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A superb studio with a view, flooded with light. Calm, luxurious and romantic.

 
 
 
Islington apartment rental - The park and Square are unchanged since 1810.
The park and Square are unchanged since 1810.
 
Islington apartment rental - The park and Square are unchanged since 1810.

The park and Square are unchanged since 1810.

Period details, lovingly restored.

Period details, lovingly restored.

A simple breakfast can be extraordinary here!

A simple breakfast can be extraordinary here!

Val St. Lambert crystal on the mantlepiece.

Val St. Lambert crystal on the mantlepiece.

The one large room easily handles a king bed.

The one large room easily handles a king bed.

Regency plasterwork and gilded wood.

Regency plasterwork and gilded wood.

The wide Georgian side table is also your desk.

The wide Georgian side table is also your desk.

Super-comfy lounging chair, wide-screen Sky TV.

Super-comfy lounging chair, wide-screen Sky TV.

The kitchen has every amenity, mostly hidden.

The kitchen has every amenity, mostly hidden.

Espresso, of course. Top-of-line appliances.

Espresso, of course. Top-of-line appliances.

Garden view from the bath is SO beautiful!

Garden view from the bath is SO beautiful!

The showers are both Euro and overhead.

The showers are both Euro and overhead.

Fittings as only England can provide!

Fittings as only England can provide!

Privacy assured: blinds AND curtains!

Privacy assured: blinds AND curtains!

The watercolour is our HomeAway #417276, France.

The watercolour is our HomeAway #417276, France.

Rose garden as seen from your 'Juliette' balconies

Rose garden as seen from your 'Juliette' balconies

Even your stairwell is pretty -- up just 1 flight.

Even your stairwell is pretty -- up just 1 flight.

The entry hall from the street. Framed London map

The entry hall from the street. Framed London map

A top London address, yours for the asking.

A top London address, yours for the asking.

Remove the cars and it's 1810.

Remove the cars and it's 1810.

Your home from home in Gibson Square.

Your home from home in Gibson Square.

Home.

Home.

Celebrity chef Ottolenghi is 2 minutes away.

Celebrity chef Ottolenghi is 2 minutes away.

World-class theatre, again 2 minutes away.

World-class theatre, again 2 minutes away.

  • Per week £800
USD Conversion (ESTIMATED)
Per week (USD) $1,214
  • BedroomsStudio
  • Sleeps2
  • 1 Bathroom

Photos and Description of the Islington vacation apartment rental
Stylish living in a quiet flat on a lovely garden square. Civilised and pretty.

NOW SOLD OUT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 8 !!

We're in London's historic Gibson Square, which is an oasis of calm just off of Islington's lively Upper Street, where you'll find literally dozens of upscale bars, restaurants and shops. Our neighbourhood is friendly, safe and immaculate, making the flat a perfect fit for a woman traveling alone, for a professional here on assignment working late hours -- for anyone, in fact, who appreciates a civilized lifestyle. We're convenient to public transport running quickly to all the sights and tourist attractions you'll want to visit in this great city. The flat is on the first floor of a Regency terraced town house (2nd floor American). Travel back in time with us -- all sides of the Square, and the park inside it, look just as they did when George III was busy losing the Colonies. This quiet, elegant, comfortable holiday rental flat features very high ceilings, cornice mouldings, and a brand new first-class renovation. The fully-equipped kitchen is a dream!

Sky TV & WiFi. Sleeps just 2.

