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The North Kensington Cottage by House of Kip.

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Interior
Living area
Dining
Dining
Interior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The North Kensington Cottage by House of Kip.

The North Kensington House is a charming three-bedroom cottage in West London, set within a fifteen minute walk of the iconic Notting Hill district. An excellent choice for those who would like a quiet neighbourhood, yet close enough to explore the delights of Golborne Road, with its independent shops and cafes, you’ll find everything from antique shops to authentic Moroccan grills as you wander through this quirky, eclectic neighbourhood.

From Golborne Road, wander along Portobello Road and further into Notting Hill.

Whether you are visiting as a small family or as a group of friends, this delightful cottage has everything you need for a week or month away in the city. Cosy and inviting, natural light cascades through every room - especially within the spacious open-plan living and dining space.

Vibrant art pieces can be seen throughout, providing a colourful contrast to the otherwise muted and earthy palette. After a long day, you can sink into the plush sheets of the king-size beds in all three bedrooms.

Head outside, and you’ll find access to a private garden with a large contemporary dining table for six, a peaceful spot to sip your morning coffee.

We utilize Superhog, a third-party service, for advanced guest screening and property damage protection. This service safeguards against property damage up to a specified limit.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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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

Property # 11130809
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

About the area

London

City of Westminster, a neighbourhood in London, is home to this holiday home. Marble Arch and Kensington Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens. London Eye and ZSL London Zoo are not to be missed.
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Greater London, England

What's nearby

  • Kensal Green Cemetery - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Westbourne Grove - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Portobello Road Market - 4 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Tabernacle - 5 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Queensway - 11 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • London Kensal Rise Station - 11 min walk
  • Queens Park Overground Station - 14 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Double Shot - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Whippet Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Parlour - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The William - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The North Kensington Cottage by House of Kip. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The North Kensington Cottage by House of Kip.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The North Kensington Cottage by House of Kip.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The North Kensington Cottage by House of Kip. located?

Located in City of Westminster, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Portobello Road Market and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hyde Park and Marble Arch. Kensington High Street and Royal Albert Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km). Queens Park Overground Station is 14 minutes by foot and Queen's Park Underground Station is 15 minutes.

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

7.8/10

Location

6.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The house was clean and very comfortable for our family of four. It was very easy to get around and London. We also loved exploring the local restaurants and pubs. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re so glad to hear that the house was a clean and comfortable fit for your family and that you found the location convenient for exploring both London and the local dining scene. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

North Kesington London stay

It was a good property. Spacious enough for 6 people. Me, my wife our 2 kids and my in-laws. The host was responsive and quickly got back to us when we had questions. All and all, I was happy with my experience there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re glad to hear the property provided a comfortable space for your family and that you had a positive experience overall. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate your kind words about our responsiveness. We’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

JamesC

2 month dtay

We had an excellent stay with HoK Living, the apartment was clean with excellent facilities. The team were very helpful and responsive, would highly recommend.
Verified

8/10 Good

Gabi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Delphine T.

Feedbacks

+ Cottage very nice & very pleasant. We enjoyed this typical house in its quiet neighborhood - Some things to improve: Cleanliness: the towels were not very white, some had stains, same for some sheets. The windows were not clean, with spiders and cobwebs. There were quite a few small black flies — maybe think about treating the place between bookings. Also, maybe check the kitchen equipment — for example there were only two small spoons... Just a few suggestions.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not family friendly and inaccurate listing

This property was chosen because the amenities specifically included a baby cot and high chair. However, upon arrival it was clear that these amenities were not available and were “by request” despite nothing in the listing indicating this. Further, additional amenities were missing which were never resolved during our stay. The property is not safe for children. There is a majorly broken board on the back patio as well as other boards throughout that were breaking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're very sorry to hear about the issues you encountered during your stay and truly regret any inconvenience caused, particularly regarding the baby amenities and the condition of the patio. We appreciate you bringing these matters to our attention. The listing should have clearly indicated that certain items, like the cot and high chair, are available upon request, and we sincerely apologise for any misunderstanding. We’re also actively addressing the maintenance concerns you've noted to ensure the property is safe and comfortable for all future guests, especially those with young children. Your comments are extremely valuable to us as we work to improve both our listing accuracy and guest experience. Thank you again for your honesty.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephen D.

Liked: Check-in
The house looked similar to the pictures and was nicely decorated, with a cozy feel in a great neighborhood. That said, there were a number of small inconveniences that made the stay less comfortable than it could have been. For example, there were no washcloths/hand soap in the bathrooms, many of the doors stuck badly (to the point we sometimes needed a butter knife to open them), and there was only one roll of toilet paper provided in the toilets. The kitchen was also short on silverware—we ended up buying extra ourselves at Sainsbury’s, so hopefully future guests will have enough now.Overall, it was an okay stay—we did enjoy the space, but the property isn’t especially well maintained and was obviously run by a management business rather than a local host. With a bit more attention to stocking essentials and fixing basic issues, this could be a much more desirable place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2025
Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re pleased you enjoyed the space, its décor, and the neighborhood. We also appreciate you sharing the areas where improvements can be made, as this helps us identify where we can enhance the experience for future guests. Your comments have been noted and will be shared with the team.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stylish

Very smart property. My bed was super comfortable and sheets crisp and clean. I thought there was a hot tub but there wasn’t. Bathroom needed more of a deeper clean like there was a huge dusty cobweb above the blind. We noticed lots of little flies in th kitchen area, but maybe they came in when the patio door was open… overall it was very nice. Communication with the management was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nice, beds were very comfortable and we loved that the kitchen doors opened to a lovely patio. However, the house was not equipt with essentials. I had to ask for several things such as garage bags, where to put the trash, etc. The cleaning staff came in our home while still staying to leave things and without our permission or knowledge. Communication was good. The team was responsive to us, but while the staff came in our home we never received the things we needed, such as the garbage bags. The stay was comfortable enough, should consider leaving a few comfort items such as dish soap, hand towels, enough forks, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed the house, especially the comfortable beds and the lovely patio space, and that you found our team responsive throughout your stay. We’re sorry to hear you felt the essentials were lacking. For reference, rubbish bin bags are included in the welcome starter pack provided to all guests. We also sincerely apologise for the team entering the property without prior notice—this is not in line with our standards, and we are reviewing our procedures to ensure this does not happen again. Thank you again for your helpful suggestions. We'll certainly take them into account as we work to improve the overall guest experience.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have never needed to write a critical review before but feel I should warn people about this property. To start, we arrived to a dirty house, the cleaners arrived about the same time and therfore took over 3hrs. out of our stay. I was never offered a discount even though when I asked if we could check in 1hr. early , we were told we would have to pay 25 !!! The back door did not lock as there was no key. I got in touch with the rental agent and was not offered any assistance that evening. I was travelling with my son & family and he was very worried for the safety of his family. This caused a sleepless night & a terrible start to our vacation. The back deck had loose boards that gave way as you walked on it. The cleaner took note & said he would report the problem. The steep staircase has extra shallow treads( old house) and no hand railing which made it treacherous, especially with luggage. It looked nothing like the photos advertised. We made plans to leave in the morning & got another rental. I was refused, my money back for the remaining days and to add insult to injury I had also paid a damage deposit which I was refused as well. I truly can’t imagine the positive reviews are real. Be warned & stay away from this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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