Wake up in one of London's most iconic neighbourhoods. This beautifully renovated apartment offers the perfect base for exploring the city, with Notting Hill Gate tube just a three-minute walk away and the famous Portobello Road Market right on your doorstep.

Light floods through this stunning penthouse apartment, where soaring vaulted ceilings create an airy, spacious feel that's rare to find in central London. Recently renovated to the highest standard, every detail has been carefully considered, from the premium fixtures and fittings to the thoughtful layout designed for both comfort and style.

Bedroom

The peaceful bedroom features a luxurious king-size bed dressed in quality linens, ensuring a restful night's sleep. Air conditioning keeps the room at your perfect temperature year-round, a genuine luxury in London.

Living Area

The bright, welcoming living space is perfect for relaxing after a day of sightseeing. A comfortable double sofa bed provides additional sleeping space for a third guest or two children. Settle in with a film on the smart TV or plan tomorrow's adventures using the high-speed WiFi.

Kitchen

The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare meals at home, from quality pots and pans to a coffee maker, toaster and kettle. The fridge-freezer, hob and oven mean you can cook anything from a quick breakfast to a full dinner. We provide basics including salt, pepper, a Nespresso machine, tea and coffee to get you started.

Bathroom

The contemporary micro-cement bathroom features a large walk-in rainfall shower along with fluffy towels and toiletries.

Guest Access

Enjoy seamless self check-in with smart locks so no waiting around. You'll receive a unique access code before arrival, allowing you to come and go freely throughout your stay. The entire apartment is exclusively yours to enjoy.

The Location

You simply cannot beat this location for experiencing authentic London life. Step outside and you're at the start of Portobello Road, one of the world's most famous market streets. Full of antiques, clothes, jewellery and a wide selection of food and drink this vibrant area of London comes alive with hundreds of stalls stretching down the road. You’ll also find a wide selection independent boutiques and eateries right on your doorstep offering some of the best people-watching in London.

Located in Zone 1, Notting Hill Gate tube station is a three minute walk away, served by the Central, Circle and District lines. This gives you direct access to Oxford Street, the West End and the City, while the Central line will have you at Bond Street in minutes or Liverpool Street in under 10 minutes. Similarly, a three minute tube journey will have you at Paddington Train Station with direct links to Heathrow Airport.

The neighbourhood is also famous as the setting for the film Notting Hill, the blue door and the Travel Book Shop are located nearby on Portobello road. Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens are also easily reached within a 8 minute walk and there are plenty of places to eat and drink nearby! There are also two supermarkets and a pharmacy located next to the tube making this a really convenient base.

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Guests have access to the entire apartment during their stay.

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The Neighbourhood

Pembridge Road sits at the very heart of Notting Hill, connecting the bustle of Notting Hill Gate to the world-famous Portobello Road. It's one of the most desirable addresses in West London, lined with handsome Victorian townhouses, independent boutiques, and charming cafés.

On Your Doorstep

Step outside and you're immediately in the thick of it. Turn left and immediately you'll reach the start of Portobello Road, where the famous antiques market transforms the street every Saturday. Throughout the week, the lower end offers excellent fruit and vegetable stalls, florists, and local shops that give the area its village feel.

Turn right and you're at Notting Hill Gate in under five minutes—a busy junction with tube access, supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, and everything you need for daily life.

Eating & Drinking

The neighbourhood is packed with options at every price point:

The Churchill Arms – one of London's most photographed pubs, draped in flowers and serving excellent Thai food

The Ladbroke Arms- local gastro pub with lovely sunny terrace, great food and a great ambience! 

Electric Diner – American-style comfort food next to the iconic Electric Cinema

Granger & Co – popular all-day Australian brunch spot

The Shed – farm-to-table British cooking

Farmacy – stylish plant-based dining

Core- a 3 michelin star dining experience- perfect for that special occasion!

Countless independent coffee shops and bakeries dotted all around the neighbourhood including one right next door!

