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Spacious Architect Designed Georgian 3 Bedroom Garden Apartment

Apartment with kitchen, near The British Museum

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Garden at Night
Master bedroom that leads onto ensuite luxury bathroom
Second double bedroom with view onto garden
Bedroom three- Kingsize bed with doors onto small court yard
Dining room from kitchen with handmade ash table

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Islington, Greater London
  • Place, Sadler's Wells Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, City, University of London
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Architect Designed Georgian 3 Bedroom Garden Apartment

This superbly located family home was redesigned by award winning architects and featured in the 'Sunday Times' Magazine. Although stylish, the emphasis is still very homely and child friendly (we live here most of the year). From an unusually light and spacious living room, sliding glass doors open out onto a courtyard with outdoor dining with deluxe barbeque.

The rear of the coach house opens out onto a private cobbled mews. There is one double bedroom with an ensuite luxury bathroom and two further bedrooms (one large single bed and one king size bed). The Grade II listed townhouse is set in a conservation area of Georgian London and whilst very quiet, the busy and vibrant neighbourhoods of Islington and Clerkenwell are just five minutes away, offering theatres, cinemas, a fantastic range of shops, bars and restaurants. With Kings Cross tube also only a few minutes walk away this is the ideal hub for almost anywhere in London.

Keywords: Flat + Converted Coach House

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
No loud parties or noise - we get on well with the neighbours and want to keep it that way!

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

London

London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, is home to this apartment. The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Oxford Street and Kensington High Street. Check out an event or a game at Emirates Stadium, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Islington, Greater London

What's nearby

  • Sadler's Wells Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • City, University of London - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Harry Potter Shop at Platform 9 3/4 - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Russell Square - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The British Museum - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Angel Underground Station - 8 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar 60 Doubletree Hotel - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Lexington - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Breakfast @ Double Tree - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dim Sum Duck - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Union Tavern - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Architect Designed Georgian 3 Bedroom Garden Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Architect Designed Georgian 3 Bedroom Garden Apartment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Architect Designed Georgian 3 Bedroom Garden Apartment?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Architect Designed Georgian 3 Bedroom Garden Apartment located?

Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within 2 miles (3 km) of Russell Square, The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral. Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square are also within 3 miles (5 km). Angel Underground Station is 8 minutes by foot and King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

HC C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We ended a three week trip at this property and found it a great base from which to explore the London area. Due to a scheduling change, we stayed in the upstairs apartment rather than the garden apartment. We added a lot of stairs, for which we were well compensated by an outstanding view of London from the dining patio. The spaces were fairly small but comfortable and we had all that we needed. Check in was handled personally and was very easy; check out was equally simple. The neighborhood is splendid, chock full of great restaurants and near useful transport. The house is on a quiet street, but turn a couple of corners and you're in the thick of things. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hassan A., San Jose, CA

Like staying at your friends house

Eclectically decorated house with lots of space. The decoration is clearly a work of a loving craftsman. Safe neighborhood, within walking distance of two tube stations, a "street" market and shops. Everything works well. As long as you are willing to be charmed and not expect the efficiency of a serviced apartment, you will really enjoy it.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S., Chicago, IL USA

Fun, comfortable, roomy, and relaxing home away from home

Our family was greeted warmly, introduced to the home, and also had a very detailed book on the care and maintenance for reference. The home was as described, full of great personality and all the amenities. The short walks to Kings Cross/St Pancras connected us to all of London simply and directly. The ease of living allowed us to focus on experiencing the city and recharging. Having lived in London years ago, we were impressed with the space. Not just a unique home, but a home within which one wants to live. Laundry, meals, everything was simple. The kids enjoyed caring for the guinea pig who happened to be in residence. Highly recommend for lots of space (which in London is unusual), the relaxing vibe, the amenities, and the location. Looking forward to opportunities to stay again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Wonderful home away from home

This is a terrific and spacious place to use as a base to explore london. St Pancras station is about a 5-10 minute walk away which is fantastic if you are using Eurostar as we did and of course the tube gets you anywhere you want very quickly. Lots of pubs/restaurants/shops within minutes of the flat. Emily and John have provided very generous and homely appointments and you will want for nothing (right down to art materials for our children and pet guinea pigs! - optional to look after, but were the highlight of the kids European holiday). Would not hesitate to stay again if we were to return to London - Thanks
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A Magical Residence in Central London

Our family spent two fun weeks in this wonderful and eclectic flat. We loved the well appointed gourmet kitchen, the quiet inner courtyard, the laid back living room and the spa-like master bedroom retreat on the second level of the attached carriage house. Our kids loved their custom bedrooms and the hidden arts and crafts room. The flat is bright and airy with huge windows. Decorated and outfitted with a mix of Indonesian, French, Moroccan, Turkish, Cuban and Brazilian accessories and furnishings, the flat provides a wholly English yet global experience. The owner is a carpenter and the customized touches of a master builder are present throughout the flat. It is located on a quiet street, yet centrally located - a short 10 minute walk to the heart of Islington and the tube station. The owners were fantastic and more than helpful in getting us settled and orienting us to the home and the local attractions. The flat was the highlight of our trip and is highly recommended!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely flat in quiet, but convenient London neighborhood

