South-West London holiday apartment rental, Streatham Common

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Ellison View (apartment)

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This chic two bedroom, split-level apartment is part of a recently modernised semi-detached conversion. With FREE parking and its close proximity to the rail station it is excellent value for money.

It is on the first and second floors overlooking the quiet tree-lined street on which it is situated and there is a large garden to the rear of the property. (As an interesting fact, before it was converted this house was owned by the UK's first lady vicar, on whom the hit comedy series "The Vicar of Dibley" was based. Neighbours say Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders were regular visitors while researching the role!)

Located in a quiet suburb near the beautiful green space of Streatham Common, it is just a 3 minute walk from this apartment to Streatham Common Mainline Station, which will take you into the 'West End' in less than 20 minutes.

Streatham Common, and nearby Streatham High Street, have a huge choice of bars, restaurants and shops within easy walking distance, including a large Sainsburys, and there is even a cinema, ice rink and indoor kart racing track nearby!

An open-plan kitchen/diner/lounge to relax in	Spacious kitchen comes with all the mod cons
Bedroom 1 - tranquil colours and ample storage	Bedroom 2 - classic white but with a splash of colour

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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 / Streatham Common area

Streatham Common is a suburb in the south west of London. The Common itself is a beautiful wide open green space great for walks, jogging etc, a place where you can feel a million miles from the heart of one of the world's busiest capital cities yet are, in fact, less than 20 minutes away from all of London's attractions.

Just at the end of Ellison road (3 minutes walk away), as well as Streatham Common station, you will find several convenience shops, a post office, a gastro pub and a few other cafes and restaurants. If you walk a further 5 minutes to Streatham High Road, the choice of pubs and eateries of all nationalities expands dramatically. In fact Streatham High Road is reputed to be the longest High Street in all of Europe. Along its length, as well as a whole host of bars, cafes, shops and restaurants, there is a large Sainsbury's supermarket, many banks, a cinema, a leisure centre and even an ice rink and indoor kart racing!

If you wish to get on to the London Underground system, you just jump on the overground train for one stop to Balham, and change there.

How to get there

Driving to Streatham Common:
Go to www.theaa.com to plan your route. Simply type in the airport name in the route planner and use the post code SW16 5DD to identify your destination.


From the Airport: (Note that taxi costs reduce by aprox. 50% going from Streatham Common to the airport)

******London Heathrow 34 kilometres/21 miles******

Train: One way to get to Streatham Common is to take the Heathrow Express train to Paddington then London Underground's Bakerloo Line to Charing Cross/ Northern Line to Balham and then 1 stop down on the overground from Balham to Streatham Common (1 hr 10 min)

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 £9; Southern Train Services to Streatham Common (35 min) via East Croydon.

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 and then 1 stop on the overground to Streatham Common 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 the overground train to Streatham Common (1 hr 15 min)

****City Airport 21 kilometres/13 miles******

Train: London City Airport DLR (Docklands Light Railway) toward Bank Station; London Underground to Balham and then 1 stop on the overground to Streatham Common. (50 min)

Taxi: Transfer by pre-booked private car £40, with an approximate journey time of 1 hr.


Quick and easy rail links from Streatham Common to:
Clapham Junction
Victoria
Waterloo
King's Cross

Activities near South-West London

Facilities

Further details indoors:
This chic and trendy open-plan split-level apartment has a large first floor lounge kitchen diner that overlooks Ellison Road through two big bay windows, making it always light and bright. The lounge area has ample seating for 5, a top of the range wall-mounted flat screen TV with Freeview, and a CD stereo. The glossy white integrated kitchen wants for nothing - dual fuel cooker, dishwasher, washing machine etc - and all the pots, pans, crockery and cutlery you might need are provided. The modern glass dining table, with its funky transparent and pink chairs, can seat 4 comfortably.

Going up a few more stairs you reach bedroom 1, with its double bed and wall to wall wardrobes. A few stairs further up and you find bedroom 2 with its double bed and ample built in storage. (Please note, beds are made up with only the best quality bedding and high quality towels are provided). Adjacent is the light, bright bathroom with modern white suite consisting of toilet, sink & shower.

Further details outdoors:
The beautiful south facing garden gets sun all day long. It has a lawn, flowerbeds, and a large patio, great for a spot of relaxation or a BBQ. It is accessed via a locked gate at the side of the property. Patio furniture, sun loungers and a BBQ are provided, along with all BBQ tools.

There is a private free parking space for this apartment right in front of the building.

Further details

If you need to store luggage after arrival to London or until your departure from London and are not able to leave it with us as long as you'd like we recommend that you check with the main transport (rail or bus) terminals, who will have luggage storage lockers.

