Ionian Apartment
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About the home
This relaxed holiday rental offers a luxury alternative to expensive hotel living. It has 2 spacious Double Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, one en suite, 8 year 4* ETC annual award for comfort level and self catering facilities. It has a 24hr/7 day reception and on site restaurants, deli supermarket and dry cleaners, there's no need to go too far for anything. Across the street is Gordon Ramsays Gastro pub, "The Narrow" as well as Historic 16th Century inns, "The Grapes" "Bootes", "The Prospect of Whitby" and the "Gun" a short walk away. It's a relaxing spot while being close to major London attractions such as The Olympic Stadiums, The International Concert Venue, "The 02 Arena" andThe Excel Exhibition Central for world trade events. All other London attractions are on offer too and are just a few minutes away by local rail or River Bus. The ticket price is the cheapest for Central London area.
The location is Narrow Street, you can see Canary Wharf to the East at the end of the street and to the West is Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, plus all that London has to offer. The rail station "Limehouse" is in view across the street and being in Zone 2 of the Central London Underground Network, it represents the cheapest rail ticket!
Reviews: "We had a wonderful time in London! It was always nice coming back to the apartment in the late afternoon after exploring London for hours. It's such a good place to relax (especially with the flatscreen TV + Sky and well working showers...). The apartment is clean and spacy, it even features a small balcony. An extra plus is a safe car park on the premises, which we appreciated very much as we travelled by our own car. DLR connections are very good, we used a 7-day Oyster Card, children under 11 are even allowed to travel for free. A Tesco Express is located near the DLR station and two restaurants and a snack bar can be found on the piazza. We can recommend the apartment very much and would rent it again anytime. Our special tip for London: Go to Greenwich on a Sunday - there's a thriving market and some nice pubs - and then walk back through the Thames foot tunnel. Familie Meyer/Althainz, Germany" Best regards, Silke PS: Thanks a lot for the welcome cupcakes, very tasty! "
" The apartment is just as described online, the place was very clean, up-to-date with electronic equipment and last but not least very safe. This can be highly recommended for folks travelling with children. One big advantage is the near Limehouse station which makes exploring the city very easy. Two restaurants on site, we (esp. the kids) preferred the Indian place. All in all, a very good choice and recommended highly! "
" Great apartment with even a greater location. Stones throw to the river, nearby pubs and 120 seconds from the tube @ lime house, two stops east of tower hill and London Tower. Third floor apartment with no noise from the streets, thus very restful nights sleep for all. Large full size refrigerator for beer and full sky sports package for easy watching of any sporting event. We (4 of us) had a wonderful time and would come back again! Well lit apartment complex with great security. Everyone was helpful with directions to grocery stores and pubs. The owner Christine was very nice, helpful in booking the unit, quick to respond to email questions and honest! Most of all there were no surprises.......the unit was 100 percent as advertised.....the pictures were real, and the unit is very clean......like living at home. Have at least one supper at The Grapes, and reserve a table on the second floor overlooking the river.....better food than Gordon Ramsey's The Narrows. Have a great vacation!!! John and Sara, Seminole, Florida P.S. The owner Christine, the location and the price makes this a 5 star winner!
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | Corporate lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Wheelchair access Lift access to property Nearest amenities: 1m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property |
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| General: | Central heating, Video player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 5 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, Bicycles available, Shared tennis court on site |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Lift access to property, Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
This apartment is located in the popular Mosaic Centre, which is of modern Italian design. The 2 bedrooms are spacious and the beds are a) super King Size or b) split into European sized, 2 singles, as required in each bedroom. There are 2 high spec. bathrooms with Power Showers and a Bath. The property is set on one level with open plan kitchen, dining area with leather seating in the lounge. There is a full sized balcony overlooking the parkland outside. Full Satellite 40" TV, is provided, fast free WIFI Broadband and secure garage parking for one car.
The reception area is always manned with friendly staff able to assist with taxis, directions, take in groceries while you are out and generally offer a personal service, so no need to feel on your own. There is a video telephone from the apartment connected to the reception desk. There are two long sweeps of comfy sofas in the ground floor residential lounges, complete with a second free WIFI facility, a private enclosed courtyard garden with decking and outside chairs to enjoy, plus WC's. There are also residential meeting/reception rooms available subject to booking.
