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The Garden Flat Earls Court, central London

Fans of London's Theatreland will love The Garden Flat, centrally located in the borough of Kensington and Chelsea, just a couple of miles to the famous stages of the West End of London. The flat is in Zone 1, a few minutes walk from Gloucester Road and Earl's Court underground stations on the Piccadilly and District lines. It is convenient for all of London's historic sites - Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square and Covent Garden are only a few stops on the tube. On your doorstep, the Earls Court Exhibition Centre, still one of the capital's grandest feats of engineering, regularly plays host to concerts, shows and exhibitions.

For a London shopping break, the world-famous Harrods department store is a short bus journey away and Oxford Street and Regent Streets aren't far, with a choice of shops ranging from high street to designer. South Kensington has lots of classy boutiques and in the famous areas of Camden, Notting Hill and Portobello Road you'll find stalls selling vintage clothes, antiques and furniture. For a London weekend break or a longer stay, the lovely Garden Flat is perfectly situated for a self-catering holiday in the centre of the UK's vibrant capital city.

This immaculate vacation flat is near many of London's famous museums and galleries - the Victoria and Albert for world-renowned collections of art and antiques, the Natural History Museum where children will love shrieking at the livesize model of the T-Rex, and the Science Museum, where they can play on many hands-on exhibits. The tourist attractions of Madame Tussauds and the Planetarium are also within easy reach - the list of things to do in London with children is endless.

London is home to top art galleries, international exhibitions, opera and ballet. The South Bank, a lively area fronting the River Thames, is home to the Tate Modern. While the National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery and Royal Opera House at Covent Garden, are all a short walk from each other. In fact many of London's famous landmarks are within a square mile and are easily reached from this central self-catering apartment.

London can be done on a budget, particularly if you are self-catering in well-equipped accommodation such as this. There are lots of free things to do: the historic parks are perfect for people watching and picnicing. Hyde Park - a green oasis with boating lake, and St James's Park with its amazing pelicans, are easily accessible from this London apartment. Regents Park, with its impressive zoo, is also only a few tube stops away.

If you tire of the capital, there are a great many days out around London too. It is an easy day trip to the sea - an hour to the resort of Brighton with its amazing Royal Pavillion, bohemian Lanes quarter, and charming pebble beach. Historic Hastings with its quaint streets and cliffs, and Battle Abbey - where the Battle of Hastings took place are around 90 minutes by train. And Hampton Court, Richmond Park and Greenwich are all beautiful riverside attractions that you can get to by a boat on the Thames, passing under famous bridges as you go.

There are many other varied attractions making London an action-packed self-catering holiday or fun family vacation. Whether you're a culture-vulture or theatre-fan, on a shopping break with friends, or a couple on a romantic weekend break, The Garden Flat is a fabulous holiday apartment to rent in central London.

Accommodation: The Garden Flat is a spacious apartment that sleeps 4 in two double bedrooms - it is located in the Earls Court area in the west of London, just a couple of miles from the West End and in an upmarket area full of a great selection of pubs, bars and restaurants. The flat is beautifully decorated and furnished to a very high standard. The kitchen of the Garden Flat is decorated with lovely marble tiles and marble work surfaces. An archway off the kitchen leads to a small dining area - with enough room for 4 to eat in comfort. This is situated next to some lovely French windows which open out onto the private, enclosed garden. The spacious sitting room is carpetted and has rich, comfortable sofa and armchairs. Cushions, rugs and thick curtains have been used throughout to create a cosy welcoming atmosphere, somewhere you can really relax after a day's sightseeing, theatre-going, shopping, or family fun. There are 2 bedrooms, both roomy doubles and conveniently equipped with ensuite walk-in showers. An additional cot can be provided for an infant. The flat benefits from full central heating and has its own private entrance. What's included: Electricity, gas, bed linen and towels are all included in the rental price. Sorry, pets are not allowed. Directions: The Garden Flat is located in the Earls Court area of London. More detailed directions are available on booking. The Garden Flat is perfect for weekend breaks or sightseeing trips. Longer stays are considered by arrangement. To book this superb vacation apartment in central London, click the enquiry button below and see availability and prices.

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