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Apartment |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

Central London/Zone 1 in South East England

From £1095 per week |  From £235 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car not necessary, no pets allowed

About the home

John St is in the historic area of Bloomsbury in Central London. You're in the heart of London but away from the crowds. Nearest tube stations are Russell Square (6 min walk) and Chancery Lane (7 mins), but you'll often find it as quick to walk to many of the main attractions. The British Museum is a 10 min walk and Charles Dickens' House (he wrote Oliver Twist here), is 1 minute away. London's West End with its fabulous shopping (Oxford St, Regent St), theatres, art galleries and landmarks (Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben) is close by. Covent Garden with its street theatre, opera house and shopping Piazza is an easy walk. Heading East, you can stroll around the City of London, Europe's financial centre with its famous buildings (St Paul's Cathedral, the Gherkin, Tower of London, Wren churches).

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The apartment occupies the second and third floors of a Georgian house in Bloomsbury. Although the house was built in the 1790s, it has been newly refurbished to a high standard and now boasts all the luxuries of a modern home, including a fully-equipped kitchen (washer/drier, dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer), satellite TV and DVD player, power shower and modern bathroom. There is a large living room (with toys for young children and books and games) with two sofas, a kitchen with dining table and five chairs and upstairs, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The large master bedroom has a king-size double bed and a single bed. The second bedroom has two single beds. A cot and highchair are available on request. Linen and towels included. There is no CD player but there are speakers suitable for MP3 players.

Further details outdoors:
There is no outside space with this property, but for children, the excellent Coram's Fields is moments away. This park only admits adults if they are accompanied by a child. It has swings, slides and climbing frames for all ages, a sand-pit, farm animals and astro-turf football pitches, all free for kids. For adults, London is full of parks and gardens, but Russell Square with its fountain, newly restored gardens and cafe is a good place for a rest from London's fast-paced lifestyle.

Further details

Price includes VAT (sales tax), final cleaning, wi-fi and bed and bath linen. There is nothing extra to pay. We accept cheques and credit cards. To secure your booking please pay a 20% deposit. Full payment is due two months before your stay begins.
You can gain access to the apartment at 2pm on the first day of your stay. If you plan to arrive earlier, please let us know and if the property is ready, you will be able to move in at an earlier time. If it is not ready, there is a secure place for you to leave luggage and a bathroom that you can use.
On the day of departure, please leave before 10am. This can sometimes be extended by arrangement.

Conditions

Please do not smoke in the property.
The apartment is on the second and third floors and there is no lift or disabled access.
Internet access is WiFi. You will need to bring your laptop to access the Internet. The network is password protected and the passwords are in the black information folder in the living room. This folder
contains information about the property and a short guide to the local area and its shops, restaurants, transport links and facilities. If you would like a copy of this local guide before you arrive, just ask and it can be emailed to you.

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John St in Bloomsbury, London

 

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Master bedroom

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Well equipped kitchen (dishwasher, washer/drier, microwave, oven and freezer) has dining table for 6 people. Connecting door to the living room with two sofas, TV, dvd, bookcase and view of the Georgian street below.

Apartment rental accommodation in Central London/Zone 1

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The South East England / Greater London region

With 7m people speaking 300 languages, London offers something for everyone. It offers you world class attractions such as the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, London Eye and the British Museum which is very close to this apartment. Or you can go shopping in Oxford Street, Bond St, Carnaby Street, Regent Street, Knightsbridge, Covent Garden, trendy Camden Market (a must for teenagers and 20somethings) or the Portobello Road antiques market in Notting Hill. There is so much to see and experience in the metropolis that we provide a copy of the weekly listings magazine Time Out for all of our visitors. Art galleries, theatres, clubs, rock and pop concerts, classical music performances, jazz clubs, comedy clubs, cinema, sporting events - there is an ever changing variety of things to do. The apartment has a small collection of guide books and restaurant guides to help you get the most out of your stay in central London plus some novels that are set in London.

