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PRIVATE REAR GARDEN
PRIVATE KITCHEN TERRACE
FAMILY LOUNGE AND DINING ROOM
Table to seat 14 guests and sofa/tv area.
HUGE MASTER BEDROOM 1
with superking canopy bed , garden views and en suite
KITCHEN GARDEN LOUNGE
Open plan to kitchen with TV and french doors on to garden

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 14427.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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London, ENG
  • London Eye
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Big Ben
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Trafalgar Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • London (LCY-London City)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Rare & Huge Private Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London | Private Garden

INSIDE: An epic family home from home! A Luxurious 5 reception rooms with french doors opening on to the mature private garden,. Kitchen suite with lounge area. 2 dining rooms one with a dining table to seat 14 people. 6/7 bedrooms with great beds and loads of light, including an amazing vaulted ceiling master bedroom featuring a 12ft high canopy super king bed along with a luxurious marble en suite with a polished roll top bath. It has a bespoke chef's kitchen (150cm double oven with 8 hobs) with cooking area and 3 sofa lounge area looking over the garden, plus an additional separate second kitchen / utility. It is one of the biggest and oldest private houses in Kennington built in 1774 with beautiful original features but modernised with comfort and family living at its heart. A layout where you can all group together or have your own space depending on our your needs. Ideal for a large family trip.
FACILITIES: The house has a multi room Sonos sound system across the many reception rooms, super fast wifi, several TVs through the property as well as a chefs kitchen with lots of crockery for hosting family & meals.
OUTSIDE: We are set back off the road with a front garden with mature trees and are also are lucky enough to have a garden at the rear of the house with mature trees, rambling climbers and a croquet lawn, not to mention outdoor furniture. You can even hear Big Ben chime in the garden whilst the house itself shields street noise.
THE AREA: We love the area ! The neighbourhood is one of London's best kept secrets and they regularly shoot films on Georgian square behind us. Too central to be a suburb it is a real authentic old part of central London littered with history, and where so much of it got destroyed in WWII - our house luckily survived. Kennington is in a bubble of land on the south side of the River Thames so in 5-20mins on foot you can get to so many places. We are are just 10-15 mins walk to Westminster, Tate Britain and 20-25 mins walk National Galleries, Covent Garden, South Bank, Theatreland, The Shard, & Borough market- plus there's the West End with cafes, bars, clubs and restaurants accessible by foot, bus or taxi. We are even right next to (1min walk) to the Imperial War Museum and its lovely park. The bus network virtually goes everywhere from the Imperial war Museum and Lambeth North Tube or Waterloo are the nearest underground stations.

Property manager

Damian

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 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: dogs (limit 2 total)
Only by previous arrangement written into contract
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do have a garden for outdoor smoking.
Suitable for rentals by one family / single households only.

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 and a first aid kit

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. The British Museum and Tate Modern are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wimbledon Tennis Club and Twickenham Stadium. Travelling with kids? Make time for London Eye, or head to an event or a match at Royal Albert Hall. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including swimming, ice skating and birdwatching.
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London, ENG

What's nearby

  • London Eye - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Big Ben - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Westminster Abbey - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Buckingham Palace - 6 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Lambeth North Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • Elephant & Castle Station - 13 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Florentine Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Espressamente Illy - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chicken Palace - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Hercules, Lambeth - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Rare & Huge Private Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London | Private Garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Rare & Huge Private Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London | Private Garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rare & Huge Private Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London | Private Garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rare & Huge Private Historic Townhouse in the Heart of London | Private Garden located?

Located in the centre of London, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St. Thomas' Hospital and Westminster Bridge. London Eye and Big Ben are also within 1 mile (2 km). Lambeth North Underground Station is 5 minutes by foot and Elephant & Castle Underground Station is 12 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria Burnell B.

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

Amazing house and amazing location. It is the perfect base for 1 or 2 families. Dog friendly too

This beautiful family home is just perfect for family gatherings. Set in the heart of the city only 15 minutes walk to the river Thames. Outside space is fabulous.. Highly recommend to anyone who love to get their family and extended family together. One more thing the house was beautifully decorated for Christmas... so extra little bonuses for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Judith S.

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

Great Family Gathering House

As a family of ten (3 generations) , the house was perfect to spend time together and space for privacy. The house was well appointed but would have loved a coffee pot and a few more basic provisions (salt and pepper, sugar,) that we have usually found at our vacation rentals. Overall, however, all was lovely and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

laura W.

