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Kensington Roof Garden- 1000 Sq Feet Abingdon Road W8

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Terrace
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Terrace
Living Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 291.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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London, London
  • Kensington High Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Royal Albert Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Hyde Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London (LCY-London City)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Kensington Roof Garden- 1000 Sq Feet Abingdon Road W8

We are located on Abingdon Road, London W8, one of London's premier addresses, and near neighbours to William & Kate (and George & Charlotte) who have moved in down the road. Abingdon Road is a peaceful and quiet street despite being minutes from the centre of things.

If you do not know London well, the old mantra of 'Location, Location, Location' means a great deal in this city. Also look carefully at the size of your rental. Spending a week in a tiny studio apartment or even a small one-bedder can prove to be a little miserable. We are fortunate in being able to offer our guests much more room than most, plus a gorgeous terrace.

We attach great store to what our guests tell us. In fact we are fortunate to have many reviews left by our guests. Here are some of the comments from recent guests:

'...it was incredible and better than I ever imagined.' B&CS, AZ
'Part of the fun was sitting on the terrace with a glass of wine taking in London!' DH, CA
'the apartment and location were both excellent. We had a great time.' L&HN, CAN
'...very conveniently located and well appointed to suit our every need. I could have stayed 3 months!' M&CW, NZ
'It is particularly nice to be able to conveniently contact people from home free on the phone' M&MLH, OR
'Congratulations on a very nice apartment....you have thought of everything and it is very comfortable.....' PHF, AUS

We are proud of our apartment; and want you to be as comfortable and relaxed as possible, so we have tried to think of everything. The apartment is located one up from ground and is the entire floor of a converted Victorian house. There is no elevator, but the 15 or so stairs are not taxing.

We have a comfortable UK king size bed (150x200cm) with a luxurious Hypnos mattress and we believe in providing the finest Egyptian cotton sheets, which get many a favourable comment from our guests. The bedroom faces the gardens at the rear to ensure that even the lightest sleepers get a good night's sleep.

We have some great local restaurants (check out The Abingdon and W8 Kitchen) and a range of excellent supermarkets within a few minutes walk (Waitrose, Whole Foods etc).

You can also easily walk to High Street Kensington underground station (about 7 mins), the Royal Holland & Hyde Parks, Marks and Spencer, Kensington Palace, or just about any store that you might need.

We are also conveniently located for the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, the Albert Hall, the National Gallery and the principal sites of London (Buckingham Palace, the Eye, Theatres, The Tate, The Thames Walk etc).

London's newest museum, the Design Museum, has just opened a short walk from our apartment - with 10,000 square feet of spectacular space and a permanent collection (to which entry is free) of over 1,000 objects in a wide variety of exhibits from the world of architecture and design.

As a result most of our guests are regular visitors, often people who are staying for longer and find regular holiday apartments too confined. We are also very popular with honeymoon couples.

We are happy to provide discounts for single business travellers and those who wish to stay for extended periods.

We always provide a personal check-in so that we can orientate you to the area and help you plan the best way to make the most of your stay. And if you need us, we are at the end of a phone.

Our conservatory has blackout blinds the bathroom features a fabulous overhead rain shower. We also have a flat screen TV and DVD player, a printer and a desk full of London guides and information.

You may have heard that London has a cycle hire scheme - a great way to get around the centre (just ask Arnold Schwartzenegger) – and we have three docking stations within a couple of minutes walk

Plus we can help with cars from the airport, cell phones for your stay, theatre bookings etc.

We very much look forward to welcoming you and making your stay in London as comfortable as possible.

Mark & Sophia (and the kids!)

Property manager

Mark Browning
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Not suitable for toddlers; babies welcome
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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
To finalise the booking, we need completion of the booking form, acceptance of terms and conditions and Passport ID for each guest.

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

About the area

London

London City Centre, a neighbourhood in London, is home to this apartment. Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Natural History Museum and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Check out an event or a game at Royal Albert Hall, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed.
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London, London

What's nearby

  • Kensington High Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kensington Palace - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Natural History Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Royal Albert Hall - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Hyde Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • High Street Kensington Station - 5 min walk
  • Kensington (Olympia) Station - 14 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Joe & the Juice - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Megan’s on the High Street - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery High Street Kensington - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sadaf Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Kensington Roof Garden- 1000 Sq Feet Abingdon Road W8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kensington Roof Garden- 1000 Sq Feet Abingdon Road W8?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kensington Roof Garden- 1000 Sq Feet Abingdon Road W8?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kensington Roof Garden- 1000 Sq Feet Abingdon Road W8 located?

Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street, Kensington Gardens and Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre. Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). High Street Kensington Station is only a 5-minute walk and Earl's Court Station is 13 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 154 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent London Property
The property is well appointed and conveniently located in Kensington near to the High Street Kensington tube station.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Abingdon
Great hosts, lovely, light filled apartment in an excellent position. Short walk to tube and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark H.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Noise
If you want to stay in a cardboard building, this is it. Get ready to hear all the steps and toilet flushing of the upstairs neighbour and at *all* hours. I have his schedule and it's multiple times during the night, and stomping as well. Despite all the great reviews - and denials by the host, that was my experience. He has obviously never lived there. I endured this for only a few of the 9 days I had booked. I left this awful property to go to a decent place. I value my sanity and time more. Stayz were of no help. No (partial) refund. No help at all. It is the same help you get from their competitor - i.e. none. So, don't do it. I know the host will say this and that about me. I could care less. I am just writing this to warn others. Stay clear.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding position
A great apartment in an outstanding position, close to tube and bus stations and with some great restaurants within a couple of hundred meters. Mark met us on arrival and gave us a detailed welcome. It has top quality fittings. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Very comfortable and liked the well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle S., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Spacious flat in great location
We had a lovely stay at Mark and Sophia’s apartment, it was clean, comfortable and well located, not to mention very spacious living area and bathroom! Would recommend and would love to stay again when next in London - even though it was coming into winter we even managed a drink on the balcony. The only thing that wasn’t perfect is the fact we chose this over other accomodation because the listing said it was a king bed, so we were disappointed to find it’s actually only a double - for two tall people it was smaller than we’d have liked but the mattress was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing flat in a fantastic location
We stayed at this flat for 8 days while visiting London. The location is amazing. You’re just steps off of the Kensington High Street, Holland Park and a short walk to the tube. The local neighborhood is beautiful with many coffee, restaurant and pub options as well as some good fitness ones too (Heartcore Pilates!). The flat is as advertised. It’s well stocked with everything you need. It was very clean and comfortable and has a nice outside terrace to enjoy on a good weather day. Mark was a fantastic host - met me at the flat on check in to go over everything and he was incredibly responsive during our stay. I would highly recommend this flat and would 100% stay here again. Overall excellent experience!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kensington Treasure
Outstanding communication with the property owner before and during the stay. Everything was exactly as pictured and described. We loved the location, with easy access to bus lines and tubes. Will definitely be our london lodging of choice anytime we are in the city.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

marianne r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter London fun
We had a most relaxing time in this clean, well lit flat steps from the tube. We totally called it home from the start, comfy bed, good reading lights, clean bathroom, great kitchen. We would return for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for exploring London
Close to a tube station, with numerous pubs/restaurants, groceries, etc nearby, the location of this flat makes it perfect for exploring London but with a "neighborhood" feel. Mark, the host, met us at the flat and explained everything and made us feel very welcome. We had no issues during our stay but feel sure they would have been dealt with swiftly if we had. We would definitely stay in this charming flat again on a future visit.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Kensington Apartment
Fabulous location, very clean with all the goodies you require for a comfortable stay. Mark was excellent and very attentive with any questions. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect property
Location was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Flat Fit for Royalty
It was perfect. The photos are accurate but don’t give you the sense of light and beauty of the flat. Incredibly clean and thoughtfully decorated. Hosted by Mark and Sophie, who took such great care with the spaces. Excellent kitchen. Mark was attentive by phone and text. The location is about 1/2 block off Kensington High Street (which is very fun) and close to a tube station. We are anxious to return to this one!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our stay in London
The owner of our property met us when we arrived. This was very helpful and he showed us the flat. It is conveniently located to the Tube and only about 30 minutes from Heathrow. We enjoyed the extra room and the Kensington neighborhood with easy access to all of London. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Kensington.
The apartment is charming with overhead windows and an outdoor patio. Wonderful light. The kitchen was well stocked. Ample room and great layout for a one bedroom residence. The location was great as we could walk everywhere or take the tube at a nearby stop, Lots of pubs and parks nearby.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous apartment in a gorgeous part of London
We had a wonderful 5-day trip and felt very comfortable and relaxed in this luxurious apartment. It was very well-equipped and a real home from home and in a perfect location. Thoroughly recommend, spacious and attractive and very easy check in check out.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice terrace
Such a great location in Kensington, lovely terrace for morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening. The flat had a spacious living room with a dining area & a well-equipped kitchen. Although it was close to High Street, it was very quiet. Very convenient to a tube station & several grocery stores. A restaurant a few doors away, W8 Kitchen, was so delicious that we ate there twice in a week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment
The apartment was clean, comfortable and well equipped. Although located on a quiet street, it was convenient to transportation, restaurants, grocery stores and attractions. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful break
Mark met us at the flat & although we were exhausted from a red eye flight from Canada managed to show us around & helped us understand how everything worked. It was so nice to come back to the flat after a day of seeing all the sights we could enjoy a quiet drink on the rooftop terrace. We highly recommend staying there.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stewart C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Still A Winner, The Second Time Around
Great location, just off Kensington High St. Bright, comfortable and well-equipped apartment. The addition of an A/C in the bedroom is an excellent upgrade. Extremely clean throughout. We enjoyed our second stay here and will certainly opt to stay again in the future.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property!
We had a fantastic week staying at the property. It was spotlessly clean and excellently equipped. The roof deck and bedroom AC unit were appreciated, as the weather was quite warm during our stay. The location was perfect, close to a tube station, shopping and parks. The owner was very easy to communicate with and met us at the property to gives a quick orientation. We will definitely stay here again on our return to London. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
London trip
Great location and very comfortable flat. Easy to get to bus and tube and plenty of good places to eat locally.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tsolmon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super location
Just what you need when you stay on Central London
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely London Stay
I stayed for 5 nights and could not have been more pleased with the flat. It was beautiful, clean, and is perfect for one or two people. Really enjoyed the rooftop terrace and large windows. The location is also perfectly located for those who may not want to be right in the middle of central London. Easy walking distance to a couple tube stations, High Street Kensington is closest, with Earls Court also close by making the district and circle lines convenient for getting into central London when necessary. Lots of great restaurants, pubs, shopping, etc. nearby as well. If I could give more than a 5/5, I would!! Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

M H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
London visit
Great apartment in a lovely and convenient neighborhood and excellent communication with the host. We would definitely book again. Thank you Mark!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mark Browning

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Why they chose this property

The W8 post code was last year voted in the Press as London's most desirable address. We love the area and the apartment is a home for us not just a rental.

What makes this property unique

Plenty of space, a fabulous terrace, high thread count linens, a brand new kitchen and bathroom, unrivalled location, Whole Foods on your doorstep, free phone calls, wi-fi broadband, state of the art TV, great local restaurants (check out W8 Kitchen and Whits), and plenty more

Languages:

English, German

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests