Outdoor furniture Hangers Free washer – In building Dishwasher Lock on bedroom door Bed linens Garden view Wifi Dishes and silverware Ethernet connection Fire extinguisher Refrigerator Private backyard – Fully fenced Free parking on premises Host greets you Extra pillows and blankets Coffee maker Free street parking Dedicated workspace Microwave Oven Iron Outdoor dining area Hair dryer Kitchen Smoke alarm Hot water Private patio or balcony Luggage dropoff allowed Long term stays allowed Shampoo 40" HDTV with standard cable Netflix premium cable Cooking basics Heating LG stainless steel gas stove Essentials
Double Room in Cottage, London Zone 6 river, parks
A real SW London experience in Zone 6 minutes from buses & trains & within striking distance of central London & reachable by bus direct from Heathrow Airport! A quintessentially English house (Victorian, from 1860) & friendly neighbourhood with a great pub serving traditional English food.<br /><br />Kingston-Upon-Thames & the RiverThames are a short walk away, as are 2 Royal Parks & Hampton Court Palace (King Henry VIII's palace that is, after he 'procured' it from Cardinal Wolsey in 1529. Naughty boy).<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />Please note: There is also a double sofabed that could be used, so just ask for availability.  The bedrooms are very quiet and the location very private, with no passing traffic and no-one overlooking either front or back.  The house is a charming and extensively renovated two double-bedroom workers terraced cottage of 1870, tucked away in a secluded cul-de-sac in a popular part of Teddington village, on the border with Hampton Wick, with Bushy Royal P
Local residents are rather proud of the community spirit here, highlighted by the award-winning gastro-pub nearby with a lovely garden, serving English and French cuisine and comes highly rated.  The area is a joggers and cyclists paradise, with the River Thames, Richmond and several Royal parks nearby and if you're a foodie, then you're in the right place!<br /><br />Kingston is a great shopping town and eating by the river is a must.  The same goes for Richmond and Hampton Court, nearby!
I've been living abroad for several years, working in Brussels, Madrid and Athens as a consultant for various international organisations and in some strange places, so it's good to be back in London!  I currently split my time between London, Athens & Naxos, where I recently bought a house, also listed here.  I play classical guitar and workout a lot in the parks (or beaches) nearby (not at the same time!) and run by the river (will show you around the neighbourhood if interested).  I'm currently writing a screenplay; it's a political thriller centred on political corruption.  You can give me your thoughts on that!

The fridge is usually stocked with healthy, local produce ...and good wine, so please help yourself 'if' it's stocked during your visit!  My house has been rented previously for local events such as the Rugby World Cup at Twickenham (by one of the Team Captains), other national and international rugby matches and for the Hampton Court Flower show.  I prefer rugby, but have to admit that the local flower shows are something else and quite spectacular!  For the tennis, Wimbledon is only a few stops away on the train (20 minutes door to door).  Chelsea and Fulham are only 