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Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
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Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
Nestled in a calm spot, this house offers a village feel in the heart of London. With easy transport links to central London and original features like the fireplace, it's perfect for families or groups. You can enjoy fully equipped kitchen and utility room with separate washer and dryer machines.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathrooms140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London

Luxurious and comfortable, come and enjoy London from our house. With a village feel in the city, the location has easy transport links to London Underground or Railway Services. A tube or train will take you to central London in just 20 minutes!

The house dates back to the early 1900s and it's 'boomerang' layout and unique spiral staircase give it a special look and added space - great for kids and adults alike. It retains some original features, such as the fireplace. It is conveniently tucked away down Castelnau row footpath and is the biggest of 7 cottages, in this very calm spot. The house sleeps 5 adults comfortably.

The kitchen is fully equipped with everything required to do some serious cooking if you're up for it! There is also a utility room with separate washer and dryer machines for laundry.

There are a couple of great cafes within 2 minutes walking distance of the house: Sips & Bites (Italian) and Spoonful (French). There is also a greengrocer and natural foods merchant on the same row of shops. I highly recommend PostBox Indian restaurant and The Bridge pub.

In Barnes village, there are many restaurants to choose from. Don't miss the Olympic Cafe and Cinema, and Rick Stein fish restaurant, a little further up in Sheen.

Barnes is a very coveted area in SW London, there is a large amount of nature accessible nearby - the river Thames (3 minutes walk), the Leg-O-Mutton nature reserve (3 minutes walk), Barnes Common and Barnes Pond (5 minutes bus ride) and the London Wetlands Centre (www.wwt.org.uk) a wetlands reserve for wildfowl and birds (5 minutes bus ride or 20 minutes walk). On the subject of nature, the house is only 15 minutes drive away from Royal Kew Gardens (www.kew.org), a must for any lover of plants!

For those looking to do shopping, the Wesfield shopping centre is just North of Hammersmith on the other side of the river Thames (www.westfield.com). There are also world famous museums located nearby in South Kensington: The Natural History Museum (www.nhm.ac.uk), The Science Museum (www.sciencemuseum.org.uk) and The Victoria and Albert Museum (www.vam.ac.uk).


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
London, England

What's nearby

  • Thames River - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Thames Path - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eventim Apollo - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Charing Cross Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Kensington High Street - 8 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Barnes Station - 3 min drive
  • Hammersmith Station - 15 min walk
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blue Boat - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The River Café - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Rutland Arms - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Dove - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪eat TOKYO - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London located?

Located in Barnes, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Thames River and within 3 miles (5 km) of Kensington High Street and Natural History Museum. Eventim Apollo and Olympia Events are also within 2 miles (3 km). Hammersmith Station is 15 minutes by foot and Ravenscourt Park Underground Station is 19 minutes.

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Reviews

Calm & Spacious Cottage in Barnes Village SW13, 30 Minutes from Downtown London Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Farrell T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent all around…would be happy to stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Location

The property was just lovely and became a home away from home for us. We loved our stay and thoroughly enjoyed the Barens Village area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Betty A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

Good communication with the owner.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefano F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property and location

The property is great and the location is really good. Property manager/owner is really good and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our time

Nice little house in easy walking distance to the underground. Convenient grocery store. Comfy beds. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

London Visit

The house and location was great. Our only issue was the second bedroom had no closet or storage place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting Mum & Dad

Perfect location and comfortable flat with plenty of room. Could have done with an extra fan for the spare room.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Property

This was a real gem in a great spot in Barnes. It felt like a home away from home and we stayed here twice in our recent trip to London. Our host was the best and we will be recommending this place to all our friends. We will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

Property was in a good location, just a short walk across the Hammersmith Bridge to the tube. Home spacious and spotlessly clean. Could benefit from a bit of updating. Spare bed has a broken frame and towels well used. Overall though, a great stay and excellent communication from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barnes near a Lindon Rndjsnd

Barnes is on the shores of the Thames River. There is a foot bridge from Barnes to Hammersmith which is located on the other side of the Thames River;10 minute walk where u find a subway that takes u directly to the heart of London in 20 minutes. The district line stops at Tower Bridge, Hyde Park, St James Park, Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Square, as well as Heathrow Airport .There is another subway line at Hammersmith that takes you directly to Westminster.. The house was very clean, beds and furniture were comfortable. The host was excellent with communication.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice accommodation outside of London proper

Comfortable home south of the Thames. Just a note: if you are unable to use public transportation Uber rides to central London are pricey because the the Hammersmith Bridge, although very close by, is only open to pedestrian traffic, Would recommend for families with teens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reba G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wimbledon Get-a-way

