The One South Kensington

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5841 sq ft

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Explore the area

London, England

Natural History Museum
‪9 min walk‬
Royal Albert Hall
‪17 min walk‬
Hyde Park
‪18 min walk‬
London (LCY-London City)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Let me make your trip even more memorable by welcoming you to this exceptional apartment in a residential area of South Kensington. It is a bi-level, two-bed apartment that can accommodate up to 5 guests situated in one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in central London!
It is a truly exceptional and beautifully presented two bedroom, two bathroom apartment, situated on the ground floor & lower ground floor of the period conversion.
The grand reception room with high ceilings, large sash windows with a wonderful view to one of the most exclusive gardens in central London.
Accommodation:
The bedrooms feature a king-sized bed with an ensuite bathroom.
The living room features a lovely dining table with an amazing view to the gardens.
Fully Fitted Kitchen

Important Information:
Check in time: 15:00pm - 20:00pm

Checkout time: 11am

Charges:

Late Checkin hours between 20:00pm - 00:00 am
50£ additional charge

Late Checkin hours between 00:00 am - 7:00 am
75£ additional charge

Early Checkin hours between: 7:00 am - 12:00pm
100£ additional charge

Late checkout from 14:00 pm (Confirmation of late checkout is subject to availability and can only be confirmed 1 day prior).
150£ additional charge

Extra cleaning : £60 per cleaning service

Extra linen/towels : £20 per king size bed ( 1 duvet 1 sheet 2 pillow cases 2 towels)

Property manager

Nick

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Close all electric appliances before leaving the a

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

This property accepts credit cards

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

London

Located in London, this apartment is in the city centre. Royal Albert Hall and Buckingham Palace are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Natural History Museum and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Check out an event or a game at Stamford Bridge Stadium, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.

London, England

What's nearby

Natural History Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Imperial College London - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Kensington High Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Royal Albert Hall - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Hyde Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

Gloucester Road Underground Station - 6 min walk
West Brompton Station - 16 min walk
London (LCY-London City) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anglesea Arms Sth Kensingtn - ‬4 min walk
‪Gourmet Burger Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
‪K Bar - ‬4 min walk
‪The Hereford Arms, South Kensington - ‬4 min walk
‪The Hunter’s Moon - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The One South Kensington pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The One South Kensington?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The One South Kensington?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The One South Kensington located?

Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Cromwell Road and Natural History Museum. Imperial College London and Victoria and Albert Museum are also within 15 minutes. Gloucester Road Underground Station is 6 minutes by foot and South Kensington Underground Station is 8 minutes.

9.0

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Robyn H.

6 May, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Kensington at Christmas

We were not supposed to use the front door of the building. I would not think VRBO as a company would host properties in buildings where such use is not allowed. The outdoor stairs to the lower level are treacherous especially if you have luggage. Advertised as three bedrooms, beds were small and uncomfortable, low to the ground and the third bedroom had an old futon with a rod down the middle. The shower in one of the bedrooms is so narrow as to be inaccessible and the other shower really is in the hall. The upstairs of the unit is beautiful but the spiral staircase is tricky. The location is great and it was very clean.At one point the security alarm was going off in the unit. This happens when the battery is old and should probably be part of regular maintenance. Luckily Nick got back to us right away with the code. We very much appreciated the extended check in and check out accommodations.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Madolyn M.

15 Jan, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

South Kensington

The location of the property was great. Checkin wasn’t as smooth as I thought it would be. It was Christmas however. Checkin time on the listing stated 3pm and we had provided our flight details and arrival time as requested. When we arrived it was about 7pm or so and the gentleman who met us was having difficulty accessing the entrance. He told me that we were early for checking in which didn’t make any sense to me but we were tired from travel and eager to check in. I told him I read a review about the listing that you actually have to enter the property from the lower level / basement entrance. Come to find out the reason that is due to the fact the property management doesn’t want other residents to know the property is being used as a vacation rental. We were even told that if we get asked who we are to say we know the owners. Honestly this turned me off and if I would have known this up front we probably wouldn’t have booked this property.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

John A.

19 Nov, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

uncomfortable

Incredibly uncomfortable unit, ridiculous entrance/exit through a bedroom downstairs which apparently is solely to avoid the other tenants in the building as the VRBO unit is not officially permitted? Heat wasn't working when we arrived, beds were terrible, we are both trim average height men and we could barely move in the bathroom, one bathroom has no privacy, when you open the shower door, you are in a hall. after one night we asked to move and they found us another unit that was substantially better. Nick handled this very professionally and we ended up having a great week. To me, the only positive about the unit above is that it is located in a great neighborhood.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory H.

28 Oct, 2024

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

Excellent Location

This property is located in a great part of London. Easy access to much of what you want to see, its safe, and the neighborhood has wonderful charm.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Suzy A.

24 Oct, 2024

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

Love S. Kensington

Initially they wanted us to used the narrow stairs and entrance thru a small basement like hall with a super narrow entrance. Fortunately we convinced the cleaning lady to give us the keys to front door (apparently the neighbors are not happy with the short term rentals) bedrooms were so tiny, we could hardly walk around the bed, luggage sat in hallway. Upstairs was accessed thru spiral staircase. Towels were olderand no hand towels.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John and Susan B.

16 Oct, 2024

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

Cranley Gardens

Great location in quiet neighborhood yet very close to lots of amenities - pubs, restaurants, cafe’s and Tube. We recommend cocktails at ESQ and coffee at Molly Rose both on Old Brompton. Also the Hereford on Gloucester Road.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim N.

