QUEENS QUAY
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£800–£1500 / week
About the home
This convenient riverside apartment gives you a home from home view of the best of tourist spots in London. If you don't feel like walking, just take the lift to the communal roof garden, rest your feet and look at the view!
In a peaceful, portered block with lifts on the North bank of the Thames near to the Millenium Bridge; it provides everything you need for self-catering comfort with more space than normal.
The flat is on the fifth floor and is furnished in a comfortable, modern style with power shower and bath in the bathroom.
The spacious sitting room and dining area is large with modular seating, dining table and chairs, satellite tv, music player, fax and there is a desk with laptop and FULL INCLUSIVE business broadband facilities including ethernet and wireless.
The kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher and microwave as well as washing machine, oven and hob.
The bedroom has a modern four poster bed, very comfortable, and there are large and small hanging wardrobes, dressing table and chest of drawers. There is a sofa bed in the sitting room for additional guests.
The bathroom is simple and streamlined with white suite and has a power shower over the bath and mixer taps with hand shower.
It is furnished with simple, modern classic, great looking good quality furniture and has recently been redecorated and given a new washing machine, oven and hot plates.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 2, 1 bedroom |
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| Nearest beach: | 5 mins, when River Thames is out. Only good for be |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Wheelchair access Lift access to property |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Telephone, Fax, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 family bathroom, Solarium / Roof terrace |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 8 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Bicycles available |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Lift access to property |
Further details indoors:
As I say the flat is completely equipped, but if there is something you might need or like to have, let me know and I will try to provide it. It is also suitable for corporate long lets and has had several in the years I have been doing this. Therefore the flat is really equipped for a home from home. I personally travel a lot and know what I need when I go away!
The kitchen is fully equipped. There is a washing machine in the flat and there is also a laundry in the basement providing larger pay machines and hot air dryers (pay. 50p)
The spacious sitting room has a large modular corner sofa in neutral colours, a double sofa bed, a dining area with glass table and four chairs. There is also a desk for any writing you may wish to do and a laptop and printer provided for your use.
There is a fax facility via the laptop and printer and wireless and ethernet internet is free unless the internet provider deems your use unreasonable!
The flat has electric heating and is supplemented with an air cool/heat system.
There is a double sofa bed which just pulls out.
There is a porter downstairs who lives on the premises and is very helpful. He speaks a number of languages including French Italian and English.
There is an NCP car park 5 mins walk away in Vintry and a few parking meters just 1 minute from the flat. Otherwise, ask me about parking.
There is a Nuffield Health (formerly Cannons) gym with pool 5 mins walk away. The Retreat there provides massage and comprehensive beauty treatments etc together with osteopathy, and physiotherapist. Membership is NOT required for The Retreat area there and its services.
There are a number of good hairdressers in the area, about a 7 mins walk away including Vidal Sassoon, Rush and Oasis There are small supermarkets around the area keeping long hours. If you like a walk to build your appetite the historic Borough Market, the breadbasket of London, can be found by London Bridge and Southwark Cathedral.
Across the Millenium Bridge, there are many restaurants of varying price ranges and styles. On the North Bank there are also many to choose from including two 'around the corner', and now a wine bar has been opened there. There is also a 'secret' cafe very close by, known mainly to the locals, nice food relaxed and modern.
There is a public facility for hire bicycles, nicknamed "Boris Bikes", right around the corner.
Further details outdoors:
Please note that despite what it says on the site, I have been with Holiday Lettings since 2007. Their new embed is not accurate in my case for some reason but they cannot change it at the moment. As you will see from my guestbook, my first review in the guestbook was from my first guests.
Now to the apartment. Urban on one side. River on the other. And has to be one of the best views in London from the roof.
Although there is a main thoroughfare close to the flat, this does not affect its peacefulness.
