Bloomsbury England Vacation Rentals by Holiday.com
This three-storey flat was built in 1698 and is a very rare survival of Old London. It has wood-panelled walls, window-shutters, a pretty staircase, and it is appropriately furnished. It is extremly central and within walking distance of the British Museum and London University, and Covent Garden, theatres, shops and restaurants are all within easy reach. The area is central but surprisingly quiet and there is a childrens' garden/playground nearby. This is a family home, available to rent at reasonable rates, and it is suitable for visitors who would enjoy the experience of living in an ancient building in an historic part of central London. And by living so centrally you will not only save lots of money on public transport but precious time as well!
children welcome, suitable for elderly or infirm, unsuitable for elderly or infirm, wheelchair inaccessible, pets not allowed, non smoking only
Capacity:
bedrooms 3, sleeps a total of 5, double beds 1, twin beds 1, folding or rolling cots 1, dinner seating capacity for 8, cocktail party area with capacity for 6
Note:
There are quite a lot of stairs and these are rather uneven. The age of the property means that few of the floors are level.
Location
Bloomsbury is in central London - the nearerst Tube station is Holborn. It is possible to walk to many of the major sights such as Saint Paul's Cathedral, Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square, 'theatreland' is within easy reach and The British Museum is a 6 minute stroll away. The immediate area is full of interesting restaurants.
Major airport is He away.
Car use is not necessary.
Outdoor Activities
Local Activities:
swimming
Rental Rates
Rates are quoted in
GBP(£)=1.5406 USD($), the other rates are for comparison. If the currency you would like the rates converted into is not included, you can select it from the following
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Period
per day
GBP(£)
USD($)
EUR(€)
09/01/2004 - 12/01/2005
160
246
192
The price quoted is for a maximum of 5 people for a minimum of 5 nights. Maximum 30 nights. A sixth person may stay for an additional £25 per night. Cot and high chair available for a small extra charge. The price includes electricity, gas and full linen. Telephone is extra. CREDIT CARDS: We take Mastercard, Visa, Visa Delta, Switch, Solo and JCB at an extra cost of 1%. 20% deposit required within 5 days of confirmation of booking. Additionally a refundable security deposit will be required. We have no fixed changeover day. Change overday flexible.
The flat is in Holborn in an area known as Bloomsbury much favoured by writers and artists since the 18th century when frequented by the painter William Hogarth. Charles Dickens wrote David Copperfield just round the corner. The Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood was founded nearby and the celebrated 'Bloomsbury Group' (which included Virginia Woolf) also lived in the area. Now there is an interesting mixture of commercial and residential life and the area has the benefit of being both in the heart of London and also relatively quiet. The nearest underground stations are Holborn and Russell Square, both five minutes walk away.
Special conditions:
The age of this flat makes it very special and visitors will be expected to treat it with the respect due to the aged! Much of it is wood-panelled however there is a sophisticated fire alarm system.
