Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London

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View from Master bathroom to Master Bedroom

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51506.9 sq ft

Popular amenities

Breakfast included

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

London, England

Eventim Apollo13 min walk
Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre14 min drive
Westfield London Shopping Centre16 min drive
London (LHR-Heathrow)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Junior Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs (Cloakroom) WC

Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom (Master Bedroom)

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Hallway Bathroom

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Luxurious and comfortable, come and enjoy London from our house. With a village feel in the city, the location has easy transport links to London Underground or Railway Services. A tube or train will take you to central London in just 20 minutes!

The house dates back to the early 1900s and it's 'boomerang' layout and unique spiral staircase give it a special look and added space - great for kids and adults alike. It retains some original features, such as the fireplace. It is conveniently tucked away down Castelnau row footpath and is the biggest of 7 cottages, in this very calm spot. The house sleeps 5 adults comfortably.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything required to do some serious cooking if you're up for it! There is also a utility room with separate washer and dryer machines for laundry.

There are a couple of great cafes within 2 minutes walking distance of the house: Sips & Bites (Italian) and Spoonful (French). There is also a greengrocer and natural foods merchant on the same row of shops. I highly recommend PostBox Indian restaurant and The Bridge pub.

In Barnes village, there are many restaurants to choose from. Don't miss the Olympic Cafe and Cinema, and Rick Stein fish restaurant, a little further up in Sheen.

Barnes is a very coveted area in SW London, there is a large amount of nature accessible nearby - the river Thames (3 minutes walk), the Leg-O-Mutton nature reserve (3 minutes walk), Barnes Common and Barnes Pond (5 minutes bus ride) and the London Wetlands Centre (www.wwt.org.uk) a wetlands reserve for wildfowl and birds (5 minutes bus ride or 20 minutes walk). On the subject of nature, the house is only 15 minutes drive away from Royal Kew Gardens (www.kew.org), a must for any lover of plants!

For those looking to do shopping, the Wesfield shopping centre is just North of Hammersmith on the other side of the river Thames (www.westfield.com). There are also world famous museums located nearby in South Kensington: The Natural History Museum (www.nhm.ac.uk), The Science Museum (www.sciencemuseum.org.uk) and The Victoria and Albert Museum (www.vam.ac.uk).

Property manager

Farid Bennis

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:30 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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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

About the area

London

Located on a river, this cottage is in Barnes, a neighbourhood in London. Natural History Museum and Science Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and London Eye. Check out an event or a game at Stamford Bridge Stadium, and consider making time for Sky Garden, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

London, England

What's nearby

Eventim Apollo - 13 min walk
Olympia Conference and Exhibition Centre - 14 min drive
Kensington High Street - 15 min drive
Westfield London Shopping Centre - 16 min drive
Hyde Park - 17 min drive

Getting around

Barnes Station - 3 min drive
Hammersmith Station - 15 min walk
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Rutland - ‬10 min walk
‪The Dove, Hammersmith - ‬15 min walk
‪The Chancellors - ‬13 min walk
‪River Café - ‬19 min walk
‪The Blue Boat, Fulham Reach - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London located?

Located in Barnes, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Thames River and within 3 miles (5 km) of Kensington High Street and Westfield London Shopping Centre. Natural History Museum is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away. Hammersmith Station is 15 minutes by foot and Ravenscourt Park Underground Station is 19 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Timothy d.

16 Aug 2024

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

Visiting Mum & Dad

Perfect location and comfortable flat with plenty of room. Could have done with an extra fan for the spare room.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manda L.

30 Jul 2024

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

Great location and helpful owner

Lovely house Our family loved the location and we were very grateful to the owner for being so helpful. Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

8 May 2022

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

Great location

The house is in a great location, near Hammersmith which will take you to central London in 20 min. Very well equipped and very good communication with the owner.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne D.

12 Dec 2021

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

Beautiful cottage in a quiet and visually stunning area

Staying here was such an experience. The cottage is like a dream home. It's beautiful, cosy, spacious, a perfect balance of vintage and modern decor. I honestly meets all the needs for a comfortable stay. The owner is fantastic, extremely courteous and accommodating. Couldn’t ask for a better host. The location is brilliant, close to Chiswick, Hammersmith, Putney, Fulham. Definitely a highly recommended stay! :)

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W.