The apartment is reached via one of two lifts and then same level floors throughout the apartment. General area have wood laminate floors and rugs, bedrooms areas have carpeting and bathrooms have tiled floors. There are wide open corridors to reach the private apartment, on the 3rd floor of the building. Full details and guest reviews you will find on the owners web site. www.vacationsinlondon.co.uk
Further details outdoors:
The Mosaic Centre comprises two apartment buildings, the Adriatic and the Ionian (Italian fine style) The outside piazza has 3 good restaurants, one is Italian, one is an Indian and the other offers an Italian bistro style eaterie along with a Deli supermarket. Just choose your bottle of wine from the supermarket to have with your dinner or have lunch/dinner to order, cooked fresh. Outside, on the private Italian piazza, the bistro has tables and chairs to enjoy alfresco dining on those fine days. See pictures.
There's also a lovely large water feature fountain which has a curved mosaic surround large enough to sit on. Down some steps or ramp, you go down to street level and walk along to the many notable restaurants and pubs. There is a riverside pathway which takes you along to Canary Wharf. We have 3 Historic Smugglers Inns which are now fine restaurants. See the owner web site for details.
The local underground station is "Limehouse" just 50 yds and in view from the apartment and reception areas and the reception staff can assist you with Theatre brochures and other phamlets of things to do in town. It is just 4 mintues to Tower Bridge by train and the trains run every 2 minutes.
Further details
The booking is secure with a £200 booking deposit and then 2 months before your arrival date the balance is due along with the security deposit, which is from £100. You would receive a written confirmation of the booking with all the particulars noted and we ask that you confirm back that all is accurate.
We allow a 5% discount to our returning guests and a 10% discount for same month booking if dates are still free.
The rates are fully inclusive and the apartment is well fitted out, so you need just bring your clothes and a good pair of walking shoes for London's cobbled streets. Bicyles are available for hire across the street from the apartment building. See owners web site for fuller detail www.vacationsinlondon.co.uk.
Conditions
Most of our bookings are for families as well as business folk visiting the Capital. It is a secure, private environment
where you have your own private residence within a hotel like environment which has a reception manned 24/7.,and residential lounges and FREE WI-FI facilities both in the apartment and the residential lounges.
The two large bedrooms can have the beds set apart to provide 4 single beds or can be put together to make super Large King sized beds. They are very comfortable.
With this apartment you will have FREE secure garage parking for one car.
The South East England / London region
London has much to offer. There are the Theatres, markets, museums, galleries, shops, restaurants, historic monuments; historic places and a lot more besides. You may also quickly visit other places outside the Capital City. In an hour you can reach Brighton, Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells with the famous baths, travel from nearby London Bridge. Then from Waterloo you can reach Paris, Franch as well as the South coastline resorts of England.
From local "Limehouse" station there is also the overhead train to the East coastline. (C2C Line) Many people travel into the Capital each day to work, so these transport options are very reliable and efficient. You can reach Kent, Sussex, Hertfordshire, Essex, Berkshire in under an hour as well as the North of England. It's just two hours by train to Birmingham, 2.30minutes to Manchester or Lancashire. We have very fast trains that will even take you to Scotland and then there’s the City Airport just 3 kms away. Indeed you can fly to any European Capital from City Airport, which is just 3 km away.
The Central London/Zone 2 / Canary Wharf area
London to the East has much to offer. There are many tourist attractions such as The Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Clink Prison; St Paul’s Cathredral, Southwark Cathedral; Historic Inns such as "The Prospect of Whitby"; "The Grapes" and "Booties" which are 17th Century smugglers Inns with much folklore. The International Exhibition Centre, Excel, is just 12 minutes by train or 1.5 km by car. The World stage at The 02 Arena is easily accessible by the locat train and takes 6 minutes, door to door.
Then there’s the new financial district of the City, Canary Wharf with it's towering marbles buildings housing the most successful of the World class Banks. With such a wealthy business community there are many good restaurants and eateries, plus some 100 shops easily equal to Oxford Street and Bond Street.
There are free live shows of the current Covent Garden Operas and other events. You will find landscaped gardens with waterfalls and many areas to sit in the sun and just enjoy the atmosphere and buzz. Many of the best restaurants are around the perimeter of the area and you can get there in a few minutes via the Thames walkway. Lots more information about the local restaurants you will find on the web site www.vacationsinlondon.co.uk.
How to get there
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| Airport: | London City Airport: 3 km |
| Railway: | Limehouse: 0 km |
| Ferry: | Woolwich Ferry Terminal: 2 km |
Getting to this location is easy via Central London Underground from any of the London Airports. The local tube station is "Limehouse" on the DLR Line and the apartment is in view from the station. We can recommend a local taxi company, who offer agreed preferential rates for this apartment building. We send you a general directions sheet, which has various options of travel around London plus all contact details for the 24 hour reception at the apartment.
