DUPLEX 3 BEDROOMS ZONE 1 / 2
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£1050–£1200 / week
About the home
Clean and freshly decorated apartment suitable for families or groups seeking easy and rapid access to the many attractions of London. Some (Houses of Parliament, Imperial War Museum) close by, others (HMS Belfast, Oxford St, St Paul's cathedral) a short hop by public transport. Cooking facilities, internet, 130+ TV channels and fresh laundry as standard. Code access to the secure block of flats and convenient key pick-up 1600 to 2200hrs, dining room and lounge not counted as beds. Two double bedrooms, one smaller room with a double bed, infant supplied, without bedding. Otherwise all linen towels etc provided and changed weekly or at each change of guest.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Brighton, 70km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets House swaps Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 100m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace |
Further details indoors:
Floors mostly parquet, carpet on stairs and landing, lino in wet rooms. Low exposure for allergy sufferers.
Do not bring your car. You will spend more in parking (fines, central London congestion charging etc) than you spend on the accommodation. Hire a "Boris bike" from the rack across the street (others also available nearby) which operate with your credit card and are a convenient means of transport in this relatively flat part of London.
Further details outdoors:
Leafy area but some traffic noise with the windows open. Many parks, some small and hidden away within easy infant walking distance, even a city farm for those who think chicken pieces grow on trees.
Excellent public transport and tourist attractions in walking distance. Varied selection of local restaurants and bars.
Further details
Minimum stay five nights, maximum stay one month.
Access by a key code and severe penalties exacted if you do not return the gadget.
Conditions
Information pdf by reply answers most questions
Smoking: forbidden but since I can't stop you please use only the exterior East balcony and use an ashtray.
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The South East England / London region
London, once the capital of a great empire, is now a tranquil backwater of Europe. Yet it retains the grandeur of its past and most of the loot, including the Elgin Marbles, Cleopatra's Needle, many old master paintings, etc. Guided tours round the museums, Houses of Parliament and cathedrals can be booked. Shopping opportunities are extensive and the City specialises in supplying financial services cheaply to visitors and expensively to voters. Public transport varies between the efficient and uncomfortable (the tube) and the inefficient but delightful (the river buses). A tradition of openness (immigrants include Normans, van Dyke, Huguenots, Karl Marx, more modern terrorists, economic and political exiles of all stripes) means that the choice of eating or culture is almost limitless. Waiters in restaurants are trained to respond to customers needs, in pubs the tradition is to go to the bar and pay on delivery. All human life is here, the saying goes. In statistical terms it's less than 1%, but the error is forgiveable.
The Central London/Zone 1 / Vauxhall area
Spring Gardens was once the pleasure grounds of central London. It has since been extensively built on. Then it was extensively bombed and redeveloped by the London County Council. Much that is good and interesting remains, including many small parks with facilities for children. Using a good map and avoiding main roads you will come across these on your way from more famous landmarks.
Within easy (child) walking distance:
Imperial War Museum
Oval cricket ground
MI6
Lambeth Palace
Kennington Park
Vauxhall Park
Vauxhall City Farm
Tate Britain museum
London Eye
St Thomas Hospital (Florence Nightingale museum)
Houses of Parliament
Sea Life Aquarium
New Covent Garden market (go early)
Walworth market
River boat rides
A walk for adults in fine weather:
Cutty Sark (under repair after fire, closed)
Golden Hind (Sir Francis Drake's flagship)
H M S Belfast
Tate Modern
Borough Market
National Theatre
Queen Elizabeth Hall (roof garden café, concerts, exhibitions)
Southwark Cathedral
Young Vic, Old Vic theatres
Tower bridge, Tower of London
Churchill museum & cabinet War Rooms
Westminster Abbey.
London Dungeon
Visitor attractions further afield are easily reached through public transport, choose a day pass zone 2 or zone 1 according to destinations.
On enquiry you will receive summary details (pdf) of the flat & London attractions
On booking you get a more detailed pdf
On completion of formalities you get a detailed pdf of how to collect and use keys, central heating, special events, and hints on maximising the pleasure of your stay.
There will be a folder in the apartment with brochures, calendar of events, etc.
How to get there
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| Airport: | London Gatwick: 30 km |
| Railway: | Vauxhall: 0.8 km |
| Ferry: | Dover: 100 km |
Most convenient airport is London Gatwick. Take train to Clapham Junction (2 stops), change to platform 9 or 10 and take train towards Waterloo but get off at Vauxhall (1 stop).
Other airports: Heathrow, City, Luton, Stansted.
Rail Eurostar terminal at St Pancras, then metro. Ferry to Dover then M2 & A2 to S London (Elephant & Castle) then see location map.
Car not advised, parking and congestion charging restrictions, excellent public transport on the doorstep (choice of Underground & overground lines, buses, river transport.
For groups of 6 a private taxi from the airport is probably best, ask for advice
Activities near Central London/Zone 1
Tennis in town
City breaks
Reviews
 08 Nov 2011 |
Nice clean apartment over the road from a great pub. Very central to city and very easy access to trains and tube. Suited our purposes down to the ground. all the necessary equipment was there. |
31 Aug 2011 |
The location of the flat is very convenient. You can walk to the Houses of Parliament along the Thames. It takes only 25 minutes if you decide (big mistake!) not to enter the Tate Britain in your way to Westminster. Or you can get to Vauxhall underground/train station in just 10 minutes, to start there your exploration of London - as this station is in zone 1, you can get to most attractions in the town at a relatively cheap fare. There is a Tesko store a few steps from the apartment, where you can find all you need (food, press, etc.). The flat is comfortable and clean. Decoration is not luxurious but you get all that you need. Note that one of the bedrooms is single, while other accommodates three (one double bed plus one single). The kitchen has all necessary things, including washing-machine, dishwasher, microwave oven, etc. You have to climb a few stairs (not many) to get to the apartment - no lift. There is a nice pub at the other side of the road. The area is safe and quiet: no problems of any sort during the riots of 6-8 August, which coincided with our visit to London. All in all, a very convenient place to use as a base for visiting London. |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
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| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| spring 2102 | 28 Jan 12 | 1 May 12 | £ 990 | £ 160 | £ 160 | 4 Nights |
| summer 2012 | 1 May 12 | 1 Oct 12 | £ 1120 | - | - | 5 Nights |
| autumn 2012 | 1 Oct 12 | 29 Dec 12 | £ 1050 | - | - | 5 Nights |
| new year | 29 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 1200 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Payment only by bank to bank transfer. Pounds sterling or euros accepted. No paypal, cheque or cash payments accepted. 50% of rental rate reserves the apartment, balance due one month before arrival. Damages deposit £150 /€150, You are advised to check your own insurance for personal property, health, cancellation, etc. Return of damages deposit by bank transfer.
There are no additional costs. Linen, laundry service, cleaning and taxes included.
Short stays by agreement, depending on calendar. Ask.
Availability
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Languages spoken    The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This apartment has received 2 reviews from previous guests.  |
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