Those Wonderful Double-Decker Buses: Several key buses stop just three minutes from the house, giving convenient scenic access to all the museums, tourist sights, markets and historic neighbourhoods you'll want to see on your vacation, cheaper and often quicker than the tube. Unlike in most cities, here the bus is your friend, with its dedicated express lanes and incredibly low cost -- just £1.30 with the Oyster Card you'll get the day you arrive! Take the splendid double-decker #4 red bus to Sadlers Wells, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Millennium Bridge to the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Fleet Street, Oxford Street shopping, Covent Garden and the West End theatres, and finally Waterloo Bridge across the River Thames to the South Bank (National Theatre, Royal Festival Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, British Film Institute, Hayward Gallery, the London Eye), Imax, Waterloo Station, and the Old Vic. (All that in barely half an hour’s ride!) Other buses from this neighbourhood have similarly-stunning itineraries

The Tube, and the Rail System: It's just a 7-minute walk to the Angel Islington tube station (Northern Line, Zone 1) for quick connections throughout London – just 1 stop to the King's Cross / St Pancras transport hub for further tube connections, the Eurostar to Paris, and mainline trains to Scotland, the North of England, and Gatwick and Luton Airports. And yes, King's Cross does have a brick wall bearing the sign 'Platform 9 3/4'. It's a 10-minute walk to the Highbury & Islington tube station (Victoria Line) connecting to the Stansted (Airport) Express, and looping through Central London to Victoria Station with connections to all lines. Arsenal's Emirates football stadium is at Highbury, as are National Rail's overground North London and Northern City Lines. Canary Wharf, the Financial District and the 2012

The Olympics venues are quickly accessed from here. Heathrow Airport, by the way, is best accessed by the 15-minute Heathrow Express train, which you get from Paddington Station, less than 20 minutes away.

Your Holiday Rental Flat in London: Contact us now to book your London vacation! We're convenient to all the tourist sights, and you can enjoy fine dining, theatres, museums and shopping, while living in a stylish, cosy, classic period flat. Enjoy your London city break out on the town, or take a night off, cook at home and hunker down for some uniquely English delights on SKY TV. Check out our great reviews, and for a map highlighting our favourite shops, restaurants, markets and scenic neighbourhood walks, just click on the link to our personal website: www.GibsonSquareProperties.com

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About Gary Gunas

Recently retired, my partner and I now live our life-long dream of having four sweet homes and living in whichever strikes our fancy at a given time. To cover the bills, all the properties are rented on HomeAway whenever we're not in them. Managing the rentals has turned into quite a pleasant, though very time consuming, new profession for us, wherein we meet (or at least correspond with) the loveliest people from all over the planet. We've had nearly 200 guests in the past three years, and not a single bad experience. Phew! And we have great local staff for each property, so each home is always up to our own high standards for comfort, cleanliness and beauty.

Before retiring in 2005, I spent more than 30 years working on Broadway and in London's West End -- first managing, then producing, big musicals (mostly) plus handfuls of plays and concerts. I was part of the original productions of GODSPELL, DREAMGIRLS, LA CAGE AUX FOLLES, and many dozens more, and producer of The Who's TOMMY and JEKYLL & HYDE, to name a few. Broadway concerts include Bette Midler, Michael Crawford, Frank Sinatra and even a very elderly Josephine Baker (a New Year's Eve concert, at the Palace, of course), whose chateau is just down the road from our house in France.

My partner Bill Rosenfield was for many years what Time Magazine wrote of him: 'RCA Victor's Man about Broadway'. He produced more than 60 Original Cast Recordings -- just pick one up at home if you have one -- if it's from the 1990's or early 2000's, his name is probably on it: CHICAGO, TOMMY, RAGTIME, CABARET, on and on. Billy's now retired from that and actively engaged in his one true passion: playwrighting. This new career is just budding, but already showing great progress. He does most of his writing in a cute little shed at the bottom of the garden behind our London flat.

Gary Gunas purchased this apartment in 2007
Islington apartment rental - The park and Square are unchanged since 1810.

The park and Square are unchanged since 1810.

Period details, lovingly restored.

Period details, lovingly restored.

A simple breakfast can be extraordinary here!

A simple breakfast can be extraordinary here!

Val St. Lambert crystal on the mantlepiece.

Val St. Lambert crystal on the mantlepiece.

The one large room easily handles a king bed.

The one large room easily handles a king bed.

Regency plasterwork and gilded wood.

Regency plasterwork and gilded wood.

The wide Georgian side table is also your desk.

The wide Georgian side table is also your desk.

Super-comfy lounging chair, wide-screen Sky TV.

Super-comfy lounging chair, wide-screen Sky TV.

The kitchen has every amenity, mostly hidden.

The kitchen has every amenity, mostly hidden.

Espresso, of course. Top-of-line appliances.

Espresso, of course. Top-of-line appliances.

Garden view from the bath is SO beautiful!

Garden view from the bath is SO beautiful!

The showers are both Euro and overhead.

The showers are both Euro and overhead.

Fittings as only England can provide!

Fittings as only England can provide!

Privacy assured: blinds AND curtains!

Privacy assured: blinds AND curtains!

The watercolour is our HomeAway #417276, France.

The watercolour is our HomeAway #417276, France.

Rose garden as seen from your 'Juliette' balconies

Rose garden as seen from your 'Juliette' balconies

Even your stairwell is pretty -- up just 1 flight.

Even your stairwell is pretty -- up just 1 flight.

The entry hall from the street. Framed London map

The entry hall from the street. Framed London map

A top London address, yours for the asking.

A top London address, yours for the asking.

Remove the cars and it's 1810.

Remove the cars and it's 1810.

Your home from home in Gibson Square.

Your home from home in Gibson Square.

Home.

Home.

Celebrity chef Ottolenghi is 2 minutes away.

Celebrity chef Ottolenghi is 2 minutes away.

World-class theatre, again 2 minutes away.

World-class theatre, again 2 minutes away.

Nearest Airport : Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton at 30 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Kings Cross and St Pancras at 1 Kilometres
Nearest Barpub : Just around the corner. at 0.1 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant : Just around the corner. at 0.1 Kilometres
Car: not necessary

Ideally situated to explore London for a great city break, Islington itself is a hip, sophisticated destination on the northern edge of Central London, politically and aspirationally resembling Manhattan's upscale Upper West Side. The renowned Almeida Theatre and Kings Head Theatre Pub are just steps away, as are all the main supermarkets, plus endless boutiques and really fine food and antique shops. Stroll, bike or jog along Regents Canal. Easy transport links, fine restaurants, gay friendly. You can even walk (22 mins) to the Eurostar terminal and day trip to Paris in luxury for £59 return. Local celebrities include James McAvoy, Lily Allen, Dido and, formerly, Vladimir Lenin, Heath Ledger and Sir Walter Raleigh. Gibson Square alone boasts an Oscar-nominated film composer, a Booker Prize-winning author, a renowned stage director, a nationally known comic and a Member of Parliament. Former neighbour Tony Blair formed New Labour with Gordon Brown in one of our Upper Street restaurants

Other Activities: Theatre, theatre, theatre. (Or theater, theater, theater!) Museums, fashion, cuisine -- everything that London has to offer!

Golf: No golf here in central London, of course, but many of the nation's legendary courses are within an easy day-trip from the many train hubs easily accessible from our flat.

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Rental Rates for this vacation apartment rental in Islington, United Kingdom

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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
ALL WEEKS
May 1 2013 - Dec 20 2013
£800
1 Week
 
extra night: £150    

Notes

  • We normally rent from Saturday-to-Saturday only, but for extended stays we try to work out different arrival and/or departure days, if required. We have booked many such stays, which have left the calendar with several 3- and 4-day openings. In such a case, we're happy, of course, to fill in the voids with shorter bookings!

    Bookings of less than 7 nights, when we are able to schedule them, will be billed at £150 per night.
  • A fully-refundable £500 damage deposit will be required. It will be returned to you as soon as the relevant pay-per-view movie bills come in.

    We are happy to accept payment in Pounds, US Dollars or Euros. We accept personal checks, bank wires, and credit cards via PayPal. Details are in our Booking Agreement.

    This is strictly a no-smoking, no-pets house, please! Though very spacious, it is NOT suitable for more than two people.

