The Essex

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• Sleeps
• 6
• Bedroom(s)
• 3
• Bathrooms(s)
• 2
• Price
• £1995 - £2415 per week

The Essex is a charming vacation home located at the end of a tree-lined pedestrian street, a hidden treasure in the center of prestigious Kensington. It is a very quiet street and is surrounded by gardens and trees. When you stroll down this small street, you feel that you have been transported to an earlier century, when Queen Victoria reigned over the British Empire.

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms; Sleeps 6 people. The master bedroom has a queen-sized bed; the second bedroom has a twin bed with pull-out twin trundle underneath; the third bedroom has a double bed.

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms: The main bath has bathtub with shower, sink and toilet; the second bathroom has a bathub, separate full-sized shower, sink toilet and combination washer-dryer. Hot water tank: 80 gallons.

In the Kitchen

• Fully-equipped with pots, pans, cookware, dishes, utensils, glassware, linen, and so on.
• Dishwasher
• Stove top
• Oven
• Microwave
• Full-size refrigerator with freezer
• Coffee pot
• Tea kettle
• Toaster

For Your Comfort

• Private garden plus a small roof terrace at the back
• Television with digital stations
• DVD player
• Stereo
• Alarm clock
• Hairdryer
• Iron and ironing board
• Baby porta-cribs available upon request; babysitting can be arranged
• Security: Alarm and sliding grills at the back. Kensington is regarded as one of the safest neighbourhoods in London.
• This is a non-smoking apartment; and, sorry, but no pets are allowed.

London Rental Includes

• Free high speed internet connection
• Friendly team available onsite seven days a week. We are an on-the-ground company, not a virtual rental agency
• Welcome basket upon arrival
• Detailed London manual that outlines the key features of the apartment and the surrounding neighborhood
• Luxury cotton towels, high thread count sheets, bath soaps and hand lotion
• Starter supplies of dishwasher and laundry soaps, garbage bags and paper towels
• Prices are all inclusive - no taxes, commissions, or hidden fees

Key Attractions on Your Doorstep

• Kensington High Street and Notting Hill
• Antique shops, boutiques, restaurants and cafés
• Public Transport
• Portobello Market
• Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace

A small row of Victorian houses with delightful front gardens and lush trees face each other to create to frame this beautiful little street. The house is at the end of this delightful street. Nearby is a small primary school, wonderful to hear the sounds of children playing at lunch time. It is very hard to believe you are actually in the center of the most prestigious neighborhood in London ! The joy of this house is the neighborhood, for just around the corner is Kensington Church Street, Kensington High Street and Notting Hill, all lined with shops, cafés and restaurants.

In the Neighborhood

• Kensington Church Street (2 min walk): famous for its antique shops and restaurants. Two of our favorite restaurants there are Clarke's, where you should reserve early for their fixed lunch or dinner. They also have a bakery which sells a wide selection of fresh bread daily, a real treat.
• Kensington High Street (2 min walk): a popular, upmarket shopping street. Shop at stores such as Marks and Spencer, Barkers, Zara, Habitat, Muji, Lush, Talbots, Monsoon, Accessorize, Mac, Urban Decay etc. Additionally, get your Starbucks latte nearby or eat at numerous good café's and restaurants.
• Public Transport:
  - Buses (2 min walk): Numerous buses on Kensington Church and High Street Kensington traverse London, taking you to all of museums, shows and sites that you would like to visit.
  - High Street Kensington Tube Station (2 min walk)
• Kensington Gardens (5 min walk): great for cycling, running and picnicking on warm days. Kensington Palace is there, home to the Royal Dress Collection.
• Kensington Place (10 min walk): Located at the top of the street and serves excellent fish.
• Notting Hill Gate (12 min walk): Walk left on Kensington Church Street to arrive at Notting Hill Gate, one of the new, trendy neighborhoods filled with ethnic restaurants and Left Bank style shops.
• Portobello Road (15 min walk): The famous Portobello Market antiques market is in Notting Hill Gate; be sure to go early on Saturday mornings.
• Museum Row (23 min walk): Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Science Museum

Summary

• We think you will love staying here when you visit London . It is a beautiful, central location with easy access to restaurants, shopping and museum row. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.