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Apartment |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Paddington in Central London/Zone 1

From £1085 per week |  From £155 per night

5 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

5 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car not necessary, no pets allowed

About the home

Very sunny and spacious apartment (75 sqm), on the 3rd floor of a characterful Victorian terrace building, with a lift. It is modern and very comfortably furnished, as it is the owners' London home. There is a 38" LCD TV with freesat digibox, DVD and video player, free WIFI and a printer, and all the mod cons in the kitchen.

The living area is open plan, with an L-shaped living room and kitchen, and a dining table with seating for 4.

The apartment contains 2 double bedrooms (1 queen bed and 1 double bed), an ensuite and a shower room. The ensuite has a large free-standing rolltop bathtub with claw feet. The shower room has a rainfall shower, with a non-stop supply of hot water.

The location is fantastic, being one street from Paddington station (mainline and tube), and a very short walk away from Lancaster Gate tube and Hyde Park. It is also only 20 minutes walk to buzzing Notting Hill, upmarket Knightsbridge, and lively Oxford Street.

2012 Olympics Venue Information
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The flat is within walking distance of some events - Beach Volleyball at Horse Guards Parade; Swimming Marathon and Triathlon in Hyde Park; Marathon, Race Walk and Cycling Road Race at The Mall; and Archery at Lords Cricket Ground.

It is within very easy public transport reach of the majority of London based events from either Paddington Station or Lancaster Gate tube stations - direct tube to Wembley for Football and Badminton; direct tube to Earls Court for Volleyball, direct tube to Wimbledon for Tennis, direct tube to Kings Cross then the new Javelin express train to Olympic Park in 7 mins; direct tube then DLR to Excel for Weightlifting, Judo, Fencing, Taekwondo, Table Tennis, Wrestling and Boxing; direct tube then DLR to North Greenwich Arena for Basketball, Artistic Gymnastics, Trampoline; direct tube then DLR to Greenwich Park for Equestrian, Modern Pentathlon; and direct tube then DLR to Royal Artillery Barracks for Shooting.

Facilities

Further details outdoors:
Hyde Park is a few minutes walk away, and is wonderful for walks, runs and picnics.

Further details

Welcome pack provided upon arrival.

Conditions

Rates are inclusive of all utilities, except for telephone calls, although the owners have an inclusive call package which allows for free local and national calls, and free international landline calls to many countries. Details of charges will be in the welcome pack.

A deposit of 25% is required upon confirmation, with the remaining balance due 28 days prior to arrival. For bookings during the 2012 Olympics period, the remaining balance will be required 3 months prior to arrival.

If cancellation occurs before the remaining balance has been made, the deposit will be refunded less a GBP50 administration charge. If cancellation occurs after the remaining balance has been made, refund of any amount is subject to the reletting of the property for the originally booked period.

A refundable GBP300 security deposit and a refundable GBP50 telephone deposit are required to cover breakages and chargeable telephone calls respectively. These deposits must be paid with the remaining balance payment. If cancellation occurs after payment of the security and telephone deposits, the security and telephone deposits will be refunded, less any bank charges on the transfer.

All payments are required in GBP, and may be made via credit card, bank transfer or cheque. Guests choosing to pay by bank transfer or cheque will receive a 3% discount, however all bank charges for payment to the owners via bank transfer or cheque, and for the refund of the security and telephone deposits, are payable by the guests.

Please note that the property is strictly no smoking, and we ask guests to kindly respect this.

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Living Room showing sitting area and fireplace

 

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View Into Kitchen showing breakfast bench

 

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Master Bedroom with posturepedic queen-sized bed

 

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Floor Plan

The South East England / Greater London region

London is definitely a global destination. Thousands of shops, hundreds of good restaurants and bars, a lively nightlife, and buzzing streetlife. There is so much to see and do in London.

My recommendation to first timers here is to walk, walk, walk! It's the best way to see everything. Another fabulous way of seeing London is from the air - try a ride on the London Eye, or go for a meal or drink (day or night) at Oxo Tower Brasserie - it's on the 8th floor of the old Oxo building on the South Bank, and has wonderful views over London. Don't forget the many museums and art galleries - British Museum, Museum of Natural History, Tate Britain, or Tate Modern.

Those who come here to shop shouldn't miss the Notting Hill end of Westbourne Grove, Bond Street, Sloane Street or Selfridge's on Oxford Street.

If you're here with children, visit the London Zoo, the London Aquarium and Diana Princess of Wales' Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens.

The Central London/Zone 1 / Paddington area

The Paddington/Bayswater area where the apartment is located, is a very exciting part of London to be staying in. It is very close to all major attractions in Central and inner West London, as well as numerous shopping areas, bars and restaurants.