London is served by several main terminus stations. There are 7 important train stations in London, as follows:

Saint Pancras Station: Eurostar to Paris, national routes and connection to Gatwick and Luton airports.
Kings Cross Station: routes to the north of England and Scotland.
Waterloo Station: commuter railways from South West England and the London's suburbs.
Victoria Station: a major transport terminal, with routes to the South and South-East of the UK and airports.
Victoria Coach Station: a 5-minute walk from the train station; national and international bus connections.
Paddington Station: regions in the West, Wales and is the terminal for the Heathrow Airport Express trains.
Liverpool Street Station: routes to the east of England as well as to Stansted Airport.
London Bridge Station: connects London to the South and South-East as well as to Gatwick and Luton airports.

Conditions

Terms & Conditions
A contract shall only arise when both your booking is confirmed in writing via a letter of confirmation sent by email and the required deposit/full payment has been received by us. We aim to have this confirmation email sent to you as soon as possible and within 24 hrs of the time you made your booking. Payment by debit or credit card will ensure that we receive your payment immediately, co-enabling a contract to be formed.

Booking, Rental Deposit & Security Deposit
If the Booking is made within 8 weeks of your arrival date the whole of the Rental Sum (rent plus the final cleaning charge), is required with your Booking Form, together with a Security Deposit.
If the Booking is made before 8 weeks prior to your arrival date, a Rental Deposit of 25% of the Rental Sum is due at the time of booking. The remaining balance of the Rental Sum, together with the Security Deposit is then due 8 weeks prior to your arrival.
The Security Deposit will be returned to you within 10 days of check-out less any deductions, via the same method your booking was made, in accordance with the Terms & Conditions.

Payment
We accept payment via debit or credit card (surcharge applies).
We are unable to accept any type of cheque or bank draft sent by post.

Cancellation or Change
Cancellation fees depend on notice given and are as follows:
More than 55 days prior to arrival 25% of total Rental Sum
30 – 55 days prior to arrival: 50% of total Rental Sum; Security Deposit will be returned to the guest within 10 days of cancellation date
Less than 30 days prior to arrival: 100% of Rental Sum; Security Deposit will be returned to the guest within 10 days of cancellation date
Rental Deposit of 25% is non-refundable, even in the case of force majeure. We recommend that you purchase travel insurance with cancellation cover.
Your Booking cannot be reduced in number of nights. If you require additional nights this may be possible at an additional charge.
Cancellations or changes are best made via email and you should request a ‘read' receipt from us to ensure that we have seen it. Cancellations or changes should be made by phone if you are requesting them at a time very close to your arrival date.

Number of Guests
You must book for the number of guests in your booking party. If this number varies during your stay, you must book for the highest number of persons that will occupy the accommodation. The number of persons who may use the accommodation must not exceed the allocated capacity, except for children under 1 year of age; and we must be made aware of this in advance of your stay.Unless otherwise agreed by us, only the guests listed on this booking form are entitled to use the accommodation.

Arrival Procedure
Once your full Rental Sum and Security Deposit have been received by us we will send you Details for Check-In & Check-Out. You should print this document and bring it with you as it has all the information which you will need on arrival, including details of your Contact Person.
From time to time it may be necessary for us to reassign your Contact Person. If this is the case we will contact you prior to your arrival date to inform you of the details.
If you can't provide your estimated time of arrival (ETA) when you book you should inform your Contact Person at least 3 days prior to your arrival date. Please ensure that we have an updated ETA for you so that we can plan for your check-in and so that your Contact Person stays informed about any delays or changes.
Standard check-in is from 16:00 until 22:00 on the day of arrival and checkout is by 10:00 on the day of departure. If you hope to check-in earlier please check with your Contact Person within 3 days of your arrival to check to see if this is possible. It will only be possible if the Apartment happens to have been vacant the night prior to your arrival.

During your Stay
Footwear: You agree to remove footwear before entering the Apartment, or at the foot of the stairs if the entrance is carpeted; strictly, no shoes are allowed.
Damages: You agree to keep the Apartment and contents in or on the property in a like state of repair and condition as at the commencement of the rental and will inform us of any damage, breakage, or loss that may occur during the period of the rental.
Behaviour: You agree that you will ensure that all members of your party and your guests behave in a considerate and responsible manner. We reserve the right to curtail the stay of any guests acting inappropriately, which will result in loss of all Rent paid and the refundable Security Deposit.
Smoking: You agree not to smoke, or to allow smoking, inside the apartment at any time.
Pets: Pets are not allowed.

Departure
Departures are at 10:00 or before. More information is included in the Details of Check-In & Check-Out document.