21 Aug, 2024

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

South Kensington getaway

Jose (manager) was great. He met us at the apartment to let us in and gave us instructions on everything. I also reached out to him a couple of times for local recommendations. Apartment was great for us (family of 5) and in a great area.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hans Thomas F.

11 Aug, 2024

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

Gute Lage

5 Personen-4 Stühle, 1Matratze völlig durchgelegen, 5. Bett in Kammer ohne Fenster

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

31 Jul, 2024

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

Great Place in a Great Location

This is a nice property in a great location. Plenty of shopping and restaurants within walking distance. We felt completely safe here. As with many places in europe the bedrooms are tight but the great location made this place perfect

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

24 Jul, 2024

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

Beautiful spot, great location

The apartment is in a great location that is easily accessible to many shops, points of interest, and the tube. We greatly enjoyed our stay and the apartment is just as listed. Accessing the apartment through the basement (bedroom) was a little awkward, but not a deal breaker. Nick was wonderful to work with and we'd definitely stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gale G.

3 Jul, 2024

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

Frequent traveler

The property location was great. Near Subway, bus and local restaurants. De Marco restaurant was fabulous and only a 15 min walk. The spiral stairs to get from living kitchen are a bit of a tight challenge and carrying large suit cases up from the entry (below street level) was difficult for me 69 yr old lady. But loved the place and appreciate the stay

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kailey W.

3 Jul, 2024

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

Great Flat in Wonderful location!

We really enjoyed our stay at this flat. The neighborhood is wonderful with so many walkable restaurants and market. The unit is very unique. Be aware access is through the lower (below ground level) level and not through the building. This didn’t bother us as we are comfortable with stairs. Getting checked in was easy and our host was very nice and easy to work with.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nigel F.

3 Jul, 2024

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

Chelsea Family

A nice property and lovely location and close to everything you need in a good location. No problems with the apartment. The access via basement entry rather than main entrance was a bit of a hassle.

Stayed 13 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Steven P.

13 Jun, 2024

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

Nice location in residential area

Other than entrance is below ground entering a bedroom very comfortable place. Nothing fancy/upscale. Functional space for touring London with a family. Excellent check in.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

27 May, 2024

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

S. Kensington Property

This place is modern, clean and in a very good location. It’s in a posh neighborhood with nice restaurants. If you don’t like steps to get into the apartment and/or up and down to the kitchen and bedrooms then this is not for you. The kitchen is equipped with just enough……more dishes and utensils would help justify running the dishwasher. (Sorry, we’re from California where water is very expensive and scarce). I would stay here again, for sure cuz it’s beautiful.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

KJ M.

24 Apr, 2024

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

Great Location

Easy access to Tube, Museums, Stores, Restaurants &Coffee shops. Check in & Check out was a breeze. Nice unit with everything we needed for our stay. Baby cot was a plus. Stairs are narrow but not a problem for our group.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

David B.

19 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Wonderful location

Location location location. This was a beautiful apartment. The main living room was lovely. The basement sleeping rooms were very cramped, the third basement room was not much of a room it’s bed was unsleepable. All bathrooms although cramped were very clean and well appointed. Thank you for letting us stay there.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra S.

8 Aug, 2023

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

We had a great stay!

Our host was amazing, the flat was clean and in a great location. We were very comfortable.

Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly H., New York, NY

18 Jun, 2023

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

Fabulous visit 🇬🇧

We had a wonderful stay in South Ken. The apartment was beautiful and very convenient to transportation. We were given good recs for dining and esp enjoyed the Angelsea Arms and Flora Indica. We would definitely book again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph C.

11 Jun, 2023

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

Wonderful location

Wry conveniently located near bus and tube. A lovely neighborhood and good space.

Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hobby S.

9 Jul, 2022

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

Wonderful Location, Clean and Spacious Flat

This property checked all of our boxes - excellent location near the Gloucester Road tube station, on a quiet, residential street, but with easy access to all London has to offer. It was ideal for us - a couple visiting London without kids - who were visiting for a mix of both business and pleasure. We would happily stay here again. Thanks to our hosts for a wonderful place to call home during our time in London.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Markus J.

14 Jun, 2022

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

location with mixed experiences

The property is on two levels close to a nice shopping area, restaurants and a cinema. Excellent public transport nearby, museeums in walking distance. Our first impression was quite good, but on closer inspection the appartment was not properly cleaned (e.g. oily burnt mess in oven, limescale in electric kettle, dirty coffee machine), some of the lights were not working, water in the bathroom was not flowing properly, blinds not working., wet spot in underground kitchen, etc. We were expecting a better mainteanced property for this hefty rental price. The owner made an effort to clean up, but of course could not solve the other issues. Therefore we cannot recommend the appartment in its current state.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray W., Live in New York, business also in London

30 Dec, 2021

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

Excellent apartment

We very much enjoyed our stay. The property was as listed. Communication was excellent. If I could have I would have given a 4.5 review as there were some small annoying features such as out of six window blinds theee didn’t work. Also the kitchen is fine but has no window as does the loo. But wonderful high ceilinged living room made up for it.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russell Z.

29 Mar, 2019

Wonderful flat in perfect location

Excellent flat in a perfect location in Kensington close to restaurants, shops and underground. Nick is a great host who is immediately responsive and addresses any issues. Nick met me in person at the location and the flat has all the amenities one needs either for a small family or business trip. I look forward to staying again.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Jamie Elise Z.

23 Mar, 2019

Great location, lovely flat

The convenience of this flat couldn’t be any better — a great location to walk or take the underground to anywhere in London. The neighborhood also offers great bars and restaurants. The layout of the flat took a bit of getting used to - with the kitchen downstairs. But I would stay here again for a short visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019