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FANTASTIC one bedroom apartment with large double bed & sofa bed in lounge(easily sleeps four), and SUPERB 2 Bedroom Apartment with Kingsize Bed in the 1st bedroom, a double bed in the 2nd bedroom and a double sofa bed in the lounge (sleeps 6 adults)
Close to the famous river THAMES and within walking distance of Houses of Parliament and London Eye, fully secure & private ( FREE ) parking thru electric gates , quiet location, a true Oasis in this fantastic city.Easy access to all destinations as there are two tube stations within 5 minutes walk. The WEST END, THEATRE LAND , HARRODS, and most major attaractions are only a 10min cab or tube ride away. Situated in the portuguese area there are fantastic restaurants and tapas bars close by. You can take in a show , go shopping , sight seeing or just lounge by the full size swimming pool or maybe even work out in the Gym. Both apartments have seperate showers, fully fitted kitchens with all appliances, TV, DVD and STEREO etc, you don't need towels or sheets , just arrive and relax.
LOCAL Shopping. The closest local supermarket is Sainsbury's at nine elms (appx 5 mins walk) and Tesco in Kennington Lane. A local Italian deli with fantastic coffee is Tony's on the corner of South Lambeth Rd, and Fentiman appx 2 /3 min walk.. The rear gate opens on to Old South Lambeth Rd, the start of a half kilometre strip of shops that is gradually becoming 'Little Portugal'. Shops include fresh Fish, imported Portuguese delicacies and an excellent artisan baker. There is also a tradional Shoe repairer. a pharmacy a small DIY store and a Laundry & Dry Cleaner offering a top quality hand finished shirt service.
Restaurants: Vasco Da Gama is a former pub that now serves tapas all day and robust meals at lunchtimes and evenings. Docas Bar could have been transported direct from the back streets of Lisbon. The Estrela is a well known tapas bar, patisserie and restaurant whose cafe spills out on to the pavement, it's hallmark is flavoursome home cooked food. There is of course the famous 'Lavender' in Clapham Rd, L'Inizio an Italian restaurant in South Lambeth Rd, and the Lobster Pot in Kennington Lane.
History: The complex contains several listed buildings all part of Beaufoys Wine & Vinegar factory from the early 19th century. The Beaufoy name vanished in 1932 but Sarson's now a part of Nestle' continued to produce Vinegar here untill 1972.
The district as whole has a long history , with royal connections going back to at least the end of the fourteenth century , when the teenage Black Prince , as the newly created Duke of Cornwall , was granted the manor of Kennington and Vauxhall by his father , Edward 111. He built what was reputed to be a splendid palace in part of what is now Kennington Lane. Alas nothing remains because Henry V111 pulled it down in 1531. The most eyecatching memory of the areas industrial past is the former home of Royal Doulton Pottery in Black Prince Rd, with it's terracotta facade and frieze about the door.
In more recent history Charlie Chaplin was born in Vauxhall , lived in Kennington Rd, and went to school in Sancroft Street, also Feild Marshall Lord Montgomery of Alamein was born at St. Marks vicarage opposite the Oval in Harleyford Road.
The NEIGHBOURHOOD: it is within walking distance of the Thames and the Thames path which heading downstream takes you to Londons latest attraction 'the London Eye' and to the South Bank Concert Halls , National Theatre , National Film Theatre , Hayward Gallery , Tate Modern , the recreated 'Globe' theatre , Tower Bridge and beyond.
It is within even shorter walking distance of the Oval Cricket Ground , Tate Britain and Houses of Parliament. Buckingham Palace , Lambeth Palace and Westminster Cathedral. It is also no more than an attractive walk away from St. James's Park , Green Park , Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. It is but a few minutes drive away to the best shopping in London , to Knightsbridge , to Sloane Square and Kings Road , to Bond St , Jermyn St , Regent Street and Oxford Street.
You can check in from 8am and check out any time up to 11am. These check in / out times can easily be adjusted to your flight times.
The 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT price is $230 per night, (even if it's 4 people !! )
The 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT is $310 per night (sleeps 6 !!)
Don't forget the MASSIVE !! discounts on 7 days bookings .NO HIDDEN CHARGES !. you do NOT PAY any taxes , linen / gas/ electricity. everything is included.
Business users, FREE UK CALLS !!
Also if you need transport from Heathrow or Gatwick just check out the bus that runs to Central London and..............
Select the COMFORT Inn HOTEL on South Lambeth Rd, London SW8 and the transport drops you a 2 min walk from the Apartment
if you have any questions about availability, just mail me. or you can tel: 0044 7960797036 or mail pontypython@btinternet.com Rgds, STEPHEN
GOOD LUCK.
What people say: These are genuine feedback comments from UK and USA clients.
January 7th 2007 . WONDERFULL APARTMENT GREAT LOCATION, terrific communication, hope to stay again.
December 25th 06 . FANTASTIC APARTMENT great location, only 5 mins from Central London.
December 2nd 06 . EXEPTIONAL GREAT VALUE , froman honest & easy to communicate with seller.
October 19th 06 . Super clean & quiet apartment, near to museums etc, MANY THANKS AAAAA++
March 7th 2006 , FANTASTIC place to stay, well worth the money, will stay again FOR SURE !!
Feb 22nd 2006 , FANTASTIC few days thanks !
January 22nd 2006. Definately 'THE' place to stay in London. Quiet, clean, modern, great location !
JAN -09-06 SUPER CENTRAL LOCATION, APARTMENT CLEAN, GREAT LOCAL FOOD, GREAT EBAYER. RECOMMENED
ABSOLUTE PERFECTION - COULDN'T FAULT IT - SPOTLESS - BRILLIANT POSITION.
EXCELLENT VALUE FOR MONEY. SPOTLESSLY CLEAN. HOPE WE CAN RENT AGAIN NEXT YEAR
LOVELY APARTMENT, NEAR TO TUBE AND THE REST OF LONDONS SITES. FRIENDLY E-MAILS.
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC PLACE TO STAY, EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION. RECOMMENDED !
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