...on Sundays.
Owner's Map of Kensington & Chelsea
I'm American and was transferred to London over 20 years ago. Fell in love with London and the people. London is now home to me and my family. We manage a select group of apartments in central London. They are perfectly located, beautifully furnished and offer all the comforts of home. Most importantly, they are centrally located: walking distance to landmarks, Museum Row, Kensington Palace where Diana lived and Hyde Park, where Peter Pan was written. They are an easy hop on the tube to the theatre district. Take the red London buses or tube to the major sites, from St. Paul's, to Big Ben, Westminster and more. When you reserve, we send a complete information pack about your apartment, the neighborhood and even recommended a trusted and reasonably driver to pick you up from the airport. We are there to welcome you and answer any questions you may have! Our guests love their stays and come back again to LondonPerfect or our Paris apartments at ParisPerfect!
Property Photos
- The elegant living room features sleeping loft, large windows, 12 foot ceilings. - London Vacation
- Every comfort for your stay:flat screen tv,free internet line,stereo,dvd. - London Vacation
- From living room to kitchen -- oak parquet,newly remodeled and spacious - London Vacation
- From living room toward mezzanine above, dining nook and kitchen beyond
- Fabulous mezzanine loft with queen-sized bed. Original 1800 oil paintings.
- The mezzanine with extra wide queen-sized bed; storage and good lighting.
- The sofa converts to one or two full-sized single beds at night.
- Newly remodeled kitchen, fully equipped
- Lofty ceiling gives a wonderful spacious feeling to the loft studio
- Beautifully remodeled bathroom in beige and cream; spacious and practical.
- Kensington Palace displays Princess Di's gowns; five minutes away
- Red phone box outside the Natural History Museum on the corner.
- Walk to Kensington Gardens, the Peter Pan statue -- where the book was written.
- The gate keepers cottage next to Natural History Museum, you are back in time!
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