Kensington | Apartment in Holland Park, United Kingdom

This high quality, one bedroom, apartment, situated in a residential part of West London is ideal for a couple, seeking a stay in close to central London's attractions and business districts.
There have been over 325 positive reviews for this spacious, one bedroom, 'raised' ground floor, (only 5 steps up from street level) self-contained flat in an 1860's period conversion with many original features, high ceilings and recent new furniture, fixtures and fittings. Accommodation for up to 2 in the one bedroom with Queen bed (60ins w x 80ins l) with fitted sheets and duvets with a choice of down or hollow fibre pillows. Single duvets can be provided if preferred. Fully equipped kitchen with fridge and freezer, washer/ dryer, microwave, toaster, electric kettle, filter coffee maker, gas hob and electric fan oven, bathroom with bath and shower, bathroom scales, towels and facecloths and electric extractor fan. A hairdryer (Non-UK hairdryers, particularly those from the US, tend to trip the fuses!) and multi-point plug adapters are also provided. Fully furnished with central heating, satellite HDTV and DVD player. FREE WiFi with 35+mgbs speed.
This apartment is not only suitable for Business people but also Romantic people (business people or otherwise!). It is not suitable for babies or toddlers.
Check-in Welcome Pack is provided by email (please provide an email address in your reservation) including some basic foodstuffs. BUT NO BOTTLED WATER (in the interests of the environment and tap water is perfectly drinkable!)! Host will modify the selection if guests have any dietary issues (Vegan, nut or grain allergic), to be taken into consideration.
The apartment houses a small collection of books, (including some in French donated by a guest!), DVD's and magazines for guests' entertainment together with guides to local attractions and some further afield, tube maps and bus routes. Your host is usually on hand to help vacation planning, advice for restaurants, excursions and travel arrangements. Currently, there are some Covid-related restrictions in place for events, entertainments and restaurants, which are gradually being relaxed with a greater degree of normality returning. Please check with your travel agent or embassy for the latest information
13B is very close to mainline trains, tube and bus routes connecting to Central and West London. Not far away is the M40 to Oxford and the Cotswolds, M4 to Heathrow, Windsor, Bath, Bristol and the West Country and the M1 to Birmingham, the Midlands and the North (20 mins) and, of course, to the famous Kensington High Street.
Westfield Mall and Shepherds Bush Green shopping are a 5 minute walk away. There is a corner convenience shop (currently open 0700 to 2200 7 days), with a laundry/dry cleaning service and Post Office, celebrity hairdresser and Italian (Cibo) and Lebanese restaurant (Alounak) all of 200 yards away, both with a substantial reputation, alongside two small cafes.
Visitors usually have to book in advance these days for all activities.. Holland Park holds a summer opera season and Leighton House is a few minutes walk away with Kensington Palace and Gardens and the Royal Albert Hall further down Kensington High Street. The Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum and the Science Museum are just a few stops away with the Brompton Oratory and Harrods a few more in Knightsbridge.
For lovers of Royal history, Kensington Palace, Buckingham Palace and the Queen's Gallery are at the end of a short bus or tube ride from Kensington High Street (Bus no 9 or 10) and not much further on is the Royal Academy in Piccadilly, and the National Gallery, Trafalgar Square (Bus route no 9). You can even do that trip on a vintage Routemaster! Westminster with the Abbey and the Houses of Parliament are accessible by tube from Kensington High Street as is the Tower of London and other historical sites further east. There are a number of bus tours around London, which you can hop on and hop off as you wish as well as guided walks to see some historic sights and sounds by day and night, some of which start in Kensington.
Summer or winter the River Thames offers a splendid way to see the London's sights. A river boat from Westminster Pier to Greenwich, the home of the National Maritime Museum, the Cutty Sark and a thriving market is one of the most popular experiences. Portobello Market, a must-see on a Saturday morning, in Notting Hill is a stiff walk or an easy bus ride from the apartment, while further afield Camden and Borough Market and Petticoat Lane are both easily accessible.
Other historical sites include Hampton Court, Syon Park and Kenwood not forgetting, for lovers of plants, the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew and the Physic Garden in Chelsea. The Geffrye Museum is a fascinating experience for those wanting an insight into London's housing and Camden's London Jewish Museum provides a historical background to the Jewish contribution to British life with many conferences and exhibitions.
For further information about London, there are Official London Tourist websites as well as a different one for the City of London, both of which have newsletters, to which you can subscribe.
Alternatively, just ask me!
If you have a contactless card or a paying mobile phone, you can use this for travelling on public transport , otherwise you will need to buy your Oyster Card or Travel card for the most inexpensive way to get around by public transport unless you want to use one of Boris's Santander bikes. There are two docking station within a five minute walk from the apartment
Elsham Road is a quiet, tree-lined street (see the photos not the Google streetview which is of the Holland Road) without free parking except at certain times during the evening, at weekends and on Public Holidays. Some short term Parking permits are able to be purchased from the R B K & C offices.
It is a perfect location for anyone attending public or private sports events, business shows, fairs and art exhibitions at Olympia (400 yards) - see the Whatson at Kensington Olympia Events Calendar web page for dates.
Cleaning and fresh linen and towels are included in the standard price but for a stay of 2 weeks there would be an extra charge for cleaning and fresh bed linen but only if requested.