A little gem in the heart of London for you to enjoy.

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Explore the area

London, ENG

Russell Square7 min walk
The British Museum9 min walk
Trafalgar Square4 min drive
London (LHR-Heathrow)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

A charming one bedroom very clean apartment located in a Victorian Mansion, with one sitting room with a double sofa bed to accommodate a child or a guest for one night only as it is not particularly comfortable, one double room with a very comfortable double bed, a bathroom with bath and shower, a kitchen fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave and cooking facilities.

My apartment is so quiet that at times you forget that you are in the heart of London. It is tucked away on one corner of the 4th floor - 64 stairs - which makes it very bright. There are plenty of windows as you can see from the pictures. Please bear in mind that there is no lift.

It is located near a garden Square and at the back there is a lovely courtyard with no traffic access.

It is just a 4 minutes walking distance from Holborn Station or just 2 minutes away for the nearest bus stop should you wish to travel by bus. I barely use public transport as everything is walking distance. British Museum 8 mins, Covent Garden 15 mins, Trafalgar 20 mins, Oxford Street 10 mins, Soho 13 mins. Leicester Square 15 minutes.

If you are here to explore London this is the right choice.

We are also extremely close to the legal hub of London. Originally this Mansion was built to accommodate the Barristers working in London during the week who would go back to their family country home at the weekend. The block was originally built on the grounds of Gray's Inn. One of the three Inns of Court in London. The other two are Lincoln's Inn and Inner and Middle Temple.

This apartment is ideal if you wish to stay just a week or a month. I have been living here permanently for 16 years this July and I still love it.

It is ideal for a single person, for a couple and even if you have a guest for a night as there is a double sofa bed in the living room.

Even though the flat could possibly accommodate 4 adults I do not advertise it as such because if you use the living room as another bedroom it will leave only the kitchen as a communal area and the kitchen is not big enough for that.

It will be my pleasure to meet you when you arrive and when you leave and I will also always be contactable by mobile or email should you wish to speak to me during your stay or before you book or arrive.

I am afraid but no pets are permitted and no smoking in the flat nor communal areas is allowed and please be respectful towards our neighbours.

Property manager

Luisa

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Microwave

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please be considerate towards the neighbours

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

London

Located in London, this apartment is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Russell Square and Hyde Park, while The British Museum and London Palladium Theatre are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Emirates Stadium, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed.

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What's nearby

Russell Square - 7 min walk
The British Museum - 9 min walk
St. Paul's Cathedral - 4 min drive
Trafalgar Square - 4 min drive
Piccadilly Circus - 4 min drive

Getting around

Holborn Underground Station - 4 min walk
Tottenham Court Road Station - 11 min walk
London (LCY-London City) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

The Square Pig - 2 min walk
Old Nick - 3 min walk
The Enterprise - 1 min walk
Eat Tokyo - 1 min walk
PizzaExpress - 3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A little gem in the heart of London for you to enjoy. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is A little gem in the heart of London for you to enjoy. located?

Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and The British Museum. Covent Garden Market and Tottenham Court Road are also within 15 minutes. Holborn Underground Station is only a 4-minute walk and Farringdon Underground Station is 6 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

2 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place is amazing value and a great location. It was well stocked, and a great layout.

Communication was great. I was there during the cold snap and having access to the app to manage the temperature was so helpful. This is a much better alternative to staying in a hotel in central London.

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nina d.

13 Jun 2016

What a fantastic apartment in London!

This apartment is a real FIND. I stayed here by myself for six nights and it was everything and MORE than I could have hoped for. Truly wonderful. First of all, let’s talk location-location-location. The closest tube stop is a short walk away and the apartment is situated in a vibrant area of London. You have access to two lines on the underground and getting around town is EASY. I loved how I could easily walk to the theatre district + the British Museum, the British Library, Trafalgar Square, and the Courtauld Museum, for example. The kitchen is equipped with an excellent gas stove, but I was very taken by all the casual eateries in the neighborhood that had healthy options so I did a lot of “take away” / “take out” during my visit. What I particularly loved was that supermarkets & groceries (and an authentic French patisserie too) were all close by. The apartment has large windows that bring in a lot of light. And the quiet of the building is so welcome. The living room is very comfortable with a sofa, chair & table and wide screen TV. Every room in the apartment was so clean & neat. In the bedroom I loved the comforter on the bed (and I wish I could find one like it at home). When I arrived I was determined to use my laptop during my stay. However, I learned that I had brought the wrong electrical adapter with me. No problem! Luisa the owner put her partner Michael in charge of the issue. He went out to a store IMMEDIATELY and purchased the correct electrical adapter for me. That was a very generous gesture indeed. If I had a question at any time, Luisa the owner was available to communicate with me right away. She was so helpful to me during my stay. I HIGHLY recommend this apartment – it was terrific in every way!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Debra N.

21 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

I very much enjoyed my stay at Luisa’s place. It was very comfortable, within walking distance of the British Library where I was spending a lot of time, around the corner from the tube, and just a short walk to a Waitrose market. The neighborhood was generally quiet but there were nearby pubs and restaurants for more lively action, if you prefer. Luisa is a very kind host and available to answer questions and concerns. I made myself right at home and felt very lucky to have found this place.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

20 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent 1 bedroom flat with all the required amenities in a perfect, central London location

I stayed in the flat for 7 weeks & it provided all the amenities I needed for a great stay. The flat layout was very functional & it was located on the top floor with lots of windows, light & fresh air. It's central location meant that by walking, using buses or the tube everything was easy to get to quickly & efficiently. The hosts provided ongoing communication & helpful information and also allowed flexible check in & out times. I look forward to staying here the next time I am in London.

Stayed 48 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Malia B., Tallahassee

4 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, lovely flag

We really enjoyed our stay here. The location is so close to many things visitors to London want to see, but it’s also incredibly quiet at night. The flat gets great sunlight and was very comfortable for two of us. The kitchen is well-stocked with pots, pans, silverware, plates, etc. Great shower pressure, nice washer and dishwasher. The only thing negative was the bed, which is a bit hard and small for two (though we’re used to a king size and stayed at the flat for a month). Also be aware that it’s five stories up (4 in British floor calculations) but we didn’t mind the extra exercise. Luisa was very helpful and accommodating, with easy check-in and check-out. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 30 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Luisa

I love living in central London as I like going to exhibitions, theatres, restaurants and just walking around looking at the architecture. Finding a new pub where to stop is always very exciting, you never know what beers they have or what type of food they serve. Despite the fact that I have been living at the flat for nearly 16 years I still find discovering new things very enriching. I am very happy to share my knowledge of central London with you. Please do not hesitate to ask me.

Why they chose this property

Because I love London and this apartment is the perfect location to see it.

What makes this property unique

The flat is very clean, comfortable and practicable; it is beautiful to me. I like bright and quiet places and my apartment is a little oasis in the heart of London.

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