The Central London/Zone 1 area

When you have finished seeing the major sites of London, make sure you spend some time wandering around the garden squares of Georgian Bloomsbury, looking at the houses where Virginia Woolf's Bloomsbury set used to hang out, browsing in the small shops in the charming Lambs Conduit Street, having a drink in a Victorian pub (The Lamb is good). There are lots of restaurants and cafes within a ten minute walk of the apartment to suit all budgets and tastes. Or you can walk east to the off-beat district of Clerkenwell (stop and look at the medieval St John's Gate) where there are many more restaurants plus quirky shops in Exmouth Market. On a fine day a walk by the River Thames can offer great views of London; from St Paul's Cathedral you can cross the Millennium Bridge and along the South Bank take in Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Tate Modern art gallery, a second hand book market, the National Theatre, Festival Hall, London Eye and Lambeth Palace. Then you are at Westminster Bridge, so view the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben from across the river and stroll up Whitehall, past Downing Street to Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery or the National Portrait Gallery.

If you are coming to London on business, John Street is a short journey to the City and also to the West End. For academics, the British Library, University College London, Kings College and the London School of Economics are close by. For lawyers, the Royal Courts of Justice and Lincolns Inn are a 20 min walk and Grays Inn is at the end of our road. The Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in Queen Square, London Homeopathic Hospital and the Eastman Hospital are within a short walking distance.

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The apartment is one hour away from the airports of London Heathrow, Luton, Gatwick, Stansted and City Airport. It is a fifteen minute walk (5 mins in a taxi) from Kings Cross Station and St Pancras International Station which has Eurostar services to Paris and Brussels. Euston Station is 20 mins walk. Waterloo, Paddington and London Bridge stations are a short bus/tube (subway) ride or a 15 minute taxi journey. It is a 7 minute walk from Russell Square (Picadilly tube line) or Chancery Lane (Central line) tube stations. Please try not to bring a car as parking in Central London is dreadful.

Activities near Central London/Zone 1

Reviews

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13 Nov 2011

“Clean, spacious, uncluttered and ideally located” As a family, we have stayed in a few apartments while on holiday in London. This one was by far the best. Melissa was kind and accommodating and the apartment fantastic. Large sash windows which open fully provided us with plenty of fresh air during the sticky Summer (yes, the Brits do have Summer) and loads of natural light. All rooms are incredibly spacious and the apartment really private. John's Road is ideally situated for Central London - close to a number of tube stations but we mainly used the frequent buses we were able to catch at the end of John Road. We actually found John Road more accessible to Central London than our previous apartment in Kensington. The apartment is kitted out with everything one would need including a cell phone for guests to use and a wonderful file of information on local buses, restaurants, shopping areas etc. We would love to return to this apartment.

30 Oct 2011

“Brilliant Way to Vacation in London” For far less than the cost of a cramped hotel room in the city, we had our own 2-story flat to come home to for a week. The living room was comfortable and spacious enough to have guests over as well... more

14 Aug 2011

“This was a fabulous central London flat with wonderful owners who went above and beyond for us.” This lovely high-ceilinged, airy, and bright flat, with its large windows and polished floors, just down the street from the Dickens Museum, was a pleasure to come home to each day. We cooked most of our meals in the well-equipped kitchen, did our laundry at home, and had every resource available. Groceries were within easy walking distance, as were the British Museum, the British Library, and numerous galleries, restaurants, bookstores, wine bars and pubs. The neighbourhood is safe and pleasant, with a famous children's playground just around the corner. Direct buses to theatres or shops were all within a few minutes' walk. The owners were helpful and considerate beyond what anyone could have expected. One instance of many kindnesses is that when I left a pearl necklace behind in the flat after our departure, they special air-delivered it to me, without charging for the service. We give 22 John Street our highest recommendation.

