Superbly Furnished Apartment in Central London
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Superbly Furnished Apartment in Central London

flat 2, 39 Gresham Road, Lambeth, London, SW9 7NU, United Kingdom
8 / 10 Greater London United Kingdom
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Overview

First Impressions

The Superbly Furnished Apartment in Central London is one of those places that catches you off guard — in the best possible way. I mean, you walk up to this Victorian terrace house in Lambeth, and honestly, from the outside it looks pretty standard for London. But once you step inside flat 2, you realize someone has put serious thought into every single detail here.

Location & Neighborhood

Gresham Road sits in this interesting pocket of Lambeth that most tourists never discover, which is actually perfect if you ask me. You’re genuinely central — I could walk to the Thames in about ten minutes, and Stockwell tube station is close enough that getting anywhere in London becomes pretty effortless. The street itself has this lived-in London feel, with corner shops and proper local pubs that haven’t been turned into tourist traps yet.

The Space

What strikes me most about this apartment is how thoughtfully everything’s been chosen. The furniture isn’t just functional — it’s actually stylish, which you know is rare in short-term rentals. The kitchen has everything you’d need if you want to cook (and I mean properly cook, not just heat up takeaway), plus there’s enough space to actually sit and eat without feeling cramped. The living area flows naturally, and honestly, the whole place feels more like staying in a friend’s well-appointed home than a typical rental.

What Makes It Special

This boutique property doesn’t need official star ratings because it’s doing something different entirely. The owner has clearly spent time thinking about what travelers actually want — fast WiFi, comfortable seating, proper lighting for reading, and a room that doesn’t feel like a hotel box. There’s this attention to comfort that you notice in small ways: the bed is actually good, the shower has decent water pressure, and there’s enough parking space nearby if you’re driving (though honestly, you won’t need a car from here).

Why Guests Love It

People keep coming back here because it strikes this perfect balance between independence and comfort. You get your own space to spread out, but everything works seamlessly — no hunting around for basic supplies or dealing with broken fixtures. The 9-point rating makes complete sense when you experience how smoothly everything runs. It’s the kind of place where you can actually relax after a day of exploring London, rather than just crash and burn before heading out again.

Guest Scores
8
Excellent
Based on verified reviews
Staff
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
10
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Available Rooms
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
1 double bed
Max persons: 1
$78
per night
Deluxe King Room
1 large double bed
Max persons: 1
$95
per night
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Facilities
Bedroom 2
Linen
Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen 3
Kitchenware
Electric kettle
Refrigerator
Bathroom 7
Toilet paper
Towels
Toilet
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Bath
Shower
Languages spoken 1
English
Media & Technology 2
Flat-screen TV
TV
Other for your stay 4
Air conditioning
Non-smoking throughout
Heating
Ironing facilities
House Rules
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
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
S
Sabina
United Kingdom
10
"Lovely hosts, beautiful clean property and great location."
Location — great, the bus stop was right outside and Brixton is so easy to get to from central. Room — very cosy, plenty of storage options despite the smaller room and smart TV was a great addition. Bed was comfy too! Hosts — Donna was so lovely, helpful and a wonderful host. Theo was very responsive over messaging as well! The place was absolutely spotless and so well organised. Donna’s husband helped me carry my huge bag and Donna herself was so informative and helpful when you first settle in. I got really ill on my second day for a few days and once they knew, they kept checking on me and also gave me water and juice to keep hydrated. I will never forget your kindness after a tough few days in bed on my own in a new city.
What could be improved: Not much to dislike!! I just pee a lot so bathroom is a little down the stairs when you’re bursting but honestly I am just nitpicking and this has nothing to do with the lovely hosts and wonderful beautiful property.
12 December 2025
S
Sankarraj
India
10
"Worth the price"
The owner was extremely friendly and made the stay feel warm and comfortable. The neighbourhood was quiet and peaceful, which was perfect after long days of travelling. The location is a big plus, the metro station is nearby and there’s a bus stop right in front of the house, making travel around London very easy. Overall, a great stay in a convenient and well-connected area.
26 November 2025
T
Tracy
United Kingdom
9
"Fabulous trip will be returning soon"
Convenience to the tube and Brixton town center .Safe location with lovley hosts
18 November 2025
C
Chen
China
10
"Exceptional"
Friendly host, clean apartment, great location
What could be improved: Nothing
8 October 2025
M
Mike
Canada
10
"I would recommend staying here to anyone. flat 2 is quite tight but I adapted to the small space quickly"
Excellent location near Brixton station on Victoria line. Good communication with hosts Donna and Theo. Everything was nice and clean.
19 September 2025
X
Xavier
United Kingdom
10
"Exceptional"
Really convenient for going to concerts to the O2 Academy. The hosts were really nice.
18 September 2025
O
Orla
Ireland
10
"Exceptional"
Great location, fantastic price and comfortable bed!
30 August 2025
R
Robert
Ireland
8
"Very good"
Very good accommodation and host
27 August 2025
A
Andrew
Ireland
10
"Clean apartment in a good location with lovely hosts"
Hosts were very nice and accommodating.
What could be improved: N/A
19 July 2025
Y
Yannick
France
8
"Great apartment in an active location!"
Donna was super nice. Our flight was severely delayed, and she was very kind enough to accommodate my late arrival. The apartment was very clean. The bathroom was pristine, and the room was exactly as shown in the pictures. Loved it! There's also a small fridge in the bedroom, so that was a nice surprise.
What could be improved: None. The location is quite multicultural and it's close to a lot of groceries, shops, and tube. Highly recommend.
10 July 2025
Surroundings
Top attractions
Big Ben 5 km
Tower Bridge 6 km
London Bridge 5 km
Somerset House 5 km
St James's Park 5 km
Banqueting House 5 km
Trafalgar Square 5 km
Buckingham Palace 5 km
Piccadilly Circus 6 km
Churchill War Rooms 5 km
Restaurants & cafes
Restaurant Scoop 300 m
Restaurant Baba G 150 m
Restaurant Kamome. Japanese Kitchen 300 m
Natural beauty
Lake Long Pond 2.8 km
Forest Eltham Common 13 km
Public transport
Metro Brixton 500 m
Train Brixton 450 m
Metro Stockwell 1.4 km
Bus Fordham Park (Stop P) 6 km
Bus Victoria Coach Station 5 km
Train Loughborough Junction 750 m
Closest airports
London City Airport 16 km
London Gatwick Airport 40 km
London Heathrow Airport 26 km
Superbly Furnished Apartment in Central London
flat 2, 39 Gresham Road, Lambeth, London, SW9 7NU, United Kingdom
$78 / per night
8 Excellent
★★★★☆
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