Title: Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 home # Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground ![Interior - Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground (Kensington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88246300/88246239/89bbbff8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground (Kensington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88246300/88246239/fe047f72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground (Kensington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88246300/88246239/ca1e91dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, bed sheets - Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground (Kensington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88246300/88246239/bc625757.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground (Kensington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88246300/88246239/b8f0b8b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the heart of Kensington, this 3BR Townhouse offers a peaceful retreat. With its fully equipped kitchen and cosy courtyard, you can unwind after exploring the nearby Flemington Racetrack or Melbourne Zoo. Take advantage of the laundry facilities and powder room for added convenience. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available £280 includes taxes & fees 20 Jan - 21 Jan ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground 3BR Townhouse located in a beautiful quiet leafy street of Kensington. Fully equipt kitchen, 3 bedrooms, cosy courtyard, laundry, powder room and full bathroom. Perfect location for a city break with everything at your doorstep. Minutes walk from Flemington Racetrack, Melbourne Showgrounds, Melbourne Zoo, Maribyrnong River walking & bike riding tracks & to all dining & entertainment in Racecourse Rd & Macaulay Rd. Tram and train stops Newmarket or Kensington Station 3 min walk. 3 stops from the City Centre. Free street parking available. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - On a river ### Things to do - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Horseback riding nearby ### 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) - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 ## About the area Located on a river, this holiday home is in Kensington, a neighbourhood in Melbourne. Melbourne Central and Queen Victoria Market are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St Kilda Beach and Brighton Beach. Check out an event or a game at Marvel Stadium, and consider making time for SEA LIFE Melbourne, a top attraction not to be missed. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby. [Visit our Melbourne travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne.dx178283) [View more Holiday homes in Melbourne](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melbourne-Private-Holiday-Homes.d178283-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C-37.79031%2C144.92499&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EF1cdj-9FAxGm4dz-RRSjm_PdmY=) Kensington, VIC ### What's nearby - Flemington Racecourse \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Royal Melbourne Showgrounds \- 3 min drive \- 1.0 mile - Royal Park \- 4 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Royal Children's Hospital \- 5 min drive \- 1.9 miles - Melbourne Zoo \- 5 min drive \- 2.2 miles ### Getting around - Newmarket Station - 8 min walk - Essendon Station - 12 min drive - Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon) - 17 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Wayo Japanese Dining - ‬9 min walk - ‪M Yong Tofu - ‬10 min walk - ‪Hardimans Hotel - ‬8 min walk - ‪Pepper - ‬8 min walk - ‪El Jannah - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground? ### How much is parking at Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground? ### What time is check-in at Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground? ### What time is check-out at Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground? ### Where is Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Kensington 3BR Townhouse 10min walk Flemington Racetrack & 15min MelbShowground Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mitchell L. 18 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location with everything you need! Very enjoyable stay ##### Mitchell L. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda B. 16 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Equitana overnight stay Lovely and quiet, we really enjoyed our stay. ##### Amanda B. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan H. 9 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A cozy convenient stay! This property was amazing, so close to Flemington racecourse it ma ##### Nathan H. Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Janice M. 9 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This property suited our needs but if you need wifi or a television I wouldn’t recommend it. ##### Janice M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Steven 10 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Home away from home ##### Steven Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter B. 19 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pearl Jam Concert. Had a great time and slept well in comfy beds. Loved sitting in the loungeroom sofas too. Close to the best I've ever sat in. We will be back again if you will have us. Thank You. ##### Peter B. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul M. 3 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Great ##### Paul M. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya 24 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We loved our stay here! It was a great location in a quiet street with plenty of parking. It was a very well presented, clean and tidy home. Sarah made everything so easy. She was very responsive messages from when we booked until we checked out. Thanks Sarah for the extra special touches :) ##### Tanya Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicole R. 2 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet in Kensington Great neighbourhood, so quiet among little streets and laneways! Townhouse is good, a little tired, and some minor niggles with taps not turning off properly and with 2 toilets - but only one bathroom. Beds were comfy. Check in and out were smooth and flexible. Communication was good. ##### Nicole R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Linda H. 15 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Drury Street Was advertised as “5 minutes walk to Melbourne Showgrounds.” This is false. 15 to 20 minutes would be more acurate. It would be nice to have some heating in the bathroom. The TV is non-functional. I didn’t want to watch a lot but stil… ##### Linda H. 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