A charming period -2 bedroom vacation home in London, with a garden in a quiet corner of South Kensington, with easy access to the shopping and gourmet pleasures of Chelsea and Knightsbridge.

Ideal for families looking for a short-term let or holiday rental in London, spaced over three floors (plus basement) with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a patio garden. A non-smoking property.

Decoration: Classic English style with elegant period pieces, original paintings, and many personal touches and family treasures.

Reception: The sitting room on the first floor has a welcoming ambiance with its comfortable sofa and chairs, color-coordinated fabrics, some fine antique pieces, and many interesting pictures and family treasures. The original pine and marble fireplace makes an elegant focal point. Flat-screen TV, video, and a stereo are also provided. Kitchen description: The conservatory addition to the kitchen makes a bright and cheerful room for preparing tasty meals and enjoying them around the table in the dining area or in the patio garden beyond. Practical essentials on hand include a gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher, and there is a washer/dryer in the utility area in the basement.

Bedrooms: The master bedroom on the second floor has a king bed, 5ft by 6ft 6''. The smaller bedroom on the first floor overlooks the garden behind the house and has a single bed ( 90 x 200).

Bathroom: The master en-suite bathroom has a wash basin, a tub with a shower over it, and a loo. The second en-suite bathroom has a wash basin, shower cubicle, and loo. There is also a separate loo for guests on the ground floor.

An elegant residential area of period terraces and garden squares, a few minutes walk from the Victoria & Albert, the Natural History and Science Museums, and beyond them to the Royal Albert Hall and Hyde Park, a great green space perfect for a breath of fresh air. A walk of 15-20 minutes takes you to the fashionista and gourmet paradise of Harrods, and the exclusive shops, boutiques, and restaurants of Knightsbridge. Alternatively, a similar walk takes you south to the many attractions of the trendy King’s Road area.

Tube: Gloucester Road, 5 minutes walk (Circle, District, and Piccadilly lines); South Kensington, 7 minutes (Circle, District, and Piccadilly lines). Buses and taxis are plentiful for access to the West End or farther afield, also for Heathrow.