Activities near Central London/Zone 2
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Good nightlife
City breaks
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 16 Jan 2013 |
We loved this apartment. I was travelling with a friend who uses a wheelchair and this apartment was great for him too. No steps, wide hallway and lovely big bedroom. The second bathroom was also great for him to use. The apartment has all you could want, is very clean and neat,very close to a train station (also wheelchair accessible) and very near some great restaurants. The Italian downstairs is particularly noteworthy. The booking process was great and easy and the security deposit was refunded promptly. Thank you so much to the owner and all involved. |
20 Sep 2012 |
Great apartment with an even greater location. Stones throw to the river, nearby pubs and 120 seconds from the tube @ Lime House, two stops east of Tower Hill and London Tower. Third floor apartment with no noise from the streets, thus very restful nights sleep for all. Large full size refrigerator for beer and full sky sports package for easy watching of any sporting event. We had a wonderful time and would come back again! Well lit apartment complex with great security. Everyone was helpful with directions to grocery stores and pubs. The owner Christine was very nice, helpful in booking the unit, quick to respond to email questions and honest! Most of all there were no surprises, the unit was 100% as advertised. The pictures were real and the unit is very clean like living at home. Have a least one supper at the Grapes and reserve a table on the second floor overlooking the river, better food than Gordon Ramsey's The Narrows. The owner Christine, the location and the price makes this a 5 star winner!! |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Summer/ Winter | 6 Dec 12 | 2 Dec 13 | £ 900 | £ 129 | £ 129 | 4 Nights |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Jan 2013 - June 2013 | 2 Jan 13 | 2 Jul 13 | £ 1000 | £ 143 | £ 143 | 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.
Special rates apply for January and February 2013. 10% discount applies for this period for a weeks booking.
" Excellent choice"
Review 11 July 2012 Date of Stay: July 2012
The apartment is just as described online, the place was very clean, up-to-date with electronic equipment and last but not least very safe. This can be highly recommended for folks travelling with children.
One big advantage is the near Limehouse station which makes exploring the city very easy. Two restaurants on site, we (esp. the kids) preferred the Indian place. All in all, a very good choice and recommended highly!
Rating
5 out of 5
John I.
Location, location, location,...........
Review Submitted: 04 January 2012 Date of Stay: November 2011
Great apartment with even a greater location. Stones throw to the river, nearby pubs and 120 seconds from the tube @ lime house, two stops east of tower hill and London Tower. Third floor apartment with no noise from the streets, thus very restful nights sleep for all. Large full size refrigerator for beer and full sky sports package for easy watching of any sporting event. We (4 of us) had a wonderful time and would come back again! Well lit apartment complex with great security. Everyone was helpful with directions to grocery stores and pubs. The owner Christine was very nice, helpful in booking the unit, quick to respond to email questions and honest! Most of all there were no surprises.......the unit was 100 percent as advertised.....the pictures were real, and the unit is very clean......like living at home. Have at least one supper at The Grapes, and reserve a table on the second floor overlooking the river.....better food than Gordon Ramsey's The Narrows. Have a great vacation!!!
John and Sara, Seminole, Florida
P.S. The owner Christine, the location and the price makes this a 5 star winner
5 out of 5
One week isn't enough!
Review October 31, 2011 Date of Stay: September 2011
One week isn't enough to see all the marvellous sights of London. The apartment is very nice and we will warmly recommend it to our friends.
Re[2]: Ionian Apartment in July 2012.
"We had a wonderful time in London!
It was always nice coming back to the apartment in the late afternoon after exploring London for hours. It's such a good place to relax (especially with the flatscreen TV + Sky and well working showers...). The apartment is clean and spacy, it even features a small balcony. An extra plus is a safe car park on the premises, which we appreciated very much as we travelled by our own car.
DLR connections are very good, we used a 7-day Oyster Card, children under 11 are even allowed to travel for free. A Tesco Express is located near the DLR station and two restaurants and a snack bar can be found on the piazza.
We can recommend the apartment very much and would rent it again anytime.
Our special tip for London: Go to Greenwich on a Sunday - there's a thriving market and some nice pubs - and then walk back through the Thames foot tunnel.
Familie Meyer/Althainz, Germany"
Best regards, Silke
PS: Thanks a lot for the welcome cupcakes, very tasty!
Sam
Isle of Man
Better than a hotel!
Review: March 21, 2011 Date of Stay: March 2011
"We stayed here on a business trip - more space and better value than a hotel. It worked perfectly for us for visiting Excel. Great for the DLR (Limehouse) - just a couple of minutes away and very good service. Also just a 15 minute taxi ride from London City Airport. A bonus for us was a number of very good restaurants both on the doorstep and within a few minutes walk of the apartment. We recommend the Indian Restaurant (Veranda), the Italian Restaurant and just a 10 minute walk away, the excellent Gaucho Grill at Canary Wharf. Just noticed that a couple of the photographs of the apartment are slightly different to our experience (view from lounge & bathroom were different) but this didn't impact on our stay. Christine was very helpful and quick to respond to any questions.