Westbourne Grove is a short walk away, which has many restaurants and an up and coming boutique shopping area at the Notting Hill end. Portobello Road in Notting Hill is a 20 minute walk away, and is interesting to visit especially on market days - Fridays and Saturdays. Notting Hill is also full of many lively bars and great restaurants.

Harrods, Harvey Nichols and Sloane Street in Knightsbridge are a lovely 20 minute walk away through Hyde Park. Kensington Palace is a 10 minute walk away though Kensington Gardens, and Bond Street is only two stops away on the Central Line.

There are numerous public transport options close by. Paddington Station is very close, which contains the mainline rail station, as well as the Circle, District, Bakerloo and Hammersmith & City tube lines. Also close by is Lancaster Gate tube station, for the Central line. There are also many bus routes which pass both Paddington Station and Lancaster Gate tube station.

It is so easy to get around Central London by tube or bus, but by foot is the best! However, after a long day of sight seeing or shopping, the apartment is only a short cab ride home.

How to get there

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London Heathrow is the closest airport, and provides the easiest access to the property via the Heathrow Express train service into Paddington Station. The property is one street away from Paddington Station, so walking from the station is easy (especially if you have wheels on your suitcase).

All other London airports have express train services into London mainline stations, from which you can either get a black cab to the property or catch the tube to Paddington or Lancaster Gate tube stations.

Activities near Central London/Zone 1

Reviews

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08 Jan 2012

“Great accommodation in convenient location.” I loved this place with all the comforts of home. Handy to transport and sights. Would definitely stay there again.

14 Nov 2011

“First class experience” We had a wonderful experience in your gorgeous, updated, beautiful flat! We met the housekeeper for the keys easily with no problems. She was very kind and showed us around in a helpful way. The neighborhood was desirable, the kitchen was well supplied, and rooms tastefully docorated the information notebooks were helpful and relevant. And thank you for the milk, bread and bubbly. What a nice touch!

13 Oct 2011

“Lovely, clean, modern and quiet apartment - great value” This flat was exactly as shown in the pictures. Very clean, confortable, modern and bright. It was an extremely quiet location for the centre of London. The location was also great for visiting... more

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21 Jul 2011

“Vacation flat near Paddington” We stayed at this flat for 6 days and enjoyed it very much. Two comfortable bedrooms - two good sized bathrooms, nice kitchen, living, dining area. Very convenient to tube stations esp Paddington. Kitchen was well stocked; loved the coffee and coffeemaker! Nice breeze through windows at night and fairly quiet! Nice place. Only problem was that a few times other people in the building did not close the lift properly, so it could not be called from the ground floor, so we walked up. Not a big deal unless you absolutely need the lift, but then perhaps one in your party could walk up and get it for you. Response: Thanks for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed the apartment and found it convenient. Sorry about the lift door sometimes not being closed properly by other residents - it's annoying when that happens! I will ask everyone to try and remember to close it properly in the future.

21 Jul 2011

“Lovey, close to everything, very comfortable and clean.” We loved the location of this apartment in London. It was within walking distance of so many places. We loved the apartment, it was clean, comfortable and had a really nice feel to it. It had a great kitchen, bathrooms and lounge area. I will try to book the apartment next time we go to London. Response: Thank you for your review. We are very pleased you enjoyed the apartment so much, and we would love to welcome you back in the future.

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"Nikki was easy to work with and all our arrangements went very smoothly. The apartment was well-furnished, clean and very conveniently located -- a five-minute walk from the Heathrow Express." - Chris Jenkins, New York City USA

"Fantastic location, everything one needs is available in the flat, very friendly owner who bent over backwards to make our stay comfortable. No doubt I’ll be booking the flat again." - Kim Brown, Sydney Australia

"The welcome pack was fantastic after our very early arrival. It was a great base and so close to transport and very easy to get to all the attractions. We all really felt at home and were sad to go. I would highly recommend your flat to anyone travelling to London." - Cathy Nyhan, Thurgoona Australia

"We enjoyed very much our stay in your flat, which is surely a perfect base for a holiday in London and beyond. We must thank you for your thoughtful arrangements and your very detailed written instructions. We do hope that we can stay in your flat if we visit London again." - David Tsang, Hong Kong

"A spacious apartment with all the mod cons. Though centrally located, the apartment was quiet and the deep claw foot bath full of bubbles was welcome after walking London. Nikki and her family will greet you on arrival as a family member and ensure that you are comfortable. They are only a phone call away if you need assistance, though I doubt it will be about the apartment, for us it was help to get to Heathrow after a booked cab failed to show up!" - Carol Cook, Melbourne Australia

"Immaculately presented flat, superb location, wonderful to have a bath and beautiful towels! Even a bottle of bubbles to welcome us. Thanks Nikki." - Russel and Elwyn Scott, Wellington New Zealand

