Island Gardens Docklands
About the home
This stunning apartment commands one of the best river views in London’s beautifully developed Docklands directly overlooking the Thames, Greenwich and the Royal Naval College. Set on this lively section of river but in its own peaceful complex it is just seconds from the iconic Greenwich foot tunnel, mere minutes from the historical beauty and lively night-life of Greenwich itself, and a short DLR (Docklands Light Railway) ride from the busy bars, cafes, restaurants and shopping outlets of the world famous Canary Wharf.
This family apartment is secure in a gated complex with off road parking and CCTV. It has two double bedrooms, one en-suite and one family bathroom, modern kitchen, large living / dining room with television and DVD player and a balcony overlooking the quiet Island gardens and of course the river. The DLR will take you to the West End in less than half an hour or if you prefer to travel by boat then the river ferry docks just five minutes walk away at Greenwich pier.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Royal Victoria Dock - Excel Exhibition Centre |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 100m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player |
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| General: | TV, CD player, 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: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Please note WI-FI is available at this property, plus, it is easily accessible at Great Eastern bar and cafe 100m along the road or anywhere in Canary Wharf.
This is a lovely bright and airy apartment with all the facilities you would need for a base while visiting London.
It has two double bedrooms and two bathrooms with sofa bed in the living room sleeping a maximum of six. Prices are for 4 people sharing two double rooms. Fully equipped modern kitchen, large living dining room with balcony off and television. Secure private car parking space.
Please note the sofa bed, although sprung, is in the LIVING room and only really suitable for two small children or one adult. However, there is also a Z bed in the second bedroom.
Further details outdoors:
There is a great night life across the river, with restaurants, bars, cafes, and theatre but also day time designer shops only minutes by bus, car or DLR. It is situated in a gated complex for security with parking available free of charge.
Further details
The apartment has very recently undergone refurbishment - including redecorating throughout, new flooring, doors and shower.
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The South East England / Greater London region


London; one of the world’s most important business and cultural centres, with worldwide influence in many spheres. There is a huge amount to see in London, and whether you are looking for a London flat to rent for a weekend break, or for a few weeks. London’s culture is hugely varied with over 300 languages spoken, and the atmosphere changes from street to street.
It is one of the most exciting cities in Europe, with a wealth of history, great art, lots of wonderful parks, some of the best restaurants in the world and an exciting financial centre. As the great Samuel Johnson said "...when a man is tried of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford."
Big Ben, House of Parliament. The Tower of London, Buckingham Palace. A visit to Madame Tussaude. A shopping trip to Oxford street and Harrods of Knight-bridge in the West End of London and the night life of London whether it is business or leisure. This two bedroom apartment provides luxury accommodation in a highly desirable location. Located in one of the most historic parts of London.
Other London attractions such as the Tate Modern, St. Paul’s, Shakespeare’s Globe, Millennium Bridge, HMS Belfast, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London are all close by.
The East London, England / Island Gardens area
The apartment is situated on the river Thames opposite Historic Greenwich where there are many tourist attractions e.g. Maritime Museum, The Royal Observatory, Royal Naval College Greenwich Park and The Cutty Sark to name but a few. Many pubs and restaurants are within easy reach as well as the markets which sell antiques, second-hand clothes and lots more. There is a river bus which travels along the Thames from Greenwich Pier to the Tower of London and Westminster. 20 minutes from the centre of London via British Rail, 2 trains per hour, or Docklands Light Railway, trains every 5 minutes. Near to London City Airport for European flight connections.
Greenwich / West Greenwich area
Places to visit include also, the Painted Hall & Chapel of the old Royal Naval College, now Greenwich University. Other historical sites include, the Fan Museum, Rangers House, and St Alfege's Church.
The London Marathon starts in Greenwich. The Tour de France came through Greenwich last year and of course the equestrian events are scheduled to be hosted here for 2012 Olympics . The summer Jazz festival in Greenwich is also great fun.
I recommend Oliver's Jazz bar in Nevada Street, open 7 nights a week all year. Rivington's restaurant & bar open all day, (part of the Caprice & Ivy restaurant group). For home-made ice creams, the lovely Buenos Aires Cafe in Royal Hill.
You can easily walk around the locks to Canary Wharf with its bars, restaurants and designer boutiques.
How to get there
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| Airport: | City Airport: 0.2 km |
| Railway: | Island Gardens: 0.1 km |
| Ferry: | Dover: 50 km |
The Apartment is situated in Island Gardens overlooking the river Thames very near Island Gardens DLR (Docklands Light Rail), and Canary wharf underground station on the Jubilee line. It is also accessible via Greenwich mainline overground train station through the Greenwich foot tunnel.
It is less than 10 minutes and easily accessible from Excel Exhibition centre and City Airport either by car or train.
London can also easily be reached by train from Paris with the Eurostar.
Activities near East London, England
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Good nightlife
City breaks
Guestbook for Island Gardens Docklands
Hi Jane, A note of thanks for the use of your apartment – what a great location ! Actually used the foot-tunnel to visit Greenwich, had a dinner at the Lord Nelson, used the convenience store, and what an easy access back and forth each day to ExCel on the DLR. Hopefully I can use it again when travelling to London for week-long stays.
Best Regards, Bruce September 2011
Dear Jane, we have finished our journey to England now which we enjoyed very much.
Your apartment is really fine and the view is gorgeous. Best regards Gabriele and Franz August 2011
Dear Jane, We enjoyed our stay in London.
Thank you very much and we look forward to visiting again your apartment in the near future Cheers August 2011
Dear Janie,
we enjoyed our stay in the apartment Luralda Wharf. The view was amazing. Kind regards Baerbel July 2011
Dear Janie,
We had leased your appartement in Luralda Wharf from 16. to 23. of Juli. We were very pleased with the appartement and the sorrounding, and had very nice days in London.
Thank you much! Best regards Werner
Dear Janie,
A quick mail to tell you that we had an excellent time with the family. Luralda Wharf is a lovely place with young kids and very convenient to get into central london. I will recommend your adress to my friends.
Kind regards Alexandre October 2010
Hi Janie, just thought I'd let you know that we had a really good weekend at Luralda Wharf, what a beautiful apartment in an great location. Ian completed the marathon while the rest of us travelled around the course trying to spot him. The atmosphere was fantastic & the weather too! Thanks again Deb April 2010.
"We had a lovely time in your apartment last week; really good location". Kind regards,
Tabitha October 2009
Very much enjoyed the flat. It gave us the nighttime quiet we were looking for, not to mention access to Greenwich and Central London. Happy to recommend the flat to others, and feel free to use our names.Jan September 2009
"We had a wonderful stay at your flat. It is truly in a beautiful location.Travel options available make it an accessible location and an excellent alternative to the bustle of other central london accommodation options. We will recommend the flat to family and friends" May 2009
Review Rating : 5/5 "London Marathon Weekend - Luralda Wharf" "I rented the Luralda Wharf apartment over the London Marathon weekend. This was an ideal location, as the apartment is close to the DLR and Greenwich foot tunnel. (Open 24 hrs). Literally a few of minutes walk to both. The apartment was a generous size and was immaculately clean. For somewhere quiet, but still close enough to get around London, this is an ideal apartment. It's also great for a large family, as there are 2 bathrooms (one on suite). Excellent communications with Janie, and Lee was very helpful, when picking up and dropping off the keys. I would definitely recommend this apartment as a great place to stay in London. Thanks"
Luralda Wharf from Ontario, Canada. Date Submitted: May 05, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
What can I say...We Loved it!!!
It was better than described! The apartment had every thing we needed and the view across the river of the Royal Naval College was fantastic. We were so close to the DLR, the walking tunnel under the Thames and the water taxi, we couldn't ask for anything better. There is a great bakery in Greenwich which shouldn't be missed.
All the sights in Greenwich make a wonderful day out and of course the rest of London is just a short ride away.
We would recommend this place to everyone and I for one will stay again the next time I come to visit.
The apartment was lovely. Very comfortable and with superb river views, you could not get closer to the Thames ! The location was peaceful, just what was needed after the Christmas rush in Central London. We used our ticket for a free river cruise ( from the Original London Bus Tour, tickets purchased using Tesco Clubcard Deals ! to get to the London Eye from Greenwich ), highly recommended. Many thanks for your help Janie, we had a great weekend. Merry Christmas and thanks again Sue
"Really loved drinking champagne on the balcony whilst looking at the Greenwich Maritime Museum, listening to a live jazz band being played on a boat up the Thames"
"Thank you for exposing us to this little oasis in London, that is also so near yet so far from everywhere"
Dear Janie, My husband and I would like to thank you for our comfortable stay at Luralda Wharf.
We will miss the most beautiful views of the Thames and all the river cruise, also the serene park/gardens,one could not ask for a better location,
Not only did I enjoy the beautiful sunsets I had sunnydays too.
I was lucky to see a white Swan gracefully swimming past our flat,I hope I left the sun to keep you and your family happy. Our best regards , Robin &Maritsa .
Thanks for helping us out at such short notice, both our families had great stays in both your places, and I'm glad to say, the wedding went perfectly!! Thanks again and kind regards, David.
"Hi Jane - thanks for the use of your apartment, it was a great base for our trip down last weekend". June 2010
Rental prices
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| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Spring/Summer 2011 | 31 May 11 | 3 Jul 11 | £ 850 | 200 | 200 | 3 Nights |
| Summer 2011 | 3 Jul 11 | 18 Dec 11 | £ 950 | 210 | 210 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas & New Year | 18 Dec 11 | 30 Jan 12 | £ 1100 | 220 | 220 | 5 Nights |
| Winter 2012 | 30 Jan 12 | 3 Mar 12 | £ 810 | 170 | 170 | 3 Nights |
| Spring/Summer 2012 | 3 Mar 12 | 25 Jul 12 | £ 950 | 210 | 210 | 5 Nights |
| Between Olympics 2012 | 14 Aug 12 | 26 Aug 12 | £ 1000 | 210 | 210 | 5 Nights |
| Autumn 2012 | 11 Sep 12 | 15 Dec 12 | £ 1000 | 210 | 210 | 5 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.
1. PLEASE CONTACT THE OWNER ABOUT 2012 OLYMPICS - the fee will be from £10,000 per week, plus £1000 per night for extra nights.
2. Paralympics rates will be available on request - minimum stay one week.
2. minimum stay 3 nights
3. Additional nights only £150 per night
4. underoccupancy - discounts may be available for two people
5. Prices are for the use of two bedrooms by 4 people - sofa bed incurs an additional £30 fee
6. Longer stays by negotiation - 10 to 20% reduction
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