## Space
Amenities:
- 24/7 guest support
- Professionally cleaned
- Hotel-quality bed linen and towels
- 24/7 check-in as there is a lockbox with the keys
Kitchen:
- Fully equipped
- Oven
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
Living Room:
- Sofa
- Coffee table
- Dining table and chairs
- Private Patio Area
2 Bedroom's:
- 2 Large double bed's
- Hotel quality linen
- Hotel quality towels
- Large wardrobe
Bathroom:
- Shower
- Sink
- Toilet
- Hotel quality towels
## Access
Guests will have access to the entire property during their stay.
## Interaction
My support team or I will be contactable by email or telephone during your stay.
## Neighborhood
Tucked between the busy A3 and the mighty River Thames, Kennington is one of inner London's best kept secrets. It’s an enclave of brick houses and pretty squares containing some perfect examples of Georgian architecture. The most famous is the idyllic Cleaver Square, where locals play boules in the summer with merriment aided by the tiny Prince of Wales pub in the corner. An annual summer fete here brings the community together over jars of homemade jam and games of Splat the Rat. Kennington is so central that it is reputed to be within earshot of Parliament’s Division Bell, and has been a popular place for politicians to live since Westminster Bridge was built in 1750. The genteel atmosphere and recent regeneration now also draw families, while young professionals in all fields love the central location. And despite recent regeneration, with families and young professionals flocking to live here, Kennington remains a diverse area with a mixed population so it still feels full of life. There’s a strong feeling of community spirit, with an active residents’ association, local theatres and well used green spaces.
Eating
You can enjoy a wide range of cuisines here, from Persian to Eritrean and beyond. A branch of Vietnamese street food chain Aobaba can be found on Walworth Road, while the Portuguese cafes and tapas bars of the South Lambeth Road are well known for their authenticity. Brasserie Toulouse Lautrec is loved by locals, the daytime Ragged Canteen is an excellent vegetarian lunch spot and the upmarket Brunswick House close to Vauxhall serves up an imaginative seasonal menu amid recycled furniture, antiques and curios. Also in nearby Vauxhall is Counter Bar & Basserie - the longest restaurant in London.
Drinking
There are plenty of great pubs in the area. Locals love Cleaver Square’s cosy Prince of Wales, or try Zeitgeist, a German gastropub offering regional beers, schnitzels and burgers. The Pilgrim Pub is a popular spot to catch live music or watch sports.
Culture and arts
The quirky Cinema Museum is a popular venue for film screenings and talks, and there are two longstanding local repertory theatres, the White Bear Theatre and Ovalhouse. The White Bear Theatre is currently undergoing a period of refurbishment and will reopen in September 2016. Pullens Yards studios, with its picturesque 1870s built live/work units, is home to artists and craftspeople. Newport Street Gallery presents exhibitions of work from Damien Hirst’s art collection.
Heritage
The Imperial War Museum and Garden Museum can be found here, with the popular tourist attractions of Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament only a half hour stroll across the river.
## Transit
Tube: Kennington locals have the choice of four Tube stations. On the Northern Line, Kennington and Oval stations are both in Zone 2. Nearby Lambeth North is on the Bakerloo Line and is in Zone 1.
Road: Once you’re out of the traffic on the busy A3, it takes under an hour to reach the M25, or 40 minutes to get to the M1 if you’re heading north.
Bus: The area is extremely well connected. Buses from Kennington Oval and Kennington Cross serve several areas in south London including Brixton, Crystal Palace, Streatham and Tooting. Travel north via the 133 (to Liverpool Street), 59 (to King’s Cross) and 159 (to Marble Arch).
Cycle: For many locals, cycling is their main mode of transport. It only takes 15 minutes to cycle to Charing Cross and, even if you don’t have your own bike, Kennington has several Boris bike docking stations. Cycle Superhighway 7 from Morden to the City runs through Kennington.
Getting away: London City Airport is only 45 minutes away via the DLR and Northern Line. Trains to Gatwick take less than an hour.
## Notes