Luxury historic family house in the heart of London (Westminster
About the property
- House2000 sqft
- Bedrooms7
- Sleeps12
- Bathrooms3
- Half Baths2
- Minimum Stay3 - 7 nights
Four storeys, 7 bedrooms, short walk to top tourist attractions
Live like a Londoner and share a postcode with the Queen! This spectacular family house, a classic London townhouse built in 1846 and quietly situated in a friendly and beautiful London terrace 10 minutes' WALK from Buckingham Palace, boasts 7 bedrooms, a sitting room, a kitchen-dining room (seats 12), a conservatory-study, 3 bathrooms + 2 separate WCs & free unlimited wi-fi throughout. With the rooms laid out on four main floors (and some mezzanines), the house works well for extended families. There are 4 x large double beds (150cm, 5'6' wide), 1 x smaller double bed (135 cm, 4"6" wide), 3 x single beds and 2 x fold-out bed-chairs. Maximum permitted occupancy is 12 people plus infants (2 x cots provided). The main rooms have ornate ceilings, marble fireplaces, chandeliers & working window-shutters yet the house is fitted with with every modern convenience: washing machine/dryer, microwave, dishwasher, hair-dryers, irons, SMART TVs in four rooms (with internet access, Netflix etc.), gas-log open fire, digital radio/sound systems with iPad, iPhone/MP3 'docks', linen/towels, books, toys, DVDs, 2 x highchairs and other baby equipment. Cozy and warm in winter, high quality fans keeps the top floors comfortable in the very hottest summer (though mostly, this being London, they're not needed). Outside there’s a suntrap terrace leading from the kitchen, plus a delightful patio garden wreathed in jasmine and wisteria. A great sports centre with public-access gym and swimming pools is a two minute walk from the house, as are a wide range of grocery stores and other local shops, banks, a post-office, beauty salons and so on..
We keep the house in immaculate condition, constantly re-painting to remove scuff marks and renewing furniture and accessories regularly. Guests frequently comment on our level of cleanliness and attention to detail. A welcome pack of groceries greets you on arrival.
We pride ourselves on the fact that the house is imaginatively decorated and laid out in such a way that there are great opportunities for privacy, as well as for all members of the household to meet together sociably.
The location of this wonderful house is unbeatable. Although it is situated in the very heart of London, it is quietly positioned. The area is very safe and well served in every possible way. The neighbouring streets are full of great local shops (including supermarkets - open all hours - and specialist delicatessans), cafes and restaurants. At one end of the street is a local food market; at the other, under two minutes' walk from the house, is Pimlico Underground ('Tube') Station and terrific local bus routes. From the house it is just a short stroll to Victoria Station, Tate Britain, the Thames, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Cathedral, St James’ Park, Battersea Park, Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey. Several theatres, too, and a beautiful new cinema are within easy walking distance, and it is only a short tube/bus/taxi ride (or you can walk) to Hyde Park, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus, the West End, Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, the National Gallery, the National Theatre, the National Film Theatre, the Festival Hall, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the London Eye, the London Aquarium and other main London attractions. There are easy transport links to all London airports and mainline stations, and London and regional bus tours. For those who like to run or jog, there are great routes along the River Thames and through the historic local streets and parks.
This spectacular house is brilliantly located for special annual London events, including - within WALKING distance - all Royal Family celebrations, the Chelsea Flower Show , the London Marathon (finishing line), the New Year's Day Parade, the Lord Mayor's Procession & Show, the Russian Winter Festival, outdoor skating ,the Chinese New Year celebrations, Trooping of the Colour, Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, the Thames Festival, the Chelsea Antiques Fair, the State Opening of Parliament, the London Film Festival, Guy Fawkes Night, the main New Year Celebrations, Christmas Lighting Celebrations and Westminster Abbey for Christmas Carols and all Royal Family celebrations.
Within a short tube/bus ride you'll reach the London International Boat Show, the Olympia Fine Art & Antique Fair, Wimbledon, the Holiday and Travel Show, Party in the Park, the Proms at the Albert Hall, the Covent Garden Festival of Street Theatre, the Notting Hill Carnival - and many others major cultural and sporting events. Wimbledon is an easy tube-ride away, as is Wembley Stadium.
Property Manager
Adrienne Burgess
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english, french, german
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 23, 2018
About Adrienne Burgess
We are a couple who have worked mainly in the theatre and the arts, although Adrienne is now a writer/researcher specialising in fatherhood and Martin coaches in communications.
