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Rare & Huge Private Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London | Private Garden

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Relax in a serene garden setting surrounded by lush greenery and mature trees, featuring a wicker sofa and lounge chairs.
Relax in the serene courtyard, surrounded by a brick wall and large windows, with a round table and matching chairs.
Traditional architecture with a central entrance and lush courtyard.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, sofa, and armchair, plus a fireplace and television for a cozy retreat.
Enjoy meals in this classic dining area with a round table, fireplace, and chandelier.

Entire home

7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14427 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rare & Huge Private Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London | Private Garden

INSIDE: An epic family home from home! A Luxurious 5 reception rooms with french doors opening on to the mature private garden,. Kitchen suite with lounge area. 2 dining rooms one with a dining table to seat 14 people. 6/7 bedrooms with great beds and loads of light, including an amazing vaulted ceiling master bedroom featuring a 12ft high canopy super king bed along with a luxurious marble en suite with a polished roll top bath. It has a bespoke chef's kitchen (150cm double oven with 8 hobs) with cooking area and 3 sofa lounge area looking over the garden, plus an additional separate second kitchen / utility. It is one of the biggest and oldest private houses in Kennington built in 1774 with beautiful original features but modernised with comfort and family living at its heart. A layout where you can all group together or have your own space depending on our your needs. Ideal for a large family trip.
FACILITIES: The house has a multi room Sonos sound system across the many reception rooms, super fast wifi, several TVs through the property as well as a chefs kitchen with lots of crockery for hosting family & meals.
OUTSIDE: We are set back off the road with a front garden with mature trees and are also are lucky enough to have a garden at the rear of the house with mature trees, rambling climbers and a croquet lawn, not to mention outdoor furniture. You can even hear Big Ben chime in the garden whilst the house itself shields street noise.
THE AREA: We love the area ! The neighbourhood is one of London's best kept secrets and they regularly shoot films on Georgian square behind us. Too central to be a suburb it is a real authentic old part of central London littered with history, and where so much of it got destroyed in WWII - our house luckily survived. Kennington is in a bubble of land on the south side of the River Thames so in 5-20mins on foot you can get to so many places. We are are just 10-15 mins walk to Westminster, Tate Britain and 20-25 mins walk National Galleries, Covent Garden, South Bank, Theatreland, The Shard, & Borough market- plus there's the West End with cafes, bars, clubs and restaurants accessible by foot, bus or taxi. We are even right next to (1min walk) to the Imperial War Museum and its lovely park. The bus network virtually goes everywhere from the Imperial war Museum and Lambeth North Tube or Waterloo are the nearest underground stations.

Property manager

Damian

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: we do have a garden for outdoor smoking.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 4,600 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 28

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Only by previous arrangement written into contract

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit
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

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

About the area

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London, ENG

What's nearby

  • London Eye - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Big Ben - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Lambeth North Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • Elephant & Castle Station - 13 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Florentine Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Espressamente Illy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Palace - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Hercules, Lambeth - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rare & Huge Private Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London | Private Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Rare & Huge Private Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London | Private Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rare & Huge Private Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London | Private Garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rare & Huge Private Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London | Private Garden located?

Located in the centre of London, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St. Thomas' Hospital and Westminster Bridge. London Eye and Big Ben are also within 1 mile (2 km). Lambeth North Underground Station is 5 minutes by foot and Elephant & Castle Underground Station is 12 minutes.

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Huge Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London within 20 Min Walk To Westminster Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10

As a family of ten (3 generations) , the house was perfect to spend time together and space for privacy. The house was well appointed but would have loved a coffee pot and a few more basic provisions (salt and pepper, sugar,) that we have usually found at our vacation rentals. Overall, however, all was lovely and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10

This beautiful family home is just perfect for family gatherings. Set in the heart of the city only 15 minutes walk to the river Thames. Outside space is fabulous.. Highly recommend to anyone who love to get their family and extended family together. One more thing the house was beautifully decorated for Christmas... so extra little bonuses for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10

We rented this house to celebrate a few of our 40 th Birthdays in London , the house is just amazing and had everything we needed in it , easy to get places , tube just up road and shops and nice pubs a couple of minutes walk We fell in love with this house and will definitely be back Check in and out was easy by a lovely lady and lots of contact with the owner before we arrived with helpful advise about booking restaurants , parking etc
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10

This was a lovely home with a 10 minute walk to the Lambeth North Underground Station. We had a group of ladies staying in the home and had plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen was amazing and the home was well decorated to feel like a home instead of just a house. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to prepare meals. Each guest is provided with four towels. The bathrooms have plenty of toilet paper and wonderful toiletries. The beds are comfortable. We weren't actually in the home very much, as we were out seeing all there is to see! The only thing we were not expecting was the amount of stairs in the home. There are some seven floors to the house, mostly some five to seven steps up or down. While not a big deal, if you have mobility issues, it would be difficult to maneuver. We had a lovely stay and would stay again with a group.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10

Perfectly fit our 3 families traveling together. Had everything we needed. There are a lot of steps and levels in the home. Loved the outdoor garden area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10

