2 guests
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1 bedroom, 1 bed
1 bathroom
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Experience a taste of true London living with a stay in this gorgeous flat, located within a short walk from both Hyde Park and Notting Hill. Starting with the grand terraced entrance, you’ll have no doubt where you are – this is London at its most iconic. Step inside to be instantly charmed by the carefully decorated interior, filled with comfy furnishings and elegant touches. We love the unique art and period pieces to be found all over the apartment – a testament to the hosts’ taste and passion for design. Have a laid-back snuggle in the welcoming living area, or rustle up a quick meal in the well-equipped kitchen and enjoy it by the large windows, with soft light flooding in. Factor in the plush bedroom with its extra-comfortable bed and the bright and modern bathroom, and you’ll have everything to make your stay truly restful.
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What to expect
Highlights
Take a ten-minute stroll down to Notting Hill
Stay in a traditional terraced home in the heart of Kensington
Wake up rested in the cosy bedroom
Enjoy the gorgeous period furniture pieces
Start your day with breakfast in the bright dining area
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Home truths
Your host asks you to take your shoes off inside
The flat is located on a fairly busy road so there might be some minor traffic noise at night
This home is situated in the Heathrow flight corridor - so planes can sometimes be heard flying overhead
There is a dedicated laptop-friendly workspace here
Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request
This flat is situated on the ground floor
For bookings of 9 nights and longer, complimentary cleaning may be provided. Details to be confirmed with your host at booking
About this stay
Amenities
Desk / workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Washing machine
Dryer
TV
Dishwasher
Fridge
Bedrooms & bathrooms
1 bedroom, 1 bed
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Additional fees
A complimentary mid-stay clean of the home is included if your booking is longer than 9 days. Your host can also offer a change of linen for an additional fee.
Your host may be able to accommodate an earlier check-in time and later check-out time for an additional fee.
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Kensington
Affluent and incredibly central, Kensington is a great base for exploring London on foot. Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park are on your doorstep and so are the Victoria and Albert, Science, and Natural History Museums. The streets are attractive and well maintained (grand, white stucco facades aplenty) and your neighbours will be a wealthy, conservative set. Lots of positives but probably not the place to let your hair down.
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Start your day at Eggbreak
Prepare yourself for a higher level education on egg-based recipes. Try the pork belly brioche bap topped with a poached egg. Come early in your trip as you might want to repeat.
Have a pint at London’s most colourful pub
Literally covered from top to bottom in billowing flowers of every colour, it’s easy to forget that the Churchill Arms is also a great pub. Grab a pint & soak up almost 300 years of drinking history.
Eat Lunch at Maggie Jones
Step inside this charming, rustic restaurant in Kensington and instantly feel like you’re living it up in a countryside farmhouse as you savour one of the menu's many delicious, hearty dishes.
Get your groceries at Whole Foods Market
This American, eco-minded health foods supermarket is located a short walk away by High Street Kensington station. Perfect for stocking up your kitchen with groceries for your stay.
Visit Sambourne House
Step back in time to 1899 and visit the Sambourne Family Home for the opportunity to see how this family lived. You've got the option of a conventional tour, or if you're looking for a livielier tour, a costumed tour will provide a dramatised account based on Marion Sambourne's diary.
A-spire-ational
Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott - architect of the Albert Memorial - and built in 1872, this Victorian Gothic church has the tallest spire in London. Isaac Newton and anti-slave campaigner Willia
Dine at The Ivy Kensington Brasserie
An urbane, neighbourhood-style brasserie offering accessible Modern British eats. Enjoy great vegetarian options, lovely tea, and fabulous service. Avoid the pancakes though!
Eat Incredible Indian food at Dishoom
Inspired by Kyani & Co, an Irani bakery in Bombay, India. Dishoom brings the bustling Bombay café vibe to the UK serving London’s best Indian street food.
Discovery traditional craftsmanship at Japan House
If you fancy a trip to Japan but are not keen on the long haul flight, everything from the tiles to the food (cooked up by renowned chef Shimizu Akira) will have its roots there - and no jet lag.
Catch a Film at The Gate Picturehouse
Dating back to 1911, The Gate is a gorgeous single-screen cinema in the heart of Notting Hill.
Experience a night at The Coronet Theatre
This converted warehouse offers a cosy and intimate setting to enjoy contemporary dance, opera, and drama productions. Don't miss the unique candlelit bar here, too – we think it's the star of the show.
Enjoy the serene gardens of Kensington Palace
Manicured public gardens surrounding the royal 17th-century Jacobean mansion. Feed squirrels, swans, and water birds, jog, ride a bicycle, or simply bask in the beauty of Lady Diana's favourite garden.
Get around
Airport
London City
53 min
Heathrow
40 min
London Gatwick
1 hr 48 min
Subway station
High Street Kensington
8 min
Train station
Kensington
8 min
Bus stop
Kensington Fire Station
6 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
5 min
Cafe
4 min
Pharmacy
8 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No parties or events
No pets
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 11:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
5
days
Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.
Host
This home is managed by VanZyl
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. VanZyl is all about attention to detail and making sure his guests are treated to the finest quality homes and leave with unforgettable memories. Travelling is his passion and he appreciates the beauty of staying in other people's homes when abroad.
This home is a Plum Guide Award winner.
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