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Cosy 1-bedroom Kensington flat, well located for transport & tourist attractions

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Front of house
Kitchen
Sofa bed
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 338 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
London, ENG
  • Kensington High Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Royal Albert Hall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • London (LCY-London City)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Cosy 1-bedroom Kensington flat, well located for transport & tourist attractions

Superbly located 1-bedroom flat, situated between Earls Court and High St Kensington. Close to all major museums & tourist attractions.
Lift provides easy access from ground floor.
Cooking equipment, crockery, cutlery, all linen, towels, cable TV & PC with Wi-Fi & broadband included.
Shower over full-size bathtub and wooden & tiled floors throughout.
Secondary glazing, central heating and all home facilities provided.
Centrally located for transport to all parts of central London, as well as direct links to Heathrow and Gatwick airports.

Property manager

Stephen McQuillan

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
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9.0 out of 10, (26 reviews)
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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests are asked to leave property as it is provided, although all post tenancy cleaning is included.
Noise after 11pm is not acceptable. This is a local authority rule to ensure neighbours are not disturbed
Arrivals before 12 noon cannot be accommodated

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

London

London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, is home to this apartment. Marble Arch and Buckingham Palace are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kensington High Street and Westfield London Shopping Centre. Natural History Museum and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum are not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
Map
London, ENG

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Imperial College London - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Natural History Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hyde Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Earl's Court Station - 6 min walk
  • West Brompton Station - 13 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Devonshire Arms - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Prince of Teck - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fait Maison - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Executive Lounge Marriott - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy 1-bedroom Kensington flat, well located for transport & tourist attractions pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy 1-bedroom Kensington flat, well located for transport & tourist attractions?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy 1-bedroom Kensington flat, well located for transport & tourist attractions?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cosy 1-bedroom Kensington flat, well located for transport & tourist attractions located?

Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Cromwell Road, Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum. Imperial College London and Kensington Gardens are also within 15 minutes. Earl's Court Station is 6 minutes by foot and Gloucester Road Underground Station is 8 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 57 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Sean E.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Host ghosted us, we had to book something else

Our host never send check-in instructions, despite acknowledging our payments. We were unable to contact the host prior to or after or arrival in London and had to work with VRBO customer service to get a refund and find an alternate booking standing on a sidewalk in South Kensington, London with our bags. I hope our host is alright, and I give huge kudos to the VRBO customer service team for prompt and comprehensive attention to our situation.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Earl's Court stay

This was a great location close to the underground, restaurants, & shopping. The flat had everything we needed for our stay. The host was very accommodating & made sure we were doing well during our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Phil G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Kensington

Steven is a wonderful host and the property is nice.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Torin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a location!

Super easy walk to the tube station, great bus service, everything you need to get anywhere in London. It's a funky older property, that has its charms, in a great neighborhood.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cromwell Rd Flat a Great Location

This was a perfect place to stay for our 2 week Christmas holiday visit from Canada with our daughter and son in law. Stephen our host was very kind and helpful upon our arrival and even made a few little repairs with the hot water system when we arrived. The flat contains all necessities to make a stay enjoyable and the fact that the building had a lift made getting up and down super easy. The inside of the building was super quiet and very clean and the little bit of road noise from Cromwell Rd was not bothersome at all - we even had our windows open every night. The flat could use an upgrade on the mattress and maybe a more comfortable sofa - but this did not impact our stay in any way. The location is close to everything you need - groceries, restaurants, shops and transit. You can definitely to walk to many places from our flat. We hope to be able to use this location on another visit to London. Thanks Stephen for helping us enjoy a wonderful holiday.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy but convenient

The location is perfect for anyone visiting for a few days. Old style apartment which needs some TLC, but has every convenience needed. Close to tube, supermarket, museums, etc, it’s an ideal base for solo travellers or couples. Communication with Stephen the agent is excellent- friendly, helpful and prompt in replies.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurent A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice flat

Well situated. Everything you need as well as some famous museums within a few minutes walk. Stephen and his friend who welcomed us have both been very friendly and helpful. We'll definitely come back. Thanks a lot
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

dave c.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Check in problem

Overall I had a great time here. Good neighborhood but a little noisy with traffic at night. Lots of local restaurants and grocery stores. Easy underground access. Check in was stressful but Vrbo customer service was able to resolve the issue
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy functional flat in a great location

This flat was small but had everything we needed as a family of three on our visit to London. Location was convenient, and the host was extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

London April 2024

Great location for what I had to do in London. Would definitely stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and host!

