A unique contemporary house close to Battersea Park sleeps 8

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Huge state of the art kitchen with an abundance of light and a piano

State of the art kitchen with an abundance of light and a piano

State of the art kitchen with an abundance of light

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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LONDON, England

Royal Albert Hall
‪7 min drive‬
Hyde Park
‪7 min drive‬
Buckingham Palace
‪9 min drive‬
London (LCY-London City)
‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This unique and contemporary property is part of an old Victorian School, centrally located extremely close to the wonderful Battersea Park. It is the perfect place from which to explore Chelsea and beyond, and enjoy downtime. With it’s striking mix of double height ceilings and windows, giving it a loft style feeling, unusual vintage pieces and eye-catching artworks, the living areas are comfortable, stylish and inviting. Its situated in a discreet location with a gated entry, there’s a full time porter during daylight hours. From the rear there’s a wonderful courtyard. This property is very well suited to those who require privacy.

There are three double bedrooms, two with kingsize beds and a double which can accommodate six people. There are two children’s rooms available with upper bunks (no handrails) which can accommodate two people. Babies are welcome too, there is a travel cot. Parking is available on request. There is a wii console and games.

Battersea is a wonderful leafy area. All the joys of Battersea Park are right on the doorstep. There is the children’s zoo, tennis courts, boating on the lake, playgrounds, Go Ape tree top adventure and Putt in The Park (crazy golf) and two lovely cafes one by the lake and the other next to the crazy golf. The vibrant new development at Battersea Power Station also offers cafes, restaurants and shops. Although it is a lovely leafy neighbourhood, it is central, so the main sights of London are close by. There is also wonderful shopping only a 10 minute walk to the famous King's Road and Sloane Square in Chelsea. Knightsbridge and Harrods are close by. Notting Hill is a 15 minute taxi ride.

Getting around

Bicycles to rent
Many buses
Uber
Black taxis
Train station - Clapham Junction (direct to Gatwick) and Battersea Park
Closest tube stations - South Kensington + Sloane Square
River taxi - Cadogan Pier (5 minutes walk) and Battersea Power Station (10 minute walk)

The manager Anna is round the corner when you come and stay and is very happy to help with any of your requests or interests. London is just full of wonderful things to see and visit. She will be contactable 24/7.

Please note this property comes with well trusted housekeeper on request.

Property manager

Anna Pockney

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 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 and a deadlock

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

About the area

London

Located in Wandsworth, a neighbourhood in London, this holiday home is near theme parks. Royal Albert Hall and Natural History Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Kensington High Street and Oxford Street. Travelling with kids? Make time for London Eye, or head to an event or a match at Stamford Bridge Stadium. Sailing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

LONDON, England

What's nearby

Stamford Bridge Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Natural History Museum - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
Royal Albert Hall - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
Hyde Park - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
Buckingham Palace - 9 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

Battersea Power Station - 4 min drive
Clapham Junction Station - 17 min walk
London (LCY-London City) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Latchmere - ‬3 min walk
‪Oliver’s Cafe - ‬6 min walk
‪The Lighthouse - ‬6 min walk
‪Duke of Cambridge - ‬2 min walk
‪Doppio - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A unique contemporary house close to Battersea Park sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A unique contemporary house close to Battersea Park sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A unique contemporary house close to Battersea Park sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A unique contemporary house close to Battersea Park sleeps 8 located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Thames River and Clapham Common. Kensington High Street and Royal Albert Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km). Clapham Junction Station is 17 minutes by foot and Battersea Park Station is 20 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Rebecca T.

19 Jan 2025

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

Beautiful property

This is a large and beautiful property, just as the photos depict. There are a lot of stairs, so maybe not great for little ones or elderly but great for teens to have their own spaces. We had a few problems which I suspect were unusual ones, but the manager attended to them promptly. It is close to the bus, but not the train.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha Rachel S.

27 June 2024

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

Stay at Battersea Park

We had a lovely stay. The property and area was beautiful.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

28 May 2024

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

Great Property. Host very attentive.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

john b.

16 July 2024

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

John

Great property and seamless check in. Easily fit 8 of us - the kitchen is amazing and a great gathering place for our group. Plenty of nice pubs and restaurants with a couple blocks. Highly recommended!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

D P.

31 Aug 2023

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

Great place

Would highly recommend, will look to stay here next time in London. Anna is an excellent host

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jannine V.

5 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Large family gathering at unique, architecturally-charming home

We really enjoyed our time at the converted school house in Battersea. Our family - grandparents to toddlers - stayed for a week. The space is magnificent with lots of light. There's a beautiful play room with cozy bunkbeds. It's across from the master bed which was very convenient for us.The property manager Anna was very accommodating (ensuring two cribs for our twins, sharing what grocery delivery options were, providing staples). The arrival was a little bumpy because we were delayed with sick kids. When I input the address into Google Maps and Uber, it took us to a DIFFERENT Victorian schoolhouse a mile away. Anna had to come in person to meet us to let us into the gated enclosure where the house is located. Tip -- use the post code, and not the full address -- and better yet, use the house # across the street from the gates.Anna was very responsive. For ex, we asked for daily housekeeping for an extra charge; when the housekeeper couldn't make it, Anna found someone wonderful ASAP instead.As noted in the reviews, it's a stunning home, great location, but has a lot of quirks. Just be ready for that. For ex, the radiator didn't work where our kids were sleeping so it was very cold. The next day, Anna helped to locate space heaters. Those things were pretty minor. The biggest thing to know is that during nights & weekends, the gated area is locked. You need a physical key to enter and to EXIT the enclosure so it required a lot if coordination among our group.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

29 Nov 2023

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

Superb home for your London stay

Four of us had a wonderful stay at this lovely home in an old converted school house. Our host was extremely gracious, and was very responsive throughout the whole process. Highly recommended!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gino M.

1 May 2023

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

Great Stay

Enjoyed the neighborhood & park in the area, along with local pubs & eateries. Easy access to sights. Home we’ll set up with bedrooms & bathrooms, great kitchen! Host was excellent, very helpful , and ready to provide any assistance if needed

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Austrslia

10 Sept 2023

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

Family get together

What a great property for our family celebration. 3 couples & 2 children travelled from Australia and found this property to be most suitable for our needs. Large bedrooms, bathrooms for each couple, huge well appointed kitchen & lounge, 2 laundries, great location, and lots of steps to keep us fit!! Early checkin was fantastic too!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tenaj G.

3 May 2024

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

Family trip to london

This house was amazing and just like advertised! It worked extremely well for our group of 9 aged 18 months-75! There was a lot of space, and plenty of beds. The host was so helpful and very timely with communication. The two elderly people of the group had a little trouble with all the stairs but they made it! So if you have people in your group that have a hard time walking this may not be the place for you. All in all the house was amazing, such a nice neighborhood, plenty of public transportation near by and Battersea park was wonderful!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

13 May 2023

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

Spectacular Property

This house is absolutely gorgeous! Anna was so responsive with my questions. The entire family loved this house and had a fabulous time there. We had one small problem with water pressure in one of the bathrooms, but we staggered usage of showers and had no problems. We 100% would recommend this property! Our grandkids (teens and young adults) were thrilled… there is even a piano (all 5 of them play)!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Angela S.

11 July 2023

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

Nice stay in Battersea

We enjoyed our stay and Anna was an excellent host from a communication perspective. She was very easy to get in touch with and quick to respond. The house is very grand. Every room is large with lots of space to spread out. The kitchen was is a perfect hub for large family meals - we had breakfast each morning before heading out. I’d suggest this home is not suited for more than 2 couples. The bedroom with a double bed is really only adequate for a single adult or child. The kids rooms are very cute but far from adults. Our 5 year old ended up sleeping with parents because it was just too isolated from the other rooms. Plumbing was a bit touchy so not ideal especially for such an updated home. The location was great being close to power station. Very safe and easy to get around. The home uses a physical key and not a keypad which was a little annoying to time arrivals. Overall this place was sufficient and because it was so clean and had a great host I would recommend for the right group size / ages.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

