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Ideally located in the heart of South Kensington, this handsome apartment is just the ticket for a couple or solo traveller looking to be within easy reach of London’s cultural hotspots. Housed in a neoclassical-style building from the 1870s, there’s a definite air of luxurious sophistication to this bright and welcoming spot. With its hardwood floors, elegant striped wallpaper and sash windows, you’ll have no trouble making yourself at home in its bright living room or getting a dreamy night’s sleep in the neutral-toned bedroom. You’ll relish waking up to Kensington views and heading to the shared gym for an invigorating start to the day, while the bathroom’s Jacuzzi tub provides a relaxing end to any evening. When you’re not chilling out in your snazzy city pad, go out and explore the sights. You’re just a four-minute walk from the Natural History Museum and an eight-minute stroll from the Science Museum and V&A. Hyde Park’s leafy boulevards are also a fifteen-minute walk from your door, while Harrods is twenty minutes away on foot. 


Kensington Stripes

Everything about this home is impressive, even the approach – think red bricks, lofty ceilings and tall sash windows. Refinement is the keyword, with a formal lounge filled with delicate antiques, chic oriental rugs and classical sculptures. The little details like the White Company toiletries in the jet-black shower room take it to the next level and combined with the crushed velvet headboard in the master bedroom gives the feel of a five-star hotel. While Hyde Park is just a hop, skip and a jump away, if you’d like a bit of greenery even closer to home, there’s an impressive communal garden, which feels a world apart from central London. In fact, you’re just a few minutes from the great museums and the bountiful boutiques, cafés and restaurants of Kensington High Street and with the tube station round the corner, you can be in Piccadilly Circus in fifteen minutes.  

Gledhow Gardens

Tucked away down a pastel-coloured, cobbled mews street, this quaint home offers you the chance of an idyllic London experience. Think more Richard Curtis than Guy Ritchie. The eclectic interiors are bursting with charm, and the impressive collection of art, artefacts, sculptures and rocks reflect the home's proximity to two of London's most popular museums, the V&A and Natural History Museum – with both little more than five minutes from your front door. While there's no oven in the kitchen, it's perfectly set up to prepare light meals. And if you need something more substantial, you're spoiled for choice when it comes to cafes and restaurants dotted along Brompton Road and clustered around South Kensington station – all within a ten-minute walk. From here, the Tube can whisk you out west to explore stunning Kew Gardens or transport you to London's trendy East End in a little over half an hour. 

Mariposa

In the heart of well-heeled Kensington, this apartment ticks the boxes for a central stay. The location is unbeatable – London's famous museums, the Royal Albert Hall, leafy Hyde Park, and Kensington Palace Gardens are all a short stroll away. This is a lower-ground floor flat, so it won't suit those who struggle with stairs. It's filled with natural light, thanks to the conservatory-style dining area. There's also a desk ideal for digital nomads and a small outdoor space where you can end the evening with a glass of wine. Just note that two guests will sleep on a sofa bed.



Kensington's Finest

Tucked away one of London's most sought-after postcodes, this Georgian mews home has plenty of character and style. Within close proximity to many of London's main museums, spend your days soaking up the culture and history of the area, or jump on the tube to be taken to London's main attractions in minutes. Kensington itself is home to an array of chic cafes and international eateries, which will prove very convenient if you fancy stopping for a bite to eat on the way home.

With an outdoor patio to the front of the house, wind down on summer evenings with a glass of wine while taking in the original architecture, before heading inside for a long hot bubble bath. Wind down on the velvet sofa in the living space until it's time to get some rest in the comfortable beds.

Magenta Mews

For a quintessential London experience full of art and culture, it doesn’t get much better than staying next to South Kensington’s museum quarter –  in fact, being right opposite. Less than a five-minute walk from the Natural History Museum and the V&A, this flat is an ideal base for history buffs and gallery-lovers. The exterior of the home itself is a striking example of period history and beautiful design. Roman-style columns, black-and-white chequered tiles, ornate iron railings, and cream brickwork are just some architectural features that are sure to draw you inside. And it only gets better. Boasting high ceilings and huge windows to match, we love the modern living space. Find quirky, colourful touches such as the stamp collection framed on the wall, and the red Persian rug. This lounge is the perfect spot for a warm Earl Grey in the morning. And for the evening, you’ve got a cute balconette where you can relax as you savour a gin and tonic. If you head down into the local area, find a bustling array of cafés, restaurants, and shops minutes from your front door. But with Gloucester Road tube only a seven-minute walk away, you can explore London to your heart’s content.

The Passing Cloud

If you’re here to soak up the art and history of one of London’s most well-known cultural quarters, this gorgeous garden flat could be your perfect base. In a residential road running between a few of West London’s exciting high streets, this home offers you space to breathe. Enter through stunning exterior columns and into a bright white living area, contrasting the chic black leather furniture by the bay window. From modern decor to ancient artefacts, you will need to leave the house at some point to visit South Kensington’s world-class museums – the V&A is just a twelve-minute walk, and next to the Natural History Museum. As well as luxury shopping and cocktails in the neighbouring area of Chelsea, Gloucester Road tube is a six-minute walk and your ticket to exploring the rest of this marvellous city. En route to the station, you might get a little distracted as you pass by book shops, traditional pubs, and delicious bakeries – don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Spiral Garden

This chic, contemporary pad is tailor-made for solo travellers and couples alike. Whether you’re in London for business or leisure, this home drops you in a prime position in South Kensington. We love the light-filled living area, and, step through the bedroom and you’ll find a quaint balcony, perfect for morning coffee or an evening aperitif. Location-wise, it’s an easy stroll to some of the capital’s most iconic museums, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, or you can hop on the Tube at Gloucester Road Underground Station for trips further afield. 

London Symphony

An elegant two bedroom apartment within period terraces overlooking the gardens squares. And even better, it is a stone's throw for majestic Hyde Park with its vast expanses of greenery.

Spellbound

This modern apartment boasts an enviable location in the heart of Kensington. A Gloucester Road postcode puts you just a few minutes from the Natural History Museum and the Tube. It’s a chic home-from-home, with wall art and comfortable soft furnishings. At full occupancy, two will sleep on a sofa bed in the living room – those seeking more privacy might stick to a guest count of two. The pastel-hued kitchen is equipped with everything you’ll need to cook during your stay, though there are plenty of restaurants, cafes, and pubs in the vicinity if you’d rather dine out. 

A Pad in Kensington

A short walk from Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, and public transport links, this elegant four-storey home is a refined West London stay. Start your day with a stroll through the gardens or visit the iconic Royal Albert Hall, just around the corner. Discover treasures at the Natural History Museum or browse luxury shops with a personal shopper arranged by your host. After a day of city sightseeing, dine in one of the renowned local restaurants or enjoy a home-cooked meal in the open-plan kitchen and dining area. 

Hyde Park House

The more you inspect this period home in South Kensington, the more you realise what a great catch it is. First of all, the interior is unshowy yet discerningly aristocratic, with antique furnishings, original paintings and shelves packed full of books. It all feels classically English, save for the parquet flooring throughout. Somewhat of a coup for London, there's a leafy garden space out through the large glass doors, complete with somewhere to sit for summer evening suppers. And then there's the location, which is nothing short of sensational. You might think that's exaggerating, but you will surely agree when you find out you can walk to the V&A Museum in a little over ten minutes, the critically-acclaimed restaurants of the King's Road in fifteen minutes and the Royal Albert Hall in close to twenty.

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