We had a lovely 2 week stay here. Stephen was amazing, hospitable and friendly. The location is wonderful, really easy to navigate the city. Plenty of cafes and restaurants are walkable and even a grocery. Pretty quiet street and building. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

London Vacation

Two seniors shared the flat using both beds. We were very comfortable and appreciated having the wash machine along with detergent to keep up with our clothes on a 10 day trip. Location was great, short walk to Earl's Ct. tube station and plenty of restaurants and bakeries. If you are a light sleeper there is a fair amount of traffic noise even up 4 flights, but we did fine with a travel white noise machine. We would book again if we come back to London.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time

Was truly a wonderful time. Our host Stephan came and greeted us at the station and gave us a great orientation of the area and the accommodations. The most extraordinary thing about the orientation he did it with a broken arm awaiting surgery. Thanks for the incredible hospitality!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank A.

Location, location, location!!

The apartment is a four minute walk from Earls Court Underground making it possible to reach almost any spot in the city in 30 minutes. By staying here we were able to do twice as much as we would have in another location. The apartment was clean and well outfitted. Very comfortable for two.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Connie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Confortable apartment

We stayed in this apartment for 3 weeks and we had a very good time. The building is quiet, very secure and clean. The location is excellent, 2 blocks from the tube( metro), several restaurants and super markets near by. Stephen was so nice and help us to navigate the city. We hope to come back to London soon and stay in the same apartment. Thank you very much Stephen .
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Derek M., Macon, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Decent place, good location

Location is great. About 3/10th mile to Earl’s Court tube station, and 4/10th mile to Gloucester Road station. We walked home as late as 10pm and never felt unsafe. Close to 3 grocery stores, and lots of little restaurants. Apartment was adequate. Small kitchen with small fridge, microwave, and stove - we could whip up a breakfast and have a cold drink when we got in. We were there for 11 days, but spent little time in the apartment other than sleeping.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle B.

Simply WONDERFUL!!

The property was cozy, perfectly located and exactly as described. Stephen was a phenomenal host and ensured we had not only everything we needed to be comfortable in our stay, but fantastic tools and resources to make the most of our time in London. He was incredibly responsive, warm, and a true joy to work with. We can't wait to come back and truly cannot say enough positive things about our time in the flat! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Inna P.

Very good location, very comfortable apartment, excellent reception

We enjoyed every minute of our stay in this apartment: very comfortable (just perfect for two), an excellent location (easy access to all fabulous sights of London), all the amenities that could be needed to feel oneself at home in a foreign country. And a wonderful host, who thought of everything and helped us a great deal to plan our visit. Thank you, dear Stephen! It was a real pleasure to get to know you! (Inna and Pavel)
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Blaise T.

Comfy apartment for two in great location.

This is a well furnished and comfy little apartment just two blocks from the Earl's Court underground stop (great for in/out to Heathrow as well as getting around the city). Overall it's a good size for two; might be a bit tight for more (except children). You do have to keep the windows closed at night due to Cromwell Road traffic, but they are very good at blocking sound. Everything functions well; the wifi is great. The neighborhood has great eating options.The rental agent, Stephen, is exceptionally courteous and accommodating. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lynne A., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location in London!

We had a wonderful time in London!! This flat was perfect for us. One block walk to the Underground station so all of London was readily available to us! Bus stop just down the street also. The flat is just as pictured. Stephen is an excellent host. Very knowledgeable about the area - Earl’s Court - and London in general as well. He was so helpful with any concerns or questions we had. Stephen made us feel like the flat was our “home” for ten days. Highly recommend.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gurmeet B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Stephen is a great host. He greeted us at the tube station and walked us to the apartment. He gave us an orientation of the area and house , the things to watch for and some great suggestions of places to eat. The apartment is well located. Direct bus to here from so many places like Oxford street and such. Hop on hop off bus stops were a few minutes away.. Having the elevator was so helpful. It was fairly warm when we were there but manageable with fans…..we needed an extra one and Stephen provided it graciously when we requested. I would gladly. I don’t back and stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Barbara B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Don't stay here

Host left us waiting 2 and a half hours on the street for access because his phone was off. Host does not communicate well through VRBO. We booked for three adults but the third bed was a very short futon style couch with raised ends and a bar down the middle. It was impossible for an adult to sleep on. My daughter ended up sleeping on the lumpy couch. Hot water went off every other night. Linens were stained. There is a lot of road noise as it's on a busy street . I would definitely not recommend this listing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Barbara T.