13 Jan 2023

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

Great stay in London

We stayed here for 4 days just before Christmas. House is large, has everything you need and a great option for larger groups or families. We all had our own space which is great, the kids area is amazing....my kids didn't actually want to leave the playroom! The kitchen is massive - I would say I was a bit overwhelmed by the amount of cupboards and spent quite a lot of time trying to find things. Also a few extra towels would have been helpful as the floor of the kids shower gets quite wet and the shower in the master bedroom didn't have a door at the time (which Anna did inform us of, it was on order). Overall Anna was great, very helpful. We actually left my son's favourite stuffed animal behind and had to come back 2 days later, she let us look through the house and went out of her way to help, which we very much appreciated. The area is very nice, lots of pubs and links into central London. About a 30 min walk to Battersea Power Station but a quick Uber. Battersea Park is great if you have kids. Very safe area, overall would highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Simon D.

10 June 2023

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

Unusual property with minor drawbacks

Pros:- Anna Pockney, the property manager. (Prompt useful support and responses) Good location and neighbourhood, public transportation. Quiet and safe. Parking space. Cleanliness of the house. Basic items in refrigerator. Division of bedrooms on different floors, more private. Large comfortable beds. Cons:- [Many of these items are easily fixed] # of stairs (38 just to get to the first b/r) Lack of handrails,(difficult to get suitcases upstairs) Complexity of using the lighting. 2 dozen lights seem to need to be replaced. Bathrooms half dark as a result. No instructions provided for lighting operation. Lack of dishwasher and washing up liquid. Incorrect garbage recycling bags. Refrigerator door does not close correctly. Microwave operation was a mystery. The TV and projection system could not be used even after a 3 generational try. Italian instructions on the remotes. It would have been nice if there had been a Visitor's book.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

SUSIE F.

15 Jan 2024

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

Large home in Victorian Schoolhouse

This home was in a gorgeous Victorian Schoolhouse. The kitchen & dinning room was a large comfortable space and the bedrooms a good size and had good separation which worked for our family of 6. Beds very comfortable. Heating fantastic. Hot water plentiful. The property manager was very attentive with a couple of issues we had during the stay, though the Christmas period made it difficult to sort them out. Having lived in London I am aware of issues with old houses , but felt that there needs to be some more attention paid to the issues within the house given the cost of renting this property. Extremely poor quality & mismatched cutlery, only 6 wine glasses and about 25 water glasses, many chipped plates, broken and absent utensils. The kitchen sink required plunging every day despite the sink traps being used. The Miele dishwasher, we were warned about the heavy door which apparently nothing could be done about. The dishwasher next to it is fine but the 2 doors catch against each other and everything comes flying out. A builder relative looked at dw ,simple fix, secure the Miele dishwasher to the cabinet inside and problem fixed.Some kitchen appliances didn't work/not connected. The internet was extremely patchy and we had to use our own wifi device,( costing us more for data usage) . Some of the furniture is stained ,dirty and damaged and really should not have been in the property.

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Amy H.

29 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

DO NOT RENT THIS HOUSE UNTIL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE!

