Summary:
Welcome to our 2-bedroom Victorian apartment in Hampstead where you will feel comfortably at home and experience the city like a local.
The Space:
Get a village feel in the heart of the city! Our home is located in a quiet little nook of Hampstead only 7 mins walk from Finchley Road station.
Hampstead is a lovely area - very green, safe, beautiful, full of high-end shops and cafés but only 15 minutes away from the city centre. You can get to Bond Street, Baker Street, Green Park all within 10-15 mins on the Jubilee line from Finchley Road station.
The flat is located in an old Victorian house that has now been converted into a block of flats. Whilst the building itself is hundreds of years old, the flat itself is modernized but still retains the charms of its origins. High ceilings, large sash windows add to the light and airy feeling!
The apartment has a really spacious yet cosy living room which has a real family feel to it. There is a comfy sofa and an additional armchair for guests to use where you can put your feet up in the evenings, kick back and relax! Fancy an evening off? Then sit back, relax and turn on the flat screen TV. There are plenty of channels for you to enjoy. The living area is also home to the dining area, which is the perfect spot to enjoy some local delicacies. Top tip, try out the Farmers Market in Hampstead Heath at the weekends - you will be sure to take home some edible goodies from here!
If cooking a gourmet meal at home is more your thing, then rest assured the kitchen will have everything you need. There are also all the mod-cons such as toaster, kettle and dishwasher that you might expect. We really want to ensure that you have a comfortable stay here in London!
There are two bedrooms in the house. Both bedrooms have a king-sized bed. Both bedrooms are spacious with colourful homely touches. There is also plenty of storage space for guests to store all their belongings.
Finally, the bathroom is bright and airy. It will always come stocked with plenty of white fluffy towels and all the essential toiletries such as shampoo, shower gel and hand soap that you need to ensure that you have a comfortable stay in London.
The apartment comes with a combi washer/dryer, iron and ironing board, so that you can look fresh for exploring the city or for any business meetings! A baby cot and high chair can be provided upon request.
Guest Access:
You will have the whole property for yourselves during your stay.
The Neighborhood:
Hampstead is beautiful, lovely, green, classy and yet close to the city centre.
Hampstead High Street, which is only a few mins away, is lined with pretty little cafes and cool designer shops (think Maje, Reiss, Tara Jarmon).
A perfect day for us would go like this - Breakfast at Gail's or eggs at Aubain. Then a leisurely stroll through the Hampstead Heath! Now here is the best kept secret of London - in fact - of all happiness in life. Its the dog bathing pond in the Heath. On any weekend when the sun shines, numerous dog owners bring their dogs to the Heath and let them swim in the dog pond - this is perhaps the most heart warming sight in the whole world! You have to see it to believe it.
After the walk, we would grab lunch at Cote and finish it off with dessert from Louis the Hungarian patisserie. Or head to Spaniard's Inn, one of London's oldest pubs and then snooze in the house. For dinner, we would head to Villa Bianca and tuck into their lovely Italian.
Other notable stalwarts of Hampstead include Melrose and Morgan, Cafe G1 and of course the famous crepes from Le Creperie! I have a long list of pubs that you can go to but more about that when you make the booking....
Getting Around:
The quickest way of reaching all parts of central London is to take the underground - Finchley Road which is on both the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines is only 6 minutes away. Hampstead station is only 8-10 mins walk away and is on the Northern Line. There are many buses running from Finchely Road station. You can also catch the Airport buses to Luton and Gatwick from here.
A great local tip is to download the Citymapper app. This free app will plan your journey for you efficiently and quickly. It gives you a variety of different transport options such as bike, rail, tube and Uber taxi. It will also take you step by step through your journey as you travel and notify you when you are nearing your destination.
Other Things to Note:
We kindly request that you read the house rules prior to booking and respect them during your stay. Parties or events of any kind will not be tolerated. Violation of this rule will result in eviction from the property and charges for any damages or additional cleaning required. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
City Tax may applicable for this property. This tax is not included in the booking price and will be collected directly from you Before arrival. The amount is calculated per person, per night, and could vary according to local regulations. We kindly ask you to prepare for this payment during check-in. Thank you for your understanding.