Eaton Cottage

Welcome to our Victorian mews cottage in London
Step through the front door of our Eaton Cottage to find this attractive living room with a study area just beyond. The Herringbone pattern on the parquet flooring creates a warm feel. The dining area is to your right and then the kitchen, which is located in a sunny and pretty conservatory. We named this apartment the Eaton Cottage because of its location around the corner from Eaton Square. It's located in a charming mews, which were originally the private stables for the horses and carriages downstairs and servant quarters upstairs. Most of these original mews houses have been completely renovated into luxury homes and are very popular due to their quiet setting off the main streets and their quaint feel.

Living room of our London mews vacation rental
The living room has a two-seater beige suede-style sofa and two beautiful pale leather Barcelona chairs. They surround the decorative fireplace and make this room a nice spot to relax in and catch up on the news and happenings. Pretty etched mirrors hang on either side of the fireplace with contemporary art on the walls. There is excellent lighting in this room, which is a small but important plus. On the right is a flat screen TV with DVD player. Bring your favorite movies set in London to enjoy when you need a moment to relax.

Study area located near living room
Just beyond the living room is the small study area with antique oak table and chair. A lamp sits atop a Chinese style box, which fills the room with a warm light. This London vacation rental sleeps up to 5 people, and you'll enjoy the extra space to spread out and relax in the evenings with the living room and study area in the Eaton Cottage.

Study with antique desk and chair
The study is a comfortable spot to catch up on emails with the free high speed wireless internet, or plan your next day outing in London. It's located between the living room, dining area and kitchen and has several lamps and wall sconces for good lighting while you work.

Free high speed internet in this London vacation rental
There is free wireless internet in the Eaton Cottage, which means you can catch up on emails or send photos about your day to family and friends.

Contemporary dining table and stairs to second level
The dining area features a modern wood table with contemporary chairs that seats five or six people. The dining area leads to the sunny kitchen with a conservatory roof and pretty views overlooking private gardens in the neighborhood. On the far right, a set of stairs leads to the first floor (second floor American).

Dining area and living room in our London Perfect rental
The dining area features a pale wood dining table and contemporary Italian dining chairs in fun shades of orange and white that brings together the colors of the living room on one side and the bright colors of the conservatory kitchen on the other.

London kitchen built in glass-covered conservatory
We just love the kitchen in this vacation rental, which was cleverly built into the glass-covered conservatory. The modern décor and bright colors are a lovely contrast with the green gardens outdoors and make a very happy space for cooking.

View of kitchen from this London Perfect mews
You'll find all the comforts of a well-equipped kitchen in this mews vacation rental. There is a stove, dishwasher, washer/dryer combination, fridge/freezer, toaster and all the utensils and dishes needed to cook a large meal. There's a Safeway Supermarket on Kings Road, a Partridge gourmet supermarket on Sloane Street, more food stores on Elizabeth Street -- so you're spoiled for choice. Celebrate your arrival in London with a home cooked meal and relaxing evening in the welcoming Eaton Cottage.

Charming garden views from kitchen window
These lush garden views are splendid right in the heart of London. Prepare your afternoon tea while enjoying these pretty views. You'll even find a teapot and colorful glasses waiting for you!

Bathroom with shower, toilet and sink
This London vacation rental has two bathrooms, a convenient feature. The first bathroom is on the ground floor, to the right of the staircase. It has been attractively remodeled with a large mirror, shower, contemporary rectangular sink and toilet. The window fills the bathroom with plenty of natural light.

Glass shower in London mews house
The first bathroom has a glass shower and nice showerhead, which is relaxing at the end of a busy day of sightseeing in London. Having two bathrooms makes getting ready to start the day easier as well.

Entrance to two bedrooms in vacation rental
At the top of the stairs you'll find the entrance to the master bedroom on the left and the second bedroom on the right. Beyond on the left is the third bedroom and the bathroom is straight ahead. The windows overlook the cobblestone mews below, which is a quiet location. The mattresses are high quality in all three bedrooms of this London vacation rental.

