Welcome to my family home! Very historic and charming townhouse right next to the hustle and bustle of the West End, Soho and right in the middle of Theatreland! All within cultural and historical Covent Garden. This property is great for group bookings, friends and families or simply colleagues coming to London and sharing the same space. You won't forget this great stay and sure will love it. You have the entire house with 5 floors for yourself.
Also, thanks for choosing us. There is one thing we would like to mention in advance.
We hire hotel linen services and might need brief access to the storage area in the basement of the house to collect some linens during your stay occasionally.
Generally, it will happen in the morning. We aim to make this as quick and unobtrusive as possible and will respect your privacy and space. It won't impact your attention.
We will inform you and discuss with you when we meet you for check-in. We believe we can figure out the best solution for both ends. Thank you so much for your understanding and cooperation. We appreciate it! Looking forward to hosting you. Best, Tim and team
Property manager
Tim
Languages
English, German, Romanian
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Must communicate beforehand & no noise after 2230
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
London
Located in London, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Russell Square and Hyde Park, while London Eye and Sky Garden are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Royal Albert Hall or Lord's Cricket Ground. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
London, England
What's nearby
Leicester Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Trafalgar Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Piccadilly Circus - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
The British Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
London Eye - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Leicester Square Underground Station - 1 min walk
Charing Cross Station - 7 min walk
London (LCY-London City) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
KFC London - Leicester Square - 1 min walk
Donutelier by Roladin - 1 min walk
Brewmaster - 1 min walk
Noodle Bar - 1 min walk
Ole & Steen - 1 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Magical & Charming 8 rooms Covent Garden TownHouse pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Magical & Charming 8 rooms Covent Garden TownHouse?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Magical & Charming 8 rooms Covent Garden TownHouse?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Magical & Charming 8 rooms Covent Garden TownHouse located?
Located in London City Centre, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square. Covent Garden Market and Piccadilly are also within 10 minutes. Leicester Square Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and Covent Garden Underground Station is 5 minutes.
Reviews
8.2
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house is in a great location and had a lot of room for 6 people. The beds were really good, it was clean and it had everything we needed. Anyone with mobility problems may have issues with the narrow steep stairs but it worked out ok for us. We had a great time and Jenny was a wonderful host. We really enjoyed the house and the area.
This townhouse worked out perfectly for our family of 9 that traveled from the USA for 9 nights in London. While not exactly in Covent Garden the location was fantastic on a quieter side street closer to the Seven Dials area. Check in and communication with the property managers was amazing, they were always responsive and available immediately! The townhome was fully stocked with all the essentials, all we had to do was buy groceries for the week. While not fancy it was clean and the location and number of bedrooms/bathrooms worked really well for our large group.
This is a fantastic option for large groups. Just don't expect luxury. The living spaces are cramped (save for the top floor bedroom which is spacious). What you are paying for is the amount of beds and the perfect location. Almost everything is within walking distance.
Paul J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Betty V.
3 July 2023
Liked: Location
Family stay
My three children, their spouses and my seven grandchildren and I stayed at this townhouse in London. The location is absolutely marvelous. It is not in Covent Gardens - much better. It is on a quiet backstreet in the theater area very close to the Leicester Square station. Easy access to all the main tourist attractions, yet quiet. However, please note there are five floors and no elevators and no railings. Air conditioning only on the first floor, and its erratic. Lots of rooms and beds but they are on different floors, and gathering space is limited. We did love the location, it was pretty clean and the beds were fairly comfortable. There was plenty of kitchen ware and other odds and ends you might need, too.
Betty V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
2/10 Terrible
P D.
24 September 2024
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Charming and magical it’s NOT
My friends and myself stayed at this property for 5 days. The only reason we didn’t leave was we were in the middle of a strange city and it was already paid for. Upon arrival the bathrooms were filthy (we had them recleaned) still not much better. The bedding was dingy, the pillows old. The beds were very old and uncomfortable and many pieces of furniture were broke. As the week went on, the dishwasher broke, the air conditioner broke, the kitchen window leaked and people were urinating in the window well in front of the townhouse. The front door lockbox had been tampered with a couple times and one day we found the house door ajar. Kinda scary
In the owners defence, the mechanical issues were delt with promptly. Don’t let the lovely ad pictures fool you. We are not ones to complain, but this bears the exception. The place is a rundown, filthy frat house that’s wayyy overpriced!
We learned on arrival that the address differed from the address given during the rental process, and that the photo of some type of an arcade shown on the home page of the listing is unrelated to the property. When shown the property on arrival, entry way carpet badly worn and stained, clothes dryer broken, toilet plumbing in one bath not in proper operation, shower plumbing in another bath not in proper operation, another of the bathroom quite cramped (requires a person to contort him/herself to close the door). The interior appears to have been fitted out with finishing acquired from the “close out” aisle at the hardware store. The upside is location in the heart of Soho/Covent Garden, which we appreciated. Might be a good fit for frat boys on a road trip. We would not stay at this property again.
Jim L.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Noel H.
7 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Great location and great for a big group
The good- the location was very centrally located in the Covent Garden/Leister Square area. There are lots of rooms, tons of beds to sleep in. We were 8 and each had our own bedroom with a few loft spaces to spare.
The okay - the layout is stacked. Lots of floors so there are lots of stairs. This was not a problem for us, but if you had mobility issues it might not work.
The not so good. It was a heatwave and while there were fans, the upstairs rooms were HOT. The washer worked but did not dry clothes.
The bad. Check in was not great. While they were responsive, the location we were sent to was not the actual location. It was only a few blocks away, but after 12 hours of travel it was worrying when things started off bad. They said it wasn’t ready and we were waiting on the street, but by the time we walked over it was ready. Whew! I mention it not to complain, but to manage expectations and know it will work out and the apartment is worth it.
Excellent response from Paul and Jenny to all queries throughout our stay. Thoughtful touches like filled fruit bowls, bread, mince pies and flowers on arrival. A bit noisy but location was worth the trade-off.
We had an amazing stay. The location cannot be beat. The owners were super responsive throughout the entire process and met us for the walk through when we checked in.
While there are a few things that could use a little work, I think this is also part of the charm of staying in a UK flat.
We absolutely loved it and would definitely stay here again. There were 6 stories and the place is definitely set up for large parties. We stayed here with just 8 and had so much room to spread out. 5 out of 5 stars from all of us!
There was a bit of confusion in the check in just in terms of where to meet and at what time, but the property managers were fantastic on communicating with us. The boys is definitely cozy, but the location is amazing! Overall, we were happy with the stay. A note: perhaps supplying basic amenities would be appreciated, such as shampoo and conditioner, body wash, coffee, etc.
Our experience at this property was amazing. The house was beautiful and the location was perfect for our plans in London. We were greeted and helped with our bags a few minutes from the house. We were celebrating a birthday so wanted to decorate the house and have a few drinks there, and we were allowed to do so. I would definitely stay here again.
Carole A.
About the host
Hosted by Tim
I am Tim and I love to cook - some call me the MasterChef :)
This is my favorite of all the properties I came across. Such a fun and central location is second to none. Absolutely love this magical house :)
Why they chose this property
You could not be better located if you truly want to see the real London!