The Balham Hideaway

This charming 1-bedroom apartment is located in the vibrant and sought-after area of Balham, just 400 metres from both Balham Underground and Overground Train Stations, providing excellent transport links for your London stay.

Situated on the ground floor, this stylish London flat comfortably accommodates up to two guests. The smoke-free property features a cosy bedroom, a modern bathroom, and a fully-equipped kitchen.

The kitchen includes a dining table, which can double as a convenient workspace, and is fitted with contemporary appliances, including an induction hob, single oven, microwave, and all the necessary utensils to prepare anything from light snacks to full meals.

The bedroom offers a comfortable double bed and a Smart TV for your entertainment. The bathroom, located towards the front of the flat, features a sleek free-standing shower for a refreshing start or end to your day.

Ideal for couples or solo travellers, this Balham gem combines modern comforts with a prime location for exploring London.

To make the property feel like a home away from home, we offer complimentary WiFi and our complimentary range of City Relay luxury amenities:

- Fresh, high-quality linen and towels
- Eco-friendly luxury toiletries including shampoo, conditioner, soap, body wash, shower gel
- Tea and coffee.

Please note: a Ring doorbell camera is installed at the entrance to the property. This is an external-facing device used for security purposes only. There are no cameras or recording devices inside the home.

Make yourself at home! You'll have full access to the entire flat, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We've provided fresh linen, cosy bed sheets, and luxurious toiletries for your convenience. If you have any questions or need recommendations, feel free to reach out.

Our Teams are here to help all our guests in a polite and professional manner & provide a top notch Guest experience!

Set just off Balham High Road, this property sits right in the heart of Balham. Balham offers a perfect blend of a village feel and city convenience, with a fantastic selection of independent cafés, artisan bakeries, stylish restaurants, boutique shops, and a vibrant local nightlife — all just moments from your doorstep.

From here, you’re ideally positioned to enjoy the best of Balham, Clapham Common, Wandsworth Common and Tooting Common. Tooting common has the largest outdoor lido in the uk which is open to the public from April to October.

Each area around Balham has its own charm — from Clapham Common’s lively green spaces and weekend markets to Tooting’s famous multicultural food scene and buzzing market halls. Wandsworth Common, less than a mile away, provides peaceful walking trails, leafy open spaces, and picturesque ponds — perfect for a morning jog or relaxing stroll.

You’ll also find major supermarkets, gyms (Balham Leisure Centre), and co-working spaces all within easy walking distance.

Getting around London from this location is simple and convenient, with Balham Tube 0.3 miles from the property. Balham station also has National Rail which makes it very convenient to get to Gatwick Airport (~40 minutes) and other UK cities.

Please note that in case the below instructions are not followed, fees will apply:
* Smoking is strictly prohibited in the property
* Organising parties is strictly prohibited in the property
* Any excessive noise in the property must be prevented, out of respect for the neighbours
* City Relay is not liable for any loss of keys or any other property items
* Rubbish disposal must be done by following the instructions provided for the property
* No pets are allowed (except Service Dogs)
The property will only accept the number of guests booked as per the booking confirmation. Any additional guests not confirmed on the booking will not be accepted or subject to an additional charge.

Each guest will be asked to complete a pre-check-in form prior to arrival and be asked to share a form of governmental identification, Passports are required for non UK residents and UK drivers licence or passport is required for UK nationals.

This property is located in a residential area and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise, and will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Please note that last-minute reservations being made within 24 hours from the arrival date are subject to a change in check-in time from 4 P.M to 7 P.M.
Kindly note that the check-in for last-minute reservations being made within 24 hours from the arrival date is subject to availability (Please note that the key collection and the property might not be located at the same address)

We would like to mention the check-in process:
With City Relay, the standard option of self check-in and usually means accessing the property via an onsite smartlock/lockbox. We do also offer the option of an in person assisted check-in and should you request this, one of the team will meet you at the property to hand over the keys and give you a quick tour of the property. For this service a fee of £40 would apply between 4pm and 7pm and a fee of £60 would apply from 7pm onwards.

Guests must leave the property in the same state as when they checked in.

We suggest, in order to avoid any charges, to check and report any damages or faulty items and appliances by contacting us on guest @ cityrelay com