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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

Luxury 1 bed by the river, near Westminster with excellent transport links at your doorstep. Ideal for tourists, London's greatest landmarks are within easy reach. The apartment has all mod cons and set in a beautiful and very safe development popular with tourists. The apartment is in a stunning setting by the river, with restaurants, bars and supermarkets within minutes.

from £98 / night

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£682 - £1260 / week

3 nights min stay

2 reviews

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  • Not suitable for children
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

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House | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

Breakfast included, children friendly, just 30 minutes by train from Central London, just 30 minutes walk to Greenwich park, quiet place, barbeque.

from £47 / night

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£331 / week

2 nights min stay

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  • No pets allowed

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

The Chase is a modern and peaceful two bedroom, two bathroom townhouse apartment in Clapham.

£unknown / week

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

he flat is very well furnished, with a big living room providing flat screen TV, wireless internet access, and a fully equipped open plan kitchen. The bedroom is very spacious, with the double king bed, and a big wardrobe for all your clothes.

from £222 / night

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£1554 / week

1 night min stay

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Apartment | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 5

The Old School is a brightly modern three bedroom, two bathroom apartment in historic Holborn.

£unknown / week

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Studio | Sleeps 2

Double studio apartment in Belsize Park. Sleeps 1-2, private kitchen, WC, and shower room. Only 10 mins to Central London. A lovely suburban area with beautiful parks, shops, restaurants and bars close by. Suitable for students, travelers, tourists and business trips. FOR MORE INFO ON ALL OUR PROPERTIES Visit: www.LondonHolidayPlace.com Email: info@LondonHolidayPlace.com.

from £67 / night

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£467 - £617 / week

2 nights min stay

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  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 4

1 Bedroom Apartment, Sleeps up to 4 Guests.

from £180 / night

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£1260 - £1645 / week

3 nights min stay

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  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

White Lion Street is a flamboyant and fashionable one bedroom, one bathroom apartment with a balcony in Islington. Home to an eminent fashion photographer, artwork adorns the walls and designer furniture dances amid colours and curios.

from £150 / night

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£1050 / week

1 night min stay

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 4

Fully serviced apartment set in a beautiful georgian building just moments from historic hampton court palace. ***** awarded 4 stars and the gold award from quality in tourism*************

from £230 / night

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£1610 / week

1 night min stay

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House | 5 bedrooms | Sleeps 5

Hilary Close is a five bedroom, six bathroom house with a garden in Chelsea. This family home has just been renovated, and it's glamorously high spec. The kitchen's vast, while the garden has plenty of space to play. There's also a handy entertainment room.

from £743 / night

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£5201 / week

1 night min stay

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

Pembridge Villas is a quirky one bedroom, one bathroom flat on the third floor of a mansion block in funky Notting Hill. The atmosphere's cheerful and a little Eastern, with goldfish, Japanese lacquer, oversized cushions and a mix of antique and modern furniture.

from £235 / night

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£1647 / week

1 night min stay

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 10

A well priced very central location for groups of up to 10 - min 2 nights booking.

from £450 / night

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£3150 / week

2 nights min stay

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  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

The kitchen and living room combination provides you with the perfect atmosphere after an exciting day visiting London. From the modern sofa you have a nice city view. The bedroom provides you with a comfortable double bed and a spacious closet.

from £102 / night

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£712 / week

3 nights min stay

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Studio | Sleeps 4

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from £63 / night

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£441 - £511 / week

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Studio | Sleeps 2

Choose a relaxing home-from-home London Stratford hotel, located in the Westfield Stratford City Shopping Centre and just a 5 minute walk from the 2012 Olympic Village.

from £120 / night

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£840 / week

3 nights min stay

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

Chelsea Bridge Wharf is a modish and modern one bedroom apartment high in a glamorous riverside development in Battersea.

