Title: Purpose built Kensington 1BR w/ Balcony, nr shops & bars, by Blueground Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Purpose built Kensington 1BR w/ Balcony, nr shops & bars, by Blueground Apartment with kitchen, steps from Kensington High Street ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93680000/93679800/93679748/e8183092.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93680000/93679800/93679748/32e8cf6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93680000/93679800/93679748/13a2d66d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93680000/93679800/93679748/3949ad43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93680000/93679800/93679748/5debfc27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the epitome of London living in this beautifully designed Blueground apartment in South Kensington. Relax on your private terrace or unwind with premium wireless speakers and a smart TV, then enjoy a restful night’s sleep on the superior quality mattress. With an elevator, doorman, washing machine and dryer available for use. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2522 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Gym - Dryer - Washer - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Purpose built Kensington 1BR w/ Balcony, nr shops & bars, by Blueground Show up and start living from day one in London with this lovely one bedroom Blueground apartment. You’ll love coming home to this thoughtfully furnished, beautifully designed, and fully equipped Holland Park home. (ID #LON313) Designed with you in mind Thoughtfully designed with bespoke finishes, modern furnishings, and a fully equipped kitchen, you’ll enjoy that “I’m home” feeling with this Blueground apartment. Whether you’re lounging in your charming living room streaming the latest and greatest entertainment on the smart TV or premium wireless speaker, or getting some well-earned rest on the superior quality mattress with luxury linens, you’ll fall in love with everything this Holland Park apartment has to offer. This apartment also offers in-apartment laundry. Sleeping arrangements Queen Bed, 63in/160cm Amenities Building amenities unique to this one bedroom apartment include an on-site: \- Doorman \- Dryer \- Elevator \- Swimming pool \- Washing machine Arrival and ongoing support The entire apartment is yours to enjoy! Throughout your stay, you’ll have access to our Client Experience team through the Blueground App. You can schedule additional cleanings, submit maintenance requests, and view our neighborhood recommendations with just a few taps. We’ll share all details upon confirmation of your stay. Ideally Located This furnished apartment is situated in Holland Park, a beautiful and upscale neighbourhood. With tree-lined streets and large Victorian houses, it's a mostly residential area and is centered around a 56-acre park of the same name. There are many embassies, shops, restaurants and spas here for locals and visitors alike. The nearby international schools have made this area popular with expats, who tend to work either in financial services or entertainment. Holland Park is on the Central line, which makes it a beautiful and peaceful neighbourhood while retaining easy access to Central London. Other things to note Building amenities may have an extra cost. This Blueground apartment has flexible lease options, allowing you to book it for a few months, a year, or more. We take great pride in ensuring every photo displayed is shot in our own units with our actual furnishings. That said, we regularly refresh our decor and furniture arrangement, which may differ from what’s pictured. A security deposit of £3670 is required at booking, which will be returned within 2-4 weeks after the check-out, minus any deductible damages. Also note \- This apartment includes access to a private terrace \- This apartment is accessible for people with physical disabilities ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Indoor pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Gym ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 522 square feet ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92020000/92013600/92013559/56f958d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish flat in Trellick Tower with panoramic views. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as LON-313 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.49597%2C-0.20546&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7FoNpjhIwJeP5KqN-b3FmfMR-_s=) London #### What's nearby - Kensington High Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Olympia Events - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Westfield London Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - Royal Albert Hall - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles - Hyde Park - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles #### Getting around - Kensington (Olympia) Station - 7 min walk - West Kensington Underground Station - 13 min walk - Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Executive Lounge Hilton - ‬3 min walk - ‪Society Bar & Restaurant at Hilton London Olympia - ‬3 min walk - ‪Apadana Restaurant - ‬5 min walk - ‪Hare & Tortoise - ‬2 min walk - ‪Warwick Arms - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Purpose built Kensington 1BR w/ Balcony, nr shops & bars, by Blueground have a pool? > Yes, this property has an indoor pool. ### Is Purpose built Kensington 1BR w/ Balcony, nr shops & bars, by Blueground pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Purpose built Kensington 1BR w/ Balcony, nr shops & bars, by Blueground? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Purpose built Kensington 1BR w/ Balcony, nr shops & bars, by Blueground? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Purpose built Kensington 1BR w/ Balcony, nr shops & bars, by Blueground located? > Located in Kensington, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Kensington High Street and Olympia Events. Hyde Park and Westfield London Shopping Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km). West Kensington Underground Station is 13 minutes by foot and Earl's Court Station is 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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