Colourful Highbury Flat near Emirates Stadium - Pass the Keys

Set within a beautiful 150-year-old building in leafy Highbury, this light-filled two-bedroom flat has the quiet charm of a much-loved London home. Wooden floors, books, plants and tall windows give the space a warm, creative feel, with a well-equipped kitchen and access to a lush shared garden behind the building. Close to Emirates Stadium, Highbury Fields, local pubs, Islington cafés and excellent transport, it’s a lovely base for north London stays.

I think this flat has the sort of personality that can’t really be manufactured. It sits within a lovely historic building, over 150 years old, and has that gentle London feeling I love: tall windows, warm wooden floors, leafy views, and rooms that seem to hold stories without making a fuss about it.

Inside, the flat is bright, welcoming and full of personality. The charm comes through quietly — in the books on the shelves, the artwork, the plants by the windows, the soft colours and the little details gathered over time. It feels personal and homely, with a gentle creative spirit rather than anything too staged.

The sitting room is one of my favourite parts of the flat. The sash windows bring in beautiful natural light, and the shutters make the space feel cosy when you want a slower morning before heading out to Highbury Fields, or a quiet evening in after a match, concert, local dinner or day spent crossing London. There’s a comfortable sofa, a dining table for breakfast, work or long conversations, and a relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in.

The kitchen is well-equipped and practical, with everything you need for cooking, coffee, snacks and simple meals at home. I’ll also leave a welcome pack with tea, coffee and a few essentials, so you can arrive, breathe out, and put the kettle on before deciding whether to stay in, wander to a nearby pub, or hop on the Tube into central London.

The sleeping arrangements are straightforward and comfortable. There is a main bedroom with a bed, and a second sleeping space with a futon bed, which will be set up and ready for guests throughout the stay.

One of the real joys here is the lush shared garden behind the building. It’s green, peaceful and full of mature planting — a rare little pocket of softness in London. It is shared with others in the building, not private, but it adds a beautiful sense of space and calm after time in the city.

The flat is close to Emirates Stadium, which makes it especially convenient for Arsenal matches, stadium tours and concerts, while nearby Tube and rail links make the rest of London easy to reach. On event days, the area has a lively north London buzz; at other times, it settles back into its leafy, residential rhythm.

As this is London, you may hear some light street noise from time to time, particularly during busier moments or event days. I like to mention it clearly so guests arrive with the right expectations.

You have access to the entire property with no disruptions. Should a maintenance query occur, you will be asked permission first before we access the property to carry out a repair.

THE PRACTICAL BITS (WE PROMISE TO KEEP IT BRIEF!)

Check-in & Check-out:
Check-in is from 3 pm and check-out is by 11am. If you’d like to arrive earlier or leave a little later, let us know in advance — we’ll always try to accommodate where possible, though it is subject to availability and an additional fee.

Please ensure you're ready to check out on time. Our cleaning team often arrives promptly, and a £20 fee per half hour will apply for unauthorised late check-outs or early arrivals.

Lift:
Please note that there is no lift in the property.

Keys:
You’ll receive specific instructions the day before check-out on where to leave the keys — it’s important these are followed, as missed steps can delay our cleaning team and affect other guests. A £50 fee will apply if keys aren’t returned correctly.

Lost keys requiring lock replacement will incur a £100 charge. If you get locked out and we need to attend the property, there’s a £60 call-out fee, so please do take care of the keys during your stay.

Parking:
There’s no private parking available with the property. However, there are several convenient and cost-effective options nearby:

RingGo for on-street pay-as-you-go parking

Parkopedia and Just Park for affordable local spaces (often offered by residents)
If using ZipCar, please note that parking is not included in their rental fee and must be arranged separately.

Family Facilities:
A travel cot is available to hire for £40, which covers delivery and collection. Please bring your own cot bedding. If you’d also like a high chair, we can provide both for a total of £45 for your stay.

Smoking:
This is a strictly non-smoking property. A £200 fee will apply if smoking is detected.

Extra Guests & Noise:
No additional guests are permitted without prior agreement. This is a peaceful, residential building, and we kindly ask that there be no parties or loud music. Breaching either rule may result in a £250 fine.

Lost Property:
Please check carefully before you leave! Forgotten items are handled by a third-party courier who charges a minimum of £25 per item, plus delivery costs.

Linen for longer stays
Staying 21 nights or more? Our professional linen service requires a refresh every 21 days.
You can choose:
– Fresh linen delivery, or
– Rehire the current set, which we’ll collect after you check out.
Both options are billed the same.

Property Management:
This home is professionally managed by Pass the Keys®, offering hotel-standard hospitality in unique homes.
You’ll enjoy fresh linens, quality toiletries, 24/7 guest support, and a dedicated local team to assist you throughout your stay. The property has been personally inspected and approved to meet our Property Readiness Standard.

IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys, we require guest verification facilitated by Truvi (Previously called Superhog). Upon confirming your booking, Truvi will contact the lead booker via a secure link, providing detailed instructions for the verification process.

The online verification requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. During this process, you may choose between a refundable GBP 500 deposit (plus GBP 10 transaction fee currency equivalent) or purchase a non-refundable damage waiver of GBP 40 (currency equivalent) to cover potential damages during your stay.

Once the verification process is successfully completed, check-in information will be provided. If you opted in for a deposit, this will be refunded via credit/debit card after your stay, subject to an inspection of the property.
Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed