Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This luxury, duplex vacation rental apartment covers an area of over 1,000 square feet. With patio doors leading onto a private terrace, the effect is one of light and space, with rich laminate floors, neutral colour schemes throughout, maple doors and chrome fittings.
It is conveniently located a few steps from Northfields underground station on the Piccadilly line which serves Heathrow and Central London. It is perfectly located for all of London's attractions. Northfields has a friendly, village atmosphere and is in a vibrant, safe area of West London in the borough of Ealing - with its university, parks and tree-lined streets. There is an excellent range of small independent shops in the local area for fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, bakery and organic produce together with a variety of restaurants, wine bars and pubs all within easy walking distance.
Sitting room
Al fresco dining on the private terrace
Derwent Yard
Contemporary dining room
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The South East England / Greater London region
Northfields is in the London Borough of Ealing which is conveniently located close to the centre of London. The attractions include the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, Buckingham Palace, the Royal Parks, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, Madame Tussauds, the London Eye and shopping in Knightsbridge, Kensington, Oxford Street and Regents Street. Nightlife in London is fantastic, with an array of world famous restaurants, pubs and bars.
Ealing's central location and wide range of transport links provide convenient access to many destinations including central London which is a 20 minute journey by underground. By rail, Paddington is a 10 minute train journey. Major road routes connect Ealing to Oxford, Birmingham, Bristol, South Wales, Central London, Heathrow and Gatwick Airport. Conveniently there are 'night buses' that run all night from central London to Ealing, the bus stop is just outside the apartment, during the day the underground runs every 5 mins into central London.
Ealing, known as "the Queen of the Suburbs" is widely known because of Ealing Studios. These became famous for a string of comedy films in the 1940s and 50s including The Lavender Hill Mob. By 1912 the studios were the largest in England and they continue to be used today for film production. Some well-known films shot around Ealing include: The Importance of Being Earnest, Bend it Like Beckham, Calendar Girls, About a Boy, and Love Actually.
West London / Northfields area
Northfields has an excellent range of shops and amenities. Within 5 minutes walk of the apartment there is a wide range of small independent shops including grocers, butchers, bakers, supermarkets, newsagents, hair dressers, cafes, restaurants and pubs. There are also several specialist shops where, for example, you can have shirts made-to-measure, have indian head massage, learn Thai cookery or make your own greeting cards.
There are several beautiful parks within walking distance of the apartment - perfect for those who enjoy jogging or running. Within these, there are tennis courts, football fields, water features, a bowling green, children's' play areas as well as a small wildlife enclosure.
For the golfer, there are 5 golf courses within 5km of the apartment - less than 10 minutes by car or 30 minutes on foot. For those who like fishing, there is a fishing lake in Gunnersbury Park which is within walking distance of the apartment and several more within 20 minutes drive ( www.go-fish.co.uk/london.htm ). For watersports enthusiasts there are several local canoe clubs and there is sailing, diving and waterskiing available within 30 minutes drive.
This website provides a useful source of local leisure information : http://www.ealing.gov.uk/services/leisure/sports_and_leisure/leisure_activities
The Grand Union Canal is 10 minutes walk from the apartment and this leads to the River Thames which is just under 3km away. There are lovely walks and cycle paths along the canal and river.
Ealing has a number of local theatres, comedy clubs and museums and it hosts an annual festival which starts in which includes a rich and diverse programme of events and activities for all the family including comedy, jazz , blues and opera. Fortunately the bombing of World War Two was less severe in Ealing than elsewhere in London and it has a wealth of listed buildings.
In addition to all the local events, London is yours to explore at leisure, with all its galleries, theatres, shops and tourist attractions. There is easy access locally by bus or on foot to Kew Gardens and Kew Steam Museum. Also within easy reach are Brent River Park, Osterley House, Hampton Court, Ham House, Chiswick House, London Motorcycle Museum, London Transport Museum Depot, Gunnersbury Park and Museum, Pitshanger Manor, Richmond Park, Syon House and Park, Twickenham Rugby Stadium, Legoland, the Wembley Complex and Windsor Castle. In addition, the apartment is conveniently located for getting to Earls Court and Olympia, the Notting Hill Carnival and The Proms at the Royal Albert Hall.
The River Thames at Brentford, Kew, Kingston and Richmond is easily reached.
For those needing to stay in London for professional reasons, the apartment is very convenient for Greasepaint Makeup Studio, Met Film School, Ealing Studios, Ealing Hospital and Questors and Watermans theatres.
How to get there
By public transport:
The apartment is just two minutes walk from Northfields underground station which is on the Piccadilly Line.
Northfields underground station is just 19 minutes (7 stops with no changes) from Heathrow Airport. It is 45 minutes from St Pancras International Train Terminal. It is 28 minutes from Piccadilly Circus.
The apartment is also on the E2 and E3 bus routes which run very frequently.
By car:
The apartment is 2.2km from Junction 2 of the M4 and 4.3km from the A40. The M40, M25, M1 and M3 motorways are easily accessible from Ealing. The apartment has secure parking for 2 cars and is outside the London Congestion Zone.
Alternatively the apartment can be reached by taxi from all London airports and mainline railway stations. All airports serving London are connected to Central London by rapid and frequent train services.