Master bedroom with queen-sized bed
First on the left is the master bedroom with queen-sized bed, beige headboard and contemporary bedside lamps. We like the subdued and relaxing colors of the master bedroom and the nice light from the bedside tables. Enjoy your favorite novel in bed or plan your next day out and about in London.

Excellent storage space in built in closets
The master bedroom in this London vacation rental has floor to ceiling built in closets, which offer plenty of storage space for your stay. Unpack those suitcases and really settle in when you arrive in this comfortable mews.

Third bedroom with French Empire single bed
The single bedroom is immediately on your right at the top of the stairs. It features a pretty antique mahogany bed and comfortable high quality mattress for a good night's sleep. A small campaign-style desk is next to the bed and a window overlooks private gardens below.

Double bedroom overlooks cobblestone mews
Next on your left is the second bedroom with a double bed and oriental style bedside lamps. This comfortable bedroom also overlooks the quiet mews below.

Second bathroom toilet, sink and bathtub
The second bathroom at the Eaton Vacation Rental Cottage is located at the end of the hallway and is conveniently near all three bedrooms on the second level. It features a contemporary sink, toilet and a bathtub.

Bathtub in second bathroom
There's nothing quite like a long soak at the end of a busy day sightseeing in London. A long bath is the perfect way to relax and pamper those tired feet. Or, if you prefer, this mews also features a shower in the first bathroom.

Charming entrance to our London mews rental off Eaton Place
Imagine this being the entrance to your home! Walk under the arch just off of Eaton Place and the Eaton Cottage is the second home on the left.

Pretty mews house near Sloane Square
The white stucco façade and blue door welcome you to the Eaton Cottage mews, which is located in Belgravia, known as one of the most upscale and chic neighborhoods in London. Before you come, watch some episodes of Upstairs, Downstairs, the excellent television series about a wealthy Victorian family to put you in the mood. The house where the outside scenes were filmed is in this neighborhood. Walk through the streets and you can picture them living in of these houses: from Mrs. Bridges the Cook working in the downstairs kitchen, to Hudson the Butler who rules the staff with a tight hand, to the elegant Lady Bellamy and her Minister husband, Richard.

What's even better is that you're right in the center of London and very near Sloane Square, Sloane Street and King's Road. There's so much to explore in the neighborhood, and the Sloane Square Tube stop is just 5 minutes away, which will whisk you way to all the top spots in central London in minutes.

You'll be wowed by the many shops, restaurants and cafés in the neighborhood. You could spend days shopping on Sloane Street, King's Road and its adjoining streets for everything from high fashion to antiques. The Royal Court Theatre is located on Sloane Square with excellent productions all year long. Two of our favorite brasseries are located on the north side of the square, with more favorite restaurants on the King's Road. Wander up Sloane Street passing many high fashion boutiques towards Harrod's and Harvey Nichols, two of the most famous department stores in London.

Favorite local London pub just around corner
You'll love dining out in the neighborhood surrounding this London vacation rental. There are tons of pubs and restaurants where you can enjoy traditional English fare - or just about any other type! We'll recommend some of our favorites in the neighborhood in the London manual that you'll find in each of our apartment rentals.

Famous Eaton Square just one block from London vacation apartment
The fashionable Eaton Square in the beautiful Belgravia district is located just around the corner from our Eaton Cottage mews. You'll enjoy strolling through the quiet streets of this residential area surrounded by lovely architecture and pretty parks.

Beautiful architecture of the Belgravia neighborhood
The refined and elegant architecture is just one of the many reasons the Belgravia neighborhood is one of the top addresses to have in central London. Most of Belgravia's land is still owned by the Duke of Westminster, one of the wealthiest men in England. He is reported to have an office in the Inland Revenue (Tax) building devoted just to the tax affairs of his estate, called The Grosvenor Estate. It's an unusual system of ownership in Belgravia and a few other areas of London, called Leasehold. You can buy an apartment or home for multiple millions of dollars here, but it is only yours for about 66 years. At the end of that time, you either have to pay a fortune to renew the lease for another 66 years or you have to move out. Several owners sued the Grosvenor Estate and won. In 1993 the Leasehold Reform Act was passed and it is now possible to buy the 'Freehold' of the apartment by fulfilling complicated terms that take years to process. The Duke of Grosvenor was so angry that he resigned as Tory Whip in the House of Lords.

