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Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London

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Living room
Decorative fireplace
View from Master bathroom to Master Bedroom
Kitchen
Hallway bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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London, England
  • Eventim Apollo
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Kensington High Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Westfield London Shopping Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Junior Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs (Cloakroom) WC

Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom (Master Bedroom)

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Hallway Bathroom

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London

Luxurious and comfortable, come and enjoy London from our house. With a village feel in the city, the location has easy transport links to London Underground or Railway Services. A tube or train will take you to central London in just 20 minutes!

The house dates back to the early 1900s and it's 'boomerang' layout and unique spiral staircase give it a special look and added space - great for kids and adults alike. It retains some original features, such as the fireplace. It is conveniently tucked away down Castelnau row footpath and is the biggest of 7 cottages, in this very calm spot. The house sleeps 5 adults comfortably.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything required to do some serious cooking if you're up for it! There is also a utility room with separate washer and dryer machines for laundry.

There are a couple of great cafes within 2 minutes walking distance of the house: Sips & Bites (Italian) and Spoonful (French). There is also a greengrocer and natural foods merchant on the same row of shops. I highly recommend PostBox Indian restaurant and The Bridge pub.

In Barnes village, there are many restaurants to choose from. Don't miss the Olympic Cafe and Cinema, and Rick Stein fish restaurant, a little further up in Sheen.

Barnes is a very coveted area in SW London, there is a large amount of nature accessible nearby - the river Thames (3 minutes walk), the Leg-O-Mutton nature reserve (3 minutes walk), Barnes Common and Barnes Pond (5 minutes bus ride) and the London Wetlands Centre (www.wwt.org.uk) a wetlands reserve for wildfowl and birds (5 minutes bus ride or 20 minutes walk). On the subject of nature, the house is only 15 minutes drive away from Royal Kew Gardens (www.kew.org), a must for any lover of plants!

For those looking to do shopping, the Wesfield shopping centre is just North of Hammersmith on the other side of the river Thames (www.westfield.com). There are also world famous museums located nearby in South Kensington: The Natural History Museum (www.nhm.ac.uk), The Science Museum (www.sciencemuseum.org.uk) and The Victoria and Albert Museum (www.vam.ac.uk).


Property manager

Farid Bennis
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

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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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

London

Located on a river, this cottage is in Barnes, a neighbourhood in London. Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium. Check out an event or a game at Royal Albert Hall, and consider making time for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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London, England

What's nearby

  • Eventim Apollo - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Kensington High Street - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Westfield London Shopping Centre - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 9 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Barnes Station - 3 min drive
  • Hammersmith Station - 15 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rutland - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Dove, Hammersmith - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Chancellors - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪River Café - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Boat, Fulham Reach - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London located?

Located in Barnes, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Thames River and within 3 miles (5 km) of Kensington High Street and Westfield London Shopping Centre. Natural History Museum is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Hammersmith Station is 15 minutes by foot and Ravenscourt Park Underground Station is 19 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Charming Location

The property was just lovely and became a home away from home for us. We loved our stay and thoroughly enjoyed the Barens Village area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

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

Excellent Property!

This was a great stay near Richmond, close enough to the tube, quiet, and awesome pubs and coffee shops less than a five minute walk away.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Betty A.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Good communication with the owner.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher L.

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

First trip to London

For a first trip to London and a first trip staying in a Vrbo, this was absolutely wonderful. Farid the property owner was super helpful with the entire process. We were able to check in a little bit early when our flight got in before we were expecting and he was very gracious with the checkout process as well. Ease of access to City center wasn't great, the 15-minute walk across the pedestrian bridge into Hammersmith to catch the tube wasn't always ideal, but at no point did we feel unsafe or hindered by the process. All in all, I highly recommend and would absolutely stay with them again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H.

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

Enjoyed our time

Nice little house in easy walking distance to the underground. Convenient grocery store. Comfy beds. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Lovely and convenient

My family of four with two teenagers stayed for a full week. The house is perfect for a long stay. The master and second bedroom beds were comfortable and large enough for two adults, the sofa bed in the office worked well for my teenager. Having 2 1/2 baths made mornings much easier and the convenience of a full kitchen can not be overstated. We fell in love with Barnes and hated to leave. Having bread, eggs, milk, and juice waiting for us made it feel like we were visiting family and made that first rough morning after traveling much nicer. Communication with Farid was impeccable. I was concerned we would be too far from London, but we enjoyed the short walk to Hammersmith station in the mornings and the slightly longer commute was more than compensated by the benefit of staying in a quiet, safe, and absolutely beautiful village. Thank you Farid!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

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

London Visit

The house and location was great. Our only issue was the second bedroom had no closet or storage place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

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

Fantastic Host and Place

The host Farid, is probably the best communicator and helpful person you will find. The place is tucked away and quiet. It has good access to get into central London an the local area of Barns and Hammersmith has lots to do and some great bars and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manda L.

