Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Corporate bookings House-swap
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0.2 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This fabulous apartment - recently refurbished to a very high standard - has all the mod cons you could wish for and is perfect for business executives or discerning holidaymakers wanting a stylish 'home from home' in London. Located in the heart of lively Balham, it's just a 2 minute walk away from Balham Underground and Mainline Stations - having you into the 'West End' in minutes. Balham has a huge choice of bars, restaurants and shops, including both Waitrose and Sainsburys. The famous Bedford Pub/Banana Cabaret live music and comedy venue is at the end of the road!
Only a few steps down off the street level, you'll find easy access into the flat - even with the heaviest luggage. The apartment itself has a light and bright, open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner with a 40" flatscreen LCD TV over a hole-in-the-wall gas fireplace. There is also a wireless internet connection. The lounge gives onto a private terrace and then onto a beautiful garden with lawn, flowerbeds and a decked patio. It's a haven of tranquility after the buzz of the 'big city' and great for a spot of relaxation or a BBQ. The limestone bathroom has features normally only found in a 5 star hotel, the designer kitchen comes fully equipped and the quiet bedroom has plenty of storage cupboards.
And if it's wide open spaces you're after,- for a stroll or a jog - Clapham, Wandsworth and Tooting Commons(boasting Europe's biggest open air swimming pool) are all within a few minutes walk.
Stretch out & relax in the spacious open-plan living area
Catch some sun on a lounger in the garden
5 Star bathroom - heated mirror & wall-mounted hairdryer
Memory foam mattress ensures a quality rest
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/64051
The South East England / Greater London region
Where do you start trying to describe London's attractions? The history, the famous locations and buildings, the hundreds of activities to do, the thousands of shows and events on offer...and that's just in Central London.
Even the 'highlights' depend on what takes your fancy. If you're a 'first timer' to London, of course you must see the Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament and Big Ben), the London Eye, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Nelson's Column, Downing Street, St Paul's, The Mall, Leicester Square, Covent Garden, Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, Harrods, the British Museum...
But where to stop? Take in a West End show? Of course. Do a cruise down the Thames? Perhaps. What about Madame Tussauds? The London Dungeon? The National Gallery? The Tate? The London Aquarium? London Zoo? Hyde Park? Greenwich? Hampton Court? HMS Belfast? Kew Gardens...
The fact is there are many many sources of information on such things, from websites to Tourist Information, so we shall not even try and do justice to London in a paragraph or two here. It is quite simply one of the world's great cities, where you could spend weeks and still not feel you have seen everything worth seeing. You pays your money, and you takes your choice, but one thing's for sure...you'll never be bored!
South-West London / Balham area
Balham, 'Gateway to the South' (as it is affectionately known, after an old Peter Sellers comedy) is 'south of the river'. More specifically it is in the south London borough of Wandsworth, near Clapham. Just like neighbouring Clapham before it, Balham has undergone a massive transformation over recent years, and is now one of THE places to live for London commuters, young families and indeed celebrities (Sarah Beeny, Rupert Penry-Jones and his wife Dervla Kirwan, Ainsley Harriot...).
As well as all the coffee bars, shops and supermarkets you might expect, within a mile radius there are also excellent restaurants ranging from Italian to Nepalese, Thai to Persian, Portuguese to Moroccan and the popular 'Harrisons' (part-owned by celebrity chef Rick Stein). There are bars aplenty too, perhaps the best known being 'The Bedford'. Winner of the Evening Standard award for Best London Pub 2002, the 'Banana Cabaret' part of the Bedford is a famous live music and comedy venue that attracts big names week in week out. (And this is just at the end of the road from the apartment!).
With the huge advantage of having both overground and underground stations (2 minutes walk from the apartment and right next door to each other), getting to and from Balham could not be easier. The Northern Line tube can take you into Leicester Square in just 20 minutes, the overground will have you in Clapham Junction in 5 minutes, and Victoria Station in 15.
Other major attractions close-by include famous sporting venues like Wimbledon and Twickenham, as well as Kew Gardens and Richmond Upon Thames. Balham itself has a large gym and leisure centre. Tooting Lido - the biggest outdoor pool in Europe - is just a 10 minute walk away... perfect for a cool dip on a hot summer day.
