Amazing flat near South Kensington – 2 to 3 bedrooms
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Amazing flat near South Kensington – 2 to 3 bedrooms

Flat 5, Matiere Place, 35 - 37 Earls Court Square,, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW5 9BY, United Kingdom
8.8 / 10 Greater London United Kingdom
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Overview

First Impressions

The Amazing flat near South Kensington – 2 to 3 bedrooms sits tucked away on Earls Court Square, and honestly, the location caught me off guard in the best way. You’re basically in the heart of London‘s museum district, but on this quiet residential square that feels worlds away from the tourist crowds. The building itself has that classic Victorian charm — you know, the kind with those beautiful white facades that make you feel like you’re living in a period drama.

The Space Itself

What really makes this four-star place special is how it actually lives up to its name. The apartment genuinely feels like a home rather than just another rental — there’s proper space to spread out, and the layout makes sense for anyone staying more than a couple of nights. The kitchen is fully equipped (I mean really equipped, not just a kettle and some mismatched mugs), which is brilliant if you’re doing the whole “live like a local” thing. Each room has character too, with high ceilings and enough natural light that you won’t feel cramped even on those gray London days.

Location Benefits

Here’s what I love about staying here — you’re a genuine five-minute walk from South Kensington tube station, which puts you on the District, Circle, and Piccadilly lines. That means Heathrow is direct, and you can get to Westminster or Covent Garden without any fuss. The Natural History Museum and V&A are practically on your doorstep, but more importantly, you’ve got proper neighborhood pubs and that little Waitrose on Gloucester Road for actual groceries.

Practical Details

The flexible sleeping arrangements (2-3 bedrooms) actually work well for different group sizes — I’ve seen families configure it one way and friend groups do something completely different. There’s decent storage space, which matters more than you’d think when you’re staying somewhere for a week. The building is secure, and while there’s no dedicated parking, you’re in central London anyway, so honestly you don’t want a car here.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t going to give you hotel services like daily housekeeping or a concierge, but that 8.8 rating comes from something else entirely. It’s the fact that you can actually live normally for a few days — make breakfast, leave your stuff spread out, have friends over for drinks. The neighborhood feels residential but connected, and you’ll find yourself walking through those garden squares thinking you’ve got London figured out. For the price point and location, it’s exactly what you want if you prefer authentic local living over generic hotel experiences.

London’s apartments welcome long stays with terrace views, museum access, and bike routes to hidden mews streets.

Guest Scores
8.8
Excellent
Based on verified reviews
Staff
9.0
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.9
Free WiFi
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.7
Value for money
8.8
Available Rooms
Two-Bedroom Apartment
1 double bed 1 double bed 1 sofa bed
Max persons: 5
$378
per night
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Facilities
Bedroom 1
Linen
Bathroom 8
Toilet paper
Towels
Bath or shower
Private bathroom
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Shower
Living Area 2
Dining area
Sofa
Miscellaneous 1
Non-smoking throughout
Room Amenities 1
Heating
Languages spoken 1
English
Safety & security 1
Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology 2
Flat-screen TV
TV
Reception services 1
Invoice provided
Building characteristics 1
Private apartment in building
Other for your stay 12
Dining table
Toaster
Stovetop
Oven
Kitchenware
Electric kettle
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Kitchenette
House Rules
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Guest reviews
D
Denise
United States
10
"Very safe and comfortable"
The location was incredible, and the Rolls Royce parked out front gave us full confidence that we were in a great neighborhood! Also very conveniently located near multiple grocery stores and restaurants, as well as metro stops.
4 December 2025
R
Roger
Switzerland
10
"Exceptional"
Good location and perfect flat for us as a family of 5.
What could be improved: Nothing
8 October 2025
A
Ayse
Turkey
9
"Superb"
Perfect location
7 June 2025
W
Wojciech
Poland
9
"Fantastic stay in London"
Fantastic location! It was easy to travel around London. The apartment was very comfortable, although it wasn’t easy to eat meals comfortably (small space around table). Beds were very comfortable, it was a surprise for us! I highly recommend it for families
What could be improved: Not enough room for eating comfortably.
12 May 2025
S
Svitlana
Ukraine
10
"Recommend ‼️"
Apartments are very clean and comfortable. Host answers very quickly. Location is perfect, 3-4 min from Metro, after sightseeing’s and historical places of London, when you are tired, big variety of different restaurants and bars right 1 step from flat 👍
26 March 2025
D
Daniel
United States
10
"Fabulous"
Lovely location and a great apartment for exploring central London. Staff was very helpful.
23 March 2025
A
Anna
United Kingdom
9
"Great flat for family visit to London"
Great flat, perfect for a family visit to London. Close to tube station and beautiful street
26 February 2025
P
Paul
Japan
9
"Superb"
Clean spacious and a great location
24 January 2025
G
Gaurav
United Kingdom
9
"Enjoyed my time in london and stay. Would definitely consider staying again"
Flag was easy access and specious
21 January 2025
J
Johannes
Sweden
9
"Great place to stay in Central London!"
It was a nice flat and we really enjoyed our stay. The floor planning is a bit unorthodox with a large pillar in the kitchen area by the table but that wasn’t a problem. Three nice, sizable bedrooms for the five of us that stayed with comfortable beds. The bathroom was also nice and clean with provided towels and the like. The kitchen had many useful things such as a toaster and kettle so we could have a few breakfasts at home to save a few quid :) The way to get the keys at the store was very seamless and smooth, both when we “checked in” and “checked out” so that’s a bonus! One thing however that didn’t happen to us both could easily happen is that the entry door to the flat is self locking so make sure you have your keys when you leave the flat. Overall, I’d say this is the best flat I’ve stayed in the six times I’ve visited London and I would also like to give a star to the hosts who answered any questions I had quickly and smoothly via the app.
What could be improved: Some of the dishes and pans however could’ve really used a wash since a few of them were greasy and not washed.
21 January 2025
Surroundings
What's nearby
Hyde Park 1.4 km
Science Museum 1.9 km
Cremorne Gardens 1.7 km
Kensington Palace 2 km
Kensington Square 1.7 km
The Design Museum 1.7 km
Baden-Powell House 1.4 km
London Science Museum 1.8 km
Natural History Museum 1.5 km
Victoria and Albert Museum 1.8 km
Restaurants & cafes
Restaurant Raitakrai 200 m
Restaurant ROCCO London 250 m
Restaurant Kings Kebab House 200 m
Top attractions
Big Ben 5 km
Regents Park 6 km
Madame Tussauds 5 km
St James's Park 4.9 km
Banqueting House 5 km
Trafalgar Square 5 km
Buckingham Palace 4.4 km
Piccadilly Circus 5 km
Churchill War Rooms 5 km
Natural beauty
Lake The Long Water 3 km
Public transport
Metro Earls Court 350 m
Metro West Brompton 400 m
Train Imperial Wharf 2.2 km
Train Shepherd's Bush 2.5 km
Bus Victoria Coach Station 3.7 km
Bus St Francis of Assisi Church (Stop J) 11 km
Closest airports
London City Airport 19 km
London Gatwick Airport 44 km
London Heathrow Airport 17 km
Amazing flat near South Kensington – 2 to 3 bedrooms
Flat 5, Matiere Place, 35 - 37 Earls Court Square,, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW5 9BY, United Kingdom
$378 / per night
8.8 Excellent
★★★★☆
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