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We stayed at 22 John Street in for a week in late November while on a business/holiday trip to London. We could not have asked for a better place to stay. The apartment itself is tastefully decorated and has all modern amenities. The location was central to both my wife's office in Holborn as well as virtually all of central London. The apartment is situated in a relatively quiet portion of Bloomsbury, near numerous restaurants, cafes, shops, pubs and parks. Public transportation is very convenient, with three tube stops within an easy walk. The British Museum, Covent Garden and the theatres and restaurants of the West End are all just short walks from the apartment. We spent most of our time exploring the nearby neighborhoods and occasionally venturing further afield on the bus or the tube to see the sights of the wonderful city.

22 John Street is a particularly good place for a family. Our 18-month old son joined us for the trip, and the apartment owners, Melissa and Rob, supplied age-appropriate toys and books as well as a high chair. The apartment is also around around the corner from Coram's Fields, a park designed for children with playground equipment, fields and a petting zoo. All these added up to a far more fun and relaxing experience for parents of an active young child than an extended stay in a hotel. We highly recommend 22 John Street as a wonderful place to stay in central London and would visit again (and hope to!).
Ben and Caroline Holt, Arlington, Virginia, United States

"Thank you for the absolutely lovely time we spent in the apartment. It was everything - and more - that we expected. Everything was clean, beautifully furnished and your helpful tips in the black file was much appreciated. We would love to return." - Frederik & Lani Du Plessis, Amsterdam, Holland

“Great place & great location” - Pat & Stanley Davis, Chicago, Illinois, USA

‘Super flat and spacious” - Bird family, Cottingham, East Yorkshire, England

"Thank you again for the let of your flat. It worked out very well for us. The location is ideal and the flat is roomy and well equipped. We made good use of the kitchen, eating in most evenings and every morning. " - Diane Kelly, Ontario, Canada

‘The apartment was better than expected, extremely clean and well presented. Great location with access to Russell Square and Holborn Station in easy walking distance. Very good ideas and information in the apartment. Overall a great experience.’ - Margaret & Craig Glennon, Tasmania, Australia

“We have thoroughly enjoyed our week in London. Your house is more than we had hoped for - thank you for making it feel so ‘homey’” Grant Wilson & family, Adelaide, Australia

''Great, spacious accommodation made for a wonderful, exciting and relaxing holiday. Thank You”
Vilkins Family, Brisbane, Australia

''Just a quick thank you...the apartment worked out beautifully for us and it was 100% as advertised. Thanks so much for all of your help and assistance...we'll be sure to recommend your place!"
Karen Menachof, Rochester, New York, USA

'We just wanted to thank you for your wonderful flat in John Street. Everyone thought it was in a really good location for all they wanted to do and see, and it was our little home to return to after each hectic day. Emma thought the shutters were cool, once we discovered them (just like the ones Jane Austen used!). Proximity to trains and buses was fantastic and all your hints and tips were relevant and useful. Wish we could do it all again soon." - Clive Saunders, Australia

'We had a fantastic time here in London. The flat was wonderful - it was our home away from home”
Handzy family, Westfield, New Jersey USA

Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Winter 2012	11 Jan 12	24 Mar 12	1095£ 1095	235235	235235	3 Nights
Easter 2012	24 Mar 12	24 Jun 12	1295£ 1295	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer 2012	24 Jun 12	10 Sep 12	1595£ 1595	299299	299299	3 Nights
Autumn 2012	10 Sep 12	20 Dec 12	1250£ 1250	0-	0-	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.

If you stay for two weeks or more the price includes a weekly cleaner and change of bed and bath linen.

We accept cheques (in pounds sterling), debit cards and the credit cards Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

The apartment is not available during the London Olympics 27 July 2012 to 11 August 2012.

Availability

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5 years listed You are contacting Melissa Mackey Landline +44 0207 419 7995 Mobile +44 07771 950463 Web Visit site Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This apartment has received 3 reviews from previous guests.

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