Shopping

Beyond the market, the area offers brilliant browsing:

Vintage clothing shops and antique arcades along Portobello Road

The Travel Bookshop (now a gift shop but still a pilgrimage for film fans)

Boutiques along Westbourne Grove and Ledbury Road

Wholefoods on Kensington High Street

Tesco, Sainsbury's, and M&S Food all within a five-minute walk

Green Spaces

Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park are a 10-minute stroll away—thousands of acres of royal parkland where you can walk to Kensington Palace, row on the Serpentine, or simply find a quiet bench under the trees. Holland Park, with its tranquil Kyoto Garden, is equally close heading west.

Culture & Entertainment

Electric Cinema – London's oldest working cinema with leather sofas and footstools

Gate Theatre – intimate fringe theatre above the Prince Albert pub

Coronet Theatre – beautifully restored venue for music and performance

Portobello Road Market – antiques, vintage fashion, street food, and live music

Museum of Brands – quirky museum of packaging and advertising history

Transport

The location offers excellent connections:

Notting Hill Gate (Central, Circle, District lines) – 4 min walk

Ladbroke Grove (Circle, Hammersmith & City lines) – 12 min walk

Queensway (Central line) – 10 min walk

Paddington (Heathrow Express, Elizabeth line, National Rail) – one stop on the Circle/District line

Multiple bus routes along Notting Hill Gate and Bayswater Road

The Vibe

Notting Hill has a unique character—affluent but bohemian, polished but not pretentious. It's where hedge fund managers live next door to artists, where you can buy a £10,000 antique or a £3 vintage shirt on the same street. The area buzzes on market days and during the famous Notting Hill Carnival each August bank holiday, yet maintains quiet, leafy residential streets just moments from the action.

It's quintessential London—historic, diverse, walkable, and endlessly interesting.

By Tube

Notting Hill Gate station is a four-minute walk away, offering three lines:

Central line – direct to Oxford Circus (10 min), Tottenham Court Road, Liverpool Street, and Stratford

Circle line – direct to Paddington (3 min), King's Cross St Pancras, and Liverpool Street

District line – direct to South Kensington (7 min), Westminster, and Earl's Court for Olympia

From Paddington, the Heathrow Express reaches the airport in 15 minutes, or the Elizabeth line connects you to Canary Wharf and Abbey Wood.

By Bus

Several routes run along Notting Hill Gate and Bayswater Road:

52 – to Victoria and Willesden

70 – to South Kensington and Knightsbridge

94 – to Oxford Circus, Piccadilly Circus, and Marble Arch

148 – to Shepherd's Bush and Camberwell

390 – to Marble Arch and King's Cross

Bus stops are a two-minute walk away on Notting Hill Gate.

By Car

Pay and display parking is available on surrounding streets including Pembridge Road, Pembridge Villas, and Chepstow Road. Check signage carefully as hours and rates vary. Evenings after 6:30pm and Sundays are typically free but always confirm on the signs.

The Westminster/Kensington & Chelsea boundary runs through the area, so parking zones differ on either side of Notting Hill Gate. A few things to note:

Meters accept coins and contactless payment

The RingGo and PayByPhone apps work throughout the area

The flat is within the ULEZ zone (most modern vehicles are compliant)

No private parking is available with the apartment

On Foot

One of the best things about this location is how walkable it is:

Portobello Road Market – 2 minutes

Notting Hill Gate tube – 4 minutes

Kensington Gardens / Hyde Park – 10 minutes

Westbourne Grove (shops and restaurants) – 8 minutes

Queensway (restaurants, bowling, ice rink) – 10 minutes

Kensington High Street – 15 minutes

Paddington Station – 20 minutes

Oxford Street – 35 minutes (or a pleasant stroll through Hyde Park)

The neighbourhood is flat and pedestrian-friendly, with wide pavements and plenty of crossings. You can comfortably explore all of Notting Hill, Kensington, and Bayswater on foot.

We do not accept pets.

The use of candles & smoking are strictly prohibited on the premises.

We do not accept hen/stag parties and loud parties or large gatherings are prohibited.

For the safety and security of everyone, security cameras are located at the access points to the premises.

Please note this is a 2nd floor property with no lift and therefore it might not be suitable for those with mobility issues.

Toiletries and linens are supplied.

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