London Vacation Rental apartment: Island Gardens Near Greenwich & O 2 Dome

Riverside location between Greenwich, Canary Wharf, Excel & O2 Dome

London apartment rental - Catch the Clipper from Greenwich & see the wheel
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Description Apartment, 120 m²,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities downtown, waterfront, garden, terrace, balcony, internet access
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£150 - £200/night 
£750 - £900/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$250 - $334/night 
$1,252 - $1,503/week 
Janie Barr Knight
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of the London vacation apartment rental Lovely two bedroom apartment overlooking the Thames and Island Gardens

This stunning apartment commands one of the best river views in London’s beautifully developed Docklands directly overlooking the Thames, Greenwich and the Royal Naval College. Set on this lively section of river but in its own peaceful complex it is just seconds from the iconic Greenwich foot tunnel, mere minutes from the historical beauty and lively nightlife of Greenwich itself, and a short DLR (Docklands Light Railway) ride from the busy bars, cafes, restaurants and shopping outlets of the world famous Canary Wharf. This family apartment is secure in a gated complex with off road parking and CCTV. It has two double bedrooms, one en-suite and one family bathroom, modern kitchen, large living / dining room with television and DVD player and a balcony overlooking the quiet Island gardens and of course the river. The DLR will take you to the West End in less than half an hour or if you prefer to travel by boat then the river ferry docks just five minutes walk away at Greenwich pier.
London apartment rental - Sandwiched tween Old Greenwich & New Canary Wharf

Sandwiched tween Old Greenwich & New Canary Wharf
London apartment rental - Or cook in your own lovely sunny kitchen

Or cook in your own lovely sunny kitchen
London apartment rental - Sit & look at the view from living room & balcony

Sit & look at the view from living room & balcony
London apartment rental - Try jerk chicken in Island Gardens cafe

Try jerk chicken in Island Gardens cafe

Location: London < England

Nearest Airport: City Airport, Heathrow, Gatwick and Stanstead at 2 Miles
Nearest Ferry: Southend on Sea at 50 Miles
Nearest Motorway: M11 M25 at 7 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 40.0 Miles
Car: not necessary
London is the capital city of Great Britain and one of the key cultural and business centres of the world. The Docklands, once the hub of the busiest port of the British Empire, is today home to a buzzing business community, featuring a vast range of cafes, bars, eateries and activities to entertain all the family. This thriving area is full of life and atmosphere and is easily accessible by car, public transport and even internationally, with City Airport just minutes away. The DLR winds its way through the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf allowing you to take in the metropolitan sights whilst still making it swiftly to the West End, complete with its theatres, pubs, bars and restaurants, in under 30 minutes. Just across the river sits the historic district of Greenwich, which includes such attractions as the Maritime Museum, the O2 arena, the Observatory and is topped off with the view from the top of the palatial park which is perhaps one of the finest not only in London but in the world

Availability Calendar

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Nov 27, 2009
Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this vacation apartment rental in London, United Kingdom

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Summer Oct 1, 2009 - Dec 13, 2009 £840 £200 - £200 - - 2 Nights
Christmas & New Year 2009 Dec 14, 2009 - Jan 31, 2010 £900 £200 - £200 - - 2 Nights
Spring Special Offer 2010 Feb 1, 2010 - Mar 31, 2010 £750 £150 - £150 - - 3 Nights
Summer 2010 Apr 1, 2010 - Dec 16, 2010 £900 £200 - £200 - - 2 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (British Pounds) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Small refundable security deposit required.
  • 1. Minimum rental is two nights.
    2. All additional nights £150 per night.
    3. Under occupancy - reductions may apply for only two people.
    4. Larger groups incur a small check out cleaning and linen change fee.
  • From 1st September 2009 - Special Rates may apply for bookings of more than two weeks

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

Property Type:
  • apartment
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 120 m²
Location Type:
  • downtown
  • waterfront
Theme:
  • historic
  • tourist attractions
General:
  • hair dryer
  • laundry soap
  • local activities guide
  • restaurant dining guide
  • soaps basic
  • toilet paper
  • towels provided
  • linens provided
Kitchen:
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee grinder
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • hob
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
Living Room:
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 6 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Double, 1 Twin/ Single
  • Cot available on request at time of booking. Double sprung sofa bed in living room - really only suitable for two small children or one adult. There is also a guest bed available in the second bedroom suitable for a child or small adult.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • DVD
  • books
  • books adult
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
Outside:
  • dock boatslip
  • gated community
  • parking off street
  • walkway to water
  • garden
  • terrace
  • balcony
  • parking
  • 2 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • long term renters welcome
  • wheelchair accessible
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • roller blading
Attractions:
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • museums
  • playground
  • pond
  • theme parks
Leisure Activities:
  • gambling casinos
  • ice skating
  • jet skiing
  • live theater
  • sight seeing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • zoo
Notes: Please note the owner has recently installed wireless internet in the apartment. High chair and/or travel cot available on request at time of booking. There is a lovely garden area overlooking the river - both within the complex for more privacy or outside in Island Gardens, plus two garden chairs.

