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Charming Apartment minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral!

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Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedroomsSleeps 4452.1 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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London
  • St. Paul's Cathedral
    9 min walk
  • Liverpool Street
    16 min walk
  • Covent Garden Market
    4 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City)
    36 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Lounge

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Dining Area

About this property

Charming Apartment minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral!

Nicely designed second floor apartment with high ceilings, located in a beautiful former 1800's Bank Building from the Victorian era, overlooking a park and the historical Smithfield Market. The apartment has a bright living room with lots of light, a kitchen area, a double bedroom and a bathroom with shower.
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The location also has the fantastic fine dining and cafe culture of Smithfield and Clerkenwell on its doorstep with traditional pubs, Michelin-starred restaurants, many cafes and great options for family or late night dining. It is a perfect location for enjoying London, with all the famous landmarks very nearby. Museum of London and the original Roman city walls are 4 minutes walk away, St. Pauls Cathedral just 600 meters. A short walk further brings you across the Millennium footbridge over the Thames to the Tate Modern Museum and attractions near London Bridge and Tower Bridge.

There is a double bed in the bedroom, and in the living room there is a double bed too. Both rooms are private and can be closed off completely. The bathroom in the apartment is accessible separately from both spaces.

Great spot for transport across London. It is a 2 minute walk to the new high-speed Elizabeth Line (Paddington in 8 minutes), and Barbican (180 m) and Farringdon Underground Stations (100m), very close to St Paul's station and has perfect train links to all of London's airports.

Culture and Attractions: You will enjoy the many cultural attractions nearby, including Barbican Center for Theatre, Art and Dance - Europe's largest multi-arts venue and home to the London Symphony Orchestra is a 3 minute walk (300 meters); British Museum, Portrait Gallery, and many other venues within minutes. The location is ideal for quick access to the trendy Hoxton and Shoreditch.

Property manager

Rolf

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Swedish
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Nice nearby pubs have smoking areas

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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. St. Paul's Cathedral and Covent Garden Market are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include London Eye and Sky Garden. Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and Natural History Museum are not to be missed. 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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London

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 9 min walk
  • Liverpool Street - 16 min walk
  • The British Museum - 4 min drive
  • London Eye - 6 min drive
  • London Bridge - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Farringdon Underground Station - 1 min walk
  • Farringdon Station - 5 min walk
  • London (LCY-London City) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dose Espresso - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Butchers Hook & Cleaver - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Old Red Cow - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Hope - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Apulia - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Apartment minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming Apartment minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Apartment minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Apartment minutes walk from St Paul's Cathedral! located?

Located in London City Centre, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of St. Paul's Cathedral and The Strand. Liverpool Street and Tate Modern are also within 1 mile (2 km). Farringdon Underground Station is only a 2-minute walk and Barbican Station is 4 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Trip
Had a lovely stay over Christmas. Really close to tube stations. Nice apartment with good facilities - kitchen, dishwasher, etc. Host is easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L., Orange, California, USA

Fantastic Location, great communication from owners
Rolf and Mok communicated with us early and often and helped us out with some challenges along the way (even while they were own their own vacation!). A for communication and response! Location is fantastic. Very central with easy access to several tube stations/bus stops a short walk away. historic neighborhood (William Wallace, John Wesley, St. Bartholmew's, St. Paul/s, Smithfield Market) you could spend days exploring and has some world class restaurants along with very accessible local pubs. I highly recommend! It was cosy for our family of 5 and would gladly stay here again! I loved the heated floors in the bathroom! Again, our hosts, Rolf and Mok were stellar communicators and we very much appreciated their quick responses and clarity. Thank you for making our London visit even more enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Maggie M.

Good location to get to london sights and near tube stations at Farringdon and Barbican
Overall stay excllent and had a great Sunday luch only around the corner at the Old Red Cow, a small pub in size but excellent food. Flat was good but only lacked a setee or chairs to sit down and watch the TV in comfort or supply a small TV as well in the main bedoom if the second room is a bedroom/kitchen. Carluccio's opposite is great for food as well but closed on Sundays. Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Agnetha W.

Great
Clean and convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Janet G., Calgary, Alberta Canada

Great apartment
I would recommend this apartment. In a great location close to the tube and close to St Paul's Cathedral. Also close to several really good restaurants. The beds were comfortable and clean. Any problems with the flat and Mok and Rolf are quick to solve them.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Stuart Y.

