Our Top 5 London Bed and Breakfast Picks
If you’re staying in London, and chain hotels or luxury establishments aren’t quite what you’re looking for, it might be worth your while to take a look at some of the city’s charming bed and breakfasts. Each has its own unique character, and is a little more interesting than the average chain hotel, without the price tag of some of the big luxury establishments.
Bay Tree House and Annex Bed & Breakfast offers affordable prices, but without losing the ability to pamper yourself. Their three large rooms are decorated in a traditional English style and feature oversized showers, heated towel rails and private baths.
Clean rooms and food that rivals the cooking of elegant cruise ships keep visitors coming back to this lovely B&B. Rooms are quiet and spacious, and you’ll know your hosts on a first name basis. Room service is provided daily.
Barclay House, located in an 1872 Victorian building, still has all the modern amenities. Located in central southwest London’s Fulham neighborhood, this bed and breakfast is only a two minute walk from the tube. You’ll get careful attention to all your needs in one of their two nicely appointed guest rooms.
The hosts, Charlotte and Adrian, are talented musicians who are glad to talk with you over a home cooked meal. You’ll get a warm welcome in a comfortable house that really makes you feel at home.
Another Victorian townhouse is home to Aster House, which is decorated in English Country style and features a bright breakfast room. A short walk from Kensington Garden and Hyde Park, this South Kensington locations is also only a few blocks from the tube. That means you can enjoy being close to everything without sacrificing peace and quiet.
There is no elevator - a point that disabled guests and others who have trouble with stairs should keep in mind when booking. Rooms are cozy but recently updated, and bathrooms feature attractive tile and marble. Aster House offers great value and a wonderful location.
While 108 Streathbourne Road doesn’t have an evocative name like many other B&B establishments, it’s a comfortable, attractive place to stay. It offers beautiful period furniture, comfortable rooms and bathrooms, and cozy, romantic feel. Located on a quiet street filled with trees, this bed and breakfast will make you feel right at home.
The tube is a short walk away, from which all the important tourist locations can be accessed. In the immediate neighborhood, there are lots of interesting restaurants and shops available, too. Enjoy a pleasant stay at 108 Streathbourne Road.
At Jesmond Hotel, run by the Beynon Family for more than a quarter century, you’ll enjoy an inexpensive but pleasant stay. Located in Bloomsbury, Central London, this establishment offers a friendly family-style feel, with many guests coming back every year.
The tube station is just down the road, and Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery and Oxford Street are all within walking distance. The British Museum is just down the road. This older hotel may not be flashy, but it’s pleasant and comfortable, and a fine way to spend your London trip.
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