Nest in Notting Hill

Elegant and comfortable living room at The Nest in Notting Hill
Situated on the top floor of a handsome red brick Victorian apartment building - with elevator - this is a superb vacation rental apartment in central London! Relax in the comfortable main living room, which is beautifully remodeled with two white sofas flanking the decorative marble fireplace. Elegant paintings grace the walls and pretty lamps, designer rug and a comfy armchair complete the scene. You'll enjoy warm moments here with family and friends after a long day of sightseeing in London.

Please note that the elevator goes to the 2nd floor and there are 14 steps to the apartment on the 3rd floor (4th floor American).

Cozy handmade English sofa and flat screen TV
A large mirror with a pretty decorative frame reflects the light from the widows opposite and fills the living room with light. Spend a quiet moment reading on the comfortable handmade English sofas, or enjoy your favorite movies on the flat screen TV with DVD player. There is also a stereo with CD player, so bring your favorite music to enjoy during your holiday in London.

Double living room with built in desk
When you first enter the double living room at The Nest, you'll find a study area featuring a built-in desk with bookcases and seating space. There is free high-speed wireless internet in this London rental, so you can catch up on emails to friends, recounting your day's adventures in London. In the corner of the study area is a charming upholstered French daybed, suitable for young guests.

Spacious living room in London vacation apartment
When you enter this beautiful apartment, you'll appreciate the floor plan and space for your family or friends to spread out and relax during your stay. There is a long corridor that runs the length of the apartment and all rooms run off this hall, including the double living room at the end. This is handy in case a guest would like to relax in the kitchen or living room, or even take a bath while others are sleeping.

Charming daybed in study
The study area in this vacation rental has a charming daybed with a small mattress that is comfortable for children under age 7.

Study with French armchairs and small daybed
One of the aspects we love about The Nest in Notting Hill vacation apartment is the extra space for relaxing with your friends and family provided by the double living room. There's plenty of space in one room for catching up on emails at the built in desk area, relaxing or reading on the comfortable French armchairs or the small daybed, or enjoying your favorite film in the living room. The movie 'Notting Hill' with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant is a great choice. Have fun seeing if you can spot the areas where it was filmed in the neighborhood!

Beautiful country-style English kitchen
This London vacation rental has a beautiful country-style kitchen with dining table and chairs to seat six. The large windows bring in lots of light and fresh air, offering wonderful "Mary Poppins" views over the rooftops of Notting Hill. The gas stove is a classic Britannia, and you'll find quality brand appliances, including an American-size refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker. There is even a separate washer and dryer for your comfort during your holiday in London.

Large kitchen with white cupboards and glass fronted doors
The large kitchen is one of the many great features of this London rental. The white cupboards with charming glass fronted doors provide plenty of storage, and you'll find everything you need to prepare and enjoy home cooked meals. This flat is incredibly bright and happy due to its top floor location, large windows and skylights throughout.

English oak table seats up to six people
Start your day with coffee or tea around this English oak table with your family or friends. You'll find loads of guidebooks in the apartment so you can plan your day out and about in London. One of the pleasures of renting an apartment versus staying in a hotel is waking up in the morning and starting your day at your own schedule and in the comfort of a home setting. Make a cup of tea, enjoy the morning light on the rooftops of London and head out for a day discovering the wonderful parks, museums, markets and shopping areas just steps from your front door.

Welcoming entryway to our Notting Hill short term rental
When you step into The Nest in Notting Hill, you'll feel immediately at home. Above the entry closet you'll spot two decorative lovebirds. We call this vacation rental "The Nest" because it's a wonderful and welcoming nest in the heart of the charming Notting Hill neighborhood.

Spacious master bedroom with queen bed
The master bedroom has a queen bed with quality mattress and gorgeous headboard from France made with fabric and mahogany. This spacious room has good storage space and a wonderful en suite bathroom. The blue wallpaper has a delicate floral pattern and blends beautifully with the beige linen curtains and bedding. This lovely room is exquisitely finished with an antique mahogany armchair upholstered in pale blue next to the window, a cream dresser, crystal chandelier and linen curtains.

Peaceful and relaxing master bedroom
You'll love the calm feeling of the master bedroom, perfect for relaxing at the end of a busy day. Two bedside lamps provide nice light for reading before bed and planning your next day's adventures in London.

Second bedroom with queen bed and built-in English closets
Continue down the corridor of the Nest vacation apartment to find the second bedroom on your left. Decorated in a light blue with chocolate brown accents, there is a luxury queen-sized bed and built-in closets for plenty of storage.

Second bedroom with views over rooftops of London
Wake up in the morning at this vacation rental apartment and throw open the windows to look out over the beautiful Victorian rooftops of London. What a lovely way to start the day!

En suite master bathroom in London rental apartment
A few steps down from the master bedroom is the en suite master bathroom. Decorated in a Victorian style with the finest quality taps and white porcelain sink and bathtub, and pine floors that add the finishing touch. A large pedestal style sink has chrome taps in old English style, an elegant chrome mirror and pretty lights on either side. This is one of the nicest bathrooms you could find!

