Summary:
Relax in this contemporary interior designed Scandi studio in upmarket Kensington. This homely raised ground floor apartment with a mezzanine sleeping area, has all the luxuries of a boutique hotel suite. With contact-free check in and fast broadband it is a perfect bolthole for couples & business travellers alike. Walking distance to museums, Harrods & Hyde Pk.
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NEAREST TUBE: Gloucester Rd - 5min
PARKING: "Where You Will Be" section
Price based on 2 staying.
The Space:
★ Highlights you’ll love:
✔ Unbeatable Location: Walk to Victoria & Albert Museum, Kensington Gardens, Harrods and Natural History Museum. Nearest tube: Green Park Tube (Zone 1);
✔ Quiet & Comfortable: Enjoy restful nights thanks to aloe vera infused European King bed;
✔ Designer Interiors: Boutique decor by an award-nominated designer (Atelier Tymovski);
✔ 5★ Amenities: 77 Mbps Wi-Fi, smart TV with Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV, etc, hotel-quality linens & vegan friendly toiletries;
✔ Easy Check-in: Keys stored in 2 Keynest shops (with spare set in 24/7 shop in Earl's Court, so you can access 24/7 with self check-in – no stress if you flight lands late at night. Just let us know in advance via Guest Form;
✔ Fully equipped kitchen with washing machine, dishwasher, Nespresso & craft coffee;
✔ We even provide a free mid-stay cleaning for longer visits;
✔ Superhost Service – Managed by an experienced Superhost (13+ years). Rated 5.0 ★ by guests for cleanliness, accuracy, and communication – so you can book with confidence!
★ The Space :
✔ Living: Designed for chillout with a large comfy sofa, flat screen TV with streaming channels and apps including ( Netflix, Amazon, Apple TV, and even fireplace app.) We even provide a foldable laptop table so getting some work done on your laptop is a doddle and you can put your feet up.
✔ Kitchen: Modern and fully equipped – includes an induction hob, oven, dishwasher, Nespresso machine (pods provided), plus WM, F/F. Whether you’re brewing your morning espresso or cooking a full meal, you’ll find all the cookware and basics you need.
✔ Bedroom: Cosy sleeping on an aloe vera infused European King (160cm) wide mattress on the mezzanine. Please note reduced ceiling height above the bed - 148cm
✔ Additional sleeping on the sofa on request. With a super full mattress topper the sofa converts to a comfy single bed - please request in Guest Form;
✔ Bathroom: Modern bathroom with walk-in shower, under floor heating and dual power towel rail, so you can have warm towels even in Summer when heating is off.
✔ FLOOR: Raised ground (US - 1st)
Approx. 5 steps from pavement to the main entrance to the building. Inside - 8 steps to mezzanine.
✔ PRICE PER NIGHT - covers up to 2 adults sleeping in the bedroom.
We can accommodate max up to 3 adults 2 adults and a baby / child.
Extra person fee applies for every person after 2.
Cot and baby kit available on request - fees apply.
★ STRESS-FREE STAYS ★
For your peace of mind, all bookings include complimentary guest ID verification and full accidental damage cover up to £1,000,000, provided by Truvi (formerly Superhog). This removes the need for deposits or resolution claims – you’re protected from the moment you check in. The £25 flat fee is included as a management/service fee and ensures a safe, seamless stay for all.
You'll receive a secure link after booking to verify your ID via Truvi’s Know Your Guest form.
All data is confidential and handled by Truvi (ICO reg. ZA518818).
★PARKING / GETTING THERE / GUIDEBOOK: ★
Please see "Where you will be" section under the map.
★WHAT WE PROVIDE:★ - (See amenities list in "What This Place Offers" section below);
Guest Access:
Entire flat is for guests use.
🔑 Guest Access & Check-In:
You will have exclusive access to the entire apartment during your stay.
★ CHECK IN: Standard from 4pm / CHECKOUT from 11am
★ Keys available from Keynest shops:
1. For check in BEFORE 22:30 @ Maxwell's, 148 Gloucester Rd, SW7 4SZ (also a Nannybag luggage storage).
5 mins walk from the flat / 2 mins from tube.
Opening Hours: 7 days a week 8:00am - 22:30.
2. For PRE-ARRANGED LATE NIGHT check in AFTER 22:30 @ Earl's Court Food & Wine, 216-218, 218 Earls Ct Rd, London SW5 9QB (1 stop from Gloucester Rd) or approx. 15mins walk from the flat / 2 mins from tube.
Opening Hours: 24 hrs / 7 days a week.
★ We’ll send you the key collection code and a step-by-step check-in guide (with photos) a few days before arrival. Standard check-in time is 4:00 pm or later, and checkout by 11:00 am.
