4 guests
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2 bedrooms, 2 beds
1 bathroom
+1 extra toilet
sq/ft
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Two main features make this excellently located Kensington home a great addition to the collection – one is the aforementioned location (a stone's throw from Hyde Park) and the other is your host, who truly encapsulates why homestays have become so popular, with her experience and infectious personality. The home itself has traditional and classic interiors, with a lovely collection of paintings. While the bedrooms are on a slightly lower ground, the rear garden lets in a welcome amount of natural light.
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What to expect
Highlights
Make friends with the British bulldog
These lounging figurines
Charming vintage furniture
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Home truths
This home is slightly lower than ground level, so it may not suit those who are looking for a great city view
The kitchen here is small and perhaps better described as more functional than luxurious
About this stay
Amenities
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Washing machine
Garden
TV
Dishwasher
Cot / crib
Ironing board
Bedrooms & bathrooms
2 bedrooms, 2 beds
1 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Cab booking
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Laundry and dry cleaning
Local phone / sim
Luggage storage
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Kensington
Affluent and incredibly central, Kensington is a great base for exploring London on foot. Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park are on your doorstep and so are the Victoria and Albert, Science, and Natural History Museums. The streets are attractive and well maintained (grand, white stucco facades aplenty) and your neighbours will be a wealthy, conservative set. Lots of positives but probably not the place to let your hair down.
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Start your day at Eggbreak
Prepare yourself for a higher level education on egg-based recipes. Try the pork belly brioche bap topped with a poached egg. Come early in your trip as you might want to repeat.
Have a pint at London’s most colourful pub
Literally covered from top to bottom in billowing flowers of every colour, it’s easy to forget that the Churchill Arms is also a great pub. Grab a pint & soak up almost 300 years of drinking history.
Eat Lunch at Maggie Jones
Step inside this charming, rustic restaurant in Kensington and instantly feel like you’re living it up in a countryside farmhouse as you savour one of the menu's many delicious, hearty dishes.
Get your groceries at Whole Foods Market
This American, eco-minded health foods supermarket is located a short walk away by High Street Kensington station. Perfect for stocking up your kitchen with groceries for your stay.
Visit Sambourne House
Step back in time to 1899 and visit the Sambourne Family Home for the opportunity to see how this family lived. You've got the option of a conventional tour, or if you're looking for a livielier tour, a costumed tour will provide a dramatised account based on Marion Sambourne's diary.
A-spire-ational
Designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott - architect of the Albert Memorial - and built in 1872, this Victorian Gothic church has the tallest spire in London. Isaac Newton and anti-slave campaigner Willia
Dine at The Ivy Kensington Brasserie
An urbane, neighbourhood-style brasserie offering accessible Modern British eats. Enjoy great vegetarian options, lovely tea, and fabulous service. Avoid the pancakes though!
Eat Incredible Indian food at Dishoom
Inspired by Kyani & Co, an Irani bakery in Bombay, India. Dishoom brings the bustling Bombay café vibe to the UK serving London’s best Indian street food.
Discovery traditional craftsmanship at Japan House
If you fancy a trip to Japan but are not keen on the long haul flight, everything from the tiles to the food (cooked up by renowned chef Shimizu Akira) will have its roots there - and no jet lag.
Catch a Film at The Gate Picturehouse
Dating back to 1911, The Gate is a gorgeous single-screen cinema in the heart of Notting Hill.
Experience a night at The Coronet Theatre
This converted warehouse offers a cosy and intimate setting to enjoy contemporary dance, opera, and drama productions. Don't miss the unique candlelit bar here, too – we think it's the star of the show.
Explore the tranquil beauty of Holland Park
Holland Park is a beautiful and tranquil park in the heart of London, boasting a variety of gardens, playgrounds, sports facilities, and a Japanese Garden. It's the perfect spot to relax, have a picnic, or play sports amidst vibrant nature.
Get around
Airport
London City
53 min
Heathrow
40 min
London Gatwick
1 hr 48 min
Subway station
High Street Kensington
7 min
Train station
Kensington
7 min
Bus stop
Kensington Fire Station
6 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
4 min
Cafe
4 min
Pharmacy
8 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No smoking
No parties or events
Good to know
Arrival from 14:00
Departure before 10:00
On floor -1, steps only
Wifi speed: 65Mbps
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
5
days
Cancel at least 5 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 5 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Hanna
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Hanna originally hails from Poland and her welcoming, charming demeanour is truly infectious. She used to be a Kensington local, but now lets out her home in the summer. Her care for guests is second to none as evidenced by the welcome gifts she provides!
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