"It was such a convenient location and a very comfortable apartment with everything in it you could wish for – it has an impressive shower by any standards but particularly for London! There was a very generous amount of reference material available including restaurant guides, an A-Z, etc. which enabled us to hit the ground running with more information and less wasted time. Internet connection and cable television made it feel like home. We would happily stay there again." - Simon and Michaela Yuncken, Melbourne Australia

"Everything with the flat was perfect, and we appreciate your hospitality. Thanks for providing the detailed instruction packet, too. I will relate a funny story. Prior to coming to London, we stayed in six other accommodations. We could never get their clothes dryers to work. They would spin for a few minutes and then stop. Until we got to your apartment and read your instructions about the condenser dryer. Nobody previously thought to tell us about emptying the reservoir! So thank you again." - Susan and Mark Norrell, Kansas USA

"Spacious, bright and well appointed 2 bedroom apartment in quiet location and ideal for mum, dad and our two teenagers. Great location close to Hyde Park, Oxford Street, underground transport, local pubs and a great variety of restaurants too. Who needs hotels? We will be in touch when we visit London again." - Tim and Elaine Kilby, Perth Australia

"We found the flat to be absolutely perfect for our holiday in London. There was heaps of space for a family of four and the extra bathroom was a godsend with two teenage daughters. Instructions for all the amenities were explained in the finest detail and the location is perfect. Nikki was most helpful and all deposits and bonds were returned extremely quickly. We will be hoping to stay again next time we visit London." - Perry and Dawn Tweed, Perth Australia

"We had a great stay at Nikki’s apartment. It was in a fantastic location close to Paddington Station which made travelling around London very easy – either by train or by foot. It was a short walk to Hyde Park and therefore within walking distance of Oxford Street in one direction and the museums in another. The apartment itself was clean, comfortable, well maintained and had everything we needed – a real home away from home. We would certainly stay here again." - Sharon and Howard Toomey, Sydney Australia

"The apartment is spacious, clean and modern. It has everything needed to make one feel like staying at home: from Sky TV to laptop computer with broadband, and from Italian espresso machine to a full range kitchen. Plus the excellent location (only 3 minutes walk from the Paddington train and subway station). The apartment is definitely a 5 star in any standard. However what most impressed us is the owner Nikki and her sister Caroline who were very friendly and kind. Before our travel, Nikki had provided us with very useful travel and touristic tips which not only saved our time, but also money. She is also very efficient dealing with refund. We got our refund in the same evening we sent our bank details. All these have contributed to make our holiday much more enjoyable and memorable. Will definitely recommend to friends." - Shu-Hsin and Chong-Sun, Durham England

"The flat lived up to its description. It is bright, conveniently situated and well equipped. We were pleased to have the additional information Nikki provided on local services. We would recommend this accommodation to others. Nikki went the extra mile to meet our needs." - Hilary Whitehorn, Durban South Africa

"The flat is in a great location, and with everything included that a holidaying family or couple could need. Finding bread, milk and champagne in the fridge on arrival was a welcome surprise after a long days travel. Thanks Nikki." - Michael and Katrina Bourne, Perth Australia

"My family and I spent a week in Nikki and Ralf's apartment in mid July this year and we loved it from the first moment. We felt immediately at home as the apartment is very well laid out and everything is where it should be. The apartment is gorgeous and furnished with great taste and with every comfort such as en suite bathroom, Nespresso machine, satellite TV, wireless internet connectivity, there is even a printer and a laptop in case you didn't bring your own. Plus it is very conveniently located at five minutes walk from Paddington station and Lancaster Gate. Just a few steps to the wonderful Hyde Park and within a walking distance to the major high street shops in Oxford street. Nikki is amazingly organised and she even prepared a welcome pack with a comprehensive guide of the amenities of that area. Last but not least we have even found a welcome bottle of champagne. I will definitely come back!!!! Thank you Nikki and Ralf!!!" - Luca Triscornia, Monaco

"We recently returned from a wonderful stay at Nikki and Ralf's lovely London flat. The flat was ideal for our needs - conveniently located and comfortably furnished. When we arrived, the friendly housekeeper Evelyne showed us around and gave us a "Welcome pack" of goodies. She pointed out Nikki's binder that contained instructions for using the appliances and the internet and also recommendations for restaurants and shops. The kitchen was well stocked with spices, condiments, utensils and cookware that made cooking in the flat easy and pleasant. For added convenience, telephone calls to most of the world's landlines were free and a computer and printer were available so we could print our boarding passes. Nikki's professionalism and attention to detail made the entire rental process a pleasant one. Thanks Nikki." - Mike and Donna Gemperle, Oregon USA

