Apartment in Bloomsbury, Central London - Georgian Townhouse in quiet, elegant part of town
Apartment with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
This spacious apartment occupies the top two floors of a Georgian house in Bloomsbury, a quiet, elegant corner of central London. Here you can be at the heart of London, but away from the crowds. Close to tube stations (Russell Square - 7 minute walk and Chancery Lane - 6 minutes), buses, restaurants, pubs/bars, shops and walking distance from many of London's finest attractions, this is an ideal holiday home for a family looking to explore London from a central base.
The British Museum is a 10 min walk and the Charles Dickens Museum housed in the building where he wrote Oliver Twist, is 1 minute away. London's West End with its fabulous shopping (Oxford St, Regent St), theatres, art galleries and landmarks (Trafalgar Square, Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace) is close by. Buses to the West End are at the end of John Street and take 10 mins or you can walk in 25 minutes.
Living Room
Kitchen
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Second Bedroom
View from Living Room Windows
This was once a grand London house for a professional gentleman's family. You can stay in the top part of the house, sleeping where the servants would have slept, with a view of Telecom Tower and London's West End from your window. What would have been the gentleman's master bedroom is now your living room. Built in the 1790s, the building has been newly refurbished to a high standard and now boasts all the luxuries of a modern home, including a fully-equipped kitchen (washer/drier, dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer), satellite TV and DVD player, power shower and modern bathroom.
The large living room has two sofas, toys for young children, books and games. Large windows with original Georgian wooden shutters look out to the historic street below. The kitchen has a dining table and six chairs. Up the narrow stairs are two bedrooms and a bathroom. The large master bedroom has a king-size double bed, a single bed, antique chest of drawers, a mirror and wardrobe. The second bedroom has two single beds and a Victorian chest of drawers. A cot and highchair are available on request. Linen and towels included. A hairdryer, an iron and ironing board are provided.
Facilities for this holiday apartment in Central London, South East
Property
Type:
Apartment
Nearest Airport:
London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, - 15 miles
Nearest Port:
Dover - 70 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
The Kings Arms - 1 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
The Duke (gastro pub) - 1 mins
Location Type:
City, Good Nightlife
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom. The master bedroom has a large double bed and one single bed, ideal for families with young children. Second bedroom has two single beds. A cot is also available.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. Large kitchen, fully equipped so you can eat in if you choose.
General:
Central Heating, Telephone, House Linen, Towels Provided. There are toys for young children and games in the living room. The telephone is a mobile (cell) and you can pay for your calls by buying a phone card. We can give you its phone number when you book.
Dining:
Seating for 6. Dining area in kitchen seats six comfortably.
Entertainment:
Satellite TV, DVD, Radio, Board Games. The TV has Sky Sports, Sky News and children's channels as well as the BBC, ITV and C4. There are dvds and also guide books, maps and novels featuring London. WiFi internet access - bring your laptop.
Outside:
There is no outside space with this property, but closeby is the children's park Coram's Fields with swings, slides, climbing frames, sand pit, farm animals and astro-turf football pitches.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Not Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
The apartment is on the second floor of a 200-year old house. There are stairs to the apartment and more stairs to the bedroom. If you can't manage stairs easily, this isn't for you. No lift/elevator.
Local activities in and around Central London, South East
If you have been to London before and seen the major sites (Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, London Eye etc), Bloomsbury can be very rewarding for some less well known but rather eccentric attractions. The John Soames Museum houses a 3,000 year old sarcophagus; the Foundling Museum shows paintings by Hogarth, Reynolds and Gainsborough in restored 18th century roooms. Of course Bloomsbury is known for its literary association with the early 20th century Bloomsbury set and it is a pleasant walk, through the area's garden squares over to Gordon Square where Virginia Woolf lived.
If you are looking for presents to take home, there are a good many small independent shops in Bloomsbury, try Lamb's Conduit Street for quirky gifts that you won't find in the big stores. If you are looking for big stores, it is a 10 minute bus journey to Oxford Street, home of London's great department stores (Selfridges, John Lewis and a huge Marks & Spencer) and Regent Street (Liberty, toy store Hamleys).