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

Fantastic house

We rented this house to celebrate a few of our 40 th Birthdays in London , the house is just amazing and had everything we needed in it , easy to get places , tube just up road and shops and nice pubs a couple of minutes walk We fell in love with this house and will definitely be back Check in and out was easy by a lovely lady and lots of contact with the owner before we arrived with helpful advise about booking restaurants , parking etc
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C., Indiana

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

Lovely stay!

This was a lovely home with a 10 minute walk to the Lambeth North Underground Station. We had a group of ladies staying in the home and had plenty of room for everyone. The kitchen was amazing and the home was well decorated to feel like a home instead of just a house. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to prepare meals. Each guest is provided with four towels. The bathrooms have plenty of toilet paper and wonderful toiletries. The beds are comfortable. We weren't actually in the home very much, as we were out seeing all there is to see! The only thing we were not expecting was the amount of stairs in the home. There are some seven floors to the house, mostly some five to seven steps up or down. While not a big deal, if you have mobility issues, it would be difficult to maneuver. We had a lovely stay and would stay again with a group.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Perfectly fit our 3 families traveling together. Had everything we needed. There are a lot of steps and levels in the home. Loved the outdoor garden area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

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

Three generations for eight days in one 18th century house

This is a wonderful house in an interesting neighborhood, separate from the crowds of the central city, but only a modest walk or short bus or tube or cab ride away from everything. It's separated from the street by a small front yard, and has a very large, shady, attractive back yard with a lawn, many trees and bushes (some flowering), and a fig tree full of fruit. Great place to sit around the large table with a cold beer after a day of sight seeing. And the little shop next door is stocked with beer, wine, and an amazingly complete set of what a renter needs, except fresh meats -- you need to walk for those, less than half a mile to a Tesco Express or Saintsbury Local. (Those are a long way from suburban American super markets, but we found them adequate.) We were 13 people in four nuclear families and had plenty of space. The many rooms are beautifully furnished, with comfortable beds, and are reasonably well ventilated through the windows; no screens on the windows, but we had no problems with bugs in midsummer. The two large living rooms have lots of space and comfortable couches. The bathrooms have totally modern fixtures and are well stocked with towels, toiletries and TP. The kitchen has a huge stove with sufficient pots and pans, cutting boards, cooking tools, and a huge selection of dishes, flatware, and glassware. We cooked quite a few meals there and were quite satisifed. The dishwasher and microwave worked well. The two Nespresso machines were new to us (heavy drinkers of American coffee), but we bought some Nespresso pods on line and brought them to London with us and were quite satisfied with the result. The huge table in the bottom-floor living room accommodated the 13 of us easily. Damian's local representative, Caroline, gave us her cell number and met us at the house to show us around. She was available by phone or text if we had any complaints or problems, but we had none. The internet worked fine in the house, though the wifi was weak in some rooms
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alar T.

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

very good

fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

Luxury in South London

Luxury property, great location. My family of 9 had a great time. Lovely garden in which to relax after a long day of sightseeing. Would have been nice to have the outdoor chairs and table cleaned so we could have used it when the family was eating in. It was covered with bird droppings. Over all great. Outstanding master suite. Kitchen and bathrooms very modern.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frederic M.

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

This is the perfect home for a family gathering!!!!

This property has lots of space both inside and outside. Our family loved every minute of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jay and Jen W.

Superb Location, Awesome House !

We had a superb Thanksgiving vacation at this luxurious home. Thirteen family members traveling overseas is a tricky situation and this home handled us well. This house is as beautiful as pictures advertise. It’s right next door to the Tankard Pub which is where we had a pint after playing our annual Thanksgiving family football game. Great depart location for visiting the major must see sites! Mark and Caroline (managers) were fantastic communicators and very hospitable. We did have some issues with electrical fuses needing to be reset, but understandable taking into consideration our family’s substantial power needs and the differences of American versus Europe power usage. All in all a wonderful trip made possible by staying in a wonderful house.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

A gorgeous property and home with all the appointments!

We were only staying in London for a few days but once we entered this home we wished we could have stayed for a month! It’s gorgeous! Well appointed, meticulously decorated, spacious, perfectly located in the heart of London, and inviting. This home had it all. It slept 13 family members comfortably, had a beautiful little back yard, a front courtyard, it was spitting distance from a major bus line, and next to a 24 hour small locally owned grocer. All the modern upgrades you could ask for while maintaining the historical beauty of the home. The property manager met us upon arrival and walked us through the entire home and showed us how everything worked. There’s even a bit of urban wildlife sharing the backyard with you. We will sing the praises of this property to all who ask!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

The trip of a lifetime!

