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Charming Apartment minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral!

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Room
Dining
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 442 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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7 Hills Chambers, 64 West Smithfield, London, ec1a 9dy
  • St. Paul's Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • The British Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • London Bridge
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • London (LCY-London City)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Lounge

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Apartment minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral!

Nicely designed second floor apartment with high ceilings, located in a beautiful former 1800's Bank Building from the Victorian era, overlooking a park and the historical Smithfield Market. The apartment has a bright living room with lots of light, a kitchen area, a double bedroom and a bathroom with shower.
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The location also has the fantastic fine dining and cafe culture of Smithfield and Clerkenwell on its doorstep with traditional pubs, Michelin-starred restaurants, many cafes and great options for family or late night dining. It is a perfect location for enjoying London, with all the famous landmarks very nearby. Museum of London and the original Roman city walls are 4 minutes walk away, St. Pauls Cathedral just 600 meters. A short walk further brings you across the Millennium footbridge over the Thames to the Tate Modern Museum and attractions near London Bridge and Tower Bridge.

There is a double bed in the bedroom, and in the living room there is a double bed too. Both rooms are private and can be closed off completely. The bathroom in the apartment is accessible separately from both spaces.

Great spot for transport across London. It is a 2 minute walk to the new high-speed Elizabeth Line (Paddington in 8 minutes), and Barbican (180 m) and Farringdon Underground Stations (100m), very close to St Paul's station and has perfect train links to all of London's airports.

Culture and Attractions: You will enjoy the many cultural attractions nearby, including Barbican Center for Theatre, Art and Dance - Europe's largest multi-arts venue and home to the London Symphony Orchestra is a 3 minute walk (300 meters); British Museum, Portrait Gallery, and many other venues within minutes. The location is ideal for quick access to the trendy Hoxton and Shoreditch.

Property manager

Rolf

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Swedish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Nice nearby pubs have smoking areas

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 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

We should mention

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

About the area

London

Located in London, this apartment is in the city centre. St. Paul's Cathedral and The British Museum are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium. 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

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The British Museum - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • London Eye - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • London Bridge - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Tower of London - 6 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Farringdon Underground Station - 1 min walk
  • Farringdon Station - 5 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dose Espresso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Butchers Hook & Cleaver - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Red Cow - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Hope - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Apulia - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Apartment minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Apartment minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Apartment minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Apartment minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral! located?

Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Barbican Arts Centre, St. Paul's Cathedral and Liverpool Street. Thames River and Borough Market are also within 1 mile (2 km). Farringdon Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and Barbican Station is 4 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 110 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gene S., Brisbane, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay in historic Farringdon.
Great apartment in the heart of historic Farringdon. Who knew about the oldest church in London, the execution of Sir William Wallace and the vibrant Smithfield markets? Not us but we do now. Communication was great. We stayed over Christmas so a lot of pubs and restaurants were closed but we had a brilliant time. You can walk to the Globe Theatre and Tower of London and the new Elizabeth line from Heathrow stops about 150m away. The apartment is London sized but well appointed. We were very happy. Thanks Rolf.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clare & Anna
Fabulous location and great set up. We really enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good base
We were in London for a week and the apartment was a good spot for exploring the city. It had sufficient space for 3 and there were almost 10 places to eat within a 5 minute walk. There were 2 very hot days and the bedroom has 2 fans but no air conditioning although the main room does. The window cannot be opened due to the noise from the meat market in the night. Also, the washer dryer combo worked well for washing but not for drying. Rolf did offer us another dryer for use. Besides those 2 issues, we were really pleased with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Massimiliano M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
London
Appartamento bello, pulito e funzionale! Ottima la vicinanza a due stazioni della meteopolitana. Rolf sempre disponibile e pronto ad aiutare per ogni evenienza! Unico neo: di notte le attività del mercato vicino sono rumorose, ma basta chiudere le finestre e si dorme senza problemi.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Great location physical but noisy
Great location. The only issues that we encountered have been repeated in other reviews…. Noisy bar downstairs and very noisy meat market across the street during the night. This being said, I do believe the owners have made efforts to reduce the noise but installing proper windows and window treatments. Only other real negative was the lack of towels for our two week stay. There is a washer but the dryer malfunctioned while we were there and had to hang dry towels and clothes. Some items could also use a little updating and the kitchen area is seeing some wear and tear just from overuse. The owner was extremely responsive and easy to contact!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Only one problem
We stayed in the summer and when it was hot outside it was hot inside. There was a standing a/c unit in one room but it didn’t cool the place. We kept windows open but the meat market is right across the street and it is very loud at all hours of night with trucks, carts, yelling etc so windows open is tough. Bring earplugs! Otherwise location etc was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Owen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and value
Lots of train lines close by, so my family and I were able to get anywhere in the city quickly, as well as to London Stadium and Wembley Stadium. Neighborhood seems nice, safe - no problems. Excellent value for the location. We would return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good location, tight interior space
The apartment was as advertised, yet is most appropriate for a family given the two large single beds in the main living/kitchen area. This would not be ideal for a couple renting this one bedroom apartment. Although we appreciated the convenient location and being within a short walk to the train station and bus stop, the apartment is located next to a very busy Smithfield Wholesale meat market which operates from midnight to10:00 am. With the windows closed the noise is barely decernable, but could be a factor to consider when renting this apartment. We were there when weather was quite warm and although an air conditioner was noted as a simple connection; it was a portable unit that requires venting through a window, thus making the limited floor space even more crowded. We chose not to set it up and used the fans. The pots and pans were unusable, but after contacting the owner they sent a new set via Amazon the next day. Much appreciated. The owner was responsive given a few issues that arose during our stay. It would a great apartment if it were set up as a proper living/dining room combo, rather than cramming extra beds in the living area.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fabulous location
My husband, 23-year-old son and I stayed for 10 days. Rolf and Mok were much better about communication than we were, getting helpful detailed info and recommendations to us in advance so we could plan and checking to make sure we’d arrived when they hadn’t heard from us. (And they hadn’t heard from us because everything was so clearly explained.) We also hit the ground running and never stopped the whole time we were there. The flat is perfectly located near Farringdon Station with access to most everywhere. We took public transport the entire time, and we appreciated the area is a little removed from the more busy streets of London. As we love to walk, we also found it within distance to Barbican, where we enjoyed the London Symphony Orchestra, Trafalgar Square, Parliament, the London Eye, and the more tourist-laden sites in that area along the Thames. It’s a hike to the latter two, but we enjoyed just seeing the city on foot. One specific recommendation is visiting the Royal Observatory and taking in the most spectacular view of London and taking the water taxi back from Greenwich after dark and seeing the amazing city lights and bridges. Anyway, the flat is very functional! The shower and WiFi work well. We never had any time to watch television. The only issue is noise from the bar below and the adjacent meat market, which runs midnight to 7 am four nights a week, I think. But the noise is muffled by double panes on the windows. Still, you may want to consider earplugs.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johann S., Fleury les Aubrais

