Oasis in Central London

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Apartment |1 bedroom |Sleeps 2

King's Cross in Central London/Zone 1

from £108 / night

£750 / week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

12 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car not necessary, no pets allowed

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About the home

Light and airy, beautifully finished one bedroom flat on ground floor of a converted Victorian terrace (circa. 1845).

The location is amazing - a short walk to most of tourist and historic London. With all the tubes, trains and buses from King's Cross making it easy to explore the rest of the city.

Our vibrant, safe neighbourhood has many up-market bars, pubs, restaurants and boutique stores. It's a two minute walk to a supermarket and lots of little specialist stores. There is plenty to do in the neighbourhood at night, or you can just sit in the garden and have a quiet drink at the end of the day.

The flat itself is well appointed, with a great kitchen, high quality appliances, a super comfy bed and lots of fancy extras.

I live in the building, so if you need anything, get locked out or need help navigating London etc. I'm here to help.

The flat can comfortably accommodate two people (including a child - the flat itself is child friendly) but any more than two people won't have bed space.

Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions about the flat or your stay in London.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The kitchen and living area has a large window seat which acts as a lounge and day bed. Just kick off your shoes, jump up and relax. You can also eat here on the little table. If you would like a separate small dining table with chairs, please just let me know and I'll make it available. While beautiful, the flat is small so we've tried to keep furniture to that which is necessary.

The kitchen comes with (quality) cutlery, crockery and appliances. Cooking basics are also provided. If you have specific requirements in terms of the kitchen (for example, you intend to bake cakes), please just let me know and I'll ensure it's properly equipped.

The flat is spotlessly clean when guests arrive. If you would like additional cleaning and the linen changed during your stay, this can be arranged for a fee.

Further details outdoors:
There is a great recently landscaped garden to the rear of the building (shared only with me). You can enjoy a quiet drink or dinner in the garden, which is inhabited by squirrels, two cats, hundreds of birds and a rumoured fox.

Further details

A house manual lives in the flat for your information, covering the flat and local area.

I live in the building should you need anything more.

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Kick off your shoes and relax on the window seat, complete with original shutters

 

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Comfy bed on the garden

 

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A kitchen with everything you need, and a television with many channels you don't need

 

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Some fresh air (and a glass of wine?) at the end of a long day...

The South East England / London region

London is the capital of the United Kingdom, and arguably of the world (sorry New Yorkers!). It's been here for over 1000 years, and while it's a modern city, you can't avoid its history. You wouldn't want to. The city is full of amazing architecture, great parks, world class art galleries and museums, and has sensational food and bars.

There is so much to see or do, that stealing an extra few days in London is always a good idea. I've lived here for ten years and feel like I've only scratched the surface of what the city has to offer. There are a number of books on the history of London and guides for visitors in the flat, which you are welcome to peruse during your stay.

You don't come to England for the weather - but a sunny day in London is like a sunny day nowhere else (stunning). The good news is that pretty much everything that you need to do in tourist London is indoors.

The Central London/Zone 1 / King's Cross area

Central London contains most of the sites. From the flat you can walk to: St Paul's Cathedral, the Tate Modern, Borough Market, Trafalgar Square, Madame Tussaud's, the National Portrait Gallery, the National Gallery, the British Museum, the British Library, the River Thames, and more. Ten minutes on the tube from King's Cross and you are at Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, the Tate Britain and Hyde Park.

For the non- Londoners, 'Zone 1' refers to the very centre of the city for the purpose of transport. Tube transport within Zone 1 costs less than traveling across zones. The flat is in Zone 1.

King's Cross used to be full of drug addicts and sex workers; it's now super safe and very trendy. A huge redevelopment along the canal at the back of King's Cross is gentrifying the area ever more. There are lots of pubs, great restaurants and bars, and speciality stores (as well as a supermarket) very nearby. Regent's Canal is two minutes from the flat - in twenty minutes you can walk along the canal path to Camden Town, and on to Regent's Park.

The house manual in the flat details things to do in the area and recommends places to eat and drink.

