Summary:
High-speed Internet, Private Garden, No shared spaces. Welcome to London and to Earl's Court! Want to experience this amazing city like a local and live in a sought after crescent tree-lined street in the west side of London? We wanted to make sure you are right at home here but felt relaxed and have a 5* hotel experience so enlisted the help of a local interior designer to help us refurbish. We have used bespoke furniture and fittings along with contemporary colours and comfy home essentials
The Space:
You'll have the whole place to yourself. Welcome to my home! I am really excited to welcome Airbnb travellers to my home.
The apartment is located in Earl's Court which is a lovely, green and safe neighbourhood in South West London, close to the super chic Chelsea & Kensington are. You only need to walk 5 mins from the Earl's Court station to get to the flat.
My street is lined with graceful Victorian conversions so typical of London. You will truly feel like a local here. The flat is on the lower ground floor of a larger white stucco fronted home. You have to walk down 10 steps to get to the front door, the benefit is no shared entrance you have sole access to the flat.
Once inside you will be wowed by the sense of space - the living room is spacious and has a dining table in a cosy and bright window alcove. The large 3 seater couch in the living room also converts to a double sofa bed which comfortably sleeps a further 2 people. This living area is open plan and it then extends to the kitchen area. We have made sure that the kitchen will have everything you need in it such as all the basic condiments. Some books are tastefully arranged around the flat.
We have a Flat screen TV with YouTube, iPlayer & Chromecast for you to stream the latest programming. Recently installed an Amazon Echo Show (smart speaker, it is designed around Amazon's virtual assistant Alexa).
The latest external CCTV is an effective deterrent, door locks are Banham insurance approved and incorporate a 'london bar'. We have a new fob-activated Alarm system.
We really want to ensure that you have a comfortable stay here in London!
There are two double bedrooms in the apartment, a modern en-suite shower room and a separate family bathroom. Both bedrooms have walk-through wardrobes which offer additional convenient storage for guests to store all their belongings away if you struggle to pack light - a bit like me! Both bathrooms are bright and contemporary in style and one has a bath (which really is a treat in central London)! The bathrooms will always come stocked with plenty of white fluffy towels and all the essential toiletries such as shampoo, shower gel and hand soap that you need to ensure that you have a comfortable stay in London. The main bedroom has a desktop oscillating fan.
The apartment comes with a separate utility room with a washing machine, a tumble dryer, iron and ironing board. This is a convenient and unique space for hanging clothes and ironing etc, so that you can look fresh for exploring the city or for any business meetings! We have inflatable mattresses also. However my favourite part of this room is the massage bed we have here. There are lots of great companies in London which will travel to provide at home relaxation services and massages!
Further features include a broad paved garden providing a private entrance and private space garden area at back with table and chairs for enjoying refreshing night air outside. You will enjoy total privacy.
Guest Access:
The apartment is your own. Cleaned professionally with fresh luxury linens and toiletries, it's prepared for each new visitor.
The Neighborhood:
Earl's Court is a beautiful area with rich, grand architecture and plenty to do and see close by. There's loads of eateries, bars and cafes around the tube station as well as handy supermarkets so there's no shortage of convenient places in the area. It sits within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea which is one of London's most beautiful, affluent and exclusive areas due to its rich architecture, fancy shops and beautiful restaurants and bars.
If you are flying into Heathrow, then the flat is very easy to get to - just hop on the Piccadilly line at the airport and within 35 mins you will be at Barons Court station.
Looking for something to do in the daytime? It borders with South Kensington and Gloucester Road, with their world famous museums just a short walk, or an even shorter bus ride away! If shopping is your thing then here is a top tip - you can get some really really nice stuff at High Street Kensington and Knightsbridge and still beat the crowds that throng Oxford Circus and Bond Street. I would high recommend going to High Street Kensington as it is much less stressful.
If you are looking for the "big" sights such as the Big Ben, Parliament and Westminster Abbey then you are lucky. The flat is a great base to get to these places. Just hop on the underground and you will be there in 15 mins.
If you are after more cerebral matters then head to South Kensington for the museums such as the Natural History and V&A. The world famous Royal Albert Hall is located here and tickets can be bought on the day of a performance early in the morning. The area is residential but also close to London's two great exhibition centres - The Earl's Court Exhibition Centre and the Kensington Olympia, both walking distance from the flat.
Check out airbnb's area guide to find out more about this leafy gem in the heart of London:
https://www.airbnb.co.uk/locations/london/earls-court
Getting Around:
You couldn’t be better located here! The apartment is located just a 3 minute walk away from Earl’s Court tube station and an 11 minute walk away from West Kensington station. Between them, these two stations are serviced by the Piccadilly line and District line. This means that on these lines you can get directly to famous London sights such as; Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Buckingham Palace (get off at Green Park tube station to get here!), Sloane Square (one of the best stops for getting to the heart of Chelsea). Travellers coming from far and wide will also be pleased to know that you can hop on the Piccadilly line straight to Kings Cross St Pancras station - for national and international trains, and hop on in the other direction and you arrive directly to Heathrow terminals 2, 3, 4 & 5. This is London’s busiest airport and living here means you are so conveniently located to it. Make the most of that extra time by shopping, sightseeing or sleeping!!
There are also plenty of buses in the area, which are a great way of travelling if you like to have a peek at your surroundings as you travel.
A great local tip is to download the Citymapper app. This free app will plan your journey for you efficiently and quickly. It gives you a variety of different transport options such as bike, rail, tube and Uber taxi. It will also take you step by step through your journey as you travel and notify you when you are nearing your destination.
Other Things to Note:
We kindly request that you read the house rules prior to booking and respect them during your stay. Parties or events of any kind will not be tolerated. Violation of this rule will result in eviction from the property and charges for any damages or additional cleaning required. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
City Tax may applicable for this property. This tax is not included in the booking price and will be collected directly from you Before arrival. The amount is calculated per person, per night, and could vary according to local regulations. We kindly ask you to prepare for this payment during check-in. Thank you for your understanding.
