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King's Cross - the perfect central venue for exploring London and beyond!

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Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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London, England
  • Russell Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Piccadilly Circus
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • London (LCY-London City)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

King's Cross - the perfect central venue for exploring London and beyond!

My apartment offers a great opportunity to spend time in Central London in a quiet, secure environment . It is situated just over the road from the Regent's Canal, a 10 minute walk to the very fashionable Upper Street Islington (Angel tube) and the same distance in the other direction to St Pancras International and King's Cross cultural hub, underground and mainline rail links. My 'maisonette'/duplex flat is clean, well-kept, well-furnished and newly re-decorated with a stylish well-equipped kitchen. It has ground floor access and stairs to the two bedrooms on the first floor and bathroom. There is an additional WC on the ground floor. My small private garden is at the rear of the property, with a dining table, chairs and parasol ideal for al fresco dining and relaxing when the weather permits! It is situated on a very well-maintained estate of 4 storey blocks of flats and 'maisonettes' /duplex apartments, with a security entrance, open spaces, gardens and a baseball/football area.
The British Library, Camden, Regent's Park, the British Museum and shopping areas are within walking distance. The local area is buzzing with bars and restaurants, cinemas and King's Place cultural centre by the side of the canal. Granary Square behind King's Cross/St Pancras stations is a fascinating, newly restored area that was was once a major part of Britain's industrial past. Now it is a vibrant, 'chill-out' area with bars, restaurants and shops - all in transformed Victorian industrial warehouses. The London Canal Museum is close by. All of this is just a few minutes' walk along the lovely canal tow path from my apartment. I love my home and would like others to enjoy it too as well as all the wonderful sites and experiences London has to offer. I just would like to ask guests to treat the apartment with care and respect the fact that it is my home and I only rent it out when I am away travelling. Thank you

Property manager

Shirley Lawes

Languages

French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No pets allowed

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

London

Located in London, this apartment is in the city centre. The British Museum and Royal Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include St. Paul's Cathedral and Tower of London. London Eye and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum are not to be missed. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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London, England

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • The British Museum - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 8 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Angel Underground Station - 9 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 11 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Lexington - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Liman Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Berry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Little Georgia - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Land of Fire - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is King's Cross - the perfect central venue for exploring London and beyond! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at King's Cross - the perfect central venue for exploring London and beyond!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at King's Cross - the perfect central venue for exploring London and beyond!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is King's Cross - the perfect central venue for exploring London and beyond! located?

Located in Islington, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of University College London and Russell Square. The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral are also within 2 miles (3 km). Angel Underground Station is 9 minutes by foot and King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for touring London
Perfect location to access London's underground andcget to all the sights. Quiet at night, lo ely little patio.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great London King's Cross Location!
Great spot for a London vacation. 15-minute walk to King's Cross/St. Pancras, great little grocery shop a few minutes from the flat. Clean, neat flat with all the amenities we needed, Shirley is a great host. 5/5 would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Torsten G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Time
We had a nice stay in London for a few days with a good accomondation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect base Camp for London
Our family thoroughly enjoyed staying here for our trip to England. The location is fantastic for easily accessing all modes of transport in and around London. The flat itself is clean and feels like a home rather than a fatigued rental property. Shirley was super responsive to all our questions and we would definitely return here!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Value
Our family stayed here for 5 days while exploring London. Great location close to Kings Cross. Host allowed us to drop off our bags early, which was much appreciated after our long flight from the US. Loved the 1.5 bathrooms and there was always hot water. The mattress was a bit hard for my taste, but the price and location made up for it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn V., Westminster

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and exceptional host
Perfect location for exploring London and for easily getting from Heathrow and to Eurostar. Our hostess was so helpful and made everything so easy. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet corner of London
We really enjoyed our stay in Islington. It was a convenient location for Kings Cross and the British Museum. We used the canal path whenever possible. Best of all we slept well because the neighborhood was quiet and private. The home is lovely and well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable Stay
Nice townhouse style flat in a good location near transportation, grocery stores and restaurants. Some issues with noise from neighbors, but for a Central London location, overall a quiet and tranquil stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Drew R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Functional Landing Pad
Safe, cozy, convenient place to stay. Functional landing pad for 4 to rejuvenate after long days all over London. Located between two Underground stops, it was fun to explore the neighborhood surroundings!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B., Columbus, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Safe, convenient Islington flat.
Our family of five enjoyed staying in this quiet neighborhood. It is convenient to Kings Cross and Angel tube stations. There is a lovely canal walk close by. This flat has everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Y., Grand Island NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay
Lovely, bright flat with a nice garden patio. It was well equipped and a great size for two couples or a family. The location was very convenient, just ten minutes walk from King’s Cross tube and train station. Shirley was very responsive to all our questions and was very helpful. I highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel S., San Francisco, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, great rental
We stayed for a couple of nights at this lovely apartment. Being near the canal meant great walks and morning jogs. Good restaurants close by as well. The apartment is well fitted as it is her home, so we had everything we could want for our stay. We love the little garden for sitting in the evening. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus I., Stuttgart, Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great appartment close to Kings Cross station
Wonderful quiet appartment with lots of space for 4 persons. You're at Kings Cross and its great connections in 10 minutes walking. Has all the things one may need for cooking or relaxing. We liked it very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Shirley’s place is gorgeous and homely. Kitchen is amazing and fun to cook in. Both beds super comfy and so great to have two toilets. Always hot water and central heating kept us toasty warm. Preferred using the Angel tube station as closer and not as busy as Kings Cross!! Def recommend for family with primary school kids so you have somewhere cosy to come home to after sightseeing all day.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt G., Omaha, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a family of 5
Shirley’s home was exactly what we needed. Very clean, lots of space, adequate privacy for three teenagers, no location wise was ideal as most of what we were doing operated out of King’s Cross — both in coming and going on the Chunnel, and using the Metro. The place is steps away from the Regent Canal, or you can meander through he neighborhoods to the Kings Cross area. The Angel area is about a 10 minute walk that has every conceivable restaurant and grocery store.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

