The Gloucester
“The Gloucester flat was indeed "London Perfect" for our family of 5! The location was wonderful and extremely convenient for sightseeing, on a very ...”
Vicki Z
- Sleeps
- 6
- Bedroom(s)
- 4
- Bathrooms(s)
- 3 + Separate Toilet
- Price
- £3395 - £3493 per week
The stunning Gloucester duplex apartment measures approximately 1,900 square feet and is located on the famous Cornwall Gardens in Kensington. Located on the first floor without elevator (second floor American), the apartment is situated in an historic Victorian building in the most beautiful location in London. It sleeps up to 6 people with four bedrooms and three and one half bathrooms. The living room and two bedrooms overlook the beautiful private garden. The location is just off the Gloucester Road and three blocks from the tube. The apartment is walking distance to Museum Row, Kensington Palace, High Street Kensington, Knightsbridge and near to supermarkets, cafés and boutiques.
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms; Sleeps up to 6 people.
Bedroom 1: Master bedroom with dual king bed and en suite
Bedroom 2: Queen size bed
Bedroom 3: Bunk bed with trundle underneath
Bedroom 4: Single loft bed that is accessible via ladder
Bathrooms
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1: En suite master bathroom with step in shower, dual sinks and toilet.
Bathroom 2: Cast iron bathtub, sink and toilet.
Bathroom 3: Bathtub, sink and toilet.
Separate powder room off living room with toilet and sink.
In the Kitchen
- Fully-equipped with pots, pans, utensils, dishes, glassware, and so on
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Combination microwave convection oven
- Washer and separate dryer
- Refrigerator with freezer
- Nespresso coffee machine
- Filter coffee pot
- Tea boiler
- Toaster
For Your Comfort
- Balcony and beautiful views over communal gardens
- Flat screen TV and DVD player
- Stereo with CD player: bring your favorite music.
- Alarm clock
- Washer and separate dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Hairdryer
- Security alarm
- This is a non-smoking apartment; and, sorry, but no pets are allowed.
London Rental Includes
- Free high speed wireless internet connection
- Personally met at your apartment when you arrive
- We can recommend a driver who will pick you up from the airport
- Available onsite seven days a week. We are an on-the-ground company, not a virtual rental agency
- Detailed London manual that outlines the key features of the apartment and the surrounding neighborhood
- 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 Gardens & Kensington Palace
- World class shopping on High Street Kensington: many excellent shops, cafés and restaurants
- Museum Row a few minutes' walk: Victoria & Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, Science Museum
- Royal College of Art, Royal College of Music & Royal Geographical Society
- Royal Albert Hall for Concerts and more
- Public Transport: Gloucester Road Tube Station and buses. The tube station is ideal because it's direct to Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster, St. Paul's and more
The Gloucester apartment is in the heart of Kensington, in central London. This neighborhood is one of the safest neighborhoods in London, inhabited by a number of Lords and Ladies, well-known actors and politicians. You are walking distance to Kensington Palace, Hyde Park, loads of shops, restaurants, cafés and public transport.
- Kensington Palace
- Natural History Museum
- Victoria and Albert Hall
- Science Museum
- Harrods
- Royal Albert Hall
- Royal College of Art
- London Big Bus Tour
- Portobello Antique Market
- Designer Shopping on Fulham Road, Old Brompton Road
- Shops and Restaurants on High Street, Kensington
- Direct tube to theatre district, Westminster, Tower of London
- Designer shops on Sloan Street
- Walk, run, cycle in Kensington Gardens
- Speaker's Corner; Famous since Victoria Era for Free Speech
- Princess Diana Playground, a delight
- Peter Pan statue
- Royal Geographic Museum
- Buckingham Palace
- The Famous King's Road
The Center of the Universe for Shopping. Also supermarkets, restaurants and cafes.
- Blue Bird Cafe
Conran's famous Bluebird Cafe and Market. Great place to eat or shop for food!
- Sloane Street High Fashion Shopping
High Fashion shopping on Sloane Street!
- Royal Physic Gardens
Famous among gardeners around the world, for plants and medicinal herbs, the Royal Physic Gardens have been here since the 1700's
- Gordon Ramsey's Restaurant
- Thames River Embankment
Stroll along the Thames
- Chelsea Flower Show
World famous Chelsea Flower show takes place here every May
In the Neighborhood
- Restaurants (1 min walk): There are two award-winning restaurants one minute away, The Launceston Place restaurant where the sous-chef won Iron Chef and L'Etranger, a fantastic blend of French/Asian fusion. Our favorite pizzeria is on the corner, where Princess Diana took her sons. Find numerous pastry shops, Starbucks, French pastry shops, bistros, café's and restaurants around the corner and you will delight in trying them all.
- Public Transport:
- Gloucester Road Tube (5 min walk): One of the most convenient tube stops in London because it is on three lines: the Piccadilly line (direct to theatre district, Covent Garden, Heathrow and British Museum) plus the District and Circle lines (direct to Westminster, the London Wheel, Tower of London, Madame Tussaud's, Baker Street, St. Paul's, Embankment for London Boat rides and more). - Supermarkets (5 min walk): Four supermarkets are within walking distance - Waitrose, Whole Foods, Sainsbury's and Marks and Spencers' excellent food store.
- Kensington High Street (10 min walk): You are a stone's throw to the world-class fashion boutiques of Kensington High Street -- from Zara to H+M, Top Shop, Marks and Spencers, classic clothing by some of the top English boutiques, trendy stores such as Urban Decay, Monsoon, Accessorize and more.
- Kensington Palace and Kensington Gardens (10 min walk): Visit Kensington Palace where Princess Diana and Princess Margaret both lived. Picnic and bicycle in the beautiful Kensington Gardens.
- Royal Albert Hall or at the Royal College of Music (10 min walk)
- Museum Row (12 min walk): Natural History Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Science Museum
- The Royal Geographic Museum (12 min walk) from whence the great Victorian explorers set out.
- Princess Diana Playground and Fountain (15 min walk)
- Hyde Park (15 min walk)
- Harrod's and Harvey Nichols department stores (25 min walk): A beautiful walk straight across the park.
- Theatre District is direct via the tube: Hop on the tube at Gloucester Road, to go direct to the Theatre District.
“The Gloucester flat was indeed "London Perfect" for our family of 5! The location was wonderful and extremely convenient for sightseeing, on a very quiet street overlooking a beautiful private neighborhood garden. It is within easy walking distance ...”
Vicki Z , Austin , Texas



































