Chestnut Blossom – 1 Bedroom in Kensington

The amazing London location. The fine art. The elegance of the presentation. This traditional 1 bedroom Kensington apartment on the fifth floor of a stylish art deco building is your perfect base to explore London.

Situated at the borders of Kensington, Chelsea and Hammersmith, a few minute walk from Kensington Olympia exhibition grounds this 1 bedroom apartment is a true gem!

Make yourselves at home, stretching out on the inviting sofa, flicking through the channels to what’s on the flat screen television. There’s an armchair too, ideal if you just fancy reading a book in here, or checking what’s happening in the world using whichever device you happen to have to hand.

The bedroom is super comfortable with a king size bed and fantastic view over West London.

Whether you are travelling for work or leisure, our place has all the essentials you need for a comfortable stay.

- In person check-in
- Handy digital house manual
- Free WiFi
- Fresh bed linen, towels and bathroom essentials
- Pre-cleaning before your arrival
- Extra cleaning services available
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Baby amenities available at request

The apartment is on the fifth floor, accessible by lift.

Van Zyl and his team know what it takes to ensure guests receive the most courteous, professional and welcoming service, so you can be sure you will be in good hands. Should you have any questions or queries regarding the property or the area it’s located in, the team will be happy to help. Their contact details will be supplied once your booking is confirmed.

Kensington emotes regal elegance. Old-world buildings seamlessly blend with the glass windows of artisanal cheese shops, pastry bakeries, and international consulates, lending the neighbourhood an air of polished refinement and perfect finishing. Its opulence doesn’t detract from the neighbourhood’s inviting nature—Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace, and the area’s myriad museums are frequented by locals and visitors alike.

Below you will find a few local recommendations you may like to try during your stay.

Restaurant

The Ivy Kensington Brasserie
The Ivy’s urbane, neighbourhood-style brasserie for accessible Modern British eats, served all day

Dishoom
Dishoom Kensington serves a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food and first-class drinks all day, everyday.

Como Garden
In the heart of London lies a hidden gem, where food becomes a masterpiece inspired from Lake Como.

Caffe Concerto Kensington
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and cocktails in a beautiful, calm and stylish setting.

Coffee/Tea & Bakery

Knoops
If you are wanting to take a minute out for a coffee, tea, hot or iced chocolate with a sweet treat or sandwich Knoops is highly recommended

Candella Tea Room
Traditional tea room for breakfasts, cakes and loose leaf brews.

Hjem
Coffee & Danish sourdough sandwiches served in snug surrounds with decor imported from Denmark.

Pub
The Churchill Arms
Prince of Wales
Old Swan

The Beautiful Kensington Gardens

Get your fix of contemporary art and architecture at the Serpentine Galleries, marvel at the history and heritage of Kensington Palace or admire the Victorian splendour of the Albert Memorial.

The flat is situated on the west end of Kensington High Street. Kensington Olympia station is just 2 minutes walk. Kensington High Street - 7 minutes walk

Lift: This property does have a lift however please note it is not a modern lift and requires you to open the doors manual. You can see a photo within the listing. If you have any questions on this please let me know

UPON BOOKING: If you do not have any reviews we will need you to provide more details about yourself (ie. work credentials such as a LinkedIn profile or similar) and the purpose of your stay.

EARLY CHECK-IN: A guaranteed early check-in can be arranged subject to availability at an extra charge.

LATE CHECK OUT: On the day of departure, we kindly ask all guests to vacate the property by 11AM. A guaranteed late check-out can be arranged subject to availability at an extra charge.

LONGER STAYS: For bookings of 14 nights and longer, complimentary cleaning may be provided. Details to be confirmed after booking.

BABY COT - A baby travel cot (also known as a `pack and play`) and high chair are available upon request (for a surcharge), but we must have at least 3 days notice.

SOFA BED - Please give advanced notice if you require us to prepare the sofa bed for your stay. If you are 2 guests staying and require the sofa bed an additional £30 for linen will be charged post booking.

LATE CHECK-IN - For check-ins after 8PM we will charge a £55 late check-in fee.
*Please respect the neighbours and keep the noise down between 10pm and 8am
*No house parties
*No smoking allowed
*No pets allowed
*Please remove your shoes inside the property
*Total number of occupants will not exceed the quoted number unless agreed beforehand
*Please do not move furniture
*All trash and perishables must be disposed of and dishes washed before departure
*Failing to return keys to the key box will result in an extra fee of £90
*Losing a set of keys will result in an *£150 charge to get them replaced. (*The penalty charge may be more if we need to get the locks changed.)

We provide our guests with a `home away from home` experience. Therefore, we would really appreciate all our guests to leave the place as close to as how they found it. Any excessive mess that requires our cleaners to go beyond the standard check out clean (changing linen, preparing the property for the next guest and restocking of general house supplies etc.) will be charged to the guests. Please also note that we will charge a penalty fee of £500 if any of our house rules are broken.