The Kensington Townhouse
10 guests
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5 bedrooms, 6 beds
3 bathrooms
+2 extra toilet
sq/ft
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Enjoy the finer things in life? Set on a quiet, white-stuccoed street between Kensington High Street and Notting Hill Gate, this elegant five-bedroom townhouse promises a refined West London stay. Brimming with period charm, this home features soaring ceilings and classic fireplaces, while the grand drawing room and formal dining area provide refined settings for relaxed gatherings. Just a short walk from Hyde Park, Kensington Palace, and quaint boutiques and eateries, this is an exceptional base for families or groups seeking a little style and space as they explore the area's best spots.
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What to expect
Highlights
Take a stroll through Kensington Palace and its gardens
Explore the quaint boutiques of Notting Hill
Feast like royals at the large dining table
Dine alfresco in the peaceful, private garden
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Home truths
This is a lived-in home – expect some signs of general wear and tear.
The traditional decor here might not be to everyone's taste. It feels a little dated in parts.
There's no lift here. You'll need to be able to climb stairs to reach the entrance of the home.
Guests have access to all areas of the home, apart from the study on the top floor.
About this stay
Amenities
Outdoor seating
Desk
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio / terrace
TV
Bedrooms & bathrooms
5 bedrooms, 6 beds
3 bathrooms, 2 additional toilets
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Laundry and dry cleaning
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.
If you'll be arriving after 9pm, you'll be charged a late arrival fee.
There's no free parking at this home, but paid on-street parking is available.
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
1 hr 11 min
Heathrow
53 min
London Gatwick
1 hr 48 min
Subway station
Notting Hill Gate
7 min
Train station
Kensington
24 min
Bus stop
Sheffield Terrace (Stop X)
5 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
4 min
Cafe
5 min
Pharmacy
7 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
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 30 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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