Austen

A world of romance awaits at Austen, a beautiful two-bedroom apartment in the heart of upmarket Kensington where refined living meets an inviting literary style. This flat is inspired by the classics, a fact that is evident from the polished décor to the collection of books that introduce newcomers to London's vast and varied attractions.

The main sights on your doorstep include abundant Hyde Park, which is just a 10-minute walk away - pack up a picnic or go to one of the fabulous music events such as British Summer Time. Take in the Portobello Road Market, peruse the antiques and take your own London memento home or visit the stunning Kensington Palace and Gardens.

Once inside, Austen is perfectly accommodating and is well-appointed with a light filled dining area with chandelier, spacious living room and a modern kitchen which will meet all your needs. The living area doubles as an additional sleeping space, with a sofa that can easily be transformed into two beds. A collection of family movies and London-centric books line the bookshelves, and the nearby dining nook is a perfect spot to soak up the lush green park views while enjoying a home-cooked meal.

The neighboring kitchen is filled with good sense and sensibility, as the cabinets hide the refrigerator and dishwasher out of plain sight. Fully stocked with all the little appliances a culinary fan needs come dinnertime. For practicality, the hallway hides both a desk/study nook area - ideal in which to set up a laptop - and also a laundry cupboard.

There are two bedrooms in Austen, bedroom 1 with a comfortable bed another lovely chandelier, and private en suite bathroom, Bedroom 2 is spacious and has a useful wall of built-in wardrobes and two high-quality beds that can be combined to form one bed. Both bedrooms are lovely retreats with sunny windows to overlook the posh Kensington city streets below. The communal garden at the apartment would do Miss Jane Austen proud, with an assortment of secluded benches, brightly colored phlox and other flowers, and quiet natural green alcoves. While the Austen is located on a small residential street, it's just a few blocks away from a host of prestigious pubs, restaurants, shops, and attractions. Click here to see why Kensington is the perfect neighborhood.

Please note: Noise-sensitive guests should expect a gentle rumbling of nighttime traffic from the street below. This apartment is on the third floor with no elevator.

Things To Note

Neighborhood: Kensington

Size: 785 sq ft/75 sq m

Bathroom: Bathroom 2: Toilet can make noise when flushed, normal for an electric toilet

Accessibility/Security: 5 steps to building door, 3 small flights of stairs (22, 11 and 11 steps) to the apartment entrance. Internal staircase: 5 steps to second bedroom.

Other: Some street noise at night

Room Details

General Amenities

• Toiletries

Kitchen

• Starter Supplies
• Fully Equipped
• Dishwasher
• French Press
• Microwave
• Nespresso Style Coffee Machine
• Oven
• Stovetop
• Toaster
• Refrigerator

Bathroom

• Hairdryer

Connectivity/Entertainment

• WiFi
• TV

Heating/Cooling

• Heating
• No Air Conditioning
• Portable Fan(s)
• Sound Dampening Windows

Accessibility

• 3rd Floor North American
• No Elevator

Kid/Family Friendly

• High Chair
• Travel Crib

Laundry

• Dryer
• Iron & Board
• Washer

Outdoor

• Garden-Communal

Special Features

• Instant Booking

Things to See & Do

Portobello Market (8 mins Walking)
Famous antiques market in Notting Hill Gate; be sure to go early on Saturday
Holland Park (12 mins Walking)
Wander through the beautiful Japanese gardens or enjoy the playgrounds
Princess Diana Memorial Playground (13 mins Walking)
Located in the north-west corner of Kensington Gardens, this playground has a charming Peter Pan theme complete with a 50-foot tall wooden pirate ship, teepees, and lots of fun things to discover
Kensington Gardens (15 mins Walking)
This beautiful Royal Park is home to Kensington Palace, the Italian Gardens, Albert Memorial, Peter Pan Statue, the Serpentine Galleries and the Princess Diana Memorial playground and fountain
Royal Albert Hall (19 mins Walking)
World-famous concert hall built in 1871
Museum Row (22 mins Walking)
Victoria & Albert Museum, Natural History Museum, and the Science Museum
Princess Diana Memorial Fountain (25 mins Walking)
Memorial fountain in Hyde Park designed to express Princess Diana's spirit and love of children

Shopping & Eating

Kensington High Street (6 mins Walking)
Fabulous shopping strip with many big brands including Marks & Spencer, Topshop, Next, and the largest Whole Foods Market store in London

Public Transport

Bus (2 mins Walking)
Take the 52 Bus to Portobello Market, Kensington Palace, Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park, and Buckingham Palace.
Bus (2 mins Walking)
Take the 27 Bus to High Street Kensington, Notting Hill Gate, Baker Street, and Camden.
London Underground (6 mins Walking)
Notting Hill Gate station: Take the Central line to White City (Westfield London), Marble Arch, Bond Street, Oxford Street and St Paul's. Or take the District and Circle line to South Kensington, Victoria, St James's Park, and Westminster (for Big Ben, Thames River, and London Eye).