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

Great location and helpful owner

Lovely house Our family loved the location and we were very grateful to the owner for being so helpful. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

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

Barnes near a Lindon Rndjsnd

Barnes is on the shores of the Thames River. There is a foot bridge from Barnes to Hammersmith which is located on the other side of the Thames River;10 minute walk where u find a subway that takes u directly to the heart of London in 20 minutes. The district line stops at Tower Bridge, Hyde Park, St James Park, Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Square, as well as Heathrow Airport .There is another subway line at Hammersmith that takes you directly to Westminster.. The house was very clean, beds and furniture were comfortable. The host was excellent with communication.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Spacious and Quiet Home Away From Home

This spacious and comfortable home was in a quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed our daily stroll across the Hammersmith bridge to the tube station. The host was very helpful and prompt with his replies to my messages. His tips for getting around London and to-and-from Heathrow were excellent. This first time visitor to London was most appreciative!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

jicky s.

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

Lovely ticked away home in tucked away Barnes

❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefano F.

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

Great property and location

The property is great and the location is really good. Property manager/owner is really good and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Grace W.

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

Great Location and Nice Host

The living area is lovely and overall it was a comfortable stay. The towels/linens could do with replacement and the place could use a nice dusting to remove cobwebs, but it was generally good.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy d.

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

Visiting Mum & Dad

Perfect location and comfortable flat with plenty of room. Could have done with an extra fan for the spare room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron T.

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

London Visit

House was perfect for four people. Quiet neighborhood with a short ride into London. A number of pubs and restaurants within walking distance. Only thing needed is some outlets in the bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne D.

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

Comforts of home

What a great location for families and for anyone who wants a quite stay. Being so close to the Hammersmith bridge was perfect. I will definitely be coming back. The owner was always easy to contact which was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

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

Perfect Location

This was the perfect location to catch the Tube into the City or a match at Craven Cottage. Living area was spacious and great for a family with teens. Would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dhwani J.

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

Amazing

Loved our time there, and my mom claimed Farid knows hospitality
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

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

Fantastic Property

This was a real gem in a great spot in Barnes. It felt like a home away from home and we stayed here twice in our recent trip to London. Our host was the best and we will be recommending this place to all our friends. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kate B.

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

Family trip

Property was in a good location, just a short walk across the Hammersmith Bridge to the tube. Home spacious and spotlessly clean. Could benefit from a bit of updating. Spare bed has a broken frame and towels well used. Overall though, a great stay and excellent communication from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda A., Regina, Saskatchewan

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

Great family place to stay

Wonderful area. Large modern place. Great shower, kitchen and tv. We loved it. It had everything we needed. Beds and mattresses were fantastic. Several washrooms. Amazing master shower. Hope to stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

brendan o.

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

Lovely flat in London

Extremely well maintained flat in London. Near to Hammersmith tube station. Flat was clean and the beds were extremely comfortable. Owner was quick to respond and very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

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

Prime location

Excellent location for walking, shopping and public transportation. The neighborhood is safe and quiet. The home was spacious enough for my wife and two teenagers. Everything we needed was provided. And the owner was in contact with us regarding our needs for a comfortable stay. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dusty A.

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

Fantastic Location

We spent four nights at the property and enjoyed the location and accommodations. The hosts were responsive and kind. The location could not be beat. We wanted to be close to the city, but far enough away to feel like we are in a cozy neighborhood. We particularly enjoyed the cozy bed in the master bedroom. Thank you for a lovely start to our vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Farid Bennis

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Hi! My name is Farid, I grew up in London, UK and I now live in Quebec City - the capital Quebec province - Canada.

I speak English, French and Spanish and I love to communicate with my guests. I've been a host since 2014 and the vast majority of the time it is a great pleasure to welcome wonderful people and families from all over the world :-)

Why they chose this property

Although I no longer live there, I have very fond memories of the house since I spent my final school years, and university years living there. Since I grew up here, I know Barnes very well and I love it when guests ask for my advice about the village and the surroundings.

I must admit, I'm not an expert on London, but then again, who is?! We welcome your visit to find out more...

What makes this property unique

The house is well insulated and stays relatively cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The best thing about it is the 10 minute walk across Hammersmith Bridge. The river is beautiful to cross by foot!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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