26 Oct 2021

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

City break

A great base

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

5 Oct 2021

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

Superb, unique, perfectly situated cottage

This cottage was perfect for us. So peaceful and quiet, two words not normally associated with London accommodation. Great restaurants on the doorstep (The Georgian restaurant was amazing) and even more just a pleasant stroll away in Barnes. Wandering ten minutes over beautiful Hammersmith Bridge to Hammersmith tube and all the London sights are within easy reach. The cottage itself is spacious and warm, with lovely comfy beds. A few minor maintenance tweaks probably needed, but only little things and nothing that would put us off returning. We really really loved it. It's a hidden gem of a place.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

1 Oct 2019

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

Lovely stay in barnes

Very good location, close to the river.

8/10 Good

carole b.

25 Jun 2019

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

Très bien équipé et calme

Beaucoup de points positifs : quartier résidentiel et calme , proximité du métro ( environ 12 min à pied , avec la traversée du pont d'Hammersmith qui est en soi une jolie promenade ) . Même si la maison elle même n'a pas de jardin , on profite , depuis toutes les fenêtres , de la verdure des jardins autour . Nous avons trouvé un logement très propre . Check in très aisé . Farid est facilement disponible au téléphone , la communication avec lui a été excellente . L'appartement est très équipé , tout ce dont on peut avoir besoin . Literie très confortable. La petite touche sympathique en plus , c'est le jus d'orange , le pain , le lait etc...prévus pour le premier petit déjeuner . Master bedroom super . Quelques petites choses cependant à améliorer : dans la cuisine pas de fenêtre , pas d'aération possible , donc l'alarme "fumée" a tendance à se déclencher rapidement lorsqu'on cuisine . Il y a peut être quelque chose à envisager à partir du puits de lumière de la cuisine . D'autre part la 2ème chambre est vraiment petite , pas de penderie pour les vêtements , pas de table de nuit ...Il y a vraiment un écart de confort important entre les 2 chambres. .

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ron T.

5 Aug 2024

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

London Visit

House was perfect for four people. Quiet neighborhood with a short ride into London. A number of pubs and restaurants within walking distance. Only thing needed is some outlets in the bathrooms.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

olaf s.

29 Jul 2024

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

Short but intense stay in London

Everything was as expected and proclaimed. It takes 15 minutes from there to the underground train (tube) as well as the locations you need as a tourist like restaurants/pubs and grocery stores. We had a short ride of 45 minutes from Heathrow to come to the house. The house was clean and the things you need for living for a few days on its place. The breakfast we found in the refrigerator. Thank you very much.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan R.

19 Jul 2024

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

Lovely apartment in a quiet London neighbourhood

The apartment was spacious and comfortable for our family of two adults and three teenagers. There were multiple bathrooms in the house which was convenient. The kitchen was well supplied for cooking meals. The location itself is quiet and quaint. It is about a 20 min walk over the bridge to the nearest underground station however from there you have access to four tube lines. We would recommend this location to anyone provided that they are willing to do a lot of walking. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

brendan o.

14 Jun 2024

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

Lovely flat in London

Extremely well maintained flat in London. Near to Hammersmith tube station. Flat was clean and the beds were extremely comfortable. Owner was quick to respond and very helpful!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

L S.

4 Jun 2024

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

Lovely Place to Stay

I loved staying here! The cottage is private, peaceful, very spacious by London standards, and the bed was very comfortable. It's only a 15 minute walk to the Tube station for the Picadilly, Hammersmith, District, and Circle lines, that will get you anywhere you need to go, including directly to/from Heathrow. Only a couple of minutes walk to the Thames Path, and Barnes Village is super cute, and very quiet for being so close to Central London. I spent a week there and found it to be perfect for my stay. Great communications with courteous owner, as well. Id definitely recommend this cottage, especially to American travelers, because housing is tiny compared to what we are used to, and this cottage was shockingly spacious!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne D.