    Cleaning service during your vacation is available upon request, at £25 for two hours.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation apartment rental in Islington, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • apartment (terraced)

Forms of Payment:
  • accept credit card

Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals

Floor Area:
  • 400 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • Downtown

Theme:
  • Romantic
  • Luxury

General:
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating
  • Paper Towels
  • Internet
  • Basic Soaps
  • Alarm Clock
  • Shampoo
  • Local Maps
  • Wireless Internet
  • Fireplace
  • Washing Machine
  • Iron & Board
  • Laundry Soap
  • Activities Guide
  • Towels Provided
  • Toilet Paper
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Linens Provided
  • Mobile Phone
  • Clothes Dryer

Kitchen:
  • Coffee Maker
  • Freezer
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Pantry Items
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Toaster
  • Oven

Dining:
  • Dining Area
  • seating for 2 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • The Bathroom - toilet , combination tub/shower , Brand New
  • Fluffy towels, and ample storage for all your toiletries. Just re-done, this stunning room features glossy white tile walls, state of the art fixtures and great water pressure (which can be pretty hard to find in this town). The hot water is virtually limitless. The claw-foot free standing tub features elegant chrome Euro-style fittings, but there's also an overhead rain head for a proper shower should you be so inclined. The garden view from the tub is stunning, enhanced by a large mirror which reflects the big bright sky out back. (And yes, there are shower curtains and blinds, too, so your complete privacy is assured.)

Bedrooms:
  • Studio, Sleeps 2
  • The Main Room - 1 queen
  • Wake up to a bright, bright sun as it rises over your park -- or shut it out with those in-built period shutters: 10 feet tall and carved from English oak centuries ago, they swing shut at the press of a finger. The little balconies which face the park are planted with lavender, sage and surfinas -- all in a warm deep blue. There are great reading lights at each side of the bed, plus down spots in the ceiling and of course that chandelier. Most lights are on dimmers so you can set the mood as precisely as a stage designer, and enjoy the romance of living in this warm and inviting space. Note: If you need a two-bedroom space, please see our other ad: HomeAway.co.uk/p417134.
Entertainment:
  • Books for Adults
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Satellite / Cable

Outside:
  • Balcony

Suitability:
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • not suitable for children
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm

Attractions:
  • live theater
  • library
  • zoo
  • museums
  • restaurants
  • cinemas

Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • walking
  • sight seeing

Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • ATM/bank

Notes: There's a washer/dryer for your laundry -- a feature lacking in many London holiday lets. It's hidden in a kitchen cabinet, next to the half-height fridge-freezer. Enjoy a flat-screen 14:9 Sony TV with SKY subscription, including the extra Movies and Sports options. WiFi broadband, of course. Lots of gourmet cookbooks here, and plenty of novels and guidebooks to read. All downlights, and the chandelier, are dimmable to create a serene, elegant setting whenever you want it. The window boxes are automatically irrigated, so no worries there! Note: There is no landline telephone in the flat, but we are happy to lend you a UK-based mobile phone should you need one. Just top it back up at the end of your stay, paying for what you've used. No charges of any kind for the WiFi, of course!

Reviews for this vacation apartment rental in Islington, United Kingdom

A superb studio with a view, flooded with light. Calm, luxurious and romantic.
average rating of 5.0 based on 15 reviews
business
A superb studio with a view, flooded with light. Calm, luxurious and romantic.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p811435
+44 (0) 7850 519 931
Islington London
Chicago, Illinois
5

Beautiful, Restful and Feels Like Home

5 of 5
Submitted: March 12, 2013 Stayed: March 2013
Gary is the perfect host for your stay in London and the beautifully appointed, perfectly located flat is an oasis of green and calm minutes away from everything you could want to do in the Capital.

I loved my stay and I hope to return very very soon.

