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Georgian Elegance in the Heart of Bloomsbury

Apartment with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Russell Square

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London police exercise their mounts on Handel Street weekly
View from the kitchen window after a rare snowfall on Handel Street!
Reception room with windows on Handel Street
Sofa bed in reception room
Reception Room with sofa bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 446.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Camden Town, Greater London
  • Place, Russell Square
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, The British Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Circus
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

Georgian Elegance in the Heart of Bloomsbury

This bright, elegant Georgian (1760's) apartment is your perfect pied-a-terre in Central London. Situated in Handel St. a quiet, tree lined side street just off Brunswick Sq. in the heart of Bloomsbury, the flat is barely five minutes walk from Russell Square tube (Piccadilly line) or the red double decker buses on Woburn Place/Southampton Row. A pleasant ten minute walk though Russell Sq Gardens and you're at the British Museum and UCL Campus or walk North to Euston Rd for the British Library and St Pancras (Eurostar). To the South (two tube stops) or 20 minutes walk, takes you to Covent Garden, Shaftesbury Ave and the West End theatres.

The whole building was completely refurbished in 2005 and this first floor flat (US second floor) is a charming place to return to after a busy day of sight seeing or shopping. Retaining the original marble fireplace and painted wooden shutters, the high ceilings and long Georgian windows give a feeling of space and light whilst modern, quality furniture ensures your comfort. All has been recently painted in cool grey with white woodwork with deep pile fitted carpet throughout.
The queen-size bed has pocket spring mattress and the sofa bed is very comfortable. The arm chairs are of cream leather, the kitchen area is fully equipped and the pull-out dining table can seat four or more if necessary. The bathroom, newly refurbished in 2013 now has a full walk in shower with 'deluge' shower head, heated marble tiled floor, heated towel rail, toilet and basin. The separate utility/laundry room on the landing has a sink, washer and dryer, iron/board and room to store luggage.
The Brunswick Centre, Bloomsburys new High St. is moments away and affords great grocery shopping at gourmet supermarket Waitrose, two Chemists, a Starbucks, plus an interesting Farmers Market on Weds and Sats serving great street food! The arty Curzon Bloomsbury Cinema has been newly rebuilt, now having six screens and couple of bars .
Travel to the flat is excellent with Heathrow barely an hour away, straight through on the Piccadilly line. Also easy to get to Euston, Marylebone and Paddington for trains. The Eurostar train to Paris/Brussels is 10 minutes walk or one tube stop. Liverpool St.(Stanstead) or Victoria (Gatwick) are a short ride away by cab, all of which give this bijou 'home away from home' the advantage of a most central location whilst enjoying a quiet and peaceful neighbourhood setting.

A recent visitor from VA says...'we LOVED the flat. The location was superb, we fell in love with Waitrose and enjoyed walking in the gardens nearby. The light was wonderful and the history of the house fascinating, we had never seen windows with shutters like that! You had thought of everything - the advantage of you the owners living here part of the time is that it is so well equipped and comfortable. We definitely want to come again.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

London

Located in London, this apartment is in the city centre. The British Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Oxford Street and Kensington High Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Emirates Stadium or Lord's Cricket Ground. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Camden Town, Greater London

What's nearby

  • Russell Square - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The British Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Leicester Square - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Piccadilly Circus - 6 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Trafalgar Square - 7 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Russell Square Underground Station - 5 min walk
  • London (QQK-King's Cross Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Marquis Cornwallis - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sainsbury's Local - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TA’MINI Lebanese Bakery - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Georgian Elegance in the Heart of Bloomsbury pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Georgian Elegance in the Heart of Bloomsbury?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Georgian Elegance in the Heart of Bloomsbury?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Georgian Elegance in the Heart of Bloomsbury located?

Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Russell Square and University College London. The British Museum and Tottenham Court Road are also within 1 mile (2 km). Russell Square Underground Station is only a 5-minute walk and King's Cross & St. Pancras Underground Station is 9 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Judith Loft

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Judith and Ed live in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Judith is a Brit who lived and worked for many years in London before meeting Ed in Rome one sunny morning in June 1994! They were married in London 1995 and she moved permanently to the USA. However...her family, children and grandchildren all live in London, with eldest daughter and family in Brussels. Having their own base in central London was something they wanted to have when Ed retired and now they are able to spend about three months every year in their own lovely little pied-a-terre on Handel St.

Why they chose this property

We wanted a flat that was as central as we could afford, with easy access by tube and by foot to theaters, museums and with good local shopping. We stayed at the Russell Sq Hotel for a few nights to attend a family wedding and realized the area answered all these criteria. Quite by chance we found the property in nearby Handel St. It was in the process of being refurbished and the flats just coming on the market. It didn't take long to decide that we wanted to buy. The building itself is lovely, 1760's Georgian with long windows looking out onto a quiet side street. A plus is an easy walk to the British Museum, British Library, St. Pancras and yet moments from neccesary good shopping!

What makes this property unique

The flat is amazingly convenient for all the urban delights offered by being in such a central situation. The nearby Brunswick Centre re-opened recently with it's fun shops and restaurants and The British Museum is a 10 minute stroll across Russell Sq. But the extra bonus is the Eurostar Terminal at St. Pancras. In ten minutes or so you can wheel your bag up to the check in, hop on the early morning train and 2 hours later enjoy a mid morning coffee and croissant in Paris or Brussels!

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