David P., Murfreesboro, Tennessee, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay near Kings Cross
The property is within walking distance of Kings Cross rail/underground station. Numerous restaurants are nearby, as is a grocery. The stay was very quiet, a relief for us. Two bedrooms are offered along with a sleeping pad for downstairs. Our only issue: shower temperature. We could work the shower, but we could not achieve a temperature that was not too hot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
My daughter, my teenage grand-daughter and I had a great time in London. Shirley's property was the perfect place to come back to every evening, calm, clean, very nicely decorated. It's like a little house with a small garden. The location is perfect at walking distance from St Pancras. A bus direct to London tower. A very nice walk along the canal all the way to Camden market. Shirley had given all the necessary instructions, thank you for having us, it was like being at home. I highly recommend! Catherine
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion R.

Beautyful appartment
We had a very nice stay in Shirleys Flat: well equipped (we could even use spices and coffee - thanks for that), enough place for us (4 persons), close to Kings Cross (10 minutes walk along Regents Canal), nice surroundings, quiet neighbourhoood. In case of returning to Londond we would like to come again. Nice contact to Annie and her husband, making it possible to arrive around noon and leaving the luggage until 4p.m. - no new guests this day :-) Thanks for everything, we had a great time in London!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, magical trip
We had lovely time exploring London and the greater region with perfect transportation connections. It was a 15 minute pleasant walk to St Pancras, a little less to Kings Cross, which gave us access to everything we wanted including a day trip to Paris. There were even closer connections to the great bus network . 5 minute walk to local pubs, a little more to grocery stores. It took us a moment or two to find the front door the first time (as it did for a couple of food deliverers) but that was a minor thing. The place itself was spotless, with a very well appointed kitchen and plenty of room. The upstairs two bedrooms were comfortable for four of us, given normal European full/double beds. The host was wonderful with guidance and a nice book of recommendations left behind. And above and beyond: we left a couple of clothing items behind that she kindly figured out how to get back to us. We would return.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine M.

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Parfait séjour
Le logement est conforme à la description avec tout ce qu’il faut comme équipement. On s’y sent comme à la maison. L’emplacement est idéal près de la gare et du métro. Shirley est une hote sympathique qui nous a tout expliqué et joignable si besoin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Uwe D.

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Ruhig und gut ausgestattet.
Wohnung liegt in einer ruhigen Straße und ist gut geeignet, um sich vor dem nächsten "Hineinstürzen in den Trubel der Stadt" zu erholen. Kurze Wege zu U-Bahn, Zug und Restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margarette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent séjour en famille dans un endroit calme et pourtant central pour visiter Londres
L’appartement de Shirley est spacieux et confortable, dans une jolie résidence très calme. Bien situé pour visiter Londres, on s’y sent en sécurité. Proche du métro, on accède très vite aux principaux sites touristiques. Commerces à proximité. Nous y avons séjourné 8 nuits avec 3 enfants de 8, 14 et 17 ans et nous nous y sommes senti comme à la maison. Merci Shirley.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna O.

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Super Lage, nette Vermieterin
Die Lage der Wohnung ist super, in wenigen Gehminuten ist man bei Kings Cross. Einkaufmöglichkeit 6 Minuten zu Fuß. Die Vermieterin ist sehr nett, die Wohnung ist gemütlich eingerichtet. Wir haben uns wie zuhause gefühlt. Danke Shirley.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacques B., Grenoble, France

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Appartement très confortable et très bien situé
Appartement très pratique quand on vient en Eurostar, car à 15 minutes à pied de St Pancras. Le centre de Londres est aussi très proche en prenant le bus ou le métro. Immeuble et quartier calmes, mais avec beaucoup de commerces à proximité, accessibles à pied. Appartement en très bon état, très confortable et agréable à vivre, avec tout ce qu'il faut pour prendre les repas sur place si besoin. Nous avons passé une excellente semaine de vacances. Notre seul souci a été d'arriver à régler l'eau chaude dans la douche (qui est parfois trop chaude).
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely flat and great location
This is an excellent two-bedroom flat that has a comfortable kitchen and sitting area. The patio is delightful and the location is excellent. There are many meal and grocery options within convenient walking distance. Shirley is an excellent host.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Shirley Lawes

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Languages:

French