★ Early Check-In/Late Checkout: If you’re arriving early or departing late, let us know – we try our best to accommodate when possible. If we can’t adjust times, we’re happy to advise on luggage storage options nearby (there’s a LuggageHero location 5 minutes away).
★ For early check-ins before 4pm or late checkouts after 11am that we can arrange, an hourly fee may apply (to cover our cleaning team scheduling), but from 3pm onward on arrival day we often can let you drop bags or even enter if cleaning is done – free of charge when feasible. Communication is key – we’ll make it work if we can!
★ ACCESSIBILITY: The flat is on raised ground floor (US 1st). 5 steps lead from pavement to main entrance. Inside - 9 steps to mezzanine and ceiling height above mezzanine is 148cm.
★ SERVICE ANIMALS - If you are travelling with a service dog that is a larger size or shedding, please do let us know as we have to provide extra cleaning to prevent allergic reaction from future guest. Thank you for your understanding.
Check in & House Guide is available on your Airbnb app 48 hrs prior to arrival.
The Neighborhood:
Gloucester Road is in the heart of the upmarket cosmopolitan and safe neighbourhood of South Kensington. Postcode SW7. Zone 2.
A short stroll past pretty cafes and bars to Hyde Park (approx. 15-18mins walk) and a shopping mecca of Kensington High Street to one side, and a scenic walk to Natural History, Science and Victoria & Albert Museums (12mins walk) to the other, the apartment is ideally situated for exploring London's cultural and culinary pursuits.
And if shopping is your thing, simply continue on Brompton Road, peppered with high end boutiques to arrive at iconic Harrods at the end.
With close proximity to key transport links it is ideally located for access to London Fashion Week shows, Olympia Exhibition Centre, Chelsea Design Centre and all London airports.
Getting Around:
ACCESSIBILITY - PLEASE NOTE THE FLAT IS NOT WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE.
Please note buildings on Gloucester Rd all have raised ground floor, so there are 4-5 steps leading from the pavement to the building's main door.
Inside flat is on the same level as entrance, but inside the flat there are 8 steps leading to the mezzanine sleeping level.
There is a reduced ceiling height over mezzanine - approx. 148cm
Nearest tube: Gloucester Road - Zone 2 for Oyster cards.
Tube lines: Piccadilly, Circle and District
Buses: 49, 74, N74, N97
Parking: There are quite few pay & display bays in side streets on either side of the building. Fee is about £4 per hour and operational hours are usually Mon-Fri 8:30am-18:30pm, Saturdays 8:30am-1:30pm and Sundays - free parking. But please check boards as those times may be subject to change.
Important - Yellow parking suspension boards - if parking please check if the bay has not been suspended. If so there will be a yellow board informing what days and times restrictions apply.
Please observe that continuous dashed lines indicate Residents Permit Holders only bays. Please don't park in those as you may get towed away.
GETTING TO AND FROM ALL LONDON AIRPORTS:
FROM HEATHROW:
Take Piccadilly Line to Gloucester Road - approx. travel time 39mins
FROM GATWICK: approx. 1hr 10 mins
OPTION 1 - Take Gatwick Express to Victoria, walk across to underground station and take District or Circle line to Gloucester Rd - approx. travel time - 1hr
OPTION 2 - Walk to Gatwick Airport Rail Station, Take Thameslink to Blackfriars, change for District or Circle Line to Gloucester Road - approx. travel time 1hr 10mins
FROM STANSTED: approx. 1hr 20mins
Take Stansted Express to Liverpool Street, change for District & Circle Line to Gloucester Road
FROM LUTON: approx. 1hr 10mins
Thameslink to Farringdon, change at Farringdon (walk across the same platform) for District Line to Gloucester Rd
FROM CITY AIRPORT: approx. 52mins
DLR Pontoon Dock to Bank underground station, follow signs to Monument station for District & Circle Lines to Gloucester Road
BUSES FROM ALL AIRPORTS:
Also check EasyBus website for cheap access to London from all airports.
Nearest EasyBus stops are at Paddington or West Brompton.
PARKING: There are quite few pay & display bays in side streets on either side of the building. Fee is about £4 per hour and operational hours are usually Mon-Fri 8:30am-18:30pm, Saturdays 8:30am-1:30pm and Sundays - free parking. But please check boards as those times may be subject to change.
Interaction with Guests:
★ Guest Interaction:
We respect your privacy, so we won’t intrude – but know that our small team is just a message or whats app away. Contact us via the Airbnb app anytime; we typically respond within minutes during office hours (9am - 21:00 GMT).
If you are a staying guest with an emergency please send us a whats app and we will do our best to help.
We love providing local recommendations – whether it’s the best nearby cafe for breakfast or arranging a car service, we’re happy to help. You’ll also find a House Manual/Guidebook at the apartment, filled with our insider tips and instructions for appliances, etc.