Our family stayed in this flat over New Year's week. It was very comfortable. The kitchen was amazing and ended up being a place where we spent a lot of time while in the flat. We found that we could conveniently walk to anywhere everywhere we wanted to go in London and only rode the Tube when it rained. We enjoyed our stay. Thanks.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

A Wonderful Place for a Family Reunion

We rented this house for 15 nights in late summer, 2010. It is a wonderful house, full of this family's artistic, whimsical, charming things, including a gorgeous piano and guitars (which one of us could play). The kitchen is a dream - fantastic old stove, very easy and pleasant to use, beautiful-wonderful cookery things. We had three family-friends feasts in the house and they were all easy and successful and enjoyed by all. The one difficulty is that the kitchen is crammed full of foodstuffs and dishes, etc. It was hard fitting in the things we bought for ourselves. The main bedroom and bath are up a spiral staircase, which afforded privacy and charm to the couple who stayed up there. The bath on the main floor consists of a little shower room with a beautiful tiled sunken shower/tub and a tiny sink and a toilet and sink half a flight up. It was a bit inconvenient for the mother, father, baby and auntie who stayed in the downstairs. One person complained that the beds were hard, but most of us felt the house was comfortable and charming. The family made room for our clothing and toiletries - no problem. The house has a unique interior - lots of glass, lots of light, excellent location - great neighborhood and transportation connections! Wonderful for day outings to London sights.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Even better in person!

This place was even better in person than pictured here on vrbo, which is saying a lot. The layout was much better, the place bigger, more comfortable, more eclectic and interesting than I had imagined. The light is amazing. The stove was amazing to cook on. There are a lot of random small staircases throughout the apartment - a few here from the kitchen and few there down to the girls' bedrooms, and in the hall, plus the spiral staircase leading to the master suite. It is quite a lot of space and we enjoyed the privacy. I would recommend this place to families, or to multiple couples traveling together. We couldn't have picked a better home-away-from home for our week-long visit to London with our 8 year old daughter. She loved sleeping in the bedroom with the guinea pigs, having her own bath tub and art room. She essentially had her own wing of the house. Emily has been very helpful, even after our stay had ended and our vacation plans were changed by the volcano. The location was convenient to the Eurostar station (St Pancras), and a few minutes walk to the tube at Kings Cross. The neighborhood is safe and peaceful. The playground nearby was a lifesaver.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The perfect place for your family visit to Central London

We felt immediately at home in this spacious 'flat' with a lot of nice details. Ideal for a family with 3 kids. The house is a 10 minute walk from underground and near Islington shops. We had a splendid Christmas 2009 holiday. I have no reservation in booking it again for another London visit or recommending it. The contact with the owners was nice and there were no 'pitfalls'. It actually exceeded our expectations.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

belle c.

We truly enjoyed our stay...

We truly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful London Flat. It was very spacious, comfortable and had everything we could possibly need there at our fingertips. Emily and Jenny were so very helpful and kind. Our kids fell in love with it as well! Even though it is in the heart of London,we felt completely safe in this upscale neighborhood.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Clean, spacious apartment...

Clean, spacious apartment. We fel at home. Liked staying out of the tourist hubub. Cool Islington local non touristy neighborhood. Great location to King's Cross tube and Angel tube. One children's bedroom slightly small.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

I booked this delightful ...

I booked this delightful place for some clients that were travelling as a group to London. They absolutely loved the place and called me upon arrival to thank me. My clients remarked how well appointed the place was and the loved the artful appearance. Thank you again for making your place available for a comfortable London stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The kitchen is so amazing...

The kitchen is so amazing, with the coolest stove and every kind of spice under the sun. We really enjoyed the eclectic furnishings!

About the host

Hosted by Emily Ash or John Benbow

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This has been our home for the last 23 years. Before kids we travelled extensively and our house is full of gorgeous things we have picked up from around the world. We now have two teenage girls and the house is very well equipped for family groups.
My husband and I both like design and have enjoyed making our home a welcoming and relaxed but stylish place to hang out.

Why they chose this property

We love this area of London - very central yet also quiet, even has the feel of a village in the surrounding Georgian streets

What makes this property unique

Fantastic Kitchen - we run a cookery school so as you can imagine we have a lot of equipment
Chilled out Moroccan Living room that can comfortably seat 8 people plus kids on the huge floor cushions
Luxurious bathrooms with mosaic walls and shower unit
Sweet courtyard garden - ideal for dining Al fresco or just enjoying a coffee in the sun

Languages:

English, French

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