We booked this property for a visit to Wimbledon, and it was an excellent choice. It’s in a great location and is easily walkable to the foot bridge and a few nice restaurants, and had great access to Uber and local busses.The house was spacious and felt comfortable to live in. It was exactly as advertised and we would absolutely book it again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely and convenient

My family of four with two teenagers stayed for a full week. The house is perfect for a long stay. The master and second bedroom beds were comfortable and large enough for two adults, the sofa bed in the office worked well for my teenager. Having 2 1/2 baths made mornings much easier and the convenience of a full kitchen can not be overstated. We fell in love with Barnes and hated to leave. Having bread, eggs, milk, and juice waiting for us made it feel like we were visiting family and made that first rough morning after traveling much nicer. Communication with Farid was impeccable. I was concerned we would be too far from London, but we enjoyed the short walk to Hammersmith station in the mornings and the slightly longer commute was more than compensated by the benefit of staying in a quiet, safe, and absolutely beautiful village. Thank you Farid!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Village Location

The village in which this house sits is so cute has all the amenities one might need. It seemed very safe and had access to buses and with a lovely 20 minute walk over the Hammersmith bridge, the Hammersmith tube station. The house itself was well-appointed, with everything you might need to be comfortable. The owner was also quick to reply to contact, and was very helpful. We got lost finding the place when getting there (it is down a little secluded walkway), and with a quick phone call, he guided us right to our destination. He had even put some food in the fridge for breakfast for us!We spent a lot of evening time in the living room watching some Sherlock from the easy-to-use entertainment center on the comfortable couch, and also cooked a few meals in the kitchen, and everything was great. My husband and I typically complain about the comfort of the beds in a rented room, but not this time! The beds were super comfy, and we slept like babies after all of the London sight-seeing!Just so potential renters know, the house is most likely fairly old (like much of London), so some newer things like vents in the upstairs bathrooms or floors that aren’t creaky are absent, but that doesn’t mean it was anything but clean and lovely. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend a visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First trip to London

For a first trip to London and a first trip staying in a Vrbo, this was absolutely wonderful. Farid the property owner was super helpful with the entire process. We were able to check in a little bit early when our flight got in before we were expecting and he was very gracious with the checkout process as well. Ease of access to City center wasn't great, the 15-minute walk across the pedestrian bridge into Hammersmith to catch the tube wasn't always ideal, but at no point did we feel unsafe or hindered by the process. All in all, I highly recommend and would absolutely stay with them again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property!

This was a great stay near Richmond, close enough to the tube, quiet, and awesome pubs and coffee shops less than a five minute walk away.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and Quiet Home Away From Home

This spacious and comfortable home was in a quiet neighborhood. We enjoyed our daily stroll across the Hammersmith bridge to the tube station. The host was very helpful and prompt with his replies to my messages. His tips for getting around London and to-and-from Heathrow were excellent. This first time visitor to London was most appreciative!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable,spacious house in a nice location

We had a lovely stay in this house. It's a good location but you have to be ready to walk a little, at least at the moment since the Hammersmith bridge is only open to pedestrian traffic. Instead of a short bus ride to the Hammersmith Underground station, it's about a 15 minute walk. But from there, all of London is easily accessible. The house was quite comfortable. The neighborhood was charming, with several small restaurants that were very good. Only small compaints. The kitchen could have been better equipped. The bed in the office worked better on the floor. It's tricky to find the place in the dark; it's about 30 yards down a path that's not well lit.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natai J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location, great host

Warm house (essential in the middle of a London storm!), quiet, amazing location, great walking access to Hammersmith station over the bridge and along the Thames tow path. Make sure you read the hosts instructions for access, it is tucked away. Perfect for our group of 3. Host was very responsive and accommodating, very much appreciated.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Host and Place

The host Farid, is probably the best communicator and helpful person you will find. The place is tucked away and quiet. It has good access to get into central London an the local area of Barns and Hammersmith has lots to do and some great bars and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jörg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage

Very pleasant and quick contact. Beautiful house in a very central location, which is a bit old. Thanks Farid!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neal H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house in Barnes

This is a wonderful place to stay. It is very clean. The beds are comfortable. There is great water pressure and plenty of hot water. The house is remarkably spacious and is decorated very tastefully. The owner was quick to respond to any questions we had. There is easy access to shopping and transportation nearby. Great choice for a London visit
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jicky s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely ticked away home in tucked away Barnes

❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hammersmith

It was exactly as posted for location. The hammersmith bridge was closed for traffic except for walking. So the tube is a 15 minute walk. The house was clean and kitchen well equipped. Beds were comfortable. Pub 2 minute walk and a few restaurants close by. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Barnes apartment

A very spacious apartment in a great location. Just a short 20min walk to the Hammersmith tube station as well as lots of shops and eating places. Kitchen was well equipped and beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024