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Beautiful Spacious Family-Friendly Mews House in Notting Hill

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Ground floor living / kitchen / dining space
Ground floor living / kitchen / dining space with piano
Ground floor living / kitchen / dining space
Ground floor dining area, table extends to seat 11
Entrance from the cobbled mews and dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10246.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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London, London
  • Westfield London Shopping Centre
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Kensington High Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Workspace

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Spacious Family-Friendly Mews House in Notting Hill

Welcome to our family mews house, a beautiful, totally refurbished, architect-designed family home in Notting Hill. For those not familiar, a mews is where the horses and carts used to be kept for the very large townhouses in Holland Park back in the early 1900s, that changed with the invention of the motor car and now mews houses are very desirable places to live due to their privacy as most of them are gated.
This is very much a loving home full of character and interesting artifacts from around the world and is light, airy, warm, and comfortable. The house has very high ceilings (uncommon for a mews house), a completely refurbished property over three floors (2640 square feet) with modern facilities. This is our main family home and we want it to feel like it's yours too!
The house is in a safe and quiet conservation area in a private, gated, cobbled mews, a convenient seven-minute stroll to the bustling Portobello Road where the famous Portobello Antiques Market takes place on Saturdays and a smaller flea market on Sundays, the daily open-air market where you can buy fresh flowers and food, and plenty of great restaurants and cafés.
Westfield shopping mall (Europe's largest) and Shepherd's Bush Central Line station are a 5-minute bus ride away. Latimer road underground station is a 4-minute walk and Ladbroke Grove Underground station is only 5 minutes walk (both zone 2 Hammersmith and city / Circle line), and there’s a frequent bus service within a 2-minute walk that takes you to Oxford Street and the West End, (London’s theatre district). Of course, we have Uber or Addison Lee taxis that can take you anywhere at the drop of a hat and larger cars are available for larger families!
A nearby bus service will take you to the famous City of Oxford in only one hour.

The ground floor level of the house has an oak-floored open living, dining and kitchen space with a Pantry and Utility / Laundry room. Under-floor heating throughout and a wood-burning stove make it warm and inviting on chilly days.
It has a well-equipped hi spec kitchen with a professional range cooker, American style fridge/freezer (with ice maker) and separate wine fridge. The double height dining area has a long rosewood dining table with matching rosewood chairs and an wood-burning open fireplace. There is also a Stokke highchair should you require it, (We have a baby set for it too).


Floor by floor:
Bathrooms:
On both floors, there are beautiful spacious bathrooms, open-plan wet rooms with under-floor heating, rain showers, and beautiful roll-top baths.
The bedroom configuration is as follows:
On the first floor, (floor above ground) we have:
Bedroom 1: 4 poster Kingsize (60 in × 78 in / 150 cm × 200 cm) - sleeps 2, with a single pull out underneath (36 in × 75 in / 91 cm × 190 cm). - Sleeps 1
Bedroom 2: Kingsize bedroom ( 60 in × 78 in / 150 cm × 200 cm) (sleeps 2)
On the same floor, we then have an upstairs living/workspace where we have a very comfortable fold-out single sofa chair (Sleeps 1) This room has an open balcony to the floor below which means that sound can travel up to this room from below however the room cannot be seen from below due to the high ceiling below so is private.
On the second floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize bedroom ( 60 in × 78 in / 150 cm × 200 cm) (sleeps 2)
Master suite: Master suite with Kingsize bed (6' x 6'6 / 180cms x 200cms). Sleeps 2)
Both bedrooms on the second floor (top floor) have air conditioning.
We also have a folding guest bed that would be suitable for a child/ teenager and could be put in any of the bedrooms and 2 travel cots (pack and play).
The house is incredibly child friendly, we know how difficult it is to travel with children and slip quickly into a routine when you arrive somewhere new! We have plenty of books and games and there are stair-gates and baby monitors should you require them. If you're travelling with children you won't need to bring a thing other than their favourite snuggly!
Towels and linen are included and of course the house is carefully cleaned before each rental. Additional linen is available by arrangement and a cleaning service during the rental period can be provided at guests' own cost (£18.00 per hour) which needs to be booked in advance, especially in the summer holiday season.
We can also provide you with a reliable babysitting service if desired, many of our guests make use of this and have been delighted with the sitters.
We provide a house file filled with useful information so you can quickly get to grips with where everything is, not only in the house but our preferred restaurants and services in the area. There are also plenty of travel guide books.

The accommodation is enormously flexible. As there are bedrooms on all floors, guests can base themselves in separate areas if 2 families are travelling together for instance. The beds and linens are of the highest quality, and so are the showers: guests often write appreciative notes about these. All the bedrooms are quietly appointed, so there should be little to disturb your sleep.

