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Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London

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Living room
Decorative fireplace
View from Master bathroom to Master Bedroom
Kitchen
Hallway bathroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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London, England
  • Eventim Apollo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Westfield London Shopping Centre
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Junior Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs (Cloakroom) WC

Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom (Master Bedroom)

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Hallway Bathroom

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London

Luxurious and comfortable, come and enjoy London from our house. With a village feel in the city, the location has easy transport links to London Underground or Railway Services. A tube or train will take you to central London in just 20 minutes!

The house dates back to the early 1900s and it's 'boomerang' layout and unique spiral staircase give it a special look and added space - great for kids and adults alike. It retains some original features, such as the fireplace. It is conveniently tucked away down Castelnau row footpath and is the biggest of 7 cottages, in this very calm spot. The house sleeps 5 adults comfortably.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything required to do some serious cooking if you're up for it! There is also a utility room with separate washer and dryer machines for laundry.

There are a couple of great cafes within 2 minutes walking distance of the house: Sips & Bites (Italian) and Spoonful (French). There is also a greengrocer and natural foods merchant on the same row of shops. I highly recommend PostBox Indian restaurant and The Bridge pub.

In Barnes village, there are many restaurants to choose from. Don't miss the Olympic Cafe and Cinema, and Rick Stein fish restaurant, a little further up in Sheen.

Barnes is a very coveted area in SW London, there is a large amount of nature accessible nearby - the river Thames (3 minutes walk), the Leg-O-Mutton nature reserve (3 minutes walk), Barnes Common and Barnes Pond (5 minutes bus ride) and the London Wetlands Centre (www.wwt.org.uk) a wetlands reserve for wildfowl and birds (5 minutes bus ride or 20 minutes walk). On the subject of nature, the house is only 15 minutes drive away from Royal Kew Gardens (www.kew.org), a must for any lover of plants!

For those looking to do shopping, the Wesfield shopping centre is just North of Hammersmith on the other side of the river Thames (www.westfield.com). There are also world famous museums located nearby in South Kensington: The Natural History Museum (www.nhm.ac.uk), The Science Museum (www.sciencemuseum.org.uk) and The Victoria and Albert Museum (www.vam.ac.uk).


Property manager

Farid Bennis

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

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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, 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 on a river, this cottage is in Barnes, a neighbourhood in London. Natural History Museum and Royal Albert Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium. Check out an event or a game at Stamford Bridge Stadium, and consider making time for Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Eventim Apollo - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre - 14 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Kensington High Street - 15 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Westfield London Shopping Centre - 16 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Hyde Park - 17 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Barnes Station - 3 min drive
  • Hammersmith Station - 15 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rutland - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Dove, Hammersmith - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Chancellors - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪River Café - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Boat, Fulham Reach - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London located?

Located in Barnes, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Thames River and within 3 miles (5 km) of Kensington High Street and Westfield London Shopping Centre. Natural History Museum is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Hammersmith Station is 15 minutes by foot and Ravenscourt Park Underground Station is 19 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Maria Elena N.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Property!
This was a great stay near Richmond, close enough to the tube, quiet, and awesome pubs and coffee shops less than a five minute walk away.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

