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Light and airy apartment close to museums

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A modern living room with two white sofas, a glass coffee table, and a fireplace.
A large building with a well-maintained lawn and a bench.
A row of white townhouses with multiple windows and balconies, a black car parked in front, and a tree with green leaves in the foreground.
Claire
A narrow room with a bed, two pink pillows, a white door, and a white wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Kensington High Street
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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London, ENG
  • Place, Cromwell Road
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Light and airy apartment close to museums

This light and airy two-bedroom basement apartment is in the heart of South Kensington. Thoughtfully laid out and filled with natural light, it’s a calm and comfortable base in one of London’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.

Just moments from the world-famous V&A, Natural History and Science Museums, the apartment is perfectly positioned for culture, sightseeing and excellent transport links. Gloucester Road is a short stroll away, offering a vibrant selection of cafés, bars and restaurants.

Cornwall Gardens is a beautiful South Kensington address, renowned for its grand Victorian architecture and timeless charm.

The apartment is an excellent base for exploring London, with many major attractions within walking distance. Gloucester Road Underground station is nearby and offers excellent connectivity via the Piccadilly, Circle and District lines.

Inside, the property features two comfortable double bedrooms, a large rain shower, and a compact, well-equipped kitchen. The light and airy living area provides a relaxing space to unwind after a day of exploring.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 418335vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

London

London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, is home to this apartment. Royal Albert Hall and Marble Arch are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Stamford Bridge Stadium or Lord's Cricket Ground.
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What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Imperial College London - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kensington High Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • West Brompton Station - 4 min drive
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fait Maison - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coco Momo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Builders Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Gloucester Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ASK Italian - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Light and airy apartment close to museums pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Light and airy apartment close to museums?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Light and airy apartment close to museums?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light and airy apartment close to museums?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Light and airy apartment close to museums located?

Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Cromwell Road, Kensington High Street and Imperial College London. Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Gardens are also within 15 minutes. Gloucester Road Underground Station is 6 minutes by foot and High Street Kensington Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 188 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location. Apartment is very pleasant and quite comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Claudette C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice property, not close to many touristy sights. Used taxis a lot! Overall, good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Super convenient to a tube stop for three lines. Grocery stores and restaurants nearby Well equipped kitchen including coffee and tea! Very nice to have washing machine and dryer. Great communication from owner. Very nice stay for us.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was small but well equipped. There were lots of restaurants nearby offering a variety of different kinds of foods to eat.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May, 2026
Thanks for your 5 star review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is in an excellent location for walking and enjoying the best of London. I stayed there with my daughter and could not have been happier with our choice. Though located in Central London, the street was very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tahnee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in a beautiful neighborhood, close to museums, parks, eateries, shopping and public transportation. It was below ground level but illuminated by skylights, so it was bright and airy. Inside was comfortable and attractive. It was unusually hot in London while we were there, but with the portable fan going we were pretty comfortable anyway. The host was easy to communicate with.The description could have been clearer that the stairs to the front door were pretty steep and narrow - could be an issue for someone with mobility issues, but there was a good railing.There was internet access, but it was spotty at times. Having a washer and dryer was a plus.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Arin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and space to stay in. Everything was great in the apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan, 2026
Thanks for your review and hope you come back soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruthann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Location is perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Flat very nice but quirky in a number of ways.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2025
Thanks Barry. Pondering over the quirkiness lol
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were visiting for my daughter’s graduation and this flat was the perfect place to stay. It was clean, warm and inviting! The location can’t be beat! Centrally located and so close to the tube. It was so nice after a long day to come back to the flat to relax and get a good night’s sleep. The beds are comfortable and the flat size was perfect for our family of four. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec, 2025
Thanks Jennifer for nice review. Much appreciated straight after a bad one!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Traci V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Super fun neighborhood. Very comfortable apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct, 2025
Thanks Traci for great review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desmond F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment, great area, just a short walk from the tube station, close to Kensington High Street and Brompton Road where there’s great restaurants, pubs and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2025
Thanks for your lovely review Desmond. Hope to have you stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was everything. This property worked great for my niece and myself.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2025
Thanks Kay for the review. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location!

Fabulous location!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this rental was top notch! A well-equipped, clean and cozy flat. The skylights gave us natural light, and host Julie was most helpful and accommodating! The location was convenient with easy access to top attractions, yet letting us feel like local Kensington dwellers. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

I wanted to stay in Kensington/Chelsea for access to Central London without the hubbub, and this was perfect for that.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location on a beautiful street. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2023
Thanks David for your great review.
Verified

8/10 Good

Bridgett N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Close to the subway and store.The flat is a basement and has steep stairs.Furniture and rugs in the bathroom could be updated. Julie communicated quickly with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arlynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Nice neighborhood, comfortable flat. Host was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar, 2025
Thanks so much for great review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We actually didn’t cook while there but used the microwave to reheat and the fridge to store food. We washed dishes by hand but a dishwasher was available.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kensington apartment

Beautiful neighborhood, very convenient and walkable. Nice apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2025
Thanks Dianne for your review and do hope you come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beauty in the heart of Kensington

Spend 9 days here and it was a spectacular visit. The flat was everything we needed. Having close proximity to museums, parks and transportation only made things better. Truly a gem in the center of the bustle of the big city.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2025
Thanks for great review. I agree with all you said.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location. Perfect place to base yourself to explore London. Lovely and quiet, yet so close to everything. Only five minutes walk to Gloucester Road Tube Station,10 minutes walk to Kensington Gardens and 30 minute walk to Harrods. The unit has everything you need including ability to cook meals if thats what youre after. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2025
Thanks so much for your great review Michael. I agree with everything you say!
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location and Julie was very responsive. Only complaint is the property could do with some updating (including bathroom towels and kitchen pots/crockery/glasses).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Julie

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I live in N. Ireland with my husband and have been letting property since 1976. I lived in London before I married so it's always a good excuse to come back when reletting the apartment.
I have twin girls of 33 - Claire is married and teaches A level maths. Kate is also married and is a primary school teacher. Prior to this Kate pioneered a charity in Uganda for 5 years sponsoring street children called Tomorow's Heros now renamed Freedom Heroes.

Why they chose this property

I love this property because of the location as it is just so close to everything and has a real buzz to the area.
It feels very light and airy.
I also still have friends in this area.

What makes this property unique

It is much quieter than most London flats as it's a REAR lower ground floor flat and not underneath the building. That is why it's so light because it is not in the basement as such. This can be seen in the photos.

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English

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