We can't say enough good things about the home, location, or the hosts. We have only been home for 24 hours and are already talking about going back. We stayed with two families, 11 people in all. The home's size, floor plan, and bedroom/bathroom count allowed everyone to relax and have their own space after a long day of site seeing while also hanging out together in the spacious kitchen area. We also were able to check more items off our wish list in terms of site-seeing than we anticipated since the home is so close to major attractions. This home is a must stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S.

Amazing

What a fantastic house! Everything you could possibly need is there. Rooms spacious and very stylishly dressed. Fantastic Location so close to the center of London. Small little shop next door really useful. Lovely Pizza take away also next door, would recommend. We stayed whilst we we getting Married in London. The house accommodated 11 of us and our Black Lab who was welcomed with house rules. It is a great entertaining house with the fantastic large Kitchen, fun lounge downstairs and large garden. Caroline the house manager so helpful and willing to advise on what she can. Owner Damian very helpful and accommodating through out the booking process. I would love to stay at this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Wonderful

We had 3 generations in this house and all were comfortable and happy. Plenty of room to spread out with space large enough to also be together. The location of this house was perfect for walking to many exhibits and to experience London. Great location for groceries and restaurants. Would rent again should we return.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

myfanwy h.

Beautiful house, lots of space and super location

The house was amazing, located in a great location close to everything. So much space inside! Great for a large family all wanting to stay together.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Fabulous location for all the sights in central London.

We shared this with a group of friends. We had a great stay, nice rooms. Plenty of space for us all.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Donald L.

High quality but 300 year old house; close to the best tourist parts of London.

Spacious, very new bath/kitchen/etc. features. 300 year old house has only one-zone heating and lots of half-story stairs (a bit of a maze). But overall very nice. Not the usual tourist neighborhood at all, but very close to all the major London attractions. Very attention house manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donna W., Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA

Beautiful home, plenty of space for family of 15.

Well situated , made a great base for our city visit. Comfortable to enjoy down time, relaxing backyard. Convenient to nice pub and a couple of shops in front for grocery items as needed. Hosts are wonderful, no pretensions. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laurent C.

So Fantactic

We spent 10 days in this so lovely house, all was great : The spacious living area, the garden, the district near public transportation and not so far from Big Ben The sophisticated kitchen very well equiped we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Perfect place for a large group or family!

Beautiful, fully equipped home with a GREAT LOCATION! Can't beat it!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Gorgeous home!

We had the best welcoming. Lady C was fabulous!! We loved the property. Every room was gorgeous. This home accomdates a large group easily and the location is priceless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Absolutely fabulous accommodation easy access to everything lovely gardens very comfortable furnitur

Wonderful experience
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Fantastic Historical House and Location

We loved the outdoors garden and sitting area. Lots of room and amenities for the entire family. We had 14 of us and the house and hospitality exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Wonderful, tranquil, spacious, gracious house

My family shared the house to meet for my 70th birthday. The house gave us all we hoped for. It really is as beautiful, well-appointed and conveniently-located as the website says.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin E.

great and very elegant townhouse

The townhouse is a wonderful place that is perfectly located to explore the city and relax in an elegant and charming atmosphere after day trips
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

About the host

Hosted by Damian

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We love Historic buildings and love London. Our fundamental belief is a house should be a home for whoever is enjoying it. Having just finished restoring this amazing house we have hopefully made it like a home from home for friends, family and guests who rent the house. It is furnished to be lived in (comfy sofas and beds) with modern luxury (house sound system, TVs, networked WiFi etc) but also has some amazing period charm (restored architectural details) and decent but robust and useable furniture.

Why they chose this property

THE HOUSE: It is a unique historic town house - stunning to look at, huge inside, and in a brilliant location for enjoying London - it was love at first sight - we were the first people to buy it since it was originally built by the original owners in 1740.
THE LOCATION: Kennington is true historic part of Central London and it's architectural pedigree whilst also being a modern part of London living community, with loads of restaurants and bars (recommend playing boule on Cleaver Square on a Wednesday). Best of both and central!

What makes this property unique

Outside - You can walk to so many great museums restaurants, the river, or theatres... or just sit int eh garden playing croquet listening to Big Ben chime.

Inside - The house is genuinely both being gorgeous to look and so comfortable to live in. Space to be together but also space to take time out from each other.

Languages:

English