Good, clean, well located flat
Advance communication from the owners was excellent providing all possible information one could need. We arrived 2hours earlier than expected and that was also no problem. The apartment is exactly as described & pictured and accommodated 2 adults and 3 children well. All essentials were supplied including plenty of towels. Very unusually in my experience, there are even international electrical adaptors for 220V devices. There was no sound to be heard or any other kind of disturbance from Smithfield meat market which is active all night across the road nor from the bars downstairs. The location is a few minutes walk from cafes and restaurants for breakfast and other meals and transport links for every sight that London has to offer. There is a small supermarket 5 minutes walk away and several more within 10minutes walk. I would recommend this flat.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Hanne Camilla D.

A good place to stay for a family of four
The best thing about this apartment is the location. It is easy to get there from Gatwick airport with the Thameslink train to Farringdon station, and it is close to several Underground stations. There are many restaurants and places to visit (like St.Paul’s catedral) nearby. The second best thing about the apartment is that it is very clean and tidy, not all holiday apartments are. The kitchen however is more a kitchenette than a kitchen, with very little cutlery, and is placed in a corner of the livingroom/second bedroom. It is worth noting that the apartment we rented is not the one that is photographed in the advert. It is similar, but the furniture and wall colourings are different, and the bathroom less luxurious. The single bed in the livingroom/second bedroom is not the beautiful daybed pictured in the advert, but a homemade (?) bed that would not have been comfortable for an adult. I suppose the owners have more than one apartment and uses the same advert for them all. We never met neither Mok nor Rolf, but they seemed relaxed about everything, and in the end we left the rent for them to collect while we were out. All in all a good place to stay for a few days for two teenagers with parents!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Alec A.

Walking the city streets
Well maintained property on the northern end of the City of London which was used mostly as a base by my family for walking around the city (locally) and to the West End (25-30 mins). Clear directions for arrival & departure = very pleasant stay.

8/10 Good

Doug M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good base
We were in London for a week and the apartment was a good spot for exploring the city. It had sufficient space for 3 and there were almost 10 places to eat within a 5 minute walk. There were 2 very hot days and the bedroom has 2 fans but no air conditioning although the main room does. The window cannot be opened due to the noise from the meat market in the night. Also, the washer dryer combo worked well for washing but not for drying. Rolf did offer us another dryer for use. Besides those 2 issues, we were really pleased with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Massimiliano M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
London
Appartamento bello, pulito e funzionale! Ottima la vicinanza a due stazioni della meteopolitana. Rolf sempre disponibile e pronto ad aiutare per ogni evenienza! Unico neo: di notte le attività del mercato vicino sono rumorose, ma basta chiudere le finestre e si dorme senza problemi.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Great location physical but noisy
Great location. The only issues that we encountered have been repeated in other reviews…. Noisy bar downstairs and very noisy meat market across the street during the night. This being said, I do believe the owners have made efforts to reduce the noise but installing proper windows and window treatments. Only other real negative was the lack of towels for our two week stay. There is a washer but the dryer malfunctioned while we were there and had to hang dry towels and clothes. Some items could also use a little updating and the kitchen area is seeing some wear and tear just from overuse. The owner was extremely responsive and easy to contact!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Only one problem
We stayed in the summer and when it was hot outside it was hot inside. There was a standing a/c unit in one room but it didn’t cool the place. We kept windows open but the meat market is right across the street and it is very loud at all hours of night with trucks, carts, yelling etc so windows open is tough. Bring earplugs! Otherwise location etc was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Owen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and value
Lots of train lines close by, so my family and I were able to get anywhere in the city quickly, as well as to London Stadium and Wembley Stadium. Neighborhood seems nice, safe - no problems. Excellent value for the location. We would return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good location, tight interior space
The apartment was as advertised, yet is most appropriate for a family given the two large single beds in the main living/kitchen area. This would not be ideal for a couple renting this one bedroom apartment. Although we appreciated the convenient location and being within a short walk to the train station and bus stop, the apartment is located next to a very busy Smithfield Wholesale meat market which operates from midnight to10:00 am. With the windows closed the noise is barely decernable, but could be a factor to consider when renting this apartment. We were there when weather was quite warm and although an air conditioner was noted as a simple connection; it was a portable unit that requires venting through a window, thus making the limited floor space even more crowded. We chose not to set it up and used the fans. The pots and pans were unusable, but after contacting the owner they sent a new set via Amazon the next day. Much appreciated. The owner was responsive given a few issues that arose during our stay. It would a great apartment if it were set up as a proper living/dining room combo, rather than cramming extra beds in the living area.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fabulous location
My husband, 23-year-old son and I stayed for 10 days. Rolf and Mok were much better about communication than we were, getting helpful detailed info and recommendations to us in advance so we could plan and checking to make sure we’d arrived when they hadn’t heard from us. (And they hadn’t heard from us because everything was so clearly explained.) We also hit the ground running and never stopped the whole time we were there. The flat is perfectly located near Farringdon Station with access to most everywhere. We took public transport the entire time, and we appreciated the area is a little removed from the more busy streets of London. As we love to walk, we also found it within distance to Barbican, where we enjoyed the London Symphony Orchestra, Trafalgar Square, Parliament, the London Eye, and the more tourist-laden sites in that area along the Thames. It’s a hike to the latter two, but we enjoyed just seeing the city on foot. One specific recommendation is visiting the Royal Observatory and taking in the most spectacular view of London and taking the water taxi back from Greenwich after dark and seeing the amazing city lights and bridges. Anyway, the flat is very functional! The shower and WiFi work well. We never had any time to watch television. The only issue is noise from the bar below and the adjacent meat market, which runs midnight to 7 am four nights a week, I think. But the noise is muffled by double panes on the windows. Still, you may want to consider earplugs.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johann S., Fleury les Aubrais

