Convenience and Value in London

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, a fully equipped kitchen, and high speed wireless internet access. It's located in a quiet SE London suburb, facing a lovely park and surrounded by Victorian houses. An easy three minute walk leads to the rail station, where frequent trains take you to Victoria Station in central London in just 18 minutes. From Victoria there are extensive Underground links to virtually anywhere in the city. An inexpensive "day travelcard" pays for the round trip train ride to London and also allows unlimited travel on the Underground and on all buses.
Apartments like this in the city center 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 our fees are considerably less in part to make up for the 18-minute train ride to the city. Secondly, the decor and furnishings are traditionally British, not upscale and touristy. And the common areas aren't plush--the stairs aren't carpeted, there is no elevator, and you won't be greeted by a doorman! When we travel in Europe we always seek "value apartments" like ours--we're looking to rent our flat to like-minded people who appreciate a clean and comfortable place to stay as a base for exploring London but don't require upscale, luxurious accommodations.
Note that the flat is one floor up from the ground level, so you must be prepared to carry your luggage up a flight of stairs. We maintain a strict no smoking policy.

* high speed wireless internet access
* 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 brand new fridge-freezer, stove,
microwave, dishes, utensils, tea kettle, coffee maker
* Combination washer/dryer
* Iron and ironing board
* Dining area with table and chairs
* Living room area with sofa, easy chair, desk, cordless
telephone and Wi-Fi hub
* 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 pounds usage
* Plenty of off-street parking

There is a large, lovely park directly across the street (see photo). Although our typical guests are focused on London, the nearby towns offer lots of vibrant, multicultural shopping and other activities. The Beckenham-Penge High Street is a 5-minute walk away. A convenience grocery store with extended hours is close by, and a large grocery store is a ten-minute walk. There are many local restaurants; almost all of them will deliver to the flat for no charge (we have an extensive collection of menus available for review, including many very good Indian and Bangladeshi restaurants). A public swimming pool is within walking distance. 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.

$130 per night for up to four people, or $120/night for stays of a
week or longer.
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.