Our Lancaster apartment in London.

The greatest pleasure in renting a superb vacation apartment in London is to come home after a busy day to a warm welcome of beautiful surroundings, sunny rooms, quality furniture, comfortable bed and bathroom -- a nest to call home in London. Our Lancaster London apartment offers all of this for up to 2 people. This spacious short term apartment is located on one of the prettiest and most secluded streets in the heart of London.

This short term apartment in London is located off of Kensington Church Street in the center of Kensington. The street is frequently photographed in the spring when all of the cherry trees that line the street of white Victorian mansions are in bloom with gorgeous bursts of pink flowers.

You are surrounded by dozens of cafés, restaurants and the chic shops of Kensington, so you can eat out daily or shop for food and cook at home. Kensington is the home of Kensington Gardens, where you can walk, picnic, bicycle, enjoy the new Princess Diana Playground, or visit the Royal Costume Collection in her former home of Kensington Palace. Enjoy shopping along High Street Kensington at chic boutiques, hip clothing stores, or the ever convenient Marks & Spencers department and grocery store.

Museum Row is a few minutes walk away from our London short let apartment: the Natural History Museum, National Science Museum, Geographic Society and Victoria and Albert Museum. The National Lottery has provided funds to finance museums for the past decade and the new displays and exhibitions are fascinating for young and old alike.

Walk through Kensington Gardens, along ‘Rotten Row’ (the 18th century Englishman’s pronunciation of ‘Route du Roi’ or The King’s Avenue) and you arrive at Harrods, Harvey Nichols and the upscale designers of Sloane Street.

This London apartment is on the first floor (second floor American) of a pretty white stucco Victorian building. There is no elevator, but it is a short walk up the steps from the lobby. Enter the apartment to the best floor of any Victorian building, the one with the highest ceilings and balcony.

On your left, find the master bedroom, decorating in creams and pale lavenders. The room has a large window facing the back garden, which means it is extremely quiet. The queen-sized bed is high quality and brand new. On the right, there is plenty of cupboard space for storage.

Adjoining the bedroom, find the bathroom, tiled in pale blue and natural colored tiles from Spain. The bathroom has a relaxing tub with shower, toilet and sink; it is newly remodeled and very pretty.

Return to the main corridor and enter the piece de resistance, the living room. This is a stunning room, as two enormous Victorian windows open wide so you can step onto the white stucco balcony on summer days, enjoying the quiet, cherry tree-lined street. Facing east, the apartment has plenty of sun in the morning. The pale red sofa is the best of English upholstery as pure feather filled cushions mean you sink in and relax when you are home. The accent color is a soft teal, with an armchair and upholstered bench create a relaxing living room when you are home.

The large screen Sony TV, VCR and stereo mean you can watch TV or simply enjoy tea and classical music from the wide selection of music CD’s in the apartment.

Our friend, the owner, is an art collector with exquisite taste in colors. The paintings which fill the apartment are beautiful and compliment the comfortable, sumptuous furnishings.

The large cupboards in the entryway and woodwork in the living room are painted in pale teal to match the kitchen cupboards, creating a soothing and harmonious feel for guests. There are plenty of books, meaning you can curl up and relax in comfort on slower days.

There is a small desk next to the sofa, with fax machine and a sliding shelf so you can work at your computer while you are there. There is a free high speed ADSL computer line.

The maple dining table in the living room has a rich finish and matches the parquet floors of the kitchen. The table sits between the two windows and expands to seat up to 6, so you can invite friends over for dinner.

The spacious kitchen is next, painted in tones of pale teal with long worktops, loads of cupboard space and every accessory and appliances needed for cooking a gourmet meal: toaster, coffee pot, tea kettle, dishwasher, under-the counter refrigerator/freezer and beautiful pottery.

Sorry, but smoking and pets are not allowed.

We think this is one of the prettiest apartments you could rent in London and you will have a delightful stay here!

Features of the Lancaster London apartment for your vacation
Neighborhood:	In the heart of Kensington, our vacation apartment in London one of the most sought-after in London. Our London vacation apartment is surrounded by cafés, shops, museums and restaurants. It is located on a quiet, exclusive street off of Kensington Church Street.
Bedrooms of our London Vacation apartment:	1 Bedroom; queen-sized bed in bedroom to sleep 2 people.
Bathrooms:	1: The bathroom is en suite to the bedroom and offers bathtub with shower, sink and wc.
No. of Guests:	1 to 2 people.
Elevator:	No, the apartment is located on the first floor (second floor American) and is a short walk up.
Washer/Dryer:	Yes
Microwave/Oven:	Yes; there is a microwave and separate convection oven. There is an under-the-counter refrigerator with freezer compartment.
Toaster/Coffeepot:	Yes
Dishwasher:	Yes
Telephone:	Yes
Computer hookup:	Yes, there is a free high speed ADSL line for your computer.
TV, Stereo:	Yes: Video player, Sony TV, stereo with a wide selection of classical music.
Linens:	All sheets and towels are provided.
Hairdryer, Iron and Board:	Yes; all are provided.
Security:	Very safe: Kensington is regarded as one of the safest in London. There is a secure lock on outside door and 2 pick proof locks on the apartment door.
Tube (Subway):	4 blocks to Notting Hill Gate Tube; 8 minutes to High Street Kensington.
Maid Service:	Available for approximately $18/hour.
Hot Water Tank:	60 gallons.
Security Deposit:	One half of one week’s rent and slightly more for longer stays. The deposit is fully refundable and is refunded promptly as soon as it is possible to check your personal phone consumption.
Contact Details:	Email: reservations@londonperfect.com Phone: Madelyn (011) 44 207 938 2939 (London home) Fax: 435 608 6809 (United States)

Prices are in British Pounds Sterling for a 1 week stay (7 nights). This is an all-inclusive price for a week’s rental but longer stays are possible; each additional night will be charged at the pro rata nightly rate. The only other additional costs are your phone use. There are no additional taxes or fees, except for your phone bill.		Off Peak Jan 5-Feb 29 Nov 1-22 Dec 1-12	Peak Mar 1-Oct 31 Thanksgiving Week Christmas Dec 13-Jan 4
London The Lancaster Sleeps 1 to 2 people for minimum 1 week stay	per week	£1 155	£1 155

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