A local taxi service is available opposite the apartment.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Heathrow: 12.4 km
Railway:
Ealing Broadway: 3.2 km
Activities near West London
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Good nightlife City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: This luxury duplex penthouse is on the second and third floors of a modern Art Deco style complex of 30 apartments set in attractive landscaped communal gardens to the front and rear. On the ground floor of the apartment are the two very spacious bedrooms. One has twin beds, plus a double sofa-bed, well-stocked library, TV and music area and overlooks the rear gardens. The second has a new very comfortable new king size bed and en-suite bathroom with bath and power shower attachment.
Carpeted stairs lead to the upper floor where the patio windows flood the sitting room with light. The sitting room has a large sofa and two arm chairs, a flat screen multi-channel TV, video and DVD/MP3 player and overlooks the private outdoor terrace where one can enjoy outside eating on warm summer days.
The spacious, well designed kitchen is fitted with all the appliances you would expect to find in a first class apartment. Next to the kitchen is a contemporary style dining room which seats six people, so when you are entertaining your guests you will not miss out on any of the conversation!
The second shower room is located on this floor just off the sitting room.
Other facilities include: Video entryphone, triple glazing throughout, wireless internet access, private terrace with table and chairs, plug adaptors, well-stocked book and video library. Car parking for two cars is included in the price. There is no elevator.
Smoking is permitted on the terrace.
Further details outdoors: A large shared garden is located at the rear of the property and there are several beautiful parks nearby - perfect for summer picnics. Ealing Broadway with its many shops and restaurants is just a short walk through the park or five minutes by bus.
Further details
Minimum stay is 5 nights.
Rental rates are inclusive of services, utilities, wireless internet access and two car parking spaces but exclusive of a £65.00 end of stay cleaning charge. Rentals are not subject to Value Added Tax. Telephone calls are extra and will be charged at 10 pence per unit. The apartment is prepared for your arrival and cleaned upon departure. Additional maid service can be arranged locally.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Prices for group size 6
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
All year (group size 6)
19 Nov 08
1 Jan 10
870£870
140140
140140
5 Nights
03
Prices for group size 4
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
All year (group size 4)
19 Nov 08
1 Jan 10
715£715
115115
115115
5 Nights
03
Prices for group size 2
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
All year (group size 2)
19 Nov 08
1 Jan 10
575£575
9292
9292
5 Nights
03
The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Rates to 31/12/09
For 3 People = £ 102.00 per night or £635.00 per week.
For 5 People = £128.00 per ngiht or £795.00 per week.
These rates are inclusive of services, utilities and two car parking spaces but exclusive of a £65.00 end of stay cleaning charge. Rentals are not subject to Value Added Tax. Telephone calls are extra and will be charged at 10 pence per unit. The apartment is prepared for your arrival and cleaned upon departure. Additional maid service can be arranged locally.
Special Deals
Any special deals are advertised on the 2 person rental rate. If the group consists of more than 2 persons, a proportional discount will be given to the 4 person or 6 person rental rate.
Deposit
On all bookings a deposit of 25% is required upon confirmation with the remaining balance due 28 days prior to arrival. Should the arrival date be less than 28 days from the booking date, full payment is required. Upon arrival most properties will require a credit card imprint for a security deposit, this is to cover the cost of telephone calls/laundry charges if applicable and also any damages/dilapidations that may occur.
Methods of Payment
We accept Mastercard, Visa, Switch and Delta. A 2.5% surcharge will be levied for bookings made by credit card. Payments can be made by Bank Transfer/Wire - Bank details are available on request. The monies should be net of all bank charges when they reach our account.
Cancellation
Cancellation policies can vary from property to property. Please check the specific terms that apply at the time of booking. In most cases however if cancellation occurs before the full payment has been collected, the amount is refunded less a £50.00 administration charge. Should cancellation occur within 28 days of arrival, refund is normally subject to re-letting of the property for the said period.
Guestbook
"Perfect........Excellent, just as advertised. Better equipped than our own house. This is truly a home away from home. We definitely will remember and spread the word of this flat to our friends". Mr Z - USA
"Excellent! Would certainly consider staying here again. Will be recommending this flat". Mrs W - Germany.
"Wonderful place - I would certainly recommend it". Ms B - UK
"Flat is excellent for access to London. I would recommend to others - cannot fault the flat and will definitely stay again". Ms T - Spain
"The apartment is so spacious - wish we had more time to spend here". Mr W - USA
"This is a wonderful spacious flat - a real home from home. We loved everything about it. Top marks". Mrs C - UK
"Very comfortable apartment with all conveniences". Mr M - USA
"We stayed in this apartment for 2 weeks in April '08. What a wonderful rental - extremely well appointed and most importantly for us a well equipped kitchen. Good selection of books and DVDs plus lots of comfy furniture - great location - something for everyone". Mrs P - USA
"We had a fantastic stay in your apartment for 5 days. We liked the way the things were kept and the facilities provided. It was really nice to have thought of such a good arrangement". Wish you all the best. Mr S - USA
"Perfect.........excellent, just as as advertised. Better equipped than our own home. This is truly a home away from home. We definitely will remember and spread the word of this flat to our friends". Mr Z - USA
"Great flat - the girls did not want to leave. Would recommend to friends and family and would stay here again" Mr B - Scotland
"We loved the flat. It is lovely and has everything we needed for our stay. We were a group of six - myself and husband and our four children, all of whom are adults. The space worked out great for us. We loved having the tube so close". Mrs W - Canada
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