Divine Mews House - South Kensington

Summary:

This beautiful and spacious 3-bedroom family home is tucked away in a quiet cobbled mews in South Kensington. The house stretches across 2 and a half floors and features everything from modern interiors, large bedrooms and a roof terrace for an enjoyable and comfortable stay. It is located right by Hyde Park, The Natural History Museum, Victoria and Albert Museum and The Royal Albert Hall, and more. This family home is perfect for families coming to visit London in an iconic location. With privacy down the mews, it is a true home away from home.



The Space:

This wonderful house spans across two floors, with a total of 3100 square foot. On the ground floor, you enter into a spacious and warm living room, complemented by an open-plan kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is located cosily in the corner and equipped with modern appliances and ample counter space, including a generous kitchen island. The dining table fits six people, perfect for enjoying family meals or entertaining guests.



On the first floor are three lovely and elegant bedrooms. The master bedroom is particularly impressive, featuring a super king bed, ample wardrobe space, and a modern en-suite bathroom with a shower. This room also has its own television and is illuminated by warm peach walls. The second bedroom is equally as spacious and inviting, fitted with a king bed and surrounded by light blue walls. There is a little balcony and tall glass doors that allow lots of natural light to fill this room. The third bedroom is a children's bedroom, and includes a single bed and storage space. On this floor is also a large, shared bathroom with a bathtub and a shower.



The top floor is spacious and beautifully dimensioned. It presents the main sitting room in the home and a wonderful rooftop terrace with lovely views. This top floor is a great space for entertainment and relaxation. Space is abundant, with ample seating and a large flat screen television. There is also an additional bathroom on this floor, with a modern shower.



The spacious roof terrace on the top floor is a wonderful addition to this gorgeous home, and right in sight are some of London's most monumental buildings, such as the Victoria and Albert Museum, The London Oratory, The Natural History Museum and The Holy Trinity Brompton Church.



Guest Access:

Guests will have access to the entire house.



The Neighborhood:

This is a truly lovely neighbourhood in London. South Kensington is home to the V&A, Natural History Museum and the Science Museum, all within a short walk, and a major reason visitors favour the area. The streets nearby cater well to tourists and residents alike with museum cafés, exhibition spaces and frequent cultural events. Clareville Grove itself is close to beautiful garden squares.



There are plenty of notable resturants and cafes to enjoy around the area:

-Town House Kensington - Modern British / international menu; reliable for a relaxed, quality dinner (near South Kensington).

-The bunch of grapes Gastro Pub

-Local brasseries on Exhibition Road - Several smart cafés and restaurants serve museum visitors and locals throughout the day.

-De Mario Kensington - lovely Italian restaurant.

-The V&A’s Garden Café and courtyard cafés are excellent for a sit-down coffee after a gallery visit.

-There are plenty of Independent cafés along Old Brompton Road & Exhibition Road - Local coffee shops and patisseries serve breakfast and light lunches to residents and museum visitors.

-Gail’s Bakery - A well-known artisan bakery chain with fresh bread, pastries, sandwiches and seasonal offerings. It’s a nice spot for breakfast, brunch or a relaxed coffee.

-Blank Street Coffee - A modern grab-and-go coffee bar located right in South Kensington station (SW7 2NA). They serve espresso, cold brews, matcha lattes and a selection of baked goods.



South Kensington also offers excellent high streets for shopping:

-Brompton Road - High Street within very short walking distance with lifestyle shops, supermarkets and national retailers - includes Harrods right down the road.

-Brompton Cross / Walton Street - Specialist shops, fashion boutiques and homeware stores.



For lovely parks and green spaces:

-Hyde Park & Kensington Gardens - A pleasant walk away; ideal for long walks, boating, and open-air relaxation.

-Brompton Cemetery - A notable and surprisingly tranquil green space nearby for quiet walks and local history.



If you are looking for activities to do around the local area, or cultural things to see, we recommend visiting:

-The V&A, Natural History Museum or Science Museum - all minutes away on foot.

-Exhibition Road: Galleries, regular cultural events and museum late openings make this a lively daytime/evening area.

-The period terraces, mews and garden squares make for pleasant walks and photography opportunities.



Getting Around:

South Kensington is extremely well-connected on the District Line and provides easy access to other parts of London.



The nearest station is Gloucester Road Underground Station, approximately a 5–7 minute walk. Access to the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines, providing direct connections to South Kensington, Knightsbridge, Victoria and Heathrow Airport



Also within short walking distance is South Kensington Underground Station – approx. 8–10 minutes on foot

Also served by the Circle, District and Piccadilly lines, with easy access to Covent Garden, Leicester Square and the West End.



-High Street Kensington Underground Station – approx. 12–15 minutes on foot. Access to the Circle and District lines, connecting to Notting Hill, Paddington and beyond



-Earl’s Court Underground Station – approx. 12–15 minutes on foot. A major transport hub with District and Piccadilly lines, offering excellent connectivity across London and direct routes to Heathrow Airport.



Several convenient bus routes also connect you to other areas of London. We recommend you download CityMapper for the best recommended routes to your destinations.



Other Things to Note:

Please note that we provide small bottles of shampoo, shower gel, soap, moisturiser and loo roll for the beginning of all our guest stays and once the products are finished, we kindly ask our guests to provide their own thereafter.



Please note the property will be prepared by our professional cleaners, using hotel-quality linen and towels.



Please note that there are two and a half flights of stairs inside the house.



If the booking is 14 days or more, we require a mid-stay clean at an additional cost (the price is dependent on property size). Payment will be taken at the time of the booking and the mid-stay clean includes both a clean and linen change.



We can also arrange any additional cleans regardless of the length of the booking upon request.



Please note that check-in is between 3pm and 8pm. Early and late check-ins as well as late check-outs are available on request for an additional fee. Please note that check-ins after 8pm must require a personal check-in at an additional fee.



Where a check in is on a UK bank holiday, there may be an additional surcharge on the cleaning fee as well as an additional cost for a personal check-in.  Please enquire for additional information on this when booking.



The lead guest booking the property must be 25+ years old.



Interaction with Guests:

I am available by phone, email, message, and in person if needed.