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London Convenience Without London Prices
Apartment w/ 2 Bedrooms - 1 Bathrooms - Sleeps 4

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Vacation Rental Description

Quick and easy travel to London without the expense and congestion 
of a central location!  Our home away from home is a clean, roomy 
and comfortable two-bedroom flat with separate living and dining 
areas and a fully equipped kitchen. It is located in Beckenham, a 
quiet SE London suburb.  The flat faces a lovely park and is 
surrounded by Victorian houses.  Just a three minute walk away is a 
train station where you can buy an inexpensive “day travel card” 
that pays for your round trip to London and also allows unlimited 
travel on the Underground and buses throughout the city.  Frequently 
running trains take you to Victoria Station in central London in 18 
minutes.  From there you can take advantage of the underground links 
to virtually any place in the city.  From the flat you can also take 
a 10-minute walk through the park to another station that has trains 
that go directly to Waterloo, London Bridge, and Charing Cross.  
(A short walk from the Charing Cross station brings you to Trafalgar 
Square, the National Gallery, West End theatres, and Covent Garden).

Apartments like this in central London will typically rent for two 
or even three times what we are charging.  So why is ours so much 
less?  Though we actually prefer living a bit outside the hassle of 
central London, many tourists want to be right in the thick of 
things.  So we’re charging considerably less in part to make up for 
the minor inconvenience of having to take an 18-minute train ride to 
get to the city center. Secondly, the decor and furnishings are 
traditionally British, not upscale and touristy.  And the yard and 
common areas aren't plush--the stairs are not carpeted, and you 
won't be greeted by a doorman! When we travel in Europe we always 
seek “value apartments” like ours—we’d rather spend our money on 
museums, plays, and food than on luxury accomodations where we’ll 
mostly just sleep, eat breakfast, and occasionally relax and read 
and cook dinner.  We are looking to rent our flat to like-minded 
people who appreciate a clean and comfortable place to stay as a 
base for exploring the city but don’t require manicured lawns, 
spotless carpeted hallways, and trendy decor. 
 
We maintain a strict no smoking policy.

Vacation Rental Amenities

• Bedroom 1: Comfortable double bed, large wardrobe, dresser, clock 
  radio, and hair dryer
• Bedroom 2: Two comfortable single beds and large wardrobe/dresser
  combination unit
• Bathroom with bathtub and shower  
• Separate adjacent toilet room
• Fully equipped kitchen including fridge, stove, microwave, dishes,
  utensils, tea kettle, coffee makers
• Combination washer/dryer
• Iron and ironing board
• Dining area with table and chairs
• Living room area with sofa, easy chair, and desk
• TV
• Boom box with radio, CD player and tape player
• Numerous area maps
• Guidebooks for London, England, Scotland, and the entire UK
• Telephone, with allowance of up to £2 usage
• Plenty of off-street parking

Activities and Attractions

Cator Park is a lovely  park directly across the street (see photo, 
below).  The Beckenham-Penge High Street is a 5-minute walk.  A 
convenience grocery store, open from 7 am to 11 pm, is a 7-minute 
walk.  A large grocery store is 10 minutes away.  There are many 
local restaurants within walking distance; almost all of them will 
deliver to the flat for no charge (we have a collection of menus,in 
particular Indian food, available for review).  A public swimming 
pool is within walking distance.  Although our typical guests are 
focused on Central London, the nearby towns offer lots of shopping 
and other activities.

If you have a car, there is safe off-street parking.  It’s a short
drive to the beautiful Kent and Surrey countryside where you can 
explore stately homes, castles, and country pubs.  The homes of 
Winston Churchill (Chartwell House) and Charles Darwin (in the 
village of Downe) are within easy reach.

Vacation Rental Rates

$110 per night for up to four people, or discounted weekly rate of $700/week.  
Three nights’ minimum stay.  In addition there is a one-time $75 set-up and 
cleaning fee.  To secure the reservation we require a $100 deposit for damage, 
excess phone usage, and key return which is fully and promptly refundable.  
We accept personal checks, money orders, and cashier's checks.  Also we're 
happy to accept PayPay and credit cards but must pass the surcharges on to 
you.  Payment is also gladly accepted in pounds sterling.

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