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon choix
Zone calme malgré le marché de gros en bas de l’appartement. Très bien desservi par les lignes de métro (circle/elizabeth/…) et les bus (Hôpital bartholomew). Appartement très agréable avec tout le confort nécessaire. En bonus, excellente communication avec le propriétaire qui fourni beaucoup d’infos très utiles.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Trip
Had a lovely stay over Christmas. Really close to tube stations. Nice apartment with good facilities - kitchen, dishwasher, etc. Host is easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tania J., Wellington NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab accomodation
Exactly as it says! Great location & a breeze to get to from Heathrow
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great flat—just what we needed
The flat was perfect for our family of four. We loved being so close to the Elizabeth line and St Paul’s Cathedral. And the local pubs and coffee shops were very convenient at the start/end of our days. It was great that our kids had separate twin beds. The shower was amazing! And Rolf was very attentive.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time
Rolf was very quick to respond with any question I had prior to arriving. We had very detailed instructions about where to go and how to get in just prior to departing from home to go to London. The location was incredibly convenient with regard to getting to anywhere we wanted. I do recommend this place.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great historical location and proximity to transportation.
Rolf was one of the nicest and most personable hosts I’ve met. I would book with him again in a heart beat. The apartment is situated in a very interesting and rich historical location on the perimeter of London and it’s close to the Farringdon/ Barbican stations. I loved the apartment. It suites a family of four with two teenagers much better than a family with very young children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Annie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good location but very very noisy
Near from many attractions But the Smithfield Market are very very noisy all night long It’s impossible to sleep with windows open Communication with host is ok
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bon emplacement
Appartement bien situé. Communication facile avec le propriétaire. Place suffisante pour notre famille : 2 adultes + 2 jeunes adultes. Un peu de bruit la nuit, en raison des camions allant au marché situé juste en face, mais rien de majeur. Le quartier est bien, pas trop de fêtards. Restaurants et épicerie tout près. Équipement fourni adéquat. L’ascenseur est petit, mais fonctionne bien. A été très utile pour ma fille et le fauteuil roulant. Appartement sécurisé par un code d’accès au bâtiment. Nous avons eu un très bon séjour.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snowy December
The flat worked well for us. The photos on the Vrbo listing were not exact as there is only one twin bed in the living/kitchen area so we don’t feel it would sleep 5. We connected with Rolf as soon as we arrived. He came by to make sure we got into the flat — we did have difficulty getting into the lockbox and we had to call him, but by the time he arrived we had opened it. During our stay he responded quickly when we had a question or problem. We loved the location since it is close to St. Paul’s which we visited frequently and it is within walking distance to the buses and tube. And both of us being 70+ ladies the convenience for city travel and groceries is very important. Fascinated watching the Smithfield meat market during the early morning hours. Overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location
This was a great apartment for our week in London. The tube lines are so convenient, particularly the Elizabeth line from Heathrow. Walking distance to so much and a great neighborhood environment. Great pubs right downstairs with great food. The only kind of negative was the Smithfield Market. It was in full swing at 3 am and could get a little noisy. But even that wasn’t that bad. I would absolutely recommend this cute flat.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trish D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and flat
Pics are exactly what flat is like. Location right near public transportation options and within walking distance to many tourist areas and attractions. Lots of restaurants and grocery stores nearby. Kitchenette nicely set up. Def recommend this flat!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday in London
Great location with all transportation around and easy access to main London spots
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Don H., Rock Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to downtown and St Pauls cathedral.
Overall a good experience staying at this property. Pro’s are that its close to St. Paul’s cathedral, the London tube, Millennium bridge, and several of the other attractions in the area. Also right below is an excellent pub with good food and drink and also right down the street from some good coffee shops. Con’s would be that it is small, which was in the listing, and that it is fair distance away from some of London’s other main attractions. Overall a good place and would recommend but just know what you are getting and where you are located.. Owners of the property were very attentive and that also would be a pro.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Henry P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Decent Stay
Flat was located in a central location close to the Faringdon tube station. Our hosts were quick to respond regarding any questions or concerns. Check-in and check-out was seamless with detailed instructions. Our major complaint was the Wi-Fi was poor and unable to sustain most internet functions. The bedding and towels could also use an update, as they were in poor condition. Overall, a positive stay in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve P., Scituate, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Location, Location!!!
We had the best time visiting London and staying in Rolf & Mok's flat made that possible. The location was absolutely perfect. Farringdon Station (serviced by multiple Tube lines) is just around the corner. We could get to just about everything we wanted to see in about 20 minutes from the flat. The place was clean and comfortable - accommodated 4 adults just fine. There's two pubs just outside the front door too for when you come home from a day full of seeing the sights too! Communication with Rolf and Mok was great. They even provided a link to an online journey planner; so we were able to know exactly how to get to all the sights. I would definitely rent this flat again. Thanks Mok and Rolf!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
we loved this place- very clean and accessible
Stayed 19 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rolf

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Originally from Boston, I've lived in many cities in Europe and am now in London for more than a decade. I travel non-stop and really understand what travel for work, pleasure, or romance is about.

Why they chose this property

Superb location ! and very traditional.

What makes this property unique

History at your feet.

Languages:

English, French, German, Dutch, Swedish