Closest golf course is 3km away, but there are several in the area. Central London Golf Centre, Burntwood Lane, London, SW17 OAT. Tel: 020 8871 2468. www.clgc.co.uk
No membership is required, CLGC is open to all on a pay-and-play basis, with excellent green fees on the 9-hole course. Golf clubs and trolleys are available for hire. A putting and chipping area is also available. Golf lessons are available.
St. Georges Hospital is also nearby.
How to get there
Driving to Balham: Go to www.theaa.com to plan your route. Simply type in the airport name in the route planner and use the post code SW12 9RT to identify your destination.
From the Airport: (Note that taxi costs reduce by aprox. 50% going from Balham to the airport than in the reverse)
Train: Most cost effective way to Balham is London Underground's Piccadilly Line to Leicester Square then Northern Line to Balham (1 hr 20 min). Alternatively, Heathrow Express train to Paddington thenLondon Underground's Bakerloo Line to Charing Cross/ Northern Line to Balham (1 hr)
Taxi: From £40; metered, journey time 30-60 min; dependent on time of day.
******London Gatwick 39 kilometres/24 miles******
Train:We recommend taking the train, as it is so easy and the fare is only about £8; Southern Train Services to Balham (35 min) via either East Croydon or Clapham Junction.
Taxi: Quoted fare system; expect a cost of £70. Journey time 45-60 min, depending on time of day.
******Stansted 68 kilometres/42miles******
Train: The most cost effective way from this airport is the Stansted Express train to London Liverpool Street (45 min) Trains operate early morning and late at night then take London Underground services to Balham or,if very early/late a taxi.
******Luton 64 kilometres/39 miles******
Train: The most cost effective way from this airport is travelling from Luton Airport Parkway Station, taking First Capital Connect train to London Bridge then London Underground's Northern Line to Balham (1 hr 20 min)
******City Airport 21 kilometres/13 miles******
Train: London City Airport DLR (Docklands Light Railway) toward Bank Station; London Underground to Balham. (45 min)
Taxi: Transfer by prebooked private car £40, with an aproximate journey time of 1 hr.
Quick and easy rail links from Balham to: Clapham Junction Victoria Waterloo King's Cross
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
London Heathrow: 26 km
Railway:
Balham
Ferry:
Dover: 125 km
Activities near South-West London
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Golf less than 15 mins walk
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (1), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Open-plan living area comprising of a kitchen, dining area and lounge. The fully integrated designer kitchen has funky modern lighting, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher & waste disposal unit. All the crockery, cutlery, pots and pans you could wish for are provided. The lounge boasts a 40 inch Sony HD LCD TV with Freeview on a 180 degree swivel bracket. The remote control hole-in-the-wall living flame gas fire, situated below the TV, makes for a real focal point with a 'Wow' factor.
Light and bright bedroom with fitted wardrobes. The double bed has a wonderfully comfortable 'memory foam' mattress.
Dbl sofa bed in lounge with an extra thick and cosy topmattress with 5 cm core.
Sgl self-inflating air mattress with bedding or baby cot available on request.
Lxurious bathroom with bath/shower, limestone tiles, wall-mounted hair dryer, and a heated mirror (anti condensation).
There are small desks in both the bedroom and lounge.
Further details outdoors: Private Entrance.
The landscaped garden is accessed from the lounge via French doors, leading firstly on to a private decked area and then onto the beautiful communal garden with a further decked patio. There is a table and chairs with seating for 6, as well as two sun loungers, a shed and a BBQ.
On-street parking available; daily permits (£5 each) may be ordered through us at time of booking; otherwise metered parking is available from 09:30 - 17:30 on Monday through Saturday (max 4 hrs).
Further details
Usual check-in is after 4 pm; check-out by 10 am. Please enquire if you need special arrangements.
Guests may, of course, smoke outside on the private patio or in the shared garden if they wish to.
Wireless internet is available; however, you must bring you own laptop.
No pets.
Property cleaned between guests only, unless by prior arrangement.