Great for young people!

This apartment is in a great location, convenient to the underground and useful shops . The manager is a lovely person, and super helpful. Other things I appreciated were the well-stocked kitchen in terms of utensils, microwave, stove + oven, coffee pot, toaster, etc.--even a small laundry washing machine! The refrigerator leaves something to be desired, as the freezer compartment lacks a door and thus does not keep frozen items. But for short stays, that's not a big handicap. The bed is very comfortable. A very good desktop computer with WiFi turned out to be an extremely important feature for me. All that said, this is not an apartment for someone like me--elderly, easily tired, a bit arthritic. (1) The apartment is on the attic floor, 4 long flights up, and the lift is unreliable. Sometimes walking all the way up (or down, or both) was necessary; and it was difficult. (2) The toilet is so close to the wall as to be uncomfortable for women to sit on--at such time as the apartment is remodeled, this should be kept in mind. (3) speaking of the bathroom, the tub is too high for an older person to step into easily (though the water pressure is excellent, considering it's on the top floor). (4) finally, the windows (one in the bedroom and one in the living room) are so high that the only thing one sees is the sky; and the TV antennae on the roof of the hospital across the street. This is a structural matter and in no way a criticism of the manager, but it felt strange to not have a view. Also (and this is NOT a structural matter and could be fixed), the venetian blinds on both windows do not catch to stay open, so one cannot get optimum light in the rooms as the blinds are always down. Again, I appreciated the small touches that the manager provided, including personal attention when I arrived and the night before I left, as well as being available througout the two weeks if I had any problems. Thanks, Stephen!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

CRISTINA ICÍAR M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Muy bien situado y confortable

La localización es realmente buena, el piso estaba muy limpio y el propietario es muy amable y atento. Mejor que en las fotos. Ideal para familias y para poder tener algo de independencia en tu visita a Londres. Estuvimos muy cómodos y agusto. Sin duda repetiríamos
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sylvie P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bien placé mais mal entretenu (mai 2024)

POSITIF Stephen et Halyna (conciergerie) réactifs, honnêtes, très sympas, bon contact Ascenseur Prix compétitif Central : Londres touristique très facilement accessible 5' à pieds = pubs, Sainsburys, Waitrose, commerces divers 10' à pied = Earl's Court, Gloucester Road (direct Saint Pancras) 15' à pieds de Kensington Gardens / Palace NÉGATIF Endroit mal entretenu et pas propre (peinture écaillée, tâches sur les murs, fenêtres, vaisselle, Odeur nauséabonde a imprégné tout l'appart (flacon d'antiseptique pour la bouche resté ouvert et jamais jeté) Ressorts du matelas douloureux (Halyna nous a fourni un surmatelas) Deux autres couchages pas faits pour dormir tous les jours, ce sont juste des couchages d'appoint pour une nuit ou deux mais pas pour une semaine à notre avis. Appart encombré (vieille cruche en étain, lampes cassées, imprimante, vieil ordi & TV, etc) Eau chaude s'est arrêtée (contrôle obligatoire date de février 2023) Poire de douche usée Vis manquante au porte manteau donc inutilisable Canapé cassé Pas d'isolation et sous les toits (attention aux pics de température !) Avenue très passante = apporter bouchons d'oreille Nous faisons ces commentaires parce que si personne ne signale jamais rien, le propriétaire ne fera rien.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stephen McQuillan

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Originally from Australia, I live & work from home, very close to where the apartment is located, running a small business of my own. Hosting guests from abroad keeps me in touch with my own past as a backpacker exploring Europe!

Why they chose this property

Quite simply, it's a home away from home!
The neighbourhood is full of interesting history and was for a long time, one of the most convenient and economical arrival points for those arriving to make London their new home!

Languages:

English, Italian
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