This is a wonderful house in an interesting neighborhood, separate from the crowds of the central city, but only a modest walk or short bus or tube or cab ride away from everything. It's separated from the street by a small front yard, and has a very large, shady, attractive back yard with a lawn, many trees and bushes (some flowering), and a fig tree full of fruit. Great place to sit around the large table with a cold beer after a day of sight seeing. And the little shop next door is stocked with beer, wine, and an amazingly complete set of what a renter needs, except fresh meats -- you need to walk for those, less than half a mile to a Tesco Express or Saintsbury Local. (Those are a long way from suburban American super markets, but we found them adequate.) We were 13 people in four nuclear families and had plenty of space. The many rooms are beautifully furnished, with comfortable beds, and are reasonably well ventilated through the windows; no screens on the windows, but we had no problems with bugs in midsummer. The two large living rooms have lots of space and comfortable couches. The bathrooms have totally modern fixtures and are well stocked with towels, toiletries and TP. The kitchen has a huge stove with sufficient pots and pans, cutting boards, cooking tools, and a huge selection of dishes, flatware, and glassware. We cooked quite a few meals there and were quite satisifed. The dishwasher and microwave worked well. The two Nespresso machines were new to us (heavy drinkers of American coffee), but we bought some Nespresso pods on line and brought them to London with us and were quite satisfied with the result. The huge table in the bottom-floor living room accommodated the 13 of us easily. Damian's local representative, Caroline, gave us her cell number and met us at the house to show us around. She was available by phone or text if we had any complaints or problems, but we had none. The internet worked fine in the house, though the wifi was weak in some rooms
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

Luxury property, great location. My family of 9 had a great time. Lovely garden in which to relax after a long day of sightseeing. Would have been nice to have the outdoor chairs and table cleaned so we could have used it when the family was eating in. It was covered with bird droppings. Over all great. Outstanding master suite. Kitchen and bathrooms very modern.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10

This property has lots of space both inside and outside. Our family loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

We had a superb Thanksgiving vacation at this luxurious home. Thirteen family members traveling overseas is a tricky situation and this home handled us well. This house is as beautiful as pictures advertise. It’s right next door to the Tankard Pub which is where we had a pint after playing our annual Thanksgiving family football game. Great depart location for visiting the major must see sites! Mark and Caroline (managers) were fantastic communicators and very hospitable. We did have some issues with electrical fuses needing to be reset, but understandable taking into consideration our family’s substantial power needs and the differences of American versus Europe power usage. All in all a wonderful trip made possible by staying in a wonderful house.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2018

10/10

We were only staying in London for a few days but once we entered this home we wished we could have stayed for a month! It’s gorgeous! Well appointed, meticulously decorated, spacious, perfectly located in the heart of London, and inviting. This home had it all. It slept 13 family members comfortably, had a beautiful little back yard, a front courtyard, it was spitting distance from a major bus line, and next to a 24 hour small locally owned grocer. All the modern upgrades you could ask for while maintaining the historical beauty of the home. The property manager met us upon arrival and walked us through the entire home and showed us how everything worked. There’s even a bit of urban wildlife sharing the backyard with you. We will sing the praises of this property to all who ask!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10

We can't say enough good things about the home, location, or the hosts. We have only been home for 24 hours and are already talking about going back. We stayed with two families, 11 people in all. The home's size, floor plan, and bedroom/bathroom count allowed everyone to relax and have their own space after a long day of site seeing while also hanging out together in the spacious kitchen area. We also were able to check more items off our wish list in terms of site-seeing than we anticipated since the home is so close to major attractions. This home is a must stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10

What a fantastic house! Everything you could possibly need is there. Rooms spacious and very stylishly dressed. Fantastic Location so close to the center of London. Small little shop next door really useful. Lovely Pizza take away also next door, would recommend. We stayed whilst we we getting Married in London. The house accommodated 11 of us and our Black Lab who was welcomed with house rules. It is a great entertaining house with the fantastic large Kitchen, fun lounge downstairs and large garden. Caroline the house manager so helpful and willing to advise on what she can. Owner Damian very helpful and accommodating through out the booking process. I would love to stay at this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We had 3 generations in this house and all were comfortable and happy. Plenty of room to spread out with space large enough to also be together. The location of this house was perfect for walking to many exhibits and to experience London. Great location for groceries and restaurants. Would rent again should we return.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The house was amazing, located in a great location close to everything. So much space inside! Great for a large family all wanting to stay together.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We shared this with a group of friends. We had a great stay, nice rooms. Plenty of space for us all.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

8/10

Spacious, very new bath/kitchen/etc. features. 300 year old house has only one-zone heating and lots of half-story stairs (a bit of a maze). But overall very nice. Not the usual tourist neighborhood at all, but very close to all the major London attractions. Very attention house manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Well situated , made a great base for our city visit. Comfortable to enjoy down time, relaxing backyard. Convenient to nice pub and a couple of shops in front for grocery items as needed. Hosts are wonderful, no pretensions. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We spent 10 days in this so lovely house, all was great : The spacious living area, the garden, the district near public transportation and not so far from Big Ben The sophisticated kitchen very well equiped we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Beautiful, fully equipped home with a GREAT LOCATION! Can't beat it!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10

We had the best welcoming. Lady C was fabulous!! We loved the property. Every room was gorgeous. This home accomdates a large group easily and the location is priceless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10

Wonderful experience
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

We loved the outdoors garden and sitting area. Lots of room and amenities for the entire family. We had 14 of us and the house and hospitality exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

My family shared the house to meet for my 70th birthday. The house gave us all we hoped for. It really is as beautiful, well-appointed and conveniently-located as the website says.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The townhouse is a wonderful place that is perfectly located to explore the city and relax in an elegant and charming atmosphere after day trips
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017