Interestingly, most of the Mews in London are 'Freehold' so when you buy a mews house, you own it outright - as is the case with this one.

The wonderful surprise is how charming and quiet these streets are, while just around the corner you'll find the busy King's Road, Sloane Street and Sloane Square and the "happening" Chelsea neighborhood just a few blocks away! At Sloane Square, shop at Peter Jones, my favorite department store, and then wander down the King's Road for contemporary fashion from Zara to Kath Kidston. You'll be spoiled for restaurant choices along the way!

Cafes, Restaurants and shops on Elizabeth Street
Turn left outside of the Eaton Cottage mews and walk to Elizabeth Street, one of the newer trendy streets in the neighborhood, with gourmet food shops and restaurants. We love shopping in this area with all its fashion and interior design boutiques.

Cake store on London's trendy Elizabeth Street
Walking up and down Elizabeth Street is a lovely way to spend a morning, enjoying the unique shops, boutiques, bakeries and specialty food shops like this tempting cake shop. Why not pick up something special for after dinner tonight?

Famous Poilâne French bakery on Elizabeth Street
We love stopping by the famous Poilâne French bakery on Elizabeth Street for a taste of our favorite French breads. It was opened by Lionel Poilâne who built a wood-fired oven in this bakery on Elizabeth Street, his first outside of France.

Fresh produce store in nearby London neighborhood
Daily shopping is no chore when you get to stop by little shops like this little produce store nearby our London mews apartment rental. Stop by and pick up something fresh for lunch or dinner and enjoy it in the comfort of the Eaton Cottage's dining room.

Fish restaurant London's pretty Chelsea neighborhood
Staying in our mews apartment rental near Eaton Square puts you just a short stroll from the best of London's well-known Chelsea neighborhood, home to fine shopping, trendy boutiques and tons of restaurants such as Le Suquet seafood restaurant.
Another wealthy landlord owns land in Chelsea, the Earl of Cadogan. His is more eccentric than the Duke of Grosvenor and is also a tough negotiator. When Lord Cadogan bought the freehold of upscale department store Harvey Nichols and surrounding apartment buildings in Knightsbridge a few years ago, he doubled the rent overnight, including the apartment of soft porn actress Koo Starck (ex-girlfriend of Prince Andrew). When tenants complained about nude sunbathing on the roof of their building in Cadogan Square, he responded: 'Nude sunbathing is to be encouraged.'

Stroll to Kensington Palace nearby
The Eaton Cottage mews is a pleasant stroll to Buckingham Palace and St. James Park in one direction or the large Kensington Gardens in the opposite direction. Enjoy a pleasant stroll through the gardens and by the Serpentine to the beautiful Kensington Palace, which was the home of Princess Diana.

Display of Princess Diana's gowns in the Kensington Palace
Inside Kensington Palace you can tour the State Apartments and see the beautiful architectural designs of Christopher Wren and William Kent. You'll also be able to visit the very popular Dress Collection displaying period clothing from Victorian times up to some of Princess Diana's gorgeous gowns.

London in winter with Houses of Parliament in the distance
London is a beautiful city any time of the year, but we have to admit we love the winter scenes like this sunrise view looking over Kensington Gardens with the beautiful Gothic revival pinnacles of the Houses of Parliament outlined in the distance.

Museum Row is only a five minute walk away
Museum lovers will enjoy the location of the Eaton Cottage mews, which is just a five minute walk from Kensington's famous Museum Row. There you'll find the Natural History Museum, Science Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum. The building itself is reason enough to visit the Natural History Museum. Designed by Alfred Waterhouse and opened in 1881, this beautiful Victorian museum is popular with kids who will be amazed by the reconstructed 85 foot long Diplodocus dinosaur skeleton in the grand entrance hall.