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Light and airy apartment close to museums

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Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 458 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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London, ENG
  • Place, Cromwell Road
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington High Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Kensington Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the area

London

Located in London (London City Centre), this apartment is within a 10-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Imperial College London. .This apartment is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kensington Gardens and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Natural History Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Cromwell Road - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Imperial College London - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kensington High Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Kensington Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Natural History Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • West Brompton Station - 4 min drive
  • Gloucester Road Underground Station - 6 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fait Maison - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coco Momo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Masgouf | مسكوف - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Hjem - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Guillam Coffee House - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Light and airy apartment close to museums

This light and airy two-bedroom basement apartment is in the heart of South Kensington. Thoughtfully laid out and filled with natural light, it’s a calm and comfortable base in one of London’s most sought-after neighbourhoods.

Just moments from the world-famous V&A, Natural History and Science Museums, the apartment is perfectly positioned for culture, sightseeing and excellent transport links. Gloucester Road is a short stroll away, offering a vibrant selection of cafés, bars and restaurants.

Cornwall Gardens is a beautiful South Kensington address, renowned for its grand Victorian architecture and timeless charm.

The apartment is an excellent base for exploring London, with many major attractions within walking distance. Gloucester Road Underground station is nearby and offers excellent connectivity via the Piccadilly, Circle and District lines.

Inside, the property features two comfortable double bedrooms, a large rain shower, and a compact, well-equipped kitchen. The light and airy living area provides a relaxing space to unwind after a day of exploring.
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Car available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 620 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Light and airy apartment close to museums Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 183 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 183 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 183 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 183 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 183 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Super convenient to a tube stop for three lines. Grocery stores and restaurants nearby Well equipped kitchen including coffee and tea! Very nice to have washing machine and dryer. Great communication from owner. Very nice stay for us.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The kitchen was small but well equipped. There were lots of restaurants nearby offering a variety of different kinds of foods to eat.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property is in an excellent location for walking and enjoying the best of London. I stayed there with my daughter and could not have been happier with our choice. Though located in Central London, the street was very quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Arin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and space to stay in. Everything was great in the apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tahnee M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L., Amarillo

Liked: Cleanliness
We were visiting for my daughter’s graduation and this flat was the perfect place to stay. It was clean, warm and inviting! The location can’t be beat! Centrally located and so close to the tube. It was so nice after a long day to come back to the flat to relax and get a good night’s sleep. The beds are comfortable and the flat size was perfect for our family of four. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine A., New Albany

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Susie S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Apartment very dated and worn. Looks like no care is given - dirty carpet, very worn dirty looking cushions on sofa, half dead pot plant, very mouldy blind in bathroom. Kitchen small but well equipped. A cd player with old cds, very out of date guide books. It could be great with some attention.
Mould on blind in bathroom
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We actually didn’t cook while there but used the microwave to reheat and the fridge to store food. We washed dishes by hand but a dishwasher was available.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything about this rental was top notch! A well-equipped, clean and cozy flat. The skylights gave us natural light, and host Julie was most helpful and accommodating! The location was convenient with easy access to top attractions, yet letting us feel like local Kensington dwellers. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ruthann L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bridgett N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Close to the subway and store.The flat is a basement and has steep stairs.Furniture and rugs in the bathroom could be updated. Julie communicated quickly with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness
This apartment worked well for our family since we were only there to sleep. Everyday we were up early and home late. It is the garden apartment so there are some steps to get down that can be a little steep for bringing bags up and dorm. They are the standard steps for any garden apartment in this area. We ate at a couple of restaurants and everyone was so nice in the area. It was super convenient with the Tube being only a 5 minute walk. Kensington Palace is only a 12-minute walk from the apartment.Communication with the owner was great. She was always available. We had coffee or tea in the morning and there was sugar already there. The fridge is a small under cabinet kind of fridge. It was great to use the washer and dryer and the instructions were very easy. Like most have mentioned, the apartment has some TLC that is needed. The towels were older, there is no plug in the bathroom to get ready. The only option is the plug by the “fireplace” for a mirror. The rugs in the bathroom are thin and kind of pointless to have in there. The toilet seat moves so be careful when sitting. The location was perfect and overall it worked out great for us!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desmond F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely apartment, great area, just a short walk from the tube station, close to Kensington High Street and Brompton Road where there’s great restaurants, pubs and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Barry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Flat very nice but quirky in a number of ways.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay M., Midland, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was everything. This property worked great for my niece and myself.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Traci V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Super fun neighborhood. Very comfortable apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bettina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location and great value if you look for a 2BR at a reasonable price.Lovely place with 2 nice-size bedroom, the location is A and the neighborhood is stunning. We stayed for 3 nights and had all the necessities for the stay. There is a washer and dryer, dishwasher and enough kitchen utensils and cookware to stock up for breakfasts or dinners.It was very cosy and quite at night and the location allows for exploration of many of the London neighborhoods worth a visit, including Kensington, Notting Hill. Thank you for letting us visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall positive experience. Despite being a basement flat, lighting in living room was very nice. Stairs down to flat are steep. A few concerns - Lighting in bathroom and bedrooms inadequate. It was warm during our stay and only one fan was working. Towels and sheets need an upgrade. Door in bedroom only opens halfway. Nice, quiet neighborhood. Julie was responsive. Kitchen was well equipped and it was nice to have a washer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location. Perfect place to base yourself to explore London. Lovely and quiet, yet so close to everything. Only five minutes walk to Gloucester Road Tube Station,10 minutes walk to Kensington Gardens and 30 minute walk to Harrods. The unit has everything you need including ability to cook meals if thats what youre after. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pam W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

A wonderful location with proximity to the tube and excellent restaurants and shops. The flat itself was pleasant but as some others have said, could be made nicer with some attention to details. Kitchen and bathroom were nice and updated. The bedrooms were small but did the job. I was surprised by the communication with the host as previous reviewers spoke highly of her prompt replies. We sent a few questions and didn’t receive a response. However, she graciously allowed us to check in early and after a long night of travel that was a wonderful gift. Overall, I would stay again especially given the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin L., Western Springs, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at this flat was perfect for our 3 nights in London. Although on the compact side, the flat was perfectly located in Kensington with easy access to everything we needed! We also used Julie’s driver recommendation for airport transfers and he was great. Communication with Julie was easy and fast. As others have noted, the flat could use a few updates to make it even better. In addition to new bedding, the rugs in the bathroom could use an upgrade. Outside these minor changes, the flat worked great for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James K., Leander

Liked: Cleanliness

Beauty in the heart of Kensington

Spend 9 days here and it was a spectacular visit. The flat was everything we needed. Having close proximity to museums, parks and transportation only made things better. Truly a gem in the center of the bustle of the big city.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kensington apartment

Beautiful neighborhood, very convenient and walkable. Nice apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great experience in this property. It was very well located, safe neighborhood with lot of restaurants nearby. Gloucester Road station is just 3-4 min. walk connecting to the most important sights in London. Communication with Host was wonderful. Julie would respond to messages within minutes and was very accommodating. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025