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Huge Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London within 20 Min Walk To Westminster

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PRIVATE REAR GARDEN
PRIVATE KITCHEN TERRACE
Family Room: dining table for 14 people
Bedroom 1: TV, sofas and UK super king canopy bed.
KITCHEN GARDEN LOUNGE
Open plan to kitchen with TV and french doors on to garden

Overview of Huge Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London within 20 Min Walk To Westminster

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 144600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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London, ENG
  • Popular LocationLondon Eye16 min walk
  • Popular LocationBig Ben18 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrafalgar Square5 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 7 / Sitting Room

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Huge Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London within 20 Min Walk To Westminster

INSIDE: An epic family home from home! A Luxurious 5 reception rooms with french doors opening on to the mature private garden,. Kitchen suite with lounge area. 2 dining rooms one with a dining table to seat 14 people. 6/7 bedrooms with great beds and loads of light, including an amazing vaulted ceiling master bedroom featuring a 12ft high canopy super king bed along with a luxurious marble en suite with a polished roll top bath. It has a bespoke chef's kitchen (150cm double oven with 8 hobs) with cooking area and 3 sofa lounge area looking over the garden, plus an additional separate second kitchen / utility. It is one of the biggest and oldest private houses in Kennington built in 1774 with beautiful original features but modernised with comfort and family living at its heart. A layout where you can all group together or have your own space depending on our your needs. Ideal for a large family trip.
FACILITIES: The house has a multi room Sonos sound system across the many reception rooms, super fast wifi, several TVs through the property as well as a chefs kitchen with lots of crockery for hosting family & meals.
OUTSIDE: We are set back off the road with a front garden with mature trees and are also are lucky enough to have a garden at the rear of the house with mature trees, rambling climbers and a croquet lawn, not to mention outdoor furniture. You can even hear Big Ben chime in the garden whilst the house itself shields street noise.
THE AREA: We love the area ! The neighbourhood is one of London's best kept secrets and they regularly shoot films on Georgian square behind us. Too central to be a suburb it is a real authentic old part of central London littered with history, and where so much of it got destroyed in WWII - our house luckily survived. Kennington is in a bubble of land on the south side of the River Thames so in 5-20mins on foot you can get to so many places. We are are just 10-15 mins walk to Westminster, Tate Britain and 20-25 mins walk National Galleries, Covent Garden, South Bank, Theatreland, The Shard, & Borough market- plus there's the West End with cafes, bars, clubs and restaurants accessible by foot, bus or taxi. We are even right next to (1min walk) to the Imperial War Museum and its lovely park. The bus network virtually goes everywhere from the Imperial war Museum and Lambeth North Tube or Waterloo are the nearest underground stations.

Property manager

Damian

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Only by previous arrangement written into contract

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do have a garden for outdoor smoking.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

London

Located in London, this vacation home is in the city center. The British Museum and Tate Modern are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium. Traveling with kids? Make time for London Eye, or check out an event or a game at Royal Albert Hall. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including swimming, ice skating, and birdwatching.
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London, ENG

What's nearby

  • London Eye - 16 min walk
  • Big Ben - 18 min walk
  • London Bridge - 5 min drive
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Lambeth North Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • Elephant & Castle Station - 13 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Florentine Restaurant & Bar - 5 min walk
  • Espressamente Illy - 5 min walk
  • The Tankard - 1 min walk
  • The Horse - 6 min walk
  • The Steam Engine - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London within 20 Min Walk To Westminster pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Huge Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London within 20 Min Walk To Westminster?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London within 20 Min Walk To Westminster?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Huge Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London within 20 Min Walk To Westminster located?

