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Leafy West London Retreat (#38427)

London, Greater London, England

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Description of the London vacation apartment rental

Tasteful fully furnished & equipped 1 Bed flat of a high standard, located on first floor (US second floor) of Victorian property in a desirable area of west London, within close walking distance to High Road shops, cafes and transport - Underground and buses. Chiswick is located only 20 minutes from Heathrow Airport by taxi or approx. 30 mins by 'Tube'. Central London can be reached in approx. 30 mins by 'Tube'. The nearest Underground (Tube) station is 'Chiswick Park' on the District Line.

The property has wooden floors and high ceilings and has a large bedroom with Queen-size Bed and fitted wardrobes.

There is a secure safe within the flat to store any valuables.

The kitchen is fully equipped with all mod cons, including fridge, separate freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer etc

The Bathroom is fully tiled with bath & overhead shower and also a 110v/220v shaver point.

Broadband/WiFi Internet is INCLUDED

Cable TV is INCLUDED.

Area Description

Chiswick is a leafy, attractive and affluent area only 6 miles west of central London. The area is roughly circular, two miles across, with heritage-listed Bedford Park area to the north and a long lazy loop of the river Thames to the south.
It's a mostly residential, villagey sort of place, awash with cafes, shops, trees, boutique shops and estate agents, with architecture ranging from Palladian Chiswick House to elegant 1880's houses by Norman Shaw and swish twenty-first century offices by Richard Rogers.

The name "Chiswick" is of Old English origin meaning "Cheese Farm" and originates from the riverside meadows and farms that are thought to have supported an annual cheese fair on Dukes Meadows up until the 18th century. Chiswick was first recorded c.1000 as Ceswican.

Chiswick House was designed by the Third Earl of Burlington, and built for him, in 1726–9 as an extension to an earlier Jacobean house (subsequently demolished in 1788); it is considered to be among the finest surviving examples of Palladian architecture in Britain, with superb collections of paintings and furniture. Its surrounding grounds constitute one of the most important historical gardens in England and Wales, and mark a significant step on the road to the picturesque aesthetic in garden design.

Chiswick is also home to "Hogarth House", the former home of the 18th century English artist William Hogarth.

Other Vacation Rental Amenities

Chiswick has numerous supermarkets, shops, cafes and restaurants to choose from, all located within short walking distance. The area is always nice to come back to after the hustle and bustle of central London.

WiFi internet (no computer) and Cable TV are included

Transfers from/to London Heathrow Airport can be provided - £20.00 each way (£10.00 surcharge for early morning or evening transfers).

Early checkin before 2pm, or late checkout after 10am, possible at 50% of nightly rate.

Owner Supplied Testimonials

We were visiting our son who lives in west London and wanted to be based somewhere nearby. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and loved the area. The friendly Owners live separately below so we felt secure knowing they were accessible at any time.