Bear in mind this apartment is in the historic Square Mile or City of London as opposed to City of Westminster. It is on the North Bank of the River Thames. However the South Bank is literally a five minute walk away over either Southwark Bridge or the Millenium Bridge and there you have the Globe Theatre, masses of restaurants & bars, The Tate Modern and Borough Market. It is also a 5/10 minute walk from St Pauls which hosts cafes, restaurants, Marks & Spencer Foods, various shops. Cheapside, the ancient market place of the old city of London, is now a smart area for various kinds of retail, including Tesco's for food. At the weekend the City is quiet from workers, but the above facilities remain open. There are two restaurants 3/4 mins walk from the apartment on the River Bank by the Millenium Bridge together with The Samuel Pepys which has an enviable view over the Thames. Occasionally marathons are held which go past the front door or events in the City so please check with the owner on access when travelling to and from. Further information on travel can be read on the Transport for London site.
There are many transport opportunities within 5/10 mins walk taking you into the West End or out to the Olympics.
Further details
The flat will comfortably accomodate 4 people . The reason I don't advertise specifically really that it is on a party by party basis, the above price is for UP TO 2 people.
I take children, just to say there are hard surfaces in the flat which is why I have marked children under 5. There is the recent addition of a portable Samnsonite cot.
I am sorry that pets are not allowed. The flat is a non smoking flat.
Whilst Wheelchair access is easy into the block, and there are adequate lifts to the fifth floor, the front doors to the flats themselves are rather narrow and the flat/ bathroom is not equipped. However recently a wheelchair user has stayed at the flat with no discomfort although please note the shower is over the bath itself.
Smoking allowed on the roof only.
Conditions
I am happy to look at any length of booking and make up of the party. Just ask.
A refundable deposit of up to £200 required against any damage, maybe more for longer bookings. This will be refunded within 3l days of the end of your stay.
25% deposit payable upon booking.
The balance of the fee is due eight weeks before holiday. ANY BANK/EXCHANGE CHARGES TO BE PAID BY GUEST.
If the booking is less than EIGHT weeks before the holiday, then the full amount will be required upon booking.
This property can be booked from one night upwards, flexible visits and for long lets.
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The South East England / London region
Weather is changeable and is part of the attraction of the British Isles. London is a large capital city containing everything the city visitor could wish for.
Just across the Millennium Bridge there is the South Bank complex a 20 min walk away to the right , whilst the Tate Modern and the Globe Theatre enhance the view, with the London Eye around the river bend. The Barbican Arts Complex, home to great music, film and theatre is about 20 mins walk North past historic landmarks.
The Central London/Zone 1 / St Paul's area
The new Festival Hall revamp has been completed and there are many festivals on the South Bank with fabulous food, theatre and music, around the South Bank Centre.
There are restaurants to cater for all appetites and pockets.
One of the best butchers in London is situated in historic Bow Lane, close by. There are clubs for all nighters hidden around the City. During the week, the Square Mile is a financial hub, working from such architectural gems as the Lloyds Building and the 'Gherkin'; and the weekend gives a quieter, more leisurely pace centred around St Pauls just up the road.
A bus hop or walk along Fleet Street takes you to Covent Garden or perhaps you would prefer to go by boat from one of the many piers.
An ideal spot to spend time in either sunshine or rain.
The flat itself is situated in The Square Mile, the historic City of London, home of the ancient Guilds, St Paul's Cathedral and many Wren churches and at the weekend there is even more space to walk in. There are many restaurants, cafes and bars a short walk away, with small food shops, butchers and pastry cooks in plenty. Along the River Walk, about 20 mins to the left , there is the Tower of London.
Or of course a straight line for a last minute booking to Wimbledon!
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | City Airport |
| Railway: | Blackfriars/Cannon Street/London Bridge/Waterloo/ |
Airports: City Airport, 30-45 mins, easy access to Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted...
Nearest train stations: Blackfriars, , Cannon Street, Liverpool Street, Waterloo, London Bridge, easy access to Victoria, Kings Cross, Euston.
Nearest tube stations: Blackfriars, Mansion House, Bank, Zone 1
Buses: Plentiful from Queen Victoria Street.
Walking: to Covent Garden is around 20/30 mins depending on pace!