Located in the center of London, this family-friendly vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of St. Thomas' Hospital and Westminster Bridge. London Eye and Big Ben are also within 1 mi (2 km). Lambeth North Underground Station is 5 minutes by foot and Elephant & Castle Underground Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great Family Gathering House
As a family of ten (3 generations) , the house was perfect to spend time together and space for privacy. The house was well appointed but would have loved a coffee pot and a few more basic provisions (salt and pepper, sugar,) that we have usually found at our vacation rentals. Overall, however, all was lovely and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay!
This was a lovely home with a 10 minute walk to the Lambeth North Underground Station. We had a group of ladies staying in the home and had plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen was amazing and the home was well decorated to feel like a home instead of just a house. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to prepare meals. Each guest is provided with four towels. The bathrooms have plenty of toilet paper and wonderful toiletries. The beds are comfortable. We weren't actually in the home very much, as we were out seeing all there is to see! The only thing we were not expecting was the amount of stairs in the home. There are some seven floors to the house, mostly some five to seven steps up or down. While not a big deal, if you have mobility issues, it would be difficult to maneuver. We had a lovely stay and would stay again with a group.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Perfectly fit our 3 families traveling together. Had everything we needed. There are a lot of steps and levels in the home. Loved the outdoor garden area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Three generations for eight days in one 18th century house
This is a wonderful house in an interesting neighborhood, separate from the crowds of the central city, but only a modest walk or short bus or tube or cab ride away from everything. It's separated from the street by a small front yard, and has a very large, shady, attractive back yard with a lawn, many trees and bushes (some flowering), and a fig tree full of fruit. Great place to sit around the large table with a cold beer after a day of sight seeing. And the little shop next door is stocked with beer, wine, and an amazingly complete set of what a renter needs, except fresh meats -- you need to walk for those, less than half a mile to a Tesco Express or Saintsbury Local. (Those are a long way from suburban American super markets, but we found them adequate.) We were 13 people in four nuclear families and had plenty of space. The many rooms are beautifully furnished, with comfortable beds, and are reasonably well ventilated through the windows; no screens on the windows, but we had no problems with bugs in midsummer. The two large living rooms have lots of space and comfortable couches. The bathrooms have totally modern fixtures and are well stocked with towels, toiletries and TP. The kitchen has a huge stove with sufficient pots and pans, cutting boards, cooking tools, and a huge selection of dishes, flatware, and glassware. We cooked quite a few meals there and were quite satisifed. The dishwasher and microwave worked well. The two Nespresso machines were new to us (heavy drinkers of American coffee), but we bought some Nespresso pods on line and brought them to London with us and were quite satisfied with the result. The huge table in the bottom-floor living room accommodated the 13 of us easily. Damian's local representative, Caroline, gave us her cell number and met us at the house to show us around. She was available by phone or text if we had any complaints or problems, but we had none. The internet worked fine in the house, though the wifi was weak in some rooms
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Luxury in South London
Luxury property, great location. My family of 9 had a great time. Lovely garden in which to relax after a long day of sightseeing. Would have been nice to have the outdoor chairs and table cleaned so we could have used it when the family was eating in. It was covered with bird droppings. Over all great. Outstanding master suite. Kitchen and bathrooms very modern.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

About the host

Hosted by Damian

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We love Historic buildings and love London. Our fundamental belief is a house should be a home for whoever is enjoying it. Having just finished restoring this amazing house we have hopefully made it like a home from home for friends, family and guests who rent the house. It is furnished to be lived in (comfy sofas and beds) with modern luxury (house sound system, TVs, networked WiFi etc) but also has some amazing period charm (restored architectural details) and decent but robust and useable furniture.

Why they chose this property

THE HOUSE: It is a unique historic town house - stunning to look at, huge inside, and in a brilliant location for enjoying London - it was love at first sight - we were the first people to buy it since it was originally built by the original owners in 1740.
THE LOCATION: Kennington is true historic part of Central London and it's architectural pedigree whilst also being a modern part of London living community, with loads of restaurants and bars (recommend playing boule on Cleaver Square on a Wednesday). Best of both and central!

What makes this property unique

Outside - You can walk to so many great museums restaurants, the river, or theatres... or just sit int eh garden playing croquet listening to Big Ben chime.

Inside - The house is genuinely both being gorgeous to look and so comfortable to live in. Space to be together but also space to take time out from each other.

Languages:

English
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