ABOUT

Urban Living in West London is a bright and modern apartment with a balcony and enough space for 6 guests. The apartment has all the amenities for a short city break and is in the world-famous Notting Hill vicinity.

THE AREA

Notting Hill is synonymous with vintage shopping, lush greenery and celebrities. However, this area of the London Borough of Kensington and Chelsea has a thriving art and music scene, a wonderful tight-knit community and plenty of opportunities for a day- or two - of fun. 
For the first 4 weekends in December Portobello Market is moving to a schedule of winter weekends. Expect four weekends of performances, market stalls and festive delights.  
A favourite for Instagrammers and first-timers to Notting Hill are the brightly coloured residential properties along Portobello Road, Elgin Crescent and Westbourne Park Road which offer a wonderful treat of vibrant colour and photo opportunity.  
Walking from the apartment to Portobello road you are sure to pass the museum of Brands where you can explore 150 years of brands, packaging and advertising though the permanent exhibition the ‘Time Tunnel’ created by consumer historian Robert Opie. Pop in and look around it’s all here… the brands and packs, posters and ads, fads and fashions, toys and games. Evocative and inspiring, it’s a kaleidoscope of images and iconic brands.  
Notting Hill, the now-classic movie, was filmed in and around the area, William Thacker’s flat with its famous blue door can be found a short walk along the Portobello Road.
The Electric Cinema is one of the oldest working movie theatres in Britain, you will need to book in advance if you want to relax during your trip and experience a film in this historic setting while you can. The movie theatre will soon become Soho house members only - its not just any cinema.  

If that isn't enough to get you ready to explore London, our guest LOVE the apartment's location, it is minutes from the Tube and central London is on your doorstep.  

Winter brings many seasonal treats for those in London; throughout the month of October, London Restaurant Festival celebrates London’s extraordinarily diverse range of restaurants. Over 60 events include; Restaurant-Hopping Tours, Tasting Menus, Masterclasses, Gourmet Odysseys, Chef-Hosted events and Ultimate Gastronomic Weekends.  

After a trip to the Natural History Museum, you can discover set against the backdrop of the Waterhouse building the Ice Rink which is one of the most magical places to be this winter.  

Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park Corner is open from Thursday, November 21st to the 5th Of January from 10am to 10pm. Experience the excitement of the attractions or take a leisurely stroll around the Christmas markets where you are certain to find unique gifts, traditional Christmas decorations and culinary delights. Wonderland is free to enter. 

Chinese New Year celebrations on the 10th February are always a feast for the eyes and ears and only a few short stops on the tube away from the apartment.

Closest tube stations is Latimer Road (3min walk).

from £160 per night.