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon choix
Zone calme malgré le marché de gros en bas de l’appartement. Très bien desservi par les lignes de métro (circle/elizabeth/…) et les bus (Hôpital bartholomew). Appartement très agréable avec tout le confort nécessaire. En bonus, excellente communication avec le propriétaire qui fourni beaucoup d’infos très utiles.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tania J., Wellington NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fab accomodation
Exactly as it says! Great location & a breeze to get to from Heathrow
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great flat—just what we needed
The flat was perfect for our family of four. We loved being so close to the Elizabeth line and St Paul’s Cathedral. And the local pubs and coffee shops were very convenient at the start/end of our days. It was great that our kids had separate twin beds. The shower was amazing! And Rolf was very attentive.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time
Rolf was very quick to respond with any question I had prior to arriving. We had very detailed instructions about where to go and how to get in just prior to departing from home to go to London. The location was incredibly convenient with regard to getting to anywhere we wanted. I do recommend this place.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great historical location and proximity to transportation.
Rolf was one of the nicest and most personable hosts I’ve met. I would book with him again in a heart beat. The apartment is situated in a very interesting and rich historical location on the perimeter of London and it’s close to the Farringdon/ Barbican stations. I loved the apartment. It suites a family of four with two teenagers much better than a family with very young children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Annie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good location but very very noisy
Near from many attractions But the Smithfield Market are very very noisy all night long It’s impossible to sleep with windows open Communication with host is ok
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bon emplacement
Appartement bien situé. Communication facile avec le propriétaire. Place suffisante pour notre famille : 2 adultes 2 jeunes adultes. Un peu de bruit la nuit, en raison des camions allant au marché situé juste en face, mais rien de majeur. Le quartier est bien, pas trop de fêtards. Restaurants et épicerie tout près. Équipement fourni adéquat. L’ascenseur est petit, mais fonctionne bien. A été très utile pour ma fille et le fauteuil roulant. Appartement sécurisé par un code d’accès au bâtiment. Nous avons eu un très bon séjour.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gene S., Brisbane, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay in historic Farringdon.
Great apartment in the heart of historic Farringdon. Who knew about the oldest church in London, the execution of Sir William Wallace and the vibrant Smithfield markets? Not us but we do now. Communication was great. We stayed over Christmas so a lot of pubs and restaurants were closed but we had a brilliant time. You can walk to the Globe Theatre and Tower of London and the new Elizabeth line from Heathrow stops about 150m away. The apartment is London sized but well appointed. We were very happy. Thanks Rolf.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snowy December
The flat worked well for us. The photos on the Vrbo listing were not exact as there is only one twin bed in the living/kitchen area so we don’t feel it would sleep 5. We connected with Rolf as soon as we arrived. He came by to make sure we got into the flat — we did have difficulty getting into the lockbox and we had to call him, but by the time he arrived we had opened it. During our stay he responded quickly when we had a question or problem. We loved the location since it is close to St. Paul’s which we visited frequently and it is within walking distance to the buses and tube. And both of us being 70 ladies the convenience for city travel and groceries is very important. Fascinated watching the Smithfield meat market during the early morning hours. Overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location
This was a great apartment for our week in London. The tube lines are so convenient, particularly the Elizabeth line from Heathrow. Walking distance to so much and a great neighborhood environment. Great pubs right downstairs with great food. The only kind of negative was the Smithfield Market. It was in full swing at 3 am and could get a little noisy. But even that wasn’t that bad. I would absolutely recommend this cute flat.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Rolf

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Originally from Boston, I've lived in many cities in Europe and am now in London for more than a decade. I travel non-stop and really understand what travel for work, pleasure, or romance is about.

Why they chose this property

Superb location ! and very traditional.

What makes this property unique

History at your feet.

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English, French, German, Dutch, Swedish
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