Victorian Blush 1BR near Portobello & Notting Hill

Summary:
You’ll find this charming apartment in the heart of Notting Hill, just a short walk from the iconic Portobello Road Market. Perfect for couples on a London stay, you’ll find everything needed for a relaxing stay here. Locally, the streets are lined with trendy eateries, bars and independent shops – you’ll never be lost for things to do. Keen to explore further afield? Ladbroke Grove Station is a short stroll away, so trips across the city are a breeze.

The Space:
We love the unique blend of modern furnishings and ornate period architecture in this self-contained studio.

Set within a classic Victorian house, the space feels both stylish and homely, with an open-plan layout, original fireplace, and high ceilings that allow for a mezzanine sleeping area.

The apartment is newly decorated and fully furnished with everything you need for a comfortable stay—ideal for business trips or city breaks. Amenities include high-speed broadband, washer-dryer, fresh towels, bed linen, plates, cutlery, and all the essentials.

Located in the heart of Notting Hill, you're just a short walk from Portobello Road Market and only five minutes from the nearest underground station or Notting Hill Gate by bus.

The mezzanine hosts the main sleeping area. At full occupancy, one guest will use the sofa bed in the living area—please let us know in advance if you'd like this made up.

Access Notes:
While on the ground floor, there are nine steps up to the building entrance, which may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

Whether you're visiting for work or leisure, our space offers comfort, charm, and a true Notting Hill experience.

Positives:
- Handy digital house manual
- Free WiFi
- Fresh bed linen, towels and bathroom essentials
- Pre-cleaning before your arrival
- Extra cleaning services available
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Laundry facilities

Home Truth:
- No dishwasher

Distances:
Airports:
London City - 1 hr 12 min
Heathrow - 57 min
London Gatwick - 1 hr 58 min

Tube station:
Ladbroke Grove - 4 min

Train station
Shepherd's Bush - 22 min

Bus stop
Cambridge Gardens / Ladbroke Grove (Stop L) - 2 min

Local shops & services
Convenience store - 3 min
Cafe - 4 min
Pharmacy - 3 min

Guest Access:
You will enjoy a fully furnished flat with everything you need for a comfortable stay all to yourself.

The Neighborhood:
Delve into the vintage clothes, crafts and trinkets of trendy Notting Hill, wandering down cobblestone avenues, perusing colourful buildings and hunting for antique treasures. Stop off at an independent bookshop and a classy café on the way home for a little breather. When – full of caffeine and caught up on literature – you do eventually return to your new home-from-home, the leafy green expanse of Hyde Park, just a twenty-three-minute walk away, comes calling for a romantic picnic or a gentle stroll.

Nestled between Notting Hill and Hyde Park, Bayswater is a great base for exploring everything that Central London has to offer, yet maintains a tight-knit, neighbourhood feel which sets it apart from surrounding areas. Grand white stucco terraces and communal garden squares make up the majority of housing in the area, so architecture aficionados will be in for a treat. Large green spaces attract families and wealthy locals alike, who you'll find taking in leisurely strolls throughout the week. Formerly home to Whiteleys, one of London’s first department stores, opened in 1911, a massive redevelopment project is underway transforming the Grade II listed building into private residences alongside the UK’s first Six Senses hotel and a selection of luxury restaurants. Queensway, Bayswater’s main artery, is a prominent shopping street with a vibrant multicultural feel. If you’re on the hunt for some unique finds, you’ll have plenty to choose from in the way of high-end boutiques and pioneering gastropubs, all just a stone's throw away on Notting Hill's Westbourne Grove.

Below you will find a few local recommendations you may like to try during your stay.

Restaurants

Taquería (Mexican)
Tacos are, of course, Taquerías speciality, served with traditional and modern fillings on soft corn tortillas, using free-range chicken, line-caught fish, organic prawns and our pork and steak always locally farmed.

Sumi (Japanese)
One of London’s most loved sushi and Japanese restaurants, SUMI is the little sister to sushi master Endo Kazutoshi’s eponymous Michelin-starred White City restaurant.

Gold (Modern European)
Gold is a neighbourhood restaurant and late night bar in the beating heart of Portobello Road. Gold is informal and honest, with a humble menu focussed on generous, seasonal plates cooked in wood ovens and served to share.

Coffee, Tea & Bakery

Layla Bakery
​They work closely with supplier to source ingredients at the height of each seasons to create hand-crafted breads, pasties, sweet treats and sandwiches.l

Beam
Food, family and community are at the centre of everything they do. If you are looking for a spot for lunch or a break from the streets to enjoy a hot drink Beam is a great choice.

Hagen
Hagen's mission is to deliver premium speciality coffee with a dash of old school class and an ever increasing amount of sustainability. The place to stop for a coffee one morning.

Pubs
Churchill Arms
The Cow
The Westbourne

Getting Around:
Ladbroke Grove tube station is about 5 mins walk. Notting Hill is only a 5 min away by bus, 20 min walk, and there are plenty of day and night buses to central London and all important sites.

Other Things to Note:
- SLEEPING AREA - Please note the bedroom is at mezzanine level, stairs leading up to it are not secured. In this regard the flat is not child friendly and elderly guests might also have an issue.

SOFA BED - Please give advanced notice if you require us to prepare the sofa bed for your stay. If you require the sofa bed an additional £59 will be charged post booking.

UPON BOOKING: If you do not have any reviews we will need you to provide more details about yourself (ie. work credentials such as a LinkedIn profile or similar) and the purpose of your stay.

EARLY CHECK-IN: A guaranteed early check-in can be arranged subject to availability at an extra charge.

LATE CHECK OUT: On the day of departure, we kindly ask all guests to vacate the property by 11AM. A guaranteed late check-out can be arranged subject to availability at an extra charge.

LONGER STAYS: For bookings of 14 nights and longer, complimentary cleaning may be provided. Details to be confirmed after booking.

Interaction with Guests:
Van Zyl and his team know what it takes to ensure guests receive the most courteous, professional and welcoming service, so you can be sure you will be in good hands. Should you have any questions or queries regarding the property or the area it’s located in, the team will be happy to help. Their contact details will be supplied once your booking is confirmed.