The Norfolk
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- Sleeps
- 7
- Bedroom(s)
- 4
- Bathrooms(s)
- 3.5
- Price
- £4998 - £4998 per week
This stunning house is located in the street adjacent to The Essex house and is equally special. It is located at the end of a small street, a hidden treasure in the center of prestigious Kensington and surrounded by gardens and trees. It's hard to describe the sense of history and delight you feel when you discover this neighborhood. 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 . Even the access is delightful: it is accessible by car, but also by a 'secret' path through the cloisters of the famous St Mary Abbots Church, on the corner of Kensington High Street.
Bedrooms
4 Bedrooms; Sleeps 7 (8 if child): The master bedroom has a king-sized bed. The second bedroom has 2 single beds. Third bedroom has single bed with pull out trundle. The four bedroom has single bed. Foldaway bed in the study.
Bathrooms
3 1/2 Bathrooms: The main bath is en suite with bathtub and shower, sink and toilet. The second bathroom is en suite to the second bedroom and has toilet, sink and bathtub with shower. The third bathroom has toilet, sink and shower. There is a separate powder room with toilet and small sink. 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 with small roof terrace at the back
- TV with digital stations
- DVD player
- Stereo
- Alarm clock
- Washer-dryer
- Iron and board
- Hairdryer
- Security: Alarm and Banham locks throughout. 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 Gardens and Kensington Palace
- Kensington High Street: hundreds of shops, cafés and restaurants
- St Mary Abbott's Church
- Holland Park
- Hyde Park
- Public Transport: High Street Kensington Tube and buses that traverse London
This magical home is in central London, just off High Street Kensington and Kensington Church Street. The location is absolutely the best: it is located on a pedestrian-only street and is surrounded by shops, cafés and restaurants, behind a beautiful old Medieval Church .
- 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
- This house is located in the street adjacent to the Essex home and is one of the most charming neighborhoods you could find in London.
- Just around the corner is Kensington Church Street , Kensington High Street and Notting Hill. Kensington Church Street is 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.
- Trendy Kensington Place is located at the top of the street and serves excellent fish.
- One block away you will find Kensington High Street, 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, find your Starbucks latte nearby or eat at numerous good cafés and restaurants.
- Transportation is excellent: 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. The tube station is very convenient, 3 minutes walk from the house.
- 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. The tube (subway) is 7 minutes walk and goes direct to the City of London, the second largest financial district in the world.
- The famous Portobello Market antiques market is in Notting Hill Gate; be sure to go early on Saturday mornings.
- Kensington Gardens is 2 minutes away and is great for cycling, running and picnicking on warm days. Kensington Palace is there, home to the Royal Dress Collection.
- Museum Row is 10 minutes walk.
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.
Welcome to this quiet, private street of six houses!
It's hard to describe the wonderful sense of history here, with St. Mary Abbott's church and churchyard next door. There is a small quiet park that belongs to the church. You can sit, read and just enjoy the fact that you are in the center of London. It's hard to believe you are literally behind one of the busiest shopping streets in England.You feel at home the moment you step in the door
Enter The Norfolk home rental in London to find the living room on your right, with large working fireplace and comfortable sofa and armchairs in camel colored velvet and cotton. The kilim covered coffee table and matching cushions give the room a warm and comfortable feel; a large window looks out onto the front garden which is paved in york stone.
Sunny living room with satellite TV, DVD player and stereo
The spacious living room has satellite TV, for CNN, CNBC and naturally all of the English Channels. There is also a stereo and DVD player, so don't forget to bring your favorite movies.
A cup of tea and a good book in front of the working fire
The working fireplace is a special touch on cold days and in the evening, just enjoying the company of friends and family.
Dining room reflects the rust colors of the living room
The dining area is next to the living room; the mahogany table has rust colored chairs and seats up to 8 people. There are two sets of dishes, from high quality Chinese porcelain to simple earthenware; all table linens and cutlery are provided.
View from the dining room towards the living room
The view from the dining room towards the living room; a beautiful space with oak floors and fine furnishings.
The kitchen is beautiful; with a glass conservatory roof
The kitchen is at the back of the ground floor, a large and cheerful room because of its large glass conservatory roof. There is a maple countertop and lots of counter space for cooking.
Kitchen has everything you need for baking and cooking
The kitchen pantry houses a large refrigerator with freezer, separate washer and dryer and dishwasher. There is every conceivable appliance for baking, cooking, coffee and tea making, etc.
Master bedroom with king bed, en suite, TV and DVD player
The master bedroom is located on the second floor, a large and beautiful room decorated in delft blues with white comforter. There is a king sized bed, TV, DVD player and large storage closets in beautiful limed oak.
The bedroom leads to a stunning en suite bath with long countertops, oak closets, bathtub with shower, toilet and sink. It is a very spacious and sunny room, excellent for taking long baths or showers.
En suite master bath with bathtub-shower, sink and toilet
The en suite master bath reflects the colors of the master bedroom. It has limed oak cupboards, large bathtub with shower, sink and toilet.
Second bedroom with twin bed and trundle underneath
Proceed up the stairs to the first floor, where you find the second bedroom, with charming ship's captain bed, decorated in cheerful reds. A second trundle bed pulls out underneath. Children love it as it's their own, cozy room with pretty window and bookshelves at the foot of the bed.
The third bedroom is a blue captain's bed
On the second floor, find another charming bedroom at the top of the stairs, this one decorated in blues. There is another captain's bed, a delight for children.
A powder room is just off this bedroom with toilet and small sink.
Powder room on the second floor with toilet and sink
Bedroom 4 has single beds, sofa, TV and en suite bath
Walk up to the third floor to the 4th bedroom, with two single beds, small sofa and TV. The en suite bathroom has a bathtub with shower, sink and toilet.
This is a truly exceptional house and is located in one of the most exclusive streets in London. It would make an excellent home for one or two families while visiting London.
Bathroom 3 is en suite to the fourth bedroom
Bathroom 3 is en suite to the fourth bedroom with bathtub and shower, toilet and sink.
A second living room is on the first floor
On the first floor, facing the front of the house, find the second living room and study, decorated in blues and camel colors. The second drawing room has a working fireplace and beautiful Georgian windows where the sunlight streams in during the day. There are two sofas, very comfortable for relaxing after a long day of walking.
The drawing room leads to the study/fifth bedroom
The drawing room leads to the study/bedroom 5, with mahogany desk, sofa and armchair.
Rollaway bed is provided to sleep up to eight people
A rollaway bed is provided to sleep up to 8 people; the room closes off for privacy.
'Secret passage' home through the cloisters of St. Mary's
The 'secret passage' home through the cloisters of St. Mary Abbott's Church.
Walk through the church to Kensington High Street
You know you are in London when you walk through the churchyard to the corner: The Royal Mail Post Box, a Medieval English Church and a flower seller on Kensington High Street.
Beautiful St. Mary Abbott's Churchyard
The beautiful St. Mary Abbott's Churchyard: Some of the old tombstones can still be read, with dates from the 1700's! It's wonderful to explore with children so they can live and walk in the history of London.
