5 guests
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3 bedrooms, 3 beds
3 bathrooms
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A gorgeous flat housed on the top two floors of a Victorian villa overlooking Highbury Fields. The first thing that greets your eyes on entry is the expansive sitting room/kitchen with stunning views over the park courtesy of the east-facing windows, which ensures the space is flooded with magical morning light just in time for breakfast. The modern kitchen cleverly hides all the usual appliances behind minimalist doors, and there's plenty of worktop space for prepping your culinary creations. Thankfully the dining table has more than enough seats for all the home's inhabitants, and there's a breakfast bar for casual meals. The two double bedrooms on this floor are decorated in a monochromatic palette of white and grey, while the third, single room, has been set up with a child in mind. The top floor study is illuminated from every angle and enjoys access to not one but two rooftop terrace areas, which are an idyllic spot to end the day with a sundowner as London life hums along around you. If you're in search of one of London's fabled villages, then you're in luck. The charming Highbury Barn is less than a ten-minute stroll away and is home to an award-winning butcher, fromagerie, fishmonger, bottle shop and a pub. And if you fancy catching a game while you're in town, the family-friendly atmosphere of Arsenal's Emirates Stadium is around a ten-minute walk. Exploring the rest of the capital couldn't be easier thanks to your proximity to Highbury & Islington tube station, which can transport you to Kings Cross in five minutes and to Central in under ten minutes.
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What to expect
Highlights
Stroll along Regent's Canal, taking in the sights as you go – it's just over a mile from your home
Go for a morning run, or enjoy a casual kickabout in Highbury Fields – Islington's largest park is right on your doorstep
Wake up to views over Highbury Fields from the minimalist master bedroom
Relax with a cold one on long summer evenings
Catch a home game at Arsenal's impressive Emirates Stadium – it's just a ten-minute walk
Soak up the sun in the rooftop study, with its collection of books and in-built speakers
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Home truths
Though you probably won't need a car, there's on-street permit parking only here – please enquire at the time of booking
This home occupies the second and third floors of a semi-detached Victorian building with no lift
The third bedroom contains a single raised bed and is evidently a child's room
Though there are railings around the roof terrace, you'll want to keep a close eye on the little ones up here
About this stay
Amenities
Desk / workplace
Wi-fi
Balcony
Dishwasher
Bathtub
Fireplace
Library of books
Welcome hamper
Bedrooms & bathrooms
3 bedrooms, 3 beds
3 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Luggage storage
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Islington
Tree-lined terraces of very enviable Georgian townhouses, amazing restaurants, coffeeshops, and gastropubs, it's not hard to see why Islington is so popular with affluent media types. It's very well connected (ten minutes on the Victoria Line to Oxford Circus) and it's got a wonderfully residential feel - almost totally tourist free for some strange reason. Have a roast lunch at the Drapers Arms on a weekend and you'll quickly realise what makes Islington living so sought-after.
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Indulge in Italian food at Trullo
Opened in June 2010, offering a simple, seasonally focused, Italian inspired menu that changes daily. Fresh hand-made pastas and their charcoal grill are the focus points of the menu.
Admire modern Italian masterpieces at Estorick
Housing works by some of the 20th century’s most influential Italian artists, Estorick is a treat for visiting art lovers, with a particularly impressive Futurist collection at its core.
Check what's on at Union Chapel
This gothic revival church is a live event space, working church and a homeless drop-in centre. If there are no events during your stay, this stunning 19th century chapel is still worth a look.
Start your day at Vagabond N7
This is a local gem for coffee and freshly baked cakes. Located just off Stroud Green Road, go hang out with the locals.
Dine at LeCoq
Enjoy the simple yet delicious set menu of spit-roast chicken and seasonal veg, with a choice of starters and puddings. Great value for quality food and service in Islington.
Couple drinks with a performance at the Hen & Chickens
A cheerfully decorated and lively pub where you can enjoy a drink over a live comedy performance upstairs.
Relax with a book in Highbury Fields
Perfect to sit or stroll after a good meal and to enjoy the local lifestyle. Highbury Fields is the largest green open space in the London Borough of Islington. Perfect for summer days.
Get Breakfast at Le Péché Mignon
Just off the Holloway Road this is a secret local breakfast spot serving some fantastic egg options, pastries and coffee. Start your mornings off in style.
Get around
Train station
Highbury & Islington
3 min
Train station
Drayton Park
10 min
Subway station
Holloway Road Station
12 min
Subway station
Caledonian Road Station
18 min
Subway station
Holborn Station
50 min
Bus stop
Highbury & Islington (Stop B)
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 13:00
Departure before 11:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
24
hours
Cancel at least 24 hours before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 24 hours away.
Host
This home is managed by Ankur
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay.
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