£unknown / week

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 3

Lovely area just 3 mins kings road; ground floor secure building, living room w/divan and two armchairs leaf table chairs for dining; there is a wall mounted tv and wi fi access; double bedroom built in wardrobe,wall mounted tv, ;modern shower bathroom; modern kitchen.

from £107 / night

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£750 - £800 / week

5 nights min stay

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Penthouse | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

"Best view in Richmond" - Hamptons estate agent. 3 double-bedroom, penthouse with balcony overlooking the Thames. State of the art kitchen. 10 seat dining room. Serviced on Wednesdays. Wi-fi & Sky TV included. 10-15 minutes walk to Richmond Park, station, town cent.

from £225 / night

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£1575 / week

7 nights min stay

3 reviews

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  • Suitable for over 5s only
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

This one bedroom, one bathroom pied-a-terre is a contemporary renovation, combining original features with ultra-modern fittings and whimsical d'cor. Situated just south of Chelsea's King's Road, it's well located for exploring West London's most upscale borough.

from £218 / night

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£1526 / week

1 night min stay

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Inverness Terrace is a two bedroom, two bathroom modern apartment with a private balcony in Bayswater. This minimalist penthouse is spectacular, with wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows and sophisticated contemporary furniture.

from £340 / night

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£2380 / week

1 night min stay

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 4

This one bedroom apartment is on the ground floor with garden. The apartment is perfectly located for easy access to all of London's attractions as the underground station is on the doorstep (25 minutes City centre)

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  • Nearest beach 60 km
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

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Apartment | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 7

Gothic fantasy of bricks and spires. Architectural Marvel Grade 1 listed St Pancras Chambers. Access to Spa, Jacuzzi, Gym. Abundance of restaurants, bars and shops in the building itself. This luxury apt of 1100 sqft is the perfect base from which to explore the city. Kings Cross/St Pancras station is directly below the building - the most interconnected tube hub in London.

from £193 / night

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£1350 - £1850 / week

2 nights min stay

2 reviews

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  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Amazing apartment located on Floral Street, within walking distance to Covent Garden Tube Station, the Royal Opera House, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street, Chinatown, the theatres of Shaftesbury Avenue.

from £250 / night

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£1750 - £1850 / week

3 nights min stay

1 review

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 3

Stay in a slice of history. This London apartment is in a listed house (built 1850) in a conservation area. Easy access to cultural and historical attractions. 5 min walk from historic Crystal Palace park. Close to excellent restaurants, cafes and gastro pubs.

from £40 / night

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£280 - £350 / week

5 nights min stay

4 reviews

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  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 4

Amazing apartment located on Floral Street, within walking distance to Covent Garden Tube Station, the Royal Opera House, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Oxford Street, Chinatown, the theatres of Shaftesbury Avenue.

from £143 / night

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£1000 - £1450 / week

3 nights min stay

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

Stunning newly refurbished apartment with great links to the attractions and transport to airports.

from £158 / night

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£1102 / week

3 nights min stay

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  • No pets allowed

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Townhouse | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 7

Ladbroke Grove 4 is an arty and upscale four bedroom, three bathroom townhouse with a balcony and garden in Notting Hill.

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 5

Gorgeous Victorian garden apartment with large open-plan reception, private patio & peaceful walled garden. Perfect for discerning couples & families visiting Central London. Welcome hamper: organic treats, local produce & household basics. Tube & Train 3 mins walk.

from £93 / night

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£650 - £950 / week

3 nights min stay

5 reviews

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  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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Townhouse | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 5

Ladbroke Gardens 2 is a three bedroom, two bathroom flat with communal gardens in Notting Hill.

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

It is between South Kensington and Sloane Square, 5 min walking from the tube station. About 45 minutes direct from Heathrow. You are surrounded by many restaurants, pubs, supermarkets and tourist attractions.

from £113 / night

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£792 / week

3 nights min stay

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Crawford Street is a light and sophisticated two bedroom, two bathroom townhouse apartment with a small roof terrace in Marylebone.

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 8

***NEW***LONDON!!!!! ***FANTASTIC DEAL*** UP TO 8 GUEST UNDER £95 PER NIGHT- ***ENTIRE APARTMENT***very modern. Every thing supplied. Regular buses opposite takes you to Brixton station within 10 mins. Brixton underground take you straight into the heart of **LONDON*

from £94 / night

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£662 / week

3 nights min stay

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  • Nearest beach 120 km
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Canalside Loft apartment in Central London in gated development. Very quiet, great location, with views across London, overlooking the canal with swans and ducks and no cars in sight, while very central. Located between Shoreditch, Islington and Clerkenwell.

from £178 / night

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£1250 / week

4 nights min stay

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  • Suitable for over 5s only
  • Car not necessary
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 4

The flat is ideally located in central London, a stone's throw from Russell Square, the home of the famous British Museum. Russell Square is a perfect location for those visiting London, right in the centre of the action and is part of the historic Bedford Estate. The property is in an ideal central London location, just a few minutes' walk to Russell Square tube station.