In short, the listing is falsely advertised as having 3 bathrooms two with shower/tub combos and two washers & dryers. The host (as we entered the premises) informed us that we could not use the shower part of the 2 shower/tub combos due to leaking (which even occurred when utilizing them as a bath) when used as she suggested (as a bath) the water leaked PROFUSELY down through the electrical lights to the TV room (enough to fill a whole pot) - the ceiling in this room is noticeably bowing and cracking due to water damage that has occurred for some time. In addition, she (the host) shared that we couldn’t use the 2nd washer/dryer combos as that part of the home was “off limits”, indicating that it was marked as such (which the entrance indeed had masking take over the door/wall informing guests to “keep out”. The main dryer on the second floor between 2 bedrooms was basically unusable since after trying to dry clothes for more than 2+ hours had to hang dry on a rack. Lastly, the drainage systems in the house - both in the only available shower as well as the kitchen sinks were in disrepair. The kitchen sink did have a "garbage disposal" but it did not work as the host informed us upon arrival. We were instructed by the host to use all appropriate strainers in both sides of the sink. We did as she instructed but the sink continued to plug and disgusting amounts of food and grim would come up and stain the sink. Not to mention it would take hours for the water to drain. The main "shower room" that she told all 6 of us adults to use would flood into the adjoining bathroom if used more than 5 minutes. Since we had to deal with all of these plumbing and flooding issues we used up many of our bath towels. When asked the Host for additional towels she said she didn't have any more. Also when asked for an additional trash bags for the kitchen (only one was provided for a whole week!), she told us to pop to the shop and purchase more. I have NEVER had to purchase any basic necessities for a VRBO rental prior to this experience. For the amount of money that we’ve paid for the week which, we shouldn’t have had to deal with these structural home issues, the drains throughout the house being in utterly poor working order/disrepair, and being sold a bill of goods/the property’s false advertising on what amenities are/aren’t available. Do not rent this house until host and owners confirm these repairs have been made.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martina M.

13 Oct 2023

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

Sehr schön

Sehr gut

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kirsten S.

13 Mar 2023

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

Schönes Haus in alter Schule

Das Haus war insgesamt schön. Als wir ankamen waren die Heizungen und Handtuchhalter kalt. Einige Lampen gingen nicht. Da Winter ist wäre es angebracht gewesen, die Heizung vor unserer Ankunft zu prüfen und einzuschalten. So musste der Klempner kommen. Bis zum Schluss gingen nicht alle Heizkörper. Die Chaisselongue in einem Zimmer weist grässliche Gebrauchsspuren auf. Die Boxen im Wohnzimmer waren nicht angeschlossen. Haben wir selbst verrichtet, es ging aber nur eine. Die Gegend Nähe Battersea Park ist gepflegt und schön. Insgesamt haben wir uns sehr wohlgefühlt.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby F.

12 Nov 2022

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

Great trip

great space in a super neighborhood. Anna was fabulous to work with.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amelia D.

1 Nov 2022

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

Lovely property

Very helpful contact who responded very quickly to queries. Property was fantastic and in a great location.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

meredith m.

27 Sept 2022

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

Girls getaway

5 adults rented for a COVID delayed birthday celebration. We enjoyed spending time in the bright kitchen and cooked several meals. Anna was responsive to our questions and allowed early check in and late check out which was extremely helpful in managing travel. Suggestion: have a complete walk through on arrival and get oriented and get instructions in how to operate oven, TV, lighting, showers, etc or consider updating manual. One of our party was oriented but was unable to educate the rest of us so we likely had more questions than normal.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nora S., Alexandria, Virginia

8 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful and Unique House

Wonderful house, just like the pictures and as others have mentioned lots of stairs. We were a party of 6 adults and had more than enough room but could easily fit 8 adults. Beds comfortable and fabulous bathrooms. I wasn’t planning on cooking at all, but the kitchen is very large and well-supplied. My family loved its uniqueness and so very spacious. Very close to public transportation, which we took daily, and several wonderful pubs in the area. Thank you, Anna, for all your help. We would certainly stay again and would highly recommend it. This was our first vacation abroad as a family and this house made even more special.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

bryan f.

30 Aug 2022

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

Everything was great

Very happy with property and location. Would stay there again if with big group

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C., Boise

12 Aug 2022

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

clean & friendly

easy to work with!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pascale L.

11 Aug 2022

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

A beautiful home

The house is luxurious, very spacious and well-located. Plenty of room and privacy for our group of 2 families (3 teenagers). Anna was very accommodating. A true gem.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Anna Pockney

What makes this property unique

Quite discreet location.
Gated entrance.
Double height ceilings and windows.
Porter during daylight hours.
Extra housekeeping and babysitting available on request.
Piano.

Languages:

English

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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