How to get there

What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

Map showing the King's Cross areaReset Map

All very easy! The flat is a three minute walk from King's Cross St. Pancras, so simple to access from all transport hubs. When the Olympics roll around, the high speed Javelin Train will mean we are seven minutes from St Pancras to the Olympic Village (and a walk from some other venues).

Eurostar: short walk from St. Pancras International.

From Heathrow airport, direct Piccadilly Line tube train to King's Cross St. Pancras. Or Heathrow Express to Paddington, then Circle or Hammersmith and City Line tube train to to King's Cross St. Pancras. Taxis from Heathrow cost around £36.

From Gatwick airport, direct overland train to King's Cross station.

From Luton airport, direct overland train to St. Pancras station.

From Stansted airport, train to Liverpool Street then Circle, Metropolitan or Hammersmith and City line tube train to King's Cross St. Pancras.

From City airport, the Docklands Light Rail to Bank, then the Circle, Metropolitan or Hammersmith and City line tube train to King's Cross St. Pancras.

Specific directions to the flat will be provided upon booking. I can also arrange a car to meet you, if you so wish.

Activities near Central London/Zone 1

Reviews

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19 Jan 2013

“Small But Comfortable” My boyfriend and I enjoyed our stay here! Nice location and quiet. Wish there was a microwave and more pots and pans but for a short stay it was fine!

19 Oct 2012

“Cozy pied à terre in London” We stayed at the flat for 10 nights in September. The flat is well situated in the Kings Cross area, a five minute walk from the subway station. There is also a supermarket at the corner of the street which we found very convenient. The flat was tiny but cozy and clean. The kitchen area was modern and well equipped, and the daybed by the window was quite comfortable. Our host Andrea was very friendly and helpful whenever we had any questions, and her two year old son Henry was delightful. We appreciated the breakfast that was waiting for us when we arrived. Overall, we had a wonderful time!!

11 Oct 2012

“A cozy and convenient place to stay near rail and tube hubs."” We thoroughly enjoyed our four-night stay at this small, self-catering flat near the St. Pancras/Kings Cross train stations. It was just the right size for the two of us and featured everything we needed for a cozy time: a large, upholstered window seat for sitting and dining, fully equipped kitchen, comfortable bed, modern bathroom and access to a delightful back garden. Our host Andrea was so helpful and provided many extra touches, including Oyster Cards for citywide transportation. We would definitely stay here again.

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04 Sep 2012

“Lived like a Londoner” We (me, my husband, and my 5 month old son) stayed here during the olympics. The flat was perfect! It was centrally located. It was clean. Having a kitchen saved us money on eating out. The... more

17 Jun 2012

“Charming, very functional flat in a great location” I travelled with my elderly mom to London and we stayed for a week at Andrea's rental flat. Andrea was totally hospitable; she was available to us if we needed her, and had provided a number of thoughtful extras (washing detergent, shampoo, free wifi, a selection of snacks since we got in late in the day.) The apartment itself was spotless, efficient, and fully equipped. The hair dryer, iron and ironing board, a washer/dryer were most appreciated. The bed was extremely comfortable and tucked in a back room which was quiet and cozy. Finally, the best part of the flat was its close proximity to kings cross underground station. A five minute walk and many many tube lines were easily accessed. Only a few stops from many attractions, we felt as though we had all of London easily at our disposal. Several local restaurants offered easy, delicious dinners. We loved the pub called "the Fellow", the Italian place called "Gran Sasso", and the Ethiopian place called "Addis". I highly recommend the flat and would stay there again.

31 Jan 2012

“A second home for 2 weeks” We stayed in this tiny but thoughtfully equipped apartment for two weeks and enjoyed every day. It might not be the cheapest but it was worth it's prize (for us). We came with our 1year old daughter and as we went out almost every day the size was just ok for the 3 of us. WiFi worked well, the TV was never used. The street noise is present, but the sleeping room is on the garden side and (apart from the sound produced by the heating) quiet. The whole apartment was clean, we found everything we needed and the garden was gratefully accepted for a play. Contact with Andrea was personal and very nice, she was helpful in every way and in the apartment waited a list with guidance through heating, washing machine and local pubs/restaurants. The latter, a supermarket, King's Cross Station and many more are reachable in minutes – as is a lot more: walked to Oxford Circus in 30 min, to Camden in 15, the canal nearby is also nice for a walk. Oyster cards are in the apartment which was very handy. We spent a very good and happy time here.

