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11 Derwent Yard
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| This luxury, duplex vacation rental apartment covers an area of over 1,000 square feet. With patio doors leading onto a private terrace, the effect is one of light and space, with rich laminate floors, neutral colour schemes throughout, maple doors and chrome fittings.
It is conveniently located a few steps from Northfields underground station on the Piccadilly line which serves Heathrow and Central London. It is perfectly located for all of London's attractions. Northfields has a friendly, village atmosphere and is in a vibrant, safe area of West London in the borough of Ealing - with its university, parks and tree-lined streets. There is an excellent range of small independent shops in the local area for fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, bakery and organic produce together with a variety of restaurants, wine bars and pubs all within easy walking distance.
This luxury duplex penthouse is on the second and third floors of a modern Art Deco style complex of 30 apartments set in attractive landscaped communal gardens to the front and rear. On the ground floor of the apartment are the two very spacious bedrooms. One has twin beds, plus a double sofa-bed, well-stocked library, TV and music area and overlooks the rear gardens. The second has a new very comfortable new king size bed and en-suite bathroom with bath and power shower attachment.
Carpeted stairs lead to the upper floor where the patio windows flood the sitting room with light. The sitting room has a large sofa and two arm chairs, a flat screen multi-channel TV, video and DVD/MP3 player and overlooks the private outdoor terrace where one can enjoy outside eating on warm summer days.
The spacious, well designed kitchen is fitted with all the appliances you would expect to find in a first class apartment. Next to the kitchen is a contemporary style dining room which seats six people, so when you are entertaining your guests you will not miss out on any of the conversation!
The second shower room is located on this floor just off the sitting room.
Other facilities include: Video entryphone, triple glazing throughout, wireless internet access, private terrace with table and chairs, plug adaptors, well-stocked book and video library. Secure car parking for two cars included in the price. There is no elevator.
Smoking is permitted on the terrace.
Rates to 31/10/08
For 1-2 People = £ 90.00 per night or £565.00 per week.
For 3 People = £ 99.00 per night or £620.00 per week.
For 4 People = £112.00 per night or £690.00 per week.
For 5 People = £124.00 per ngiht or £775.00 per week.
For 6 People = £132.00 per night or £850.00 per week.
Rates from 01/11/08 to 31/10/09
For 1-2 People = £ 92.00 per night or £575.00 per week.
For 3 People = £102.00 per night or £635.00 per week.
For 4 People = £115.00 per night or £715.00 per week.
For 5 People = £128.00 per ngiht or £795.00 per week.
For 6 People = £140.00 per night or £870.00 per week
Extracts from the Guestbook:
"Excellent! Would certainly consider staying here again. Will be recommending this flat". Mrs W - Germany.
"Wonderful place - I would certainly recommend it". Ms B - UK
"Flat is excellent for access to London. I would recommend to others - cannot fault the flat and will definitely stay again". Ms T - Spain
"The apartment is so spacious - wish we had more time to spend here". Mr W - USA
"This is a wonderful spacious flat - a real home from home. We loved everything about it. Top marks". Mrs C - UK
"Very comfortable apartment with all conveniences". Mr M - USA
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Things To Do
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| Northfields has an excellent range of shops and amenities. Within 5 minutes walk of the apartment there is a wide range of small independent shops including grocers, butchers, bakers, supermarkets, newsagents, hair dressers, cafes, restaurants and pubs. There are also several specialist shops where, for example, you can have shirts made-to-measure, have indian head massage, learn Thai cookery or make your own greeting cards.
There are several beautiful parks within walking distance of the apartment - perfect for those who enjoy jogging or running. Within these, there are tennis courts, football fields, water features, a bowling green, children's' play areas as well as a small wildlife enclosure.
For the golfer, there are 5 golf courses within 5km of the apartment - less than 10 minutes by car or 30 minutes on foot. For those who like fishing, there is a fishing lake in Gunnersbury Park which is within walking distance of the apartment and several more within 20 minutes drive ( www.go-fish.co.uk/london.htm ). For watersports enthusiasts there are several local canoe clubs and there is sailing, diving and waterskiing available within 30 minutes drive.
This website provides a useful source of local leisure information : http://www.ealing.gov.uk/services/leisure/sports_and_leisure/leisure_activities
The Grand Union Canal is 10 minutes walk from the apartment and this leads to the River Thames which is just under 3km away. There are lovely walks and cycle paths along the canal and river.
Ealing has a number of local theatres, comedy clubs and museums and it hosts an annual festival which starts in July. Fortunately the bombing of World War Two was less severe in Ealing than elsewhere in London and it has a wealth of listed buildings.
Ealing Summer, West London’s hottest summer festival, runs from July through to September and includes a rich and diverse programme of events and activities for all the family. It all kicks off with the Greenford Carnival at the beginning of July followed by comedy, jazz, blues and global music. Ealing Opera in the Park will present a spectacular production of Carmen in July, whilst the Ealing Literary Festival plans to bring both established and new authors to Acton Green Common in early September.
In addition to all the local events, London is yours to explore at leisure, with all its galleries, theatres, shops and tourist attractions. There is easy access locally by bus or on foot to Kew Gardens and Kew Steam Museum. Also within easy reach are Brent River Park, Osterley House, Hampton Court, Ham House, Chiswick House, London Motorcycle Museum, London Transport Museum Depot, Gunnersbury Park and Museum, Pitshanger Manor, Richmond Park, Syon House and Park, Twickenham Rugby Stadium, Legoland, the Wembley Complex and Windsor Castle. In addition, the apartment is conveniently located for getting to Olympia, the Notting Hill Carnival and The Proms at the Albert Hall.
The River Thames at Brentford, Kew, Kingston and Richmond is easily reached.
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Rooms
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|  | Luxury two bedroom duplex apartment with private terrace
Bedroom 1- with kingsize bed and ensuite bathroom with shower, toilet and sink.
Bedroom 2 - with double sofabed, two single beds, large seating area with tv and library area. Separate shower room and toilet. | Room Rate
From £565 - £870 per week or £90-140 per night (min 5 nights). Sleeps up to 6 people comfortably. |
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Directions
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| By public transport:
The apartment is just two minutes walk from Northfields underground station which is on the Piccadilly Line.
Northfields underground station is just 19 minutes (7 stops with no changes) from Heathrow Airport.
It is 35 minutes from Waterloo International Train Terminal.
It is 28 minutes from Piccadilly Circus.
The apartment is also on the E2 and E3 bus routes which run very frequently.
By car:
The apartment is 2.2km from Junction 2 of the M4 and 4.3km from the A40. The M40, M25, M1 and M3 motorways are easily accessible from Ealing.
The apartment has secure parking for 2 cars and is outside the London Congestion Zone.
Alternatively the apartment can be reached by taxi from all London airports and mainline railway stations. All airports serving London are connected to Central London by rapid and frequent train services.
A local taxi service is available opposite the apartment. |
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