from £140 / night

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£980 - £1190 / week

2 nights min stay

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  • Nearest beach 100 km
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

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Townhouse | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Shorrolds Road is a two bedroom, two bathroom home with a patio garden in Fulham. Victorian terrace on the outside, inside it is ultra modern and breezily bright, with a large sitting room and a kitchen that opens onto the garden.

from £300 / night

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£2100 / week

1 night min stay

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

It is very nicely furnished with 1 comfortable double bed, a wide open kitchen and one bathroom. The windows provide the flat with an extraordinary volume, flooded with light and full of energy.

from £125 / night

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£872 / week

7 nights min stay

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 3

The flat is a 1 bedroom, luxury, child-friendly, self-contained flat in the lower ground floor of the newly built and award-winning Zog House in a lovely and quiet zone 2 suburb of London yet only 15 minutes to Oxford Circus by tube, 5 minutes by tube to Paddington. The flat would suit a couple, or a couple with young children (maximum, two children).

from £84 / night

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£588 - £662 / week

3 nights min stay

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House | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Elegant and spacious London holiday home. Immaculate throughout and tastefully furnished. Walking distance to Kingston and convenient for central London. Perfect for families or couples looking for affordable luxury providing exceptional value for money.

from £153 / night

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£1070 - £1340 / week

3 nights min stay

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  • Suitable for over 5s only
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

Our delightful 2 level, 69 sq.m apartment Regents Park Two B is presenting great style of living and is perfect for welcoming your entire family during the stay in London.

from £148 / night

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£1036 - £2646 / week

1 night min stay

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Apartment | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 3

This fine apartment which bears a nice homely feeling, is furnished with a lot of taste. Having one separate bedroom and a double sofa bed it can freely accommodate up to 4 people.

from £122 / night

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£854 - £1925 / week

1 night min stay

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Apartment | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

riverside modern penthouse large terrace daybed riverview wandsworth train fulham wimbledon.

from £195 / night

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£1365 - £2625 / week

2 nights min stay

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  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

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Townhouse | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

This spectacular 4* 3 bed, 2 bath house fronts the River Thames affording superb views of wildlife and ships. 6 minutes to 3 local rail stations, 10 min. - Canary Wharf or Olympic Venues. The 02 Arena - 6 mins away. Excel Intn. - 12 min. Zone 2 of Central London. A 4* holiday Rental in Zone 2 Central London. with superb river views and good access everywhere. sleeps 6.

from £157 / night

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£1100 - £1200 / week

4 nights min stay

6 reviews

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  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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House | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 5

This pretty period, terraced cottage is situated on a picturesque Chelsea street. On entering the house there is a small hallway. The double reception room has a sitting area with sofa, armchairs, decorative fireplace, flatscreen TV and is open with the dining area.

from £256 / night

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£1795 / week

7 nights min stay

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House | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Anselm Road is a colourful three bedroom, three bathroom family home that's a wonderful mixture of traditional and eclectically funky design. The home is bright and airy with skylights and patio doors leading out into the private garden.

from £500 / night

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£3500 / week

1 night min stay

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 4

The flat is on the 3rd floor (elevator available) and has 2 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a big living room with a dedicated dining area, and a beautiful terrace with table and chairs for 4 people. The kitchen is fully equipped, and there's also a washing machine.

from £216 / night

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£1512 / week

3 nights min stay

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

2 King Size Bedrooms, Lounge with Sofa Bed, Sleeps 6, Roof Terrace.

from £258 / night

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£1806 - £2275 / week

3 nights min stay

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  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed

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Apartment | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 8

Spacious, luxury, apartment, flat, place, free wi fi, 2 bedroom, London, Canary Wharf, River view, Balcony, O2 Arena, Stratford, City Airport, Amazing, Awesome, Wonderful, Great,

from £131 / night

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£919 - £1470 / week

3 nights min stay

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House | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Deodar Road 2 is a beautifully located four bedroom, three bathroom house with a garden, terrace and balcony in Putney.

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Just outside the buzz and bustle of Central London, the Greater London area has some great boroughs in which to stay. The leafy residential streets of suburbs such as Notting Hill and Dulwich are a short journey from London's main attractions, but they offer a bit of peace and quiet after a day's sightseeing.