Recommended for: Age 55+, Tourists without a Car
Owner's Response: Hello, from time to time we change and upgrade our fixtures and furnishings. Currently, there is installed a Black 40" LCD flat screen TV which has a full digital satellite package. There is also a new Blu Ray Recording unit attached.
So the current picture of the lounge needs to be updated.
There are several pictures of the building and the surrounding area to provide a broader picture. We are often asked about the local streets and can advise that subject to joggers and cyclists, they are very quiet. The view of the Ionian Building is taken from across the street looking back at the building with Canary Wharf behind.
4 out of 5
JENS-PETER S.
top apartment, perfect location
We stayed for a week with two children, apartment is great, it has really all the equipment you don t like to miss from you home. The dishwasher is fine as I don t like to be on holidays doing work I never do at home.
It is a very nice high quality apartment, the location is perfect, close to the river, nice suroundings, perfect DLR conection. We would have loved to stay evenlonger.
Recommended for: Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Rating
5 out of 5
Owner Submitted Review
"...one big reason was your lovely flat"
Review Submitted: August 16, 2010 Date of Stay: August 2010
Hello Christine,
now we are back in Germany and I´d like to tell you, that we enjoyed our stay in London very much. One big reason was your lovely flat. We enjoyed to stay there. It is a nice place to live. Moreover the concierges are very friendly and helpful. So we want to say "Tank you very much!"
regards Michael
Ticketgeorge
Woodstock, GA USA
Quiet and Clean and Convenient
Review Submitted: April 27, 2010 Date of Stay: April 2010
Cupcakes waiting for me when I checked in.
Easy one block walk to the DLR (get an Oyster Card)!
There is a TESCO market nearby walk past the DLR station make a right, down on left.
Very comfortable and relaxing apartment. The front desk is very helpful.
I would easily stay there again.
Realize you are not in the middle of London, but feels like your going home at the end of the day. It was relaxing to stand on the porch at the end of the day watching kids playing soccer in the courtyard across the way.
Recommended for: Age 55+, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Rating 5 out of 5
Review: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
'We had a marvelous time at your apartment, everything was as you said and we found the news cuttings on local events very handy. Thank you for helping to make our stay so enjoyable.' Mariam. November 2005.
'Everything was well laid out in the house and we found our way around London
Rating 5 out of 5
David, Shona and family
Hamilton, Scotland
A Great time
Review: November 18, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2009
We had a great time in this lovely flat in London. it was clean and well equipped. We were worried about walking from the station in the evenings and reading another review settled our minds. It was quite safe and although we did encounter a crowd of youngsters one evening they were not a problem. There was a deli supermarket on the ground floor of the block which sold lovely fresh baguettes. There was also a very nice Italian restaurant in the opposite corner. This was very nice and worh a visit if returning home before eating in London. There was also a Tesco Express supermarket at the traffic lioghts at the top of the road. This was a short enough walk to carry several bags. Travelling around was easy - we bought daily travel cards at £5.60 each (£1 for under 16's) and this met all of our travel needs. You could see the station from the apparment window. We booked a flat rather than a hotel to give us the appropriate space as our children are now young teenagers. We all found it suited our needs as we could sit as a family in the evening if we were back early or have a longer lie if we had been out late. The booking process was very easy and our deposit returned within 10 days of returning home. In summary we would all recommend this flat to anyone wanting a comfortable, clean base to explore London and for our needs this was much more suitable than a hotel.
Rating 4 out of 5
Bucs Fan
Pinellas Park, Florida, USA
100% Recommendation!
Review: November 6, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2009
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The accommodations were very clean and comfortable and perfectly located. The Limehouse train station was just 2 short blocks away and provided easy access to anywhere in London. The cafe and restaurants located within the property also provided convenience and a great option for dining in or out. The neighborhood was very safe; we walked down to the river and local pubs a couple times and never had a problem. Finding a great place to stay can be challenging when you are visiting another country, but we found this apartment perfectly fit all our needs and Christine was very pleasant to work with! You have my 100% recommendation!
Recommended for: Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Rating 5 out of 5
Hewitt M.
Chester Le Street
Fantastic home from home accomodation
Review: June 7, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
We had a wonderful and very comfortable fortnight in this lovely apartment with absolutely everything we needed and great transport links to get to all the main attractions. We'd recommend it to anyone!
Recommended for: Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Rating 5 out of 5
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