We assume no liability for the safety and well-being of your children; they must remain under your close supervision during your stay.
As this is a high-spec apartment with quality fixtures we would very much appreciate it if children could be carefully managed (sticky finger marks on the sofa, as we’ve experienced in the past, will not help us ensure that our next guests enjoy their stay as much as we hope you do). Deductions for extra cleaning will be taken from your security deposit.
Conditions
If booking within 8 weeks of the commencement of the letting, the full rental sum is required with your booking form, together with a security deposit of £100.
If the booking is made earlier than 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the letting, a rental deposit of 50% of the rental sum is to be forwarded with your booking form. The remaining balance of the rental sum, together with the security deposit of £100, is then due 8 weeks prior to the letting.
Security deposit of £100 to be refunded within 10 days of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
We recommend payments be made electronically by either visiting your bank or online banking.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Prices for group size 4
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Autumn 2008
11 Nov 08
15 Dec 08
700£700
0-
0-
1 Week
Christmas 2008
15 Dec 08
5 Jan 09
840£840
0-
0-
1 Week
Winter
5 Jan 09
1 Apr 09
700£700
0-
0-
1 Week
Srping & Summer 2009
1 Apr 09
1 Oct 09
770£770
0-
0-
1 Week
Autumn 2009
1 Oct 09
15 Dec 09
735£735
0-
0-
1 Week
Christmas 2009
15 Dec 09
4 Jan 10
875£875
0-
0-
1 Week
52
Prices for group size 2
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Autumn 2008
11 Nov 08
15 Dec 08
630£630
0-
0-
1 Week
Christmas 2008
15 Dec 08
5 Jan 09
770£770
0-
0-
1 Week
Winter
5 Jan 09
1 Apr 09
630£630
0-
0-
1 Week
Spring & Summer 2009
1 Apr 09
1 Oct 09
700£700
0-
0-
1 Week
Autumn 2009
1 Oct 09
15 Dec 09
665£665
0-
0-
1 Week
Christmas 2009
15 Dec 09
4 Jan 10
805£805
0-
0-
1 Week
52
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Special rates apply for stays longer than 2 weeks.
Prices for 3 persons same as 4 persons.
Prices for 1 persons same as 2 persons
Stays for less than 1 week may be available. Please enquire with us.
The Xmas 2009 rate also applies for Wimbledon Tennis 21 Jun 09 - 05 Jul 09.
We highly recommend booking early for peak times; we reserve the right to accept weekly bookings only during these periods, which include:
Christmas & New Year: 19Dec2008 - 04Jan2009
Spring Half Term: 13Feb - 22Feb2009
Easter: 03Apr - 19Apr2009
Spring Bank Holiday Weekend 01May - 04May2009
Summer Half Term: 22May - 31May2009
October Half Term: 23Oct - 01Nov2009
Christmas & New Year: 18Dec2009 - 03Jan2010
Guestbook
"What a beautiful apartment - it put mine to shame - I only wish I could live there permanently! Restaurants galore on the doorstep, easy access into London, and Julie could not have been more helpful or accommodating. Many thanks". Nick S., Wales
'The flat is so beautifully done and everything is brand new!' Said B., China
'Thank you very much for you kindness and warm welcome in England. I will always remember my first weeks in London and this nice and convenient flat in Balham.' Marcela M., Chile
'We thouroughly enjoyed our stay here and wish it could have been longer...The flat is absolutely gorgeous and I enjoyed cooking in your kitchen! Thank you so much, we really appreciated your hospitality.' Manisha P, England
'Many many thanks for a fantastic venue for our last few nights in London. It has been a 'home' and a place of comfort.' Ronelle & Nadia, South Africa
'Flabbergasted, marvellicious...be here again in no time!' A.D., London
'We have truly enjoyed your very kind hospitality. The rooms are excellent, the design features user friendly and we are truly grateful for the convenience of early checkin and late checkout. Beyond all else, thanks for the gracious welcoming smile. See you again in December!' Janine & Dennis M., India
Availability
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Contact details for home 64051
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Name:
Julie Madison
Mobile:
+44 (0)7944 737898
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