L. W.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and Quiet Home Away From Home
This spacious and comfortable home was in a quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed our daily stroll across the Hammersmith bridge to the tube station. The host was very helpful and prompt with his replies to my messages. His tips for getting around London and to-and-from Heathrow were excellent. This first time visitor to London was most appreciative!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Betty A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Good communication with the owner.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
London Visit
The house and location was great. Our only issue was the second bedroom had no closet or storage place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable,spacious house in a nice location
We had a lovely stay in this house. It's a good location but you have to be ready to walk a little, at least at the moment since the Hammersmith bridge is only open to pedestrian traffic. Instead of a short bus ride to the Hammersmith Underground station, it's about a 15 minute walk. But from there, all of London is easily accessible. The house was quite comfortable. The neighborhood was charming, with several small restaurants that were very good. Only small compaints. The kitchen could have been better equipped. The bed in the office worked better on the floor. It's tricky to find the place in the dark; it's about 30 yards down a path that's not well lit.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natai J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, great host
Warm house (essential in the middle of a London storm!), quiet, amazing location, great walking access to Hammersmith station over the bridge and along the Thames tow path. Make sure you read the hosts instructions for access, it is tucked away. Perfect for our group of 3. Host was very responsive and accommodating, very much appreciated.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our time
Nice little house in easy walking distance to the underground. Convenient grocery store. Comfy beds. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Host and Place
The host Farid, is probably the best communicator and helpful person you will find. The place is tucked away and quiet. It has good access to get into central London an the local area of Barns and Hammersmith has lots to do and some great bars and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jörg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage
Very pleasant and quick contact. Beautiful house in a very central location, which is a bit old. Thanks Farid!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Property was in a good location, just a short walk across the Hammersmith Bridge to the tube. Home spacious and spotlessly clean. Could benefit from a bit of updating. Spare bed has a broken frame and towels well used. Overall though, a great stay and excellent communication from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house in Barnes
This is a wonderful place to stay. It is very clean. The beds are comfortable. There is great water pressure and plenty of hot water. The house is remarkably spacious and is decorated very tastefully. The owner was quick to respond to any questions we had. There is easy access to shopping and transportation nearby. Great choice for a London visit
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jicky s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely ticked away home in tucked away Barnes
❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hammersmith
It was exactly as posted for location. The hammersmith bridge was closed for traffic except for walking. So the tube is a 15 minute walk. The house was clean and kitchen well equipped. Beds were comfortable. Pub 2 minute walk and a few restaurants close by. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in Barnes apartment
A very spacious apartment in a great location. Just a short 20min walk to the Hammersmith tube station as well as lots of shops and eating places. Kitchen was well equipped and beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Stay
The flat was excellent and ticked all of our boxes! 1. Clean and well appointed. Beds were comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed, 2. Excellent location. With Hammersmith Bridge closed to car/bus traffic, Barnes is a quaint and quiet enclave in busy London. Good access to Central London and Heathrow or Gatwick (we needed both) via public transit. Either a 15 minute walk or bus ride gets you to a station accessing the Tube or National Rail systems. 3. Great host. Farid answered all of our questions pre-arrival. The refrigerator was stocked with milk, juice, eggs and bread, which was a great and welcomed surprise. And for the couple of issues that arose (seems there is always something), Farid was quick to respond and resolved everything. 4. Easy check in/out. A solid five-star stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting Mum & Dad
Perfect location and comfortable flat with plenty of room. Could have done with an extra fan for the spare room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
London Visit
House was perfect for four people. Quiet neighborhood with a short ride into London. A number of pubs and restaurants within walking distance. Only thing needed is some outlets in the bathrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and helpful owner
Lovely house Our family loved the location and we were very grateful to the owner for being so helpful. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

olaf s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short but intense stay in London
Everything was as expected and proclaimed. It takes 15 minutes from there to the underground train (tube) as well as the locations you need as a tourist like restaurants/pubs and grocery stores. We had a short ride of 45 minutes from Heathrow to come to the house. The house was clean and the things you need for living for a few days on its place. The breakfast we found in the refrigerator. Thank you very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment in a quiet London neighbourhood
The apartment was spacious and comfortable for our family of two adults and three teenagers. There were multiple bathrooms in the house which was convenient. The kitchen was well supplied for cooking meals. The location itself is quiet and quaint. It is about a 20 min walk over the bridge to the nearest underground station however from there you have access to four tube lines. We would recommend this location to anyone provided that they are willing to do a lot of walking. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

brendan o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely flat in London
Extremely well maintained flat in London. Near to Hammersmith tube station. Flat was clean and the beds were extremely comfortable. Owner was quick to respond and very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Farid Bennis

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Hi! My name is Farid, I grew up in London, UK and I now live in Quebec City - the capital Quebec province - Canada.

I speak English, French and Spanish and I love to communicate with my guests. I've been a host since 2014 and the vast majority of the time it is a great pleasure to welcome wonderful people and families from all over the world :-)

Why they chose this property

Although I no longer live there, I have very fond memories of the house since I spent my final school years, and university years living there. Since I grew up here, I know Barnes very well and I love it when guests ask for my advice about the village and the surroundings.

I must admit, I'm not an expert on London, but then again, who is?! We welcome your visit to find out more...

What makes this property unique

The house is well insulated and stays relatively cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The best thing about it is the 10 minute walk across Hammersmith Bridge. The river is beautiful to cross by foot!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish
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