Beautiful flat located next to Tower of London (#2993)

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View from roof of Tower of London and Tower Bridge

Description of the London vacation apartment rental

The location: The flat is conveniently located just across the street from the Tower of London and next to the beautiful and historic Trinity Square Gardens. Just a minute's walk from the Tower Hill tube stop, and approximately three minutes from the Tower Gateway DLR, you'll find this flat the ideal London base from which to explore London!

Local Attractions: Many points of historic interest, including the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the Roman Wall(s). Also located in 'The City' or financial district, so the area is considered very safe, even for walking around late at night. Due to the flat's proximity to the tube station (and being within Zone One and on the Circle and District Lines), you can hop on and quickly be near any major attraction in central London: Buckingham Palace, Churchill's War Rooms, Whitehall, Parliament, Big Ben, Kensington Palace. Just across the street, in addition to the Tower of London, is All Hallows by the Tower, a 1,500 year old church that has import for American as well as British history. William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, was baptized in the church as an infant, and John Quincy Adams, America's 6th President and son of John Adams, America's 2nd President, was married there in 1797.There are many pubs and restaurants within a one or two minute walk. The Hung, Drawn and Quartered Pub is just across Great Tower Street next to All Hallows by the Tower (church). If that one doesn't appeal, there are three other British pubs, a French restaurant (Chez Gerard), an Asian noodle place, a Spanish tapas restaurant, and a pizza/pasta place all within a lazy 1-2 minute walk. If you're willing to walk a bit further (5-10 minutes), you will find a seemingly endless supply of restaurants, including Indian, Thai, Japanese, Chinese, and many others.One not to miss is Dickens Inn (a former hanging ground for pirates) at St Katherine's Docks, London's best-kept secret! The docks also host a small marina and many quaint cafes, shops and restaurants of all price ranges.If you choose to walk east about 10-15 minutes, you'll find yourself in London's East End, and perhaps at Petticoat Lane which is famous for its excellent Indian food! I highly recommend the Jack the Ripper Walking Tour of the East End, held at night and starting from the Tower Hill tube, just about a minute (if that) from the flat.Also nearby (meaning under 15 minute walk) is St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, The City (financial district), St Katherine's Dock, Shad Thames (riverwalk area with more restaurants and pubs), Sir Francis Drake's ship the Golden Hinde, the HMS Belfast, and the Globe.Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is a pleasant walk across Tower Bridge near Vinopolis, a wine museum with a lovely restaurant with wine tasting. (The theatre and restaurant are ideal for a unique dinner and show experience as part of a memorable and romantic weekend.)

Inside the flat and sleeping arrangements: All linens, towels, kitchen utensils, etc are of course included. The flat has secure video entryphone, free wifi, free phone calls to the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and nearly all of Europe and parts of the rest of the world, full kitchen, flat screen TV, DVD player, small DVD library (40-50), and small book library including tour books (50-60 books).
This flat is perfect for a couple or a small family. There is a bed (British Double, which is approximately the same size as an American Queen) in the upstairs bedroom (see photo).There is also a very large and comfy sofa which is six foot two inches between the armrests and which makes up nicely into a twin bed if desired. In addition there is a Queen-size air mattress available for guests' use. (However, I should say that a maximum of 5 persons really means 2 parents and 3 children - the flat is really too small to comfortably accommodate 5 adults.)

See above.

• Hardwood Floors
• High Speed Internet
• View (City Lights)
• Heating
• Linens Provided

• Alarm Clock
• Oven
• Telephone
• CD Player
• Radio
• Toaster
• Hair Dryer
• Refrigerator (Full)
• TV (Antenna)
• Iron
• Stereo
• VCR
• Microwave
• Stove
• Washer/Dryer

• Boating (<1 mile)
• Shopping Area (<1 mile)
• Bowling (2 miles)
• Grocery Store (<1 mile)
• Canoeing (1 mile)
• Movie Theater (2 miles)
• Park (<1 mile)
• Live Entertainment (1 mile)
• Winery (2 miles)
• Restaurant (<1 mile)
• Aquarium (2 miles)

Dozens of restaurants within a few minute's walking (1-5 minutes) - see flat description for more details. Free wifi, free phone calls to US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, etc.

• Payment Options: Personal Check
   
• Required Stay: 4 nights, with a few exceptions.
   
• Lodging Tax: None
   
• Deposits: 50% of the total rental fee ($675 if reserving one week in low season for two persons, for example) is required to reserve dates. The remaining 50%, plus a US$100 cleaning fee, plus a fully refundable US$350 damage deposit is due 2 weeks prior to arrival1
   
• Other Fees: Rental rates are US$210/night and US$1,350/week for low season, and US$270/night and US$1,750/week for high season. These rates are based on double occupancy. For each additional person up to the maximum of 5, there is an additional minimal charge of US$20/night and US$120/week. A US$100 cleaning fee applies. A fully refundable $350 security/damage deposit held against any potential damage or phone fees.
   

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