28 May 2024

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

Comforts of home

What a great location for families and for anyone who wants a quite stay. Being so close to the Hammersmith bridge was perfect. I will definitely be coming back. The owner was always easy to contact which was very helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

20 May 2024

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

Prime location

Excellent location for walking, shopping and public transportation. The neighborhood is safe and quiet. The home was spacious enough for my wife and two teenagers. Everything we needed was provided. And the owner was in contact with us regarding our needs for a comfortable stay. We highly recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt B.

15 May 2024

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

Quiet, clam stay

The property was very well-maintained and taken care of. It is quiet and away from noise. We enjoyed our stay. There would return is coming back to London.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

14 May 2024

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

Excellent, Relaxing City Cottage and Adjoining Neighborhood

Great stay, great property. Although the property is not in central London, getting there was a breeze by way of the Hammersmith underground station.

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jens K.

11 Apr 2024

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

Well equipped house and great host

We stayed here for a week and were able to explore the city well from Farid's house. With our questions or problems, the host was always easy to reach and was able to help quickly. The house is in a quiet area. It's all a bit older, charming and well furnished.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva H.

4 Apr 2024

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

Trip nach London März 2024

Sehr gute Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter. Zentrale, aber sehr ruhige Wohnung in einem guten Wohngebiet. Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel sind zu Fuß gut erreichbar und Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten direkt vor Ort.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

20 Mar 2024

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

Perfect Location

This was the perfect location to catch the Tube into the City or a match at Craven Cottage. Living area was spacious and great for a family with teens. Would return in a heartbeat!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda A., Regina, Saskatchewan

16 Mar 2024

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

Great family place to stay

Wonderful area. Large modern place. Great shower, kitchen and tv. We loved it. It had everything we needed. Beds and mattresses were fantastic. Several washrooms. Amazing master shower. Hope to stay there again.

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britney W.

29 Feb 2024

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

Great Location and Great property

This property was located in great spot; easy to get to the tube to access all London has to offer. The property itself has everything you need and more. The laundry was a great feature and a full service kitchen. It’s a great space to come back to kick back and relax after a great day adventuring all London has to offer. The owner Farid was excellent at communication and very detailed information to locating the property; that made it easy to find! Thanks Farid!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Grace W.

15 Feb 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location and Nice Host

The living area is lovely and overall it was a comfortable stay. The towels/linens could do with replacement and the place could use a nice dusting to remove cobwebs, but it was generally good.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Carrington S.

15 Jan 2024

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

Great location and value

Quiet neighborhood with some airplane traffic. Relatively large place for a family or group needing two bedrooms and bathrooms. Great communication with owner. Large kitchen with everything you need to cook. About a fifteen minute walk to the Hammersmith tube station and town. Unfortunately the master bedroom shower was not draining properly during our stay. Note that the two bedrooms are up a spiral staircase if that is an issue for anyone considering staying. Relative to other similar properties, we found this to be a good value for the area.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trina B.

30 Dec 2023

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

The Perfect Quiet Getaway

Arrived late on Cgristmas Eve after a challenging day of train travel to find an unbelievably spacious flat with food in the fridge for breakfast. Farid was very kind and responsive and we loved the neighborhood- just a short walk to the Thames, with markets and restaurants just around the corner. Couldn't have been a better stay. Thanks!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Farid Bennis

Hi! My name is Farid, I grew up in London, UK and I now live in Quebec City - the capital Quebec province - Canada.

I speak English, French and Spanish and I love to communicate with my guests. I've been a host since 2014 and the vast majority of the time it is a great pleasure to welcome wonderful people and families from all over the world :-)

Why they chose this property

Although I no longer live there, I have very fond memories of the house since I spent my final school years, and university years living there. Since I grew up here, I know Barnes very well and I love it when guests ask for my advice about the village and the surroundings.

I must admit, I'm not an expert on London, but then again, who is?! We welcome your visit to find out more...

What makes this property unique

The house is well insulated and stays relatively cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The best thing about it is the 10 minute walk across Hammersmith Bridge. The river is beautiful to cross by foot!