Cleaning
You agree to leave the Apartment clean and tidy and to dispose of all rubbish correctly. The cleaning fee you have been charged covers the linen and towel changes and a cleaning meant to disinfect and ensure that proper hygiene standards are met for the next set of guests. Should the Apartment be left in a poor condition, requiring more cleaning than usual, then this will be charged at £20 per hour and deducted from the Security Deposit.

Liability
We will not be liable for any act, neglect or default on the part of any person nor any accident, damage, loss, injury, expense or inconvenience whether to person or property which you or any other person may suffer or incur arising out of or in any way connected with the Rental or resulting from any other cause whatsoever. We advise you to arrange your own insurance to cover yourselves and your personal belongings whilst staying at the Apartment.
By making an online booking you confirm that you have read the Terms and Conditions accepted them and that you are over 18 years of age. You agree to accept responsibility for any damages and to vacate the property at the conclusion of the period for which you have booked.

Privacy Policy: We collect personal information from you to process your booking & to inform you of any changes or problems concerning your rental. We also need this information to monitor & improve our services to you and be able to send you occasional promotional offers. We will respect the privacy of your personal data, and will comply with all relevant and current data protection legislation. Without your consent we will not make your details available for marketing purposes to anyone outside Mike Fox Developments Ltd. and, unless required to do so by a court of competent jurisdiction, will not disclose your personal data to anyone. If you wish to update or delete your personal information; or if you prefer that we do not email you to tell you of promotional offers please advise us.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season Rate	8 Nov 09	23 Dec 09	709£ 709	113113	113113	3 Nights
Xmas/New Year 2010	23 Dec 09	4 Jan 10	964£ 964	153153	153153	3 Nights
Standard Rate	4 Jan 10	2 Apr 10	803£ 803	128128	128128	3 Nights
Easter 2010	2 Apr 10	6 Apr 10	964£ 964	153153	153153	3 Nights
Standard Rate	6 Apr 10	1 Jun 10	803£ 803	128128	128128	3 Nights
Summer	1 Jun 10	1 Sep 10	926£ 926	147147	147147	3 Nights
Standard Rate	1 Sep 10	23 Dec 10	803£ 803	128128	128128	3 Nights
Xmas/New Year 2011	23 Dec 10	4 Jan 11	964£ 964	153153	153153	3 Nights
Standard Rate	4 Jan 11	22 Apr 11	803£ 803	128128	128128	3 Nights
Easter 2011	22 Apr 11	26 Apr 11	964£ 964	153153	153153	3 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.

Weekly tariffs include a 10% discount off our Nightly Rate.

Final cleaning: £80

Long Stay discounts available; please enquire.

Baby Cot & High Chair free of charge (on request)

Security Deposit £100

Guestbook for Ellison View

Everything was perfect. 10/10! Our only regret is that we couldn't stay longer than a week. H Taudien. Germany. Oct 09.

Lovely apartment and extremely warm and friendly welcome from Julie, the manager of the apartment. Thank you for letting us stay. Wonderful flat - a 'home away from home'. K. O'Neill. Australia. Oct 09.

Su apartamento fue excellente! (Your apartment was excellent!) M. Zorilla. Spain. Aug 09.

Nos gustó todo, la comodidad y el espacio de la casa y el equipamiento, no faltó de nada. Estuvimos como en casa. Gran facilidad de transporte público. En 20 min. estábamos en el centro de Londres. Supermercado cerca. Barrio tranquilo y seguro. Todo fue perfecto. Julie muy amable y atenta nos ayudó en todo. Excellente gestión de su casa. (We liked everything, comfort and space of the house and equipment, not lacking anything. We were at home. Ease of public transport. In 20 min. were in the middle of London. Supermarket nearby. Quiet and safe neighborhood. Everything was perfect. Julie very kind and attentive helped us in everything. Excellent management of your home.) S. Garcia. Spain. Aug 09.

Das Apartment haben wir so vorgefunden, wie beschreiben, der Kontakt zum Vermieter war sehr sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Die Austattung der Räume war sehr geschmackvoll gehalten, das Mobiliar bequem, moern und hochwertig, sogar Grünpflanzen haben wir angetroffen! Die Lage ist ruhig und eine Bahnstation nur 3 Minuten zu Fuss entfernt. In 20 Minuten waren wir zentral in Victoria Station. (The apartment we've found as to described. The contact with the owner was very very nice and accommodating. The equipment of the rooms were kept very tasteful, the furniture is comfortable, Modern and high-quality, even plants, we have found! The situation is calm and a train station just 3 minutes walk. In 20 minutes we were centrally located in Victoria Station.) M. Ahrens. Germany. Aug09

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Name:	Julie Madison
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