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02 Jan 2012

“Great place to stay” Very clean, handy apartment to stay in London. Very walkable to Kings Cross station (with many trains out). Grocery store, bank, several pubs nearby as well. Definitely recommend this place.

01 Dec 2011

“Warm, inviting oasis in central London” My husband and I stayed here during our trip to London and I can't say enough good things about it. First, it was like staying in a friend's apartment! So personal and comfortable, and having a flat to come home to at the end of the day is heaps better than returning to a hotel. Second, the location is perfect and so convenient to bus, tube and train, as well as being walking distance from just about everything. Third, the flat itself was fully stocked (including wireless) with everything you need to cook, sleep, relax, and as an aside, the shower was fabulous. Fourth, the back garden was an unexpected delight. Fifth, the owner is a friendly, personable woman who is more than willing to help with any arrangements or special requests. If you need a holiday rental in central London, you simply won't find anything better than this.

15 Sep 2011

“Oasis of calm... with excellent transport links.” A fantastic one bed flat, superbly proportioned and furnished to a very high standard. A shower that I miss to this day, the quietest washing machine invented and a cooker that allows you to finally dispense with the oven thermometer. Oh and a garden, a garden in zone 1..

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15 Sep 2011

“Lovely London Flat” This flat is in a great location in Zone 1, less than 5 minute walk from King's Cross, very accessible to my favorite neighborhood in London-- Bloomsbury. The flat is clean, gets great light in the morning with a great kitchen and sitting area. It's such a great way to wake up while traveling. The back garden is an unexpected bonus. Andrea is lovely and ensured that we were well taken care of. Many thanks!

14 Sep 2011

“Just the perfect stay!” So close to everything, really modern, had everything we could have asked for and cheap at the price. The feel is not holiday let, more boutique hotel or staying with a tasteful friend. Thanks Andrea for being a wonderful host, we'll definitely be back.

29 May 2012

“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.WE FEEL AT HOME/ MUY RECOMENDADO.COMO ESTAR EN CASA” Extremely nice studio.Very clean. A lot of light . It's just as described in the photos.Well furnished, we have everything we need, including oyster cards for travelling. Quiet at nights.The garden is also great.Very good connections with metro,trains and buses.It is not cheap but it's worth it's prize. We will come back again.Many Thanks to the owner Andrea, lovely. Quiero dar las gracias a la propietaria, Andrea, que nos hizo sentir como en casa.El estudio es tal y como se muestra en las fotos, es muy luminoso, tiene todo lo que te hace falta. El jardín de la parte de atrás es una gozada, el dormitorio da al jardín por lo que por la noche es super silencioso. Está perfectamente comunicado con metro, tren y buses,puedes ir a cualquier sitio y volver a comer a casa tranquilamente y volver a salir. Aunque no es barato realmente merece la pena, el apartamento está completamente reformado y muy limpio.Volveremos sin dudarlo.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
February to end April	14 Jan 13	1 May 13	660£ 660	100£ 100	100£ 100	3 Nights
May to August	1 May 13	2 Sep 13	750£ 750	110£ 110	110£ 110	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

The following will be confirmed by email before booking, but basically...

A non-refundable deposit of £200 will be required to secure the booking. The remaining rental fee should be paid two weeks before check in. Cancellation with more than one week's notice will result in a 50% refund. If I can find someone to rent the place at the last minute, the full amount will be refunded.

Payment can be made by PayPal or bank transfer. Please note that bank, transfer and any other charges are to be paid by the person renting the flat. Thanks.

We can discuss all of the above my email at the time of booking.

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