The house is a beautiful, practical and peaceful place to escape and enjoy London's hustle and bustle, our guests have told us that they enjoyed ' the luxury of a hotel whilst feeling a part of London life.'
I offer a personalized service and am on hand to offer advice whenever needed. This isn't a soulless holiday rental, this is a family home which will become your home from home.
We will be implementing Covid 19 anti-bacterial cleaning of all surfaces and fittings within the house prior to your stay. We can offer no-contact check-in or assisted check-in with appropriate PPE if required.

Please make sure that you are covered for cancellations (including Covid related) by your travel insurance or credit card insurance.

A word of advice, if you are travelling on an overnight flight with young children I highly recommend booking the day prior to your arrival. This will guarantee early access to the house. Check in time is 4pm, if there are guests checking out at 10am the morning you arrive the house will not be ready for you before 4pm and we don't allow access while the cleaners are there for obvious reasons. Bag drop may be possible however.

Payment can be made via VRBO Payments, Paypal or by bank transfer.


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Property manager

Katie Swain

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 35
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We have stairgates fitted on the two top floors.
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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
I recommend taking out travel insurance from the time of booking.

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

London

Located in London, this holiday home is in the city centre. Kensington High Street and Oxford Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Natural History Museum and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Travelling with kids? Don't miss ZSL London Zoo and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing nearby.
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London, London

What's nearby

  • Portobello Road Market - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Westfield London Shopping Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Kensington High Street - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Hyde Park - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 8 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Latimer Road Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • Shepherd's Bush Station - 19 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Leafwild Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Elgin - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Casa Cruz - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Spacious Family-Friendly Mews House in Notting Hill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Beautiful Spacious Family-Friendly Mews House in Notting Hill located?

Located in the centre of London, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Portobello Road Market and Westfield London Shopping Centre. Kensington High Street and Hyde Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Latimer Road Underground Station is only a 5-minute walk and Ladbroke Grove Underground Station is 7 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MaryLinda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, very helpful host!!
We had a family vacation, the location was ideal, the house had everything you need!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property very helpful hosts
Great property in a good location. Close access to tube, Portobello, and other facilities. Host was very responsive to questions and helped a lot. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Property/Host in London
This beautiful Notting Hill home was perfect for our family of 5 adults on our vacation in London. Everything was well thought-out and our host Katie was gracious and available for any questions; the location is a great balance of solitude and city accessibility. Highly recommended, and hope to be able to come back in the near future.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful charming home in Notting Hill
Wonderful hosts, a beautiful home equipped with everything for our family of 9 people from toddlers to teenagers and five adults. Thank you for everything to make our trip to London this summer so comfortable!
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time in Notting Hill
We thoroughly enjoyed Katie's Notting Hill house. The location and amenities were great for our multigenerational group of 10. The hosts were very helpful and accommodating during the check-in process and throughout the stay. The location relative to the tube stations and main roads of Notting Hill are great - you really have London at your fingertips. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week
Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Home in the Center of Everything
Beautiful home just steps away from Portobello Road. But far enough for peace and quiet. Spacious, perfectly decorated and with all the amenities you could ask for. And, it's a Mews House, with the garden facing wall fully opening up to bring the outdoors in. (Even when it rains a little - it's protected. We loved this stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

beth b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fantastic location. lovely home
loved this home, it was perfect for our group of 6.(grandma, 2 daughters and 3 college aged kids) conveniently located to neighborhood convenience store, grocery, restaurant and bakery. katie our host have been any more helpful thru out the whole process. the kitchen is a dream. beds were super comfy, living and dining space were laid out so well. we will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

J M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oct 2023
Had a fantastic stay. This place exceeds the pictures. Two blocks from the tube, 5 or so to Portobello Rd. Very convenient. Wonderful place to come back after a day of touring.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Family Vacation
As a family we had a wonderful visit to London. The information provided by Katie was invaluable. It is convenient to explore the city from here as buses and the underground are both in easy walking distance from the house. Local stores make it easy to pick up groceries on the way home. Katie's neighbors are friendly and helpful. We would not hesitate to recommend Katie's home for your London holiday.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal for a family
Katie's house was perfect for our stay with adult children and grandchildren. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to buses and tube. We will stay here again if we return to London with the family.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family home in an amazing part of London!
We had four adults and five children ages 4-12 for a week, and absolutely loved the home and neighborhood. House is just as advertised, perfect location a short walk from tons of amenities and public transport. Katie is a wonderful host—super responsive and experienced, and she ensures you’re well set up for your stay. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vic O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
1 Scampston Mews
Our family of 6 (ages 75 down to 8) had an extraordinarily excellent time at the house. Katie was awesome and met us at the home when we arrived. The amenities were excellent, the location perfect for getting on the tube and traveling to wherever you need to get to (and we went everywhere in the city and outside the city, such as Guildford and Bath), and the neighborhood was great (awesome food nearby—Katie’s recommendations were perfect—we had Indian, Thai, Italian, and so on). The property was clean and completely impressed us. We will definitely come back here the next time we visit!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