Activities near Central London/Zone 1
Walking holidays
Good nightlife
City breaks
Reviews
 05 Nov 2011 |
My husband and I stayed in this lovely one bedroom condo for four nights in September 2011. The apt. is ideal; the location is great - 2 blocks walk to Millenium Bridge, near St. Paul's. We... more |
23 Oct 2011 |
This was a really great apartment for our family. Both the main bed and the sofa bed were very comfortable. It was very clean and nicely decorated. Su, the owner, went out of her way to be welcoming... more |
19 Aug 2011 |
We rented the property for three weeks in July/August 2011. Su was very quick in answering any questions we had before and during the stay. We found the location to be superb. A short walk to the... more |
Guestbook for QUEENS QUAY
From my guestbook:
"We had a great stay at Queen's Quay in July 2007. The location is superb - a walk along the river to Charing Cross, minutes over the Millennium Bridge to the Tate Modern, and a very short stroll to St Paul's. The apartment itself is pristine, spacious and secure. It is very well equipped, extremely comfortable and beautifully decorated. It has everything one could need, and more, including access to a roof garden with views over the river and across the city. Su had thought of everything to make us welcome: there were even teabags in the teapot ready for us to make a brew after our journey! We did not want to go home and will certainly return. We would recommend the Queen's Quay to anyone. Claire & David from Dublin..."
"Thank you Su for letting us stay in our beautiul apartment. We felt as though it were our home by the end of our visit and are having a hard time saying goodbye. A & MN from USA" April 2011
"I lick the sofas because they are really comfy. H aged 7." March 2011
"Thankyou or allowng us to stay in your lovely flat!What a brilliant location too-everywhere within such easy reach, whether walking, going by tube or even by th river. We still have to do the buses!! Thankyo for the super Welcome Pack, which more than sustained us throughout.. It has been an absolute delight to stay here, and we would love to come back another time. Thank you for your help and generosity. Lots of love I & J, Essex." Feb 2011
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| April to June | 1 Apr 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 850 | £ 130 | £ 130 | 1 Night |
| July | 1 Jul 12 | 23 Jul 12 | £ 950 | £ 145 | £ 145 | Flexible |
| July to September | 23 Jul 12 | 10 Sep 12 | £ 1500 | £ 220 | £ 220 | Flexible |
| September | 10 Sep 12 | 1 Oct 12 | £ 1000 | £ 148 | £ 148 | Flexible |
| October, November | 1 Oct 12 | 1 Dec 12 | £ 850 | £ 130 | £ 130 | Flexible |
| December | 1 Dec 12 | 23 Dec 12 | £ 800 | £ 125 | £ 125 | Flexible |
| December | 23 Dec 12 | 3 Jan 13 | £ 1500 | £ 220 | £ 220 | Flexible |
| January | 3 Jan 13 | 1 Feb 13 | £ 850 | £ 130 | £ 130 | Flexible |
| February to March | 1 Feb 13 | 1 Apr 13 | £ 900 | £ 140 | £ 140 | Flexible |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
The amounts quoted are fully inclusive except for telephone charges/excess internet/damage/bank charges.
To discuss OFFERS/LONG STAYS, please contact me by email or telephone.
Nightly pricing: from St£125 - depending on seasonal rates.
Servicing: one visit : £30
There is a damage deposit of up to £200 depending on length of stay. This will be refunded after any deductions mentioned above*.
Payment by:
Cheque. This is the easiest way of taking payment if you both live in the same country because there will not be any additional charges to either party. The cheque must be cleared before the booking can be confirmed.
Bank Transfer. Guests should be aware they have to cover any bank charges incurred for a foreign transfer.
PayPal is the popular online system that allows simple transfers between two online accounts. Even if you do not have a PayPal account you can still pay by credit card online through the PayPal system. This method transfers money instantly, making it ideal for last minute bookings. However it is subject to a transfer charge of 3.4% + 20p at the time of this entry.
A receipt will be issued upon cleared funds and an email will be sent to you upon booking confirming the amount required and when. Your booking cannot be confirmed until payment has cleared.
The deposit refund is usually able to be made after 31 days and in the manner which you request.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting S. Faress
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Languages spoken      The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This apartment has received 4 reviews from previous guests.  |
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