"The flat was updated, clean, bright, and very comfortable for our family of four. The location was terrific with easy access to Heathrow, the Tube, major bus lines and close to Hyde Park. We appreciated the availability of the laptop (very helpful!), the espresso machine was a god-send, and the local travel books, CD's and TV were all enjoyed. Nikki was a pleasure to work with and all fund transfers were completed without a problem. Without a doubt, we would stay here again on our next trip to London!" - John and Raquel Cerveny, California USA

"I stayed at the flat for the entire month of May 2011, with different friends visiting from time to time -- a real test of livability which the flat passed with flying colors. It was exactly as pictured, and the beds and furniture were comfortable. Nikki was as helpful as it's possible to be; I had many questions (and some trepidation about commiting myself for such a long time), and Nikki answered them all with friendliness and patience. The location is very convenient for transportation and for groceries and prepared food. I hope to be able to come back soon." - Janet Neary, Michigan USA

"At the end of a long journey one seeks accommodation that is clean, comfortable and convenient. Nikki’s apartment meets all criteria – and we are fussy people." - Maureen and Max, Melbourne Australia

"We stayed in this lovely flat in September 2011. It was exactly as shown in the internet pictures but better than we expected. It was very comfortable, clean, light and modern and we were surprised at how quiet the location was. The road is relatively quiet and with the building set back, three levels up and double glazing, the traffic didn’t bother us at all. All the equipment worked well and the Nespresso coffee machine was a nice touch. It was also very handy to have essential items (including bread, milk and a bottle of Cava) provided in the house when we arrived. The location close to Paddington Station is great for getting around London and the two supermarkets inside Paddington Station were very handy. Everything was well organised and after speaking to Nikki on the phone before we left, we were confident that arrangements would run smoothly. We will certainly be recommending this flat to any friends planning to visit London." Kim, Wayne and Tom, Brisbane Australia

"Nikki's apartment was a perfect 'home away from home' for our week in London. It is a modern apartment and had all the features we were looking for and then some! Nikki's attention to detail in providing information on the local area was exceptional. The location is great - a short walk from Paddington Station. We had a wonderful week in London, in large part thanks to having a comfortable apartment to come home to at the end of a busy day sightseeing." Catherine Hammond, Ontario Canada

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
1 Bedroom Low	8 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	1085£ 1085	155155	155155	5 Nights
1 Bedroom Easter	31 Mar 12	15 Apr 12	1225£ 1225	175175	175175	5 Nights
1 Bedroom Low	15 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	1085£ 1085	155155	155155	5 Nights
1 Bedroom Summer	1 Jul 12	26 Jul 12	1225£ 1225	175175	175175	5 Nights
1 Bedroom Olympics	26 Jul 12	13 Aug 12	2765£ 2765	0-	0-	1 Week
1 Bedroom Summer	13 Aug 12	10 Sep 12	1225£ 1225	175175	175175	5 Nights
1 Bedroom Low	10 Sep 12	22 Dec 12	1085£ 1085	155155	155155	5 Nights
1 Bedroom Xmas	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	1225£ 1225	0-	0-	1 Week

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
2 Bedroom Low	8 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	1295£ 1295	185185	185185	5 Nights
2 Bedroom Easter	31 Mar 12	15 Apr 12	1470£ 1470	210210	210210	5 Nights
2 Bedroom Low	15 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	1295£ 1295	185185	185185	5 Nights
2 Bedroom Summer	1 Jul 12	26 Jul 12	1470£ 1470	210210	210210	5 Nights
2 Bedtroom Olympics	26 Jul 12	13 Aug 12	2765£ 2765	0-	0-	1 Week
2 Bedroom Summer	13 Aug 12	10 Sep 12	1470£ 1470	210210	210210	5 Nights
2 Bedroom Low	10 Sep 12	22 Dec 12	1295£ 1295	185185	185185	5 Nights
2 Bedroom Christmas	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	1470£ 1470	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.

*** 10% DISCOUNT FOR RETURNING GUESTS OR STAYS OF 2 WEEKS OR MORE ***

The 1 Bedroom Rate is applicable at any time for a group requiring only one bedroom (maximum 2 people). Under this rate the second bedroom may not be accessible.

The 2 Bedroom Rate is applicable at any time for a group requiring two bedrooms (maximum 4 people).

Payment in GBP via cheque, bank transfer or credit card. Guests choosing to pay by cheque or bank transfer will receive a 3% discount, however all bank charges for payment to the owners by bank transfer or cheque, and for the refund of the security and telephone deposits, are payable by the guests.

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4 years listed You are contacting Nikki Loftus Landline +44 020 32860455 Mobile n/a 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 2007. This apartment has received 5 reviews from previous guests.