Thank you for an amazing stay Gary.
Helpful votes: 1/2
business
A superb studio with a view, flooded with light. Calm, luxurious and romantic.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p811435
+44 (0) 7850 519 931
Islington London
Brazil
5

Perfect Location on a very charming flat

5 of 5
Submitted: February 22, 2013 Stayed: February 2013
My wife and I stayed there for almost a week in Feb/13. The flat is just perfect in every detail. Very good quality linen, great appliances, very quiet and calm neighborhood and on the same time a very short walk from upper street with plenty of restaurant and shops. Gary was very welcoming, helpful (thanks for the sugar and lemon for our welcoming afternoon tea, Gary !) and we couldn't expect more. Anyway, if you are in doubt of the quality of your stay, don't be ! The flat is really worth it !
Thanks Gary for the great stay !
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Tourists without a Car, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
A superb studio with a view, flooded with light. Calm, luxurious and romantic.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p811435
+44 (0) 7850 519 931
Islington London
5

London Paradise

5 of 5
Submitted: December 20, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
We spent just under three weeks in this lovely flat, with the hopes of getting a taste of what it would be like to live in London as a resident and not as a tourist. This place did not disappoint! The location, on a quiet picture post-card square, enclosing a garden still abloom with roses in December, was truly ideal!

The photos accurately portray the accommodations, which were comfortable and immaculately maintained. Plenty of heat and hot water, and the kitchen is well-equipped, including a washer/dryer. There is wonderful light and views from the windows and beautiful proportion to the room giving a sense of spaciousness and serenity.

The neighborhood is very quiet, but just a block from an assortment of pubs, restaurants, bakeries, shopping, and transportation. Do not miss the “Pig and Butcher” pub, just around the corner.Outstanding!
The buses which serve Islington get you everywhere, and the ride through the various neighborhoods are most of the fun.

The owners, Gary and Billy, are very welcoming, and were always accessible and helpful beyond words. Gary has written a delightful and detailed booklet making the transition into London life smooth and easy. Their warm hospitality was an immeasurable enhancement to our trip, and we cannot wait to go back.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
A superb studio with a view, flooded with light. Calm, luxurious and romantic.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p811435
+44 (0) 7850 519 931
Islington London
5

Highest Recommendation

5 of 5
Submitted: November 17, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
Hands-down the most tastefully decorated rental I’ve ever seen, even handsomer than the photos led me to hope. I loved waking up each morning in such a beautiful room and just wanted to move in and stay. It looks as though the owners decorated it for their own pleasure and outfitted it for their convenience rather than as a rental. Everything is pristine—scrubbed clean and impeccably maintained.

I'd never heard of Islington, but that was sort of the point. It’s an area of the city--like Chelsea, Kensington, Bloomsbury, etc—that was a pleasure to learn a bit about, and because it’s less known, it’s not at all touristy. It’s a real neighborhood where some very lucky Londoner’s live on lovely little Georgian squares. Everything you could want, including excellent pubs and restaurants, is in walking distance, and the major sights of London a tube-ride away.

The owners’ exceptionally thorough and entertaining guide to the flat and to Islington covers all you might want to know. If a question does arise, however, the owners respond in minutes.
business
A superb studio with a view, flooded with light. Calm, luxurious and romantic.
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p811435
+44 (0) 7850 519 931
Islington London
5

Perfect Home Away From Home

5 of 5
Submitted: September 25, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
It was such a pleasure to stay at this flat. Everything was perfect!!

It was in the perfect location, close to Central London but far enough away to enjoy the quieter setting of Islington with gourmet restaurants and bakeries just a block away. With great public transportation just minutes away we travelled to all the places we wanted to with ease.

Our hosts Gary and Billy took the time to answer my many questions months before we arrived and when we got there greeted us with warm hospitality. They were always open to answering questions and providing us with their wealth of theater knowledge.

We have recommended this flat to many of our family and friends and we can't wait to return.

Thanks so much Gary & Billy for making this trip a memorable one!!
Helpful votes: 1/1
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