Cupboard and bookshelves provide storage in master bathroom
Just opposite the porcelain sink you'll find these storage cabinets and bookshelves in the master bathroom.

Master bathroom with Victorian-style bathtub and walk-in shower
Step into the master bathroom where you'll find a Victorian-style porcelain bathtub under the window, perfect for long soaks at the end of your day. In a hurry? There is a glass walk-in shower as well!

English white porcelain sink and old English-style taps
We love the English white porcelain sink with its old English-style taps in the bathroom as it adds a historic character to the en suite master bathroom.

Second bathroom with bathtub/ shower, sink and toilet
Just opposite the second bedroom is the second bathroom decorated in pale blue rectangular tiles. It features a porcelain bathtub/ shower combination with a beige limestone rim. Pale blue wood paneling surrounds a pretty pedestal sink, and the striped roman blinds add the final touch.

Bright second bathroom with skylight
The second bathroom is filled with light from the skylight and the window. Enjoy picking out fresh flowers at the nearby Portobello open air market to add a touch of bright color during your stay.

Mary Poppins views over the Victorian rooftops of Notting Hill
One of the reasons we fell in love with this vacation rental is its top floor location offering wonderful views over the Victorian rooftops of London. The views of the brick chimneys and slate colored roofs are like a scene straight out of Mary Poppins!

Marble steps and white columns mark entrance to London apartment
The Nest in Notting Hill vacation rental is located on the top floor of this handsome red brick Victorian building constructed in the 1800s. Located in Linden Gardens, the location is superb, where trendy Notting Hill meets Kensington. You're close to the Tube, walking distance to Kensington Gardens and surrounded by bistros, café's, supermarkets, trendy fashion boutiques and more.

Beautiful Victorian red brick building in Linden Gardens
Look up to the top floor of this beautiful Victorian red brink building to see where The Nest in Notting Hill vacation rental is located. This building has the convenience of an elevator to 2nd floor (3rd floor American) and then it's 14 steps up to the apartment.

Fresh bakery near the short term rental apartment in London
Step outside and walk three blocks to Notting Hill Gate Tube station, and nearby you'll find many cafés and bakeries where you can enjoy tea or café au lait in the neighborhood. Pick up something sweet and some marmalade for starting your day in the pretty country-style kitchen in our London rental apartment.

Stroll through London's largest antique market
On Saturday mornings, stroll through the Portobello Road Antique Market, which is only five minutes away from The Nest in Notting Hill apartment rental. Find some treasures and then stop for lunch at one of the trendy restaurants that surrounding the market. During the week enjoy the Portobello open air food market where you can pick up something fresh to prepare in the comfort of your apartment rental.

Visit the many antique shops in Notting Hill
In addition to the Portobello Antique Market, you'll find tons of antique shops along the pretty streets of Notting Hill to explore. There's no other area quite like it in London!

Charming shop windows in Notting Hill
Walk along the streets of Notting Hill and enjoy the charming views of the shop windows and architecture. Perhaps you'll even be able to spot the different locations where the 1999 movie "Notting Hill" with Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant was filmed!

Statue of Peter Pan in nearby Kensington Gardens
Enjoy the short walk to the nearby Kensington Gardens, which is a wonderful green spot to relax or let your children run and burn off some energy.

Trendy cafes near our London Perfect vacation rental apartment
There are excellent and affordable restaurants nearby The Nest, as well as several supermarkets. When you reserve an apartment with us, we'll send you an information pack with loads of information about the apartment with suggestions of local supermarkets, favorite restaurants, shopping ideas and tips for visiting London.

Visit Kensington Palace just a short walk away
Walk to beautiful Kensington Gardens where Princess Diana lived, or cross the park to Museum Row where you'll find the wonderful Victoria & Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and the Royal Albert Hall. It's even an easy walk from this rental apartment to Harrod's and the wonderful shopping area in Knightsbridge.

See the Dress Collection at Kensington Palace
Be sure to visit the beautiful Kensington Palace to see the fine architecture and the state apartments. You'll also enjoy the Dress Collection, including lovely gowns that were worn by Princess Diana.

Discover the beautiful Kensington Gardens
Stroll along the winding pathways through the grounds of the Kensington Gardens during your stay at our Notting Hill vacation rental apartment. Discover the children's playground, the Serpentine Bridge, the Round Pond while walking through the beautiful gardens.

Shops and boutiques in London
If you love shopping, the Nest in Notting Hill is a wonderful choice for your holiday in London. This neighborhood is known for its trendy shops, fashion boutiques, cafés and restaurants. Nearby you'll find Kensington Church Street, known for its fine shopping, antique stores and dining options.

Take the Tube direct to St. Paul's Cathedral
Just around the corner from this holiday rental apartment you'll find the Notting Hill Gate Tube station, which goes direct to St. Paul's Cathedral and many of the top sights you'll want to see in London. The Tube is easy to navigate and a wonderful way to explore the best of city from your home base in the heart of London.