If you are planning a trip to the theatre, again, it is a ten minute bus ride to Leicester Square, Shaftesbury Avenue and the theatre district. Covent Garden with its street theatre, opera house and shopping Piazza is an easy walk. Heading East, you can stroll around the City of London, Europe's financial district with its famous buildings: St Paul's Cathedral, the Gherkin, Tower of London, the Monument to the Fire of London and Wren churches. To the South, the London Eye, Tate Modern art gallery and the South Bank cultural centre.
For eating out, there is a huge choice from the local pub to celebrity hangouts and as London is home to people from all over the world, there is food from every nation. There are some fine Victorian pubs in the area, check out The Lamb with its 'snob screens' and the Citee of Yorke on Holborn for its fine interior. The nearest supermarket is Waitrose in the newly restored Brunswick Centre, which also houses five restaurants and a cinema.
British Museum
Don't try to do it all in one day! There are 13 million objects in this great museum so pick a few sections that interest you - the Eygptian Mummies, the Elgin Marbles, gladiator's helmets in the Roman section - or take on online tour before you go.
The Foundling Museum tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, London's first home for abandoned children and of three major figures in British history: its campaigning founder the philanthropist Thomas Coram, the artist William Hogarth and the composer George Frideric Handel. This remarkable collection of art and social history is now housed in a restored and refurbished building adjacent to the original site of the Hospital, demolished in 1926.
Sir John Soane's life and work (1753-1837) are displayed in his own amazing house at Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, now a museum. Don't go on a Saturday, there is often a queue.
London's theatreland is just a short bus or taxi ride away from John Street and most of our guests see at least one show. Whether is it a play or a musical, this site has reviews, prices and locations and you can buy tickets online and collect them on the night.
The National Gallery in London houses one of the greatest collections of Western European painting in the world. These pictures belong to the public and entrance to see them is free.
When you book you'll be sent directions according to which airport or station you arrive at. All London's airports are an hour or so away by public transport. Kings Cross St Pancras is a 15 min walk.
Rental rates for this apartment
Price Per Week
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UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
1 Oct - 13 Dec 2008
£1095.00
€1379.70
$1773.90
3 Jan - 28 Feb 2009
£1095.00
€1379.70
$1773.90
1 Mar - 19 Dec 2009
£1195.00
€1505.70
$1935.90
Rental Notes: The apartment is available for one week at £1095. You can stay for five nights for £895. Weekend nights are £225 per night (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and weekday nights are £185 per night. If you would like to stay beyond a week, extra nights are charged at £155 a night. The minimum stay is two nights and this is not available in peak season (March- September and December).
Arrival time is 2pm but if you arrive earlier, there is a secure place for you to leave your luggage. We always try to have the apartment ready before 2pm, so let us know your plans beforehand. Departure time is 10am, but this can be extended if the next guests aren't due until after 2pm.
Guestbook
"The apartment is tastefully decorated and has all modern amenities. The location was central. We highly recommend 22 John Street as a wonderful place to stay in central London and would visit again (and hope to!)" - Ben and Caroline Holt, Arlington, Virginia, USA
"Thank you for the absolutely lovely time we spent in the apartment. It was everything - and more - that we expected. Everything was clean, beautifully furnished and your helpful tips in the black file was much appreciated. We would love to return." - Frederik & Lani Du Plessis, Amsterdam, Holland
"Thank you again for the let of your flat. It worked out very well for us. The location is ideal and the flat is roomy and well equipped. We made good use of the kitchen, eating in most evenings and every morning.
" - Diane Kelly, Canada
"Just a quick thank you...the apartment worked out beautifully for us and it was 100% as advertised. Thanks so much for all of your help and assistance...we'll be sure to recommend your place!" - Karen Menachof, Rochester, New York, USA
"Many thanks for the use of your wonderful flat. All set up very well indeed! We will be recommending your flat to others coming to London." - Pete & Catherine Versegi, ACT Australia
"The flat is beautiful - we will be sure to let people know all about it. One of the nicest places we have ever stayed in - totally comfortable and we really felt at home there." - Jeanne & Paul Lund, Arlington, Virginia, USA
Availability of Apartment in Bloomsbury, Central London
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Owner joined site on:
06 January 2007
Property listed since:
12 January 2007
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