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Covent Garden 1-bed, Sleeps 6, Family-Friendly, Quiet
Apartment with kitchen, 7-minute walk to The British Museum
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 655.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

- Place, Leicester Square
- Place, The British Museum
- Place, Piccadilly Circus
- Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Futon
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Covent Garden 1-bed, Sleeps 6, Family-Friendly, Quiet
* Fantastic location in v centre of London, most things to do just a short walk
* Family-friendly with fully equipped kitchen & supplies
* Quiet—sleep not disturbed by police/ambulance sirens, can sleep with windows open
* Office ready with ultra high res monitor, printer/scanner/copier & supplies
* Lived-in home with personal items, some locked cupboards, so unsuitable if seek hotel style
GENERAL
* Bedroom with double bed, electric blanket, TV, trouser press, wardrobe
* Living room: sofa, chairs
* Designer bathroom: toilet, shower, large tub
* Additional bedding: sofa converts to king sized bed; 1 or 2 air beds on floor
FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN, FOOD & DRINK SUPPLIES
* Polished granite breakfast bar seats 6
* Fully equipped kitchen: fridge, freezer, dishwasher, induction hob/stove, oven, microwave, air fryer, toaster, cooking utensils
* Good quality cutlery/silverware, plates, glasses
* Foodstuffs: Oils & vinegar, sugar, coffee, tea, chocolate, pasta, rice, dried mushrooms, canned tomatoes, etc. Ready to go for cooking, please replace what you use. No fresh milk provided
* Washer/dryer with laundry tablets, iron, ironing board—ready to go for washing
TECHNOLOGY
* 43" flat screen Ultra HDTV, large number of channels
* Wifi: normally 70Mbit/sec down, 17Mbit/sec up
* 27” BenQ GW2765 ultra hi res computer monitor
* HP printer/copier/scanner with spare cartridges & paper
FANTASTIC LOCATION
* V centre of London. Many of London’s best sights, restaurants, etc just a short, lovely walk away
* Most theatres within five minute easy stroll
* Street outside, St. Giles High Street, is 2,000 years old main road into London
* St. Giles-in-the-Fields church adjacent. 900 years of Londoners in cemetery. Including 1665 plague victims, Andrew Marvell, author of “To My Coy Mistress”, most seductive poem of all time
* Bells of St. Giles church regularly pealed at dusk or weekends-wonderful sound
* Former public execution site 200 yards away
* At nice pub next door (“The Angel”), condemned given “St Giles Bowl” of alcohol—origin of “one for the road”
* Internet search for “St Giles London” reveals fascinating history
QUIET, SLEEP WITH WINDOWS OPEN
* V quiet
* Extremely unusual in central London, where emergency service sirens and rubbish pickups penetrate double-glazing throughout the night
* All but the lightest of sleepers can leave windows open and sleep soundly
INFORMAL PHOTOS & VIDEOS
See https://photos.app.goo.XX/TieNrVnvqAyNVmrG8, where "XX" is replaced by "gl"
ACCESS VIA 15 SHORT STEPS
* Entry: lift to third floor, along corridor, down 15 short (18cm/7.5") steps
* Exit: down 15 short steps to first floor, along corridor, lift to ground floor
* Steps only an issue if physically disabled, or dislike the inconvenience
SETTING EXPECTATIONS
* Lived-in home with books, family photos, some locked cupboards containing clothing/knick-knacks, some bagged food in fridge/freezer, exercise equipment. Unsuitable if seeking minimal/hotel style
* Crowded with more than 2 guests: during day suggest fold up sofabed, put airbeds aside
* Storage space limited; with lot of luggage may feel crowded
* As normal in London, no a/c. Heatwaves rare but can be uncomfortable; 3 fans make comfortable for most guests
* Bathroom & toilet accessed through bedroom
* On rare occasions, people gather late at night on otherwise quiet street. For most guests, closing windows ensures sleep not disturbed
* Family-friendly with fully equipped kitchen & supplies
* Quiet—sleep not disturbed by police/ambulance sirens, can sleep with windows open
* Office ready with ultra high res monitor, printer/scanner/copier & supplies
* Lived-in home with personal items, some locked cupboards, so unsuitable if seek hotel style
GENERAL
* Bedroom with double bed, electric blanket, TV, trouser press, wardrobe
* Living room: sofa, chairs
* Designer bathroom: toilet, shower, large tub
* Additional bedding: sofa converts to king sized bed; 1 or 2 air beds on floor
FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN, FOOD & DRINK SUPPLIES
* Polished granite breakfast bar seats 6
* Fully equipped kitchen: fridge, freezer, dishwasher, induction hob/stove, oven, microwave, air fryer, toaster, cooking utensils
* Good quality cutlery/silverware, plates, glasses
* Foodstuffs: Oils & vinegar, sugar, coffee, tea, chocolate, pasta, rice, dried mushrooms, canned tomatoes, etc. Ready to go for cooking, please replace what you use. No fresh milk provided
