London Vacation Rentals - London Luxury Apartment Rentals in England

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  • London Vacation Flat Living Room
  • Vacation Flat in Kensington Living Room
  • London Vacation Flat with Free Wireless Internet
  • Somerset Flat Living Room
  • Dining Table - London Vacation Flat
  • Kitchen - London Vacation Rental Flat
  • Master Bedroom
  • 2 Bedroom London Vacation Flat Rental
  • London Vacation Flat with 2 Bathrooms
  • Kensington Palace London
  • Museums in Kensington
  • Peter Pan Statue, Kensington Gardens
  • The Serpentine, Hyde Park, London
  • Royal College of Music London
  • High Street Kensington Tube Station
  • Topshop High Street Kensington London
  • Changing the Guard, Buckingham Palace
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Master Bedroom
  • Sleeps
  • 4
  • Bedroom(s)
  • 2
  • Bathrooms(s)
  • 2
  • Price
  • £1795 - £1795

This elegant vacation rental flat is ideally located off Kensington Church Street, between trendy Notting Hill Gate and elegant Kensington. The apartment occupies the first and second floors of a beautiful Victorian home and is is well decorated and comfortable.

As with all of our properties, it is one of the safest and most sought after locations in central London. It is literally surrounded by restaurants, cafés, antique shops and trendy fashion stores.

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms: The master bedroom has a queen-sized bed. The second bedroom has a twin bed with pull-out trundle underneath.

Bathrooms

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

In the Kitchen

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

For Your Comfort

  • Television
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Alarm clock
  • Washer-dryer combination
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Hairdryer
  • Security: Apartment has a security alarm. 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
  • Personally met at your apartment by friendly greeters
  • 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

  • Public Transport: Notting Hill Gate Tube and High Street Kensington Tube
  • Fantastic shops, cafés and restaurants along Kensington High Street and Notting Hill Gate
  • Portobello Antiques Market
  • Kensington Gardens and Kensington Palace
  • Holland Park

This pretty apartment is in central London, just off High Street Kensington and Kensington Church Street. The neighborhood is unquestionably one of the best in London.

In the Neighborhood

  • Kensington Church Street (2 min walk): famous for its antique shops and restaurants. Two of our favorite restaurants 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.
  • Notting Hill Gate (5 min walk): filled with shops, cafés and restaurants.
  • Public transport:
    - The tube/subway (4 min walk): Notting Hill Gate station goes direct to the City of London, the second largest financial district in the world.
    - Buses: Numerous buses along Notting Hill Gate that will take you to all of the museums, shows and sites that you would like to visit.
  • Portobello Antiques Market (10 min walk): be sure to go early on Saturday mornings.
  • Kensington High Street (10 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, and so on. Additionally, get your Starbucks latte nearby or eat at numerous good cafés and restaurants.
  • Kensington Palace & Gardens (12 min walk): great for cycling, running and picnicking on warm days. Kensington Palace is there, home to the Royal Dress Collection.
  • Museum Row (10 min walk): Victoria & Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, 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 museums. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
  • The Somerset

    Elegant living room with large Victorian windows
    Enter the apartment from the main entrance of a beautiful, transformed Victorian home.

    On the first floor (second floor American) you'll find the spacious double living room with comfortable sofa and two armchairs that face the working fireplace. Light the fire and curl up to a good book!

  • The Somerset

    Sunlight streams through the large living room windows
    The large windows and south-facing position mean this is a very sunny flat during the day.

  • The Somerset

    Living room has a TV, DVD player, stereo and free internet
    The second half of the living room features a comfortable, sectional sofa, great for lounging on after a long day of sightseeing and shopping. We've also installed a TV with DVD player, stereo and free wireless internet access, great for keeping in touch while on vacation.

  • The Somerset

    The Somerset flat comfortably accommodates five people

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    The dining table is to the left as you enter the living room
    The large dining room table expands to comfortably seat up to eight people for dinner.

  • The Somerset

    The kitchen is compact but very efficient
    The kitchen is on the half landing, on the way up to the living room. It is a small but well-organized kitchen with every appliance: dishwasher, stove top, oven, microwave, refrigerator-freezer, coffee pot, toaster, tea kettle, and so on.

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    Sink and countertops in The Somerset kitchen

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    Beautiful master bedroom with queen bed and large closets
    The bedrooms are on the second floor (third floor American) with a queen-sized bed in the master bedroom and lots of closets. It is a large and elegant room.

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    Bedroom two has a twin bed with trundle underneath
    The second bedroom has a twin bed with twin underneath. The beds are new and comfortable for a good night's sleep.

  • The Somerset

    Main bathroom is located between the two bedrooms
    The main bathroom is located on the second floor, between the two bedrooms. It features a bathtub-shower, sink and toilet.

    The second bathroom with shower, sink, toilet and washer-dryer can be found on the half landing to the second floor.

  • The Somerset

    Beautiful Kensington Palace, former home of Princess Diana
    Beautiful Kensington Palace, where Diana and Princess Margaret lived, is a short walk from The Somerset flat in London. We enjoy the tour of the State Apartments, showing period clothing from Victorian times all the way to Princess Diana's era and some of her beautiful gowns.

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    There are always tons of new exhibits at the Museums nearby
    There are three fantastic museums near The Somerset flat in Kensington: Victoria & Albert Museum, Science Museum (great for kids!) and the Natural History Museum.

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    The famous statue of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens
    The famous statue of Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, where Barrie wrote his famous novel.

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    Row or paddle down The Serpentine

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    Listen to budding musicians at the Royal College of Music
    The Royal College of Music is nearby to our London vacation rental flat; come here for concerts and to watch rising young musicians perform from around the world.

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    The Somerset flat is close to public transport
    The location of our 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Somerset flat is one of the best in London : 6 minutes walk to High Street Kensington Tube and 3 minutes to Notting Hill Gate Tube.

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    Walk to High Street Kensington for some retail therapy!
    A few blocks away you will find Kensington High Street, a popular, upmarket shopping street. Shop at stores such as Topshop, 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 cafés and restaurants.

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    The famous Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace
    Catch the bus or tube to Buckingham Palace to watch the famous Changing the Guard ceremony.