Further details for this vacation apartment rental in London, United Kingdom

Easy to access Excel Exhibition Centre &/or O2 dom: This apartment is perfect if you are exhibiting at Excel. It is so easy to travel there either by car or train in less than ten minutes. Or if you are attending a concert or exhibition at O2 Millenium Dome

Check in: Check in on your day of arrival is usually at 4pm unless by previous negotiation and check out the day you go home is at 11am. Please ensure all windows and doors are locked when you leave and cushions from the garden furnitire are left inside the apartment. On Monday or Tuesday weekly during your stay the apartment will be checked for replacement toiletories and cleaning equipment etc. or any breakages.

Two Centre Holiday: Why not stay for an extra week in beautiful Henley on Thames in Oxfordshire, were you can relax, take long walks or boat rides, visit the amazing towns of Windsor, Bath and Oxford all on the Thames and enjoy wonderful locally cooked food at our pub The Unicorn in Kingwood Common. See The Pink House property #428542.

Other Activities: Shopping, visiting the theatre, rowing, site seeing especially O 2 dome

Reviews for this vacation apartment rental in London, United Kingdom

Rating
5 out of 5

The apartment was lovely

Sue and Douglas Swindon
Review Submitted: December 15, 2008 Date of Stay: December 2008
The apartment was lovely. Very comfortable and with superb river views, you could not get closer to the Thames ! The location was peaceful, just what was needed after the Christmas rush in Central London. We used our ticket for a free river cruise ( from the Original London Bus Tour, tickets purchased using Tesco Clubcard Deals ! to get to the London Eye from Greenwich ), highly recommended. Many thanks for your help Janie, we had a great weekend.

Merry Christmas and thanks again

Sue
Owner's Response: Another happy holiday maker - we are always very pleased when our visitors enjoy their stay in this great apartment.
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Rating
4 out of 5

Positive Experience

Jan2 Chicago, IL USA
Review Submitted: October 7, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
My friend and I had a very positive experience at this apartment. It was extremely quiet, with a park on one side, the Thames on another and a courtyard on the third. You could hear birds chirping, a rarity in noisy London. The flat was very clean, well equipped and maintained. The proximity to Greenwich was a plus, as that's a spot you might not otherwise explore. Fantastic buildings, the Observatory, some terrific restaurants and an amazing outdoor covered market are must-sees.

The main negative is the distance to central London. We found the water transport to be the best choice and it's a good 30+ minutes once you board at Greenwich. On the other hand, it's a beautiful trip past all the great sites on both banks of the river, and you get to travel in a calm environment, in contrast to the Tube experience. To me the distance was more than outweighed by the serenity of the flat, but it's a choice you have to make.

Another thing to check into is the arrangements for pickup of keys and navigation from Canary Wharf to the flat. Our taxi driver had a hard time finding the place that had the keys, and he had no idea where Luralda Wharf was once we had them. Make sure you get very clear directions all the way from the train to the door of the apartment.
Owner's Response: As these guests have experienced the loctaion of this apartment is fantastic and the river travel just the best way to get to the West End via all the famous tourist attractions - Big Ben, Tower Bridge and the Tower of London etc.
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Rating
1 out of 5

unhappy

mola ireland
Review Submitted: August 30, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
The apartment is in a nice location however i was charged 100 pounds cleaning which is strange as we left it cleaner than we found it.The curtain pole aiso fell off the wall on day 1 and we were charged, as we stayed 2 weeks we had lots of early mornings with daylight at 5am.Owner didnt give a call to check how things were and as i own rental properties i thought it might have been courteous to do so.
Owner's Response: The family from Ireland were charged £50 check out cleaning fee as they left the apartment as if a bomb had hit it, including leaving all their rubbish from two weeks. The curtain rail was clearly pulled off at great force, as if someone had swung from the curtains, the screws were pulled right out of the wall and the charge was £50 to repair this. It may have been a good idea to report this as soon as it happened so that it could have been repaired.

People never like to pay for their breakages or mess.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Top place to stay in Londong

Delgany Lane Cove, Sydney
Review Submitted: July 14, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
The location is just outstanding with walking over to Greenwich , riding on the DLR and taking the ferries up and down the Thames meaning we could get to wherever we wanted to in London in no time. The flat also had free parking which saved us heaps as we could hire a car at Heathrow. And the flat itself was warm and well equipped... indeed better than the photos suggest. Highly recommened!
Owner's Response: Confirmation of excellent location and great value for money when wishing to visit this Amazing Capital City.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Great choice for a week in London

PS Victoria, Australia
Review Submitted: July 9, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
In late May our family of four (almost all adults) enjoyed 1 week at this great location. It is right on the river with views across and up the river. We found transport to central London easy to access ( boat and light rail). Greenwich is a short trip under the Thames, and memorable days and evenings were spent enjoying all that Greenwich offers. Access to supermarkets for food supplies was not difficult. The adjacent park was wonderful for our son who wanted space to kick a football, and the footpaths along the Thames great for walking and running. We almost stayed in South Kensington and we are so glad we chose this apartment as our base for exploring London. Lastly we found Janie efficient to work with when organising this accommodation, and Lee obliging in meeting us on arrival.We are looking forward to another stay and would recommend this holiday apartment to family and friends.
Owner's Response: This review confirms our belief that this apartment is a great location as a base for visiting all the sights in London. It is also in such a lovely and convenient setting for local ammenities and views of the river and park.
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