* Washer/dryer with laundry tablets, iron, ironing board—ready to go for washing
TECHNOLOGY
* 43" flat screen Ultra HDTV, large number of channels
* Wifi: normally 70Mbit/sec down, 17Mbit/sec up
* 27” BenQ GW2765 ultra hi res computer monitor
* HP printer/copier/scanner with spare cartridges & paper
FANTASTIC LOCATION
* V centre of London. Many of London’s best sights, restaurants, etc just a short, lovely walk away
* Most theatres within five minute easy stroll
* Street outside, St. Giles High Street, is 2,000 years old main road into London
* St. Giles-in-the-Fields church adjacent. 900 years of Londoners in cemetery. Including 1665 plague victims, Andrew Marvell, author of “To My Coy Mistress”, most seductive poem of all time
* Bells of St. Giles church regularly pealed at dusk or weekends-wonderful sound
* Former public execution site 200 yards away
* At nice pub next door (“The Angel”), condemned given “St Giles Bowl” of alcohol—origin of “one for the road”
* Internet search for “St Giles London” reveals fascinating history
QUIET, SLEEP WITH WINDOWS OPEN
* V quiet
* Extremely unusual in central London, where emergency service sirens and rubbish pickups penetrate double-glazing throughout the night
* All but the lightest of sleepers can leave windows open and sleep soundly
INFORMAL PHOTOS & VIDEOS
See https://photos.app.goo.XX/TieNrVnvqAyNVmrG8, where "XX" is replaced by "gl"
ACCESS VIA 15 SHORT STEPS
* Entry: lift to third floor, along corridor, down 15 short (18cm/7.5") steps
* Exit: down 15 short steps to first floor, along corridor, lift to ground floor
* Steps only an issue if physically disabled, or dislike the inconvenience
SETTING EXPECTATIONS
* Lived-in home with books, family photos, some locked cupboards containing clothing/knick-knacks, some bagged food in fridge/freezer, exercise equipment. Unsuitable if seeking minimal/hotel style
* Crowded with more than 2 guests: during day suggest fold up sofabed, put airbeds aside
* Storage space limited; with lot of luggage may feel crowded
* As normal in London, no a/c. Heatwaves rare but can be uncomfortable; 3 fans make comfortable for most guests
* Bathroom & toilet accessed through bedroom
* On rare occasions, people gather late at night on otherwise quiet street. For most guests, closing windows ensures sleep not disturbed
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
About the area
London
Located in London, this apartment is in the city centre. The British Museum and Royal Albert Hall are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Oxford Street and Covent Garden Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Stamford Bridge Stadium or Emirates Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

London, England
What's nearby
- Leicester Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- The British Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
- Piccadilly Circus - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Trafalgar Square - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- London Eye - 8 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Craft Beer Co. - 2 min walk
- Byron - 1 min walk
- Ben's Traditional Fish & Chips - 1 min walk
- Kanada-Ya - 1 min walk
- Redemption Roasters - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by David Ferris
Londoner, came to the US for post-graduate work at Stanford, way back in the 1970's. Career running high tech firms, founded a museum. Got into property rentals in 2013 to provide for ill-deserved retirement and pending senility.
Why they chose this property
* Fantastic location in v centre of London, most things to do just a short walk
* Family-friendly with fully equipped kitchen & supplies
* Office ready with wifi & hard-wired internet, ultra high res monitor, printer/scanner/copier & supplies
* Quiet—sleep not disturbed by police/ambulance sirens, can sleep with windows open
* Family-friendly with fully equipped kitchen & supplies
* Office ready with wifi & hard-wired internet, ultra high res monitor, printer/scanner/copier & supplies
* Quiet—sleep not disturbed by police/ambulance sirens, can sleep with windows open
What makes this property unique
* Fantastic location in v centre of London, most things to do just a short walk
* Family-friendly with fully equipped kitchen & supplies
* Office ready with wifi & hard-wired internet, ultra high res monitor, printer/scanner/copier & supplies
* Quiet—sleep not disturbed by police/ambulance sirens, can sleep with windows open
* Family-friendly with fully equipped kitchen & supplies
* Office ready with wifi & hard-wired internet, ultra high res monitor, printer/scanner/copier & supplies
* Quiet—sleep not disturbed by police/ambulance sirens, can sleep with windows open
Languages:
French
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