Adrienne Burgess purchased this House in 1985
Why Adrienne Burgess chose Lillington and Longmoore Gardens
We purchased our central London home in 1985 and lived there until 2002. The moment we opened the door we loved it. It felt then, and feels now, as if only happy things have happened here - which can't possibly be true, since it's almost 170 years since it was built! We wanted to live right in the heart of London, and you can't get much closer to the heart than this. We also wanted a spacious house, with high ceilings and a sense of generations upon generations of people living there before us. And that is exactly what we got! We raised our family here, working from home, so the house has always been busy and full of children. When we left it, and downshifted to another part of London, we rejoiced that we didn't have to sell it, and that other people could now enjoy it too.
What makes this House unique
The remarkable thing about 'Pimlico' (the area in the London Borough of Westminster in which our house is), is that it is quite like a village, and yet it is right in the heart of perhaps the greatest city in the world. Neighbours know each other; our quiet street contains many family houses and has an active residents' association, the people in the shops are friendly, and yet it's cosmopolitan and fast-paced. In Pimlico you can be peaceful, yet never feel that life is passing you by.
Amenities
- Internet
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 7 Bedrooms, Sleeps 12
- Bedroom 11 queen, 2 baby crib, ensuite
- Bedroom 21 queen, 1 sleep sofa /futon
- Bedroom 32 twin/ single, room behind main sitting room
- Bedroom 41 double
- Bedroom 51 twin/ single, WC and bathroom (with WC) very close
- Bedroom 61 queen, 1 sleep sofa /futon, Bathroom with WC adjacent
- Bedroom 71 double, bathroom and separate WC adjacent
- The beautifully decorated bedrooms are all quietly situated, and have loads of hanging and other storage space. The bedroom floors are all well carpeted, and the beds very comfortable, with mattress and pillow protectors as well as lovely linen and bedspreads. Pillows, duvets etc. are of high quality. There are bedside lamps and dimmer switches - and three of the bedrooms have TVs. A small kitchenette leads off one of the lower ground floor bedrooms - perfect for early-morning-coffee.
Bathrooms
- 3 Bathrooms, 2 Half Baths
- Bathroom 1toilet, tub, bidet, Handbasin here too
- Bathroom 2toilet, shower, Handbasin here too
- Bathroom 3toilet, combination tub/shower, Handbasin here too
- Bathroom 4toilet, Handbasin here too
- Bathroom 5toilet, Handbasin here too
- The bathrooms and cloakrooms are beautifully fitted. Almost all have outside windows. All are newly tiled and maintained, with high quality fittings The showers are powerful (many of our guests have praised them!) and there is plenty of hot water. The top floor bathroom has roof lights as well as a window, so you can lie back at look at the stars! There is a WC on every floor, or on the half-landing, so easy access for all guests.
Location Type
- Downtown
Theme
- Family
- Historic
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Living RoomThe gracious living room on the first floor has a large TV, floor-ceiling period windows and working 'shutters' and seats 10 round the open fire.
- Activities Guide
- Broadband AccessUnlimited download
- Filtered Water
- FireplaceGas log fire - terrific. You'd think it was 'real'. In main sitting room. Fireplaces in many other rooms, though not with working fires in them!
- GaragePay-garages nearby. We can send details.
- Hair Dryer
- HeatingCentral heating throughout, underfloor heating in lower ground floor bathroom. A very warm and cozy house!
- InternetBritish Telecom fibre optic connection plus WholeHomeHub range extender
- Iron & Board
- Laundry Soap
- Linens ProvidedBeds made up with high quality linen, duvets and pillows, mattress and pillow covers
- Basic Soaps
- Local Activities Guide
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Paper Towels
- ParkingParking in the street outside is free overnight and at weekends. Pay parking in the street and adjacent streets for other times.
- Shampoo
- Toilet Paper
- Towels ProvidedPlenty of towels, face cloths, cotton wool balls, cotton buds . . .
- Tumble DryerIn lower ground floor utility area
- Washing MachineWashing machine in lower ground floor utility area. Washing machine tablets provided.
- Wireless InternetThroughout house
Kitchen
- KitchenHand-built, painted kitchen with French tiles as a splash back, double sink, dishwasher and all modern appliances.
- 4 Ring Stove
- Coffee MakerThree sizes - large, medium, small - plungers
- Cooking UtensilsEverything you could possibly need
- Dishes & UtensilsPlenty - all bone china, some decorative, others plain. Delightful!
- DishwasherDishwasher tablets provided
- Freezer
- Grill
- Blender
- Microwave
- OvenDouble oven with variable grill
- Pantry ItemsSalt, pepper, some herbs, tea, coffee, sugar, 'starter' milk, butter, fresh bread and 'welcome' hamper
- Refrigerator
- StoveGas - four rings
- Stove
- ToasterHigh quality 4-slice toaster
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- DiningTable seats 10 or, when extended, 12.
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 12 people
Entertainment
- Games for Kids
- BooksWonderful selection - for adults and children
- Books for Kids
- CD Player
- DVD PlayerTwo DVD players with two of the televisions
- GamesTrivial Pursuits, Scrabble and other board games provided
- Books for Adults
- Radio
- StereoGood music centre in dining room/kitchen with iPad, iPod/MP3 dock. iPad/MP3 docks in digital radios in 4 bedrooms
- TelevisionTelevisions in four rooms (sitting room and three bedrooms), all linked to internet so Netflix, iPlayer etc. available
- ToysConstruction toys, cuddly toys, miscellaneous toys
- Video LibraryDozens of videos in the conservatory/office
Outside
- BalconyFront of house - just outside the glorious full-length windows in the main sitting room.
- Deck / PatioLeads off the kitchen - table and chairs for summer evenings
- Lawn / GardenDelightful enclosed patio garden as part of the house, with garden lighting, table and chairs. A key is also provided to a large, exclusive garden square 5 minutes from the house - a 'secret garden'
- Patio
- Screen Porch / Veranda
- TennisAvailable in private local garden square, to which this house has a key
- Tennis Court
- Terrace
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Communal PoolNot as part of the house - but 5 minutes down the road in an excellent sports centre.
Attractions
- autumn foliage
- botanical garden
- churches
- cinemas
- library
- live theater
- museums
- playground
- recreation center
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- sight seeing
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- Babysitter
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- swimming
- tennis
House Rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
58 Reviews
Latest reviews
Great Home for Stay in London with Large Family
Eleven of us comprising three generations spent 8 days at 112 Tachbrook Street during Christmas week 2017. The number of bedrooms, some large and some small, allowed us to be together at times, but also retreat for breaks from touring and interacting to some solitude. Important when you are intensively on the streets of London for many hours each day. And constantly in the presence of even your beloved family. Kids could take a break with their IPads or phones. Adults could take a nap!
The house is conveniently located to both the Underground at Pimlico Station, and in walking distance of some tourist sites like The British Museum and Tate Modern. We also walked to the center of London on temperate days to the Eye, various open markets like Burroughs, Parliament buildings, Churchill War Rooms, Big Ben, Tower Bridge andWestminster Abby.
It is easy to get comfortable with the Tube.
By the way, should mention that taking the subway from Heathrow to Pimlico at a cheap 6 pounds can be a good alternative to a 50 pound cab ride or Uber, if there are just two or three of you.
We enjoyed a number of good restaurants in the neighborhood: Pubs, Italian, Thai, French.
Be sure to have morning coffee and excellent pastries at Gail's Bakery down Tachbrook and left around the corner while you are here. Nice alternative to making breakfast.
Grocery stores in walking distance.
The house was clean, up to date. Adrienne stocked the kitchen with some goodies and essentials like dishwasher detergent. The neighborhood was quiet. We Americans probably caused the only noise to our neighborhood as we walked down the street with the kids.
Probably the greatest compliment I can give to Adrienne is that during our eight day stay we NEVER had to contact her even once about any problems or issues, because there weren't any.
Good job, Adrienne!
Thank you for your lovely and COMPREHENSIVE review! You were delightful guests. We are particularly thrilled that you took the opportunity to walk round London so much, even in mid-winter, and that all of you took so much advantage of what London has to offer. We'd love to welcome you back any time!
A Wonderful Week
This house was very clean, convenient and cozy. Our manager was very caring and attentive to our needs. It is a wonderful place to stay in London. Ten of our family members had a memorable experience.
Fantastic Property, Great Owner and Perfect for Large Family Gatherings
We stayed at the property for a week long trip to London for Spring Break and it was wonderful! When we booked, the owner went out of her way to make sure all arrangements were properly made, including providing extensive material about the property, surrounding area, restaurants, transportation, etc... When we arrived, there was some food waiting for us, including a bottle of wine. The place itself looks even better than the photographs. the kitchen is completely modernized with an excellent stove, oven, refrigerator and fully stocked dishes and cookware. The place was extremely well kept, with all bedrooms nicely prepared for our arrival. The place itself is very close to a tube station (2 minute walk) and is central to all of the things in central London. On my first full day, I walked along the River Thames to Parliament and Westminster Abbey (Longer walk, but very doable). As far as restaurants, I would suggest the Queen's Arms which is 3 blocks away or Cask Pub and Kitchen that is 1 block away (2 minute walk). There is a great Thai restaurant 1 block away. There is also Wilton Street that has numerous restaurants. The grocery stores are a quick 10 minute walk. Gails Bakery is only two blocks away. I would not delay booking the place. We booked several months out. I think it is leased pretty quickly.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! You are quite right that the house looks even better in reality than in the photographs, because our recent refurbishment of kitchen, dining room, stairs and landings is not yet showing. We have bits and pieces to finish off (late April) - after which we'll book the photographer! Watch this space!
londown townhouse
Historic property in central London. It is well furnished and very comfortable, there are no maintenance issues, the owner is meticulous about keeping the flat in excellent repair. This is a very well organized rental, there is nothing that the owner has not prepared for his guests including laminated notes as reminders where needed. The kitchen has new appliances, the dining room is comfortable and a sitting area has large comfortable couches and tele. There are numerous restaurants, bakeries, wine shops in the area. The Pimlico underground station is an easy four to five minute walk. Great area and would be difficult to beat if you need the room and rooms as advertised. A word of caution, read the given instructions carefully, they run a smooth tight organization and expect the same from their guests. Would definitely return .
Phenominal vacation rental
This house is exactly what you are looking for in a family vacation home. There was not one missing detail. It is a lovely home with amazing owners. Anything I asked for was accommodated and they even decorated the home for Xmas for my daughter. This house has everything you can think of for a family. The photos really don’t do the property justice. I plan on staying here with my family whenever we come back to central London. We were lucky enough to see it snow and have a wonderful holiday in London. Thank you so much for your warm welcome.
And thank you so much for being such warm and appreciative guests. You left a lovely atmosphere in the house! We do hope to welcome you again. And - by the way - there WAS one thing missing which you suggested we might have at the house: a 'cane' (or 'walking stick' as we call them here). Well - you will be glad to know it's on its way! I'm taking one to the house tomorrow! So when you come back, hopefully you will find it there!
As advertised- very cozy!
Great location! Easy access to most things. My only complaint is the
Master bedroom was a disappointment. Shower conditions needs to be reconfigured so you can actually take a shower in the master. Otherwise all was as offered.
Sorry you can't take a shower in the top floor ensuite bathroom - but two other great showers in the house!
Location
With its amazing CENTRAL Zone 1 London location (SW1V2ND - Google it!), this quietly situated family house is brilliantly positioned for a see-all London visit. It’s a minute's WALK from shops, supermarkets, restaurants, outdoor food-market, Pimlico Tube (underground) & 24-hour taxis, buses, car clubs, bike hire. It’s a 10-min WALK to the River Thames, Buckingham Palace, Tate Britain, Lambeth Palace, Westminster Cathedral, theatres, cinema, St James Park, Victoria Station & Victoria Coach Station (from which there are easy rail/coach links to Heathrow, Gatwick & Europe). It’s a 20-min WALK to Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, the King's Road/Chelsea. Short tube/bus rides take you direct to Harrods, the major Museums, Oxford Street, Piccadilly Circus, the West End, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, the National Gallery, the Imperial War Museum, the Festival Hall, Shakespeare’s Globe, the National Theatre & National Film Theatre, Hayward Gallery, IMAX, Waterloo Station, Tate Modern. Local activities include: shopping, restaurants, historic monuments, art galleries, theatres, cinemas, river boats.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
VAT receipt available on request. To reserve dates, full non-refundable payment due if within six weeks of arrival date: 50% on booking, then 50% 45 days before arrival. Payment via UK Cheque, electronic bank transfer or credit cards via PayPal. Returnable security deposit of £250 taken on booking. Beds, except for the two (very comfortable) sofa chairs, made up. Rates are subject to change until reservation. Generally the property is let for 4 nights minimum stay but if there is a vacancy for a shorter stay between lets we will do our best to accommodate your requirements.