Modern Flat in the Heart of West London (Sleeps 3)

Summary:
This property is designed beautifully - the open plan kitchen/living area is stylishly furnished throughout, boasting a range of high-quality appliances. It comfortably sleeps 3 with one double size bed and a sofa bed. The property is well connected to public transport and is only a few minutes walk to London's leafy Hyde Park. Notting Hill and Marylebone are on your doorstep, providing a plethora of renowned bars, trendy shops, fancy restaurants & famous bustling markets (Portobello).

The Space:
Amenities:
- 24/7 guest support
- Professionally cleaned
- Hotel-quality bed linen and towels
- 24/7 check-in as there is a lockbox with the keys

Kitchen/Living Room
- Fully equipped
- Oven
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher

Living Room:
- Sofa bed
- Coffee table
- Large Smart TV
- Dining table and four chairs

Bedroom:
- Double bed
- Hotel quality linen
- Hotel quality towels
- Large mirrored wardrobe

Bathroom:
- Shower
- Sink
- Toilet
- Hotel quality towels

Guest Access:
Guest will have access to the entire flat during their stay.

The Neighborhood:
Unusually for somewhere so central, Paddington has managed to avoid becoming a tourist hub in the way of Marble Arch and Oxford Street, with most visiting the area purely to get on and off the Heathrow Express (which departs conveniently from Paddington Station for any residents heading off on holiday).

There are still quiet streets to be found, independent cafes, good schools and even the two-month-long annual Paddington Festival to celebrate the area and bring the residents together. What else? For world-class shopping and European cafe culture, Oxford Street and Marylebone are only a short distance away, while if you’re looking to get away from big-city living, the canal is the perfect place for a weekend walk or even a leisurely tour from one of the many canal boat operators, and there’s always Hyde Park too. If you’ve got deep pockets, a thirst for travel and the desire to be in a lively, central area, you’ll be hard-pressed to find somewhere better.

Nearby Notting Hill is one of London's most iconic neighbourhoods. Best known as host to the world’s second biggest carnival (after Rio’s Mardi Gras) and home to the famous Portobello Road Market, Notting Hill is also a serious destination for culture buffs and those on the hunt for a quintessential London experience. On weekends throughout the year, crowds stroll the two-mile stretch of Portobello Road Market. Colourful terraces are interspersed with antiques shops, buskers, historic pubs and clothing stalls.

Straddling the antiques and fashion markets (which are busiest on Saturdays) are the equally old-fashioned and charming produce markets, the calls of fruit and veg sellers helping give the place a Dickensian air. There’s street food of all kinds, from paella and bratwurst to crepes and churros. The markets have a grungier feel past the Westway sports centre, but it is worth persevering for the people-watching and to admire the 100m-long Portobello Wall, which features public artworks commissioned by the local council. They say London is just a collection of villages, and when wandering around Notting Hill the observation rings true.

This is a unique neighbourhood with an extraordinary amount of character, and whether ticking off sights or simply exploring randomly, it’s difficult not to fall for its charms. Notting Hill is at its busiest at weekends, when the markets are in full swing, and during these times it’s best to explore on foot. If you manage to visit during the week, when it’s much quieter, cycling can be a great way to get around.

Getting Around:
Paddington Underground Station is a 5 minute walk from the property and covers four lines, the Bakerloo, Circle, District and Hammersmith & City, making commuting across the city fast and easy. A journey to Kings Cross takes just 11 minutes, while nearby station Lancaster Gate offers the Central Line, with trips to Bank taking 14 minutes. The area is also well connected with buses, and from 2018 Crossrail will offer a direct train from Paddington to Liverpool Street in just 10 minutes. As for national and international trips, trains depart from Paddington to locations throughout the South of England, and the Heathrow Express will get you to Heathrow Airport in a mere 15 minutes!