Pocket Full Of Pearls – Fantastic Duplex Penthouse KCM-21, London

London. Sleeps up to 2

Found in exclusive Kensington, just minutes from the high street and Kensington Gardens, this home scores highly on the quaintness factor with its private mews location. Once inside, the home has a coherent modern look that feels very calming due to lots of neutral tones. While it does have a small footprint, the thoughtful design has made the home feel bright and sophisticated. You’ll soon see why this home is called 'A Pocket Full of Pearls', it really is a little gem of a property. See notes!
The space
There’s something a little bit special about this 1 bed Kensington flat. Indeed, some might call the property quaint. Even the way you get in is unique, up two flights of outdoor stairs and along an outdoor passageway to your own front door. It’s all part of its charm.

And once you get inside, well, you’re in for a two-floored treat in a duplex apartment that’s about as sophisticated as you can get. But what did you expect, this is Kensington after all.

The lower floor is a picture of open plan opulence and elegance. At one end, the lounge, resplendent with a stylish sofa and twin armchairs, arranged around a flat screen television and modern mirrored fireplace.

At the opposite end, the kitchen and dining area. The former is home to an array of high specification appliances, cabinetry and countertops that will make preparing food a pleasure - assuming you need to, what with so many high class restaurants on your doorstep. And the adjacent dining space is what the word ‘snug’ was made for, corner seating with a table where you can both sit and enjoy each other’s company or whatever you’re eating.

At both ends of the space are broad windows, letting the natural light flood in, giving the room an alluring double aspect. Remember, this is central London you’re staying in, so there’s no getting away from the atmosphere this vibrant city generates, so expect to hear some street noise.

In between the lounge and kitchen, a small table and chairs for work or quiet reflection (there are plenty of mirrors in the property), a handy second WC, and then the stairs.

Up, up, up to the air conditioned bedroom and ensuite bathroom. That majestic super king bed is formed of ultra comfortable mattress and high class bedding, all presented in the executive style you’ve already experienced downstairs. And the adjacent bathroom features a walk-in shower, as part of a suite that’s as bright and white as the rest of this outstanding accommodation. Your hosts will also supply high quality toiletries and soft, fluffy towels for your use during your stay.

Whether you are travelling for work or leisure, our place has all the essentials you need for a comfortable stay.

- Contact-free check-in
- Handy digital house manual
- Free WiFi
- Fresh bed linen, towels and bathroom essentials
- Pre-cleaning before your arrival
- Extra cleaning services available
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Smart TV
- Baby amenities available at request
Guest access
Please note that there are two outdoor flights of stairs and passages which are quite narrow to navigate through with luggage, and there is no lift access to the second floor.
Other things to note
- PLEASE BE AWARE! - There are external works taking place on the building currently, and there is scaffolding on every side of the property. Unfortunately, this means that there may be noise during the daytime and it might affect guests being able to open the windows/blinds while the works are being done. Please get in touch before booking!

- LONGER STAYS - For bookings 14 days or longer, a complimentary mid-stay cleaning session will be arranged for you. This service is necessary as we’ve found that it helps to avoid any extra cleaning fees at the end of longer bookings. Please get in touch with us before proceeding if you do not agree to this, as you may be required to pay an additional cleaning deposit that will be refunded to you after the check out inspection by our housekeeper.

- ACCESS - As previously mentioned, there are two outdoor flights of stairs and passages which are quite narrow to navigate through with luggage, and there is no lift access to the second floor.

- NOISE - The building used to serve Kensington Palace as the home for the carriage horses and coach riders. In the early morning you may hear the sounds from the horses passing by on their morning exercise.

Please let us know the purpose of your stay when enquiring/booking.
If you do not have any reviews we will need you to provide more details about yourself (ie. work credentials such as a LinkedIn profile or similar) and the purpose of your stay.

In the interests of security and to prevent fraud, prior to arrival, guests may be required to confirm their identity by providing their booking reference and their passport/identity card/driving license. Above information may be requested for each member of your party over the age of 16; we reserve the right to refuse entry to persons who cannot provide the information set out above.

INSTANT BOOK GUESTS: if you are under 24, come from London and in a group please contact us first. You will also be required to present your passport at check-in.

Where the person making the booking is different to the guest taking up the occupation, the person making the booking may be held responsible for damages or house rules being broken.

EARLY CHECK-IN: We are happy to arrange a free early check-in after or around our check out time, as long as there are no guests checking-out on the day of your arrival. Subject to availability.

A GUARANTEED EARLY CHECK-IN before check-out time can be arranged for an extra charge of 60% of the night rate. Subject to availability.

LATE CHECK OUT: On the day of departure, we kindly ask all guests to vacate their rooms by 11AM. If you fail to do so we reserve the right to charge a late check out fee (60% of an additional night’s stay). Late check-outs can be requested in advance but are subject to availability and may be charged at 60% of the nightly rate.

BABY COT: A baby travel cot (also known as a 'pack and play') and high chair are available upon request (for a surcharge), but we must have at least 3 days notice.
Please note - the travel cot mattress that comes with it is thin, as most travel cots are. We follow the Lullaby Trust's advice not to put any added mattress or padding into the travel cot for the child's safety.
We do not supply baby bedding for the travel cot.

London is constantly developing, therefore, some building works can occur from time to time in the local area, which can cause some noise during working hours 8am-5pm.

BEFORE BOOKING - please get in touch with us first to confirm the availability of your dates.

This apartment is located in London City Centre, a neighborhood in London. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hyde Park and Finsbury Park, while Natural History Museum and The British Museum are cultural highlights. Check out an event or a game at Wembley Stadium, and consider making time for London Eye, a top attraction not to be missed. Motor boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.