mandeep J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Magnificent Property
This home is extremely well situated for your London adventure. The home has all the comforts you could wish for and the Host is very helpful. The host will greet you and walk you through the property and is readily available for anything that may come up.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber H., Winter Haven, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
We had a wonderful vacation at this property! Transit was very convenient to the house. Katie was very kind and accommodating. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean. It was really nice for everyone to have their own space and to have the use of a washer and dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
This spacious, unique house was perfect for our family comprising 5 adults and two children. The living room was very comfortable for relaxing and the kitchen was very well equipped. Close to the underground and buses and local shops. Katie and her family were very welcoming and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Mews home
My family and I thoroughly enjoyed staying in this beautiful home. We were myself, my husband, and my three daughters, age 23, 17, and 11. Everything was beautifully appointed and serene. We enjoyed getting lattes, espresso and croissants from a nearby cafe and eating outside in the mews. Afterwards, we would take a taxi to our destination or take the tube. We easily visited Hampton Court Palace, The Tower of London, the Globe Theater, and many more sights. We enjoyed the West End, and dinner in Notting Hill. We wish we had a little more time, because we lost a day or two as my youngest caught a bad virus and we spent time looking for doctor for her. The owner was very helpful to us in that situation. We did miss out tour of Buckingham Palace due to her illness. C'est la vie! I cannot recommend the house more highly. Truly a special place and a lovely owner. Everything is exactly as pictured, if not better! My children absolutely loved it; it is a gorgeous home. We also enjoyed her travel books on London; super helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celeste M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this house and will be back!
Our family loved this amazing home! So peaceful and welcoming we felt at home both times we stayed!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful! Great location!
The property is exactly as described. Our family of 5 was very much at home. Katie and her team were very easy to work with. The home is located near the Portobello market and easy train access to various parts of London.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celeste M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best stay!! We are going back in a couple weeks to stay again !
It was safe, beautiful and in a small news gated that had the nicest neighbors Close to tube stations and everything you could need Owner was on top of communications which makes everything easy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

marissa d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home! Perfect for a large family.
We had an absolutely wonderful stay at this special home. This is not your typical VRBO. It is well appointed with high end decor, linens and appliances and is stocked with everything you could possibly need. The location is delightful and Katie provides a local’s insight into all of the amazing pubs, restaurants and attractions nearby. We hope to come back again very soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We’ll equipped home that accommodated 7
The house was in a good location very close to the tube station. Also, convenient to grocery, restaurants, and shopping. The owner was very helpful offering lots of suggestions for restaurants and activities. The home was large and easily accommodated our family of 7. The home was well maintained and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Townhome in Notting Hill
Beautiful townhouse in Notting Hill. Everything was very comfortable with nice beds, nice linens, AC in the third floor bedrooms, spectacular bathrooms and really cool kitchen
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gracious home in beautiful Mews
We were delighted to discover this beautiful three-story house just a short walk from Portobello Road in Notting Hill. Beautifully appointed with thoughtful touches everywhere, this truly is a home away from home. We hope to stay here again next time we're in London.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Russel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Family in Londob
This place was fabulous for our extended family of 9 infant to grandparents great host easy check out just as described in photos However if this is a first London visit the location is not ideal to major attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Katie Swain

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I am a freelance cinematographer and live in London with my partner and two beautiful daughters, (15 and 13 years). We love to travel as a family and have high expectations when we choose accommodation. We have high standards in our own home too!

Why they chose this property

I have lived in this area for 20 years and never get tired of what it has to offer. The local amenities around Portobello are exceptional, the restaurants extremely good and varied , (we have The Ledbury a Michelin 2* restaurant just up the road), the public transport links (bus and underground train) are nearby and frequent and the area is extremely safe.

What makes this property unique

Our property is in popular Notting Hill, a bustling and vibrant location with theatres, museums and restaurants within easy reach. The spacious and well equipped house is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a hard days exploring, it's secure, cozy, and the house is south - facing making it light and airy. A table and chairs on the cobbled, gated private road outside means you can while away the summer evenings outside watching the children play, glass of wine in hand. We also have a barbeque. A real home from home.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish