City Full of Dreams
5 guests
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2 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms
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Tucked away on a peaceful mews in Lancaster Gate, this home offers a stylish city sanctuary. Set across three floors, the rooms deliver comfort, warmth and all the essentials you could need for a laidback stay. There’s a projector and a PlayStation 4 for entertainment as well as a desk for remote workers. Plus, your host is on hand to help organise sweet extras like grocery deliveries and housekeeping to ensure optimum relaxation. Outside, it’s just a short walk to Marylebone, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. It’s also less than a five-minute walk to Lancaster Gate tube station – making it easy to explore further afield.
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What to expect
Highlights
Begin your London stay with a stroll through Hyde Park
Walk into Marylebone for a morning coffee break
Wind down with drinks at home or wander to a local bar
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Home truths
You’ll be required to sign a digital rental agreement from the host prior to your stay for security and insurance purposes. Your host will send this to you after your booking is confirmed.
The lead guest must be at least 25 years old to rent this home.
This is a lived-in home, which we think adds to the charm. Expect some of the host's personal belongings to be present during your stay.
Please note this home is set across three floors with stairs. There is also mezzanine floor in the main bedroom which is accessed by a ladder.
About this stay
Amenities
Desk
Wi-fi
Washing machine
Dryer
Dishwasher
Fridge
Hair dryer
Ironing board
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 3 beds
2 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Restaurant reservations
Additional fees
Your host can arrange airport transfers, grocery deliveries, restaurant reservations and housekeeping, as well as other special extras on request, 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 Paddington
While you might know Paddington as the origin place of a particular family-friendly bear with an affinity for marmalade, it’s also a varied hub boasting elegant squares, glossy offices and rows of stucco Georgian townhouses. The birthplace of several notable royals, Paddington upholds an air of undeniable class, simultaneously evolving into a melting pot of cultures that’s seen a mix of global eateries pop up around the area. The famous...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Stroll around Hyde Park
One of Europe's greatest inner city parks and just a short stroll away. This majestic park keeps the seasons and the beating heart of London with O2 and tradition. Walk, run, row, read, sit.
Head for a Thai Lunch at Nipa
Nipa Thai is nothing too fancy but serves up simple and absolutely delicious traditional Thai dishes that are great for a light lunch or dinner.
Dinner at Taormina
Highly recommended by the host, who's family comes here every Christmas for dinner. This unsuspecting Italian restaurant puts up beautiful homemade dishes that are made with love.
Stock up at Le Supermarche
It may look ordinary from a distance, however, this little grocery store is in fact connected to a leading French food supermarket across the UK. This means paradise for foodies.
Explore Queen Caroline's Temple
Step back in time and imagine the grandeur of this historic Royal Lodge. With its fascinating history and picturesque setting, Queen Caroline's Temple is a hidden gem worth discovering.
Enjoy a scenic horse ride through Hyde Park
Ride through Hyde Park with Hyde Park Stables. Friendly staff, well-cared-for horses, and knowledgeable guides make this a great unique experience in London.
Visit the famous Alexander Fleming Laboratory
Explore the lab where Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928. The laboratory has been restored to how it was nearly a century ago and is open to the public.
Indulge in Delicious Bites at Bonne Bouche
Down-to-earth cafe offering top-notch pastries, sandwiches, and hot coffee. Friendly staff and a great spot for a tasty treat or takeaway. Highly recommended!
Enjoy a beer at The Swan
This 18th-century coaching inn has a wonderful terrace overlooking Hyde Park. Today a popular tourist haunt, it was in former times a resting point for stage coaches heading towards London.
Head for dinner at Tukdin
If you love Malaysian food this neighbourhood restaurant with stripped wood flooring, carved screens and banquette seating will sure hit the spot.
Taste perfect simplicity at The Frontline Club
This well-appointed venue on the ground floor of a club dedicated to war reporters serves a modern European menu focusing on fresh ingredients, especially the produce from its farm in Norfolk.
Take a photo with the Paddington Bear Statue
Located on Platform 1 of Paddington Station, this charming bronze statue is a nostalgic tribute to the beloved children's book character. Bring back fond memories and see the joy on little kids' faces.
Get around
Airport
London City
1 hr 3 min
Heathrow
1 hr 2 min
London Gatwick
2 hr 0 min
Subway station
Lancaster Gate
4 min
Train station
Paddington
8 min
Bus stop
Lancaster Gate Station (Stop LA)
4 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
2 min
Cafe
1 min
Pharmacy
3 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 10:00
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 Emma
This home is managed directly by a business. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Emma and her team are all about characterful homes, dedicated services and memorable stays. Their objective has always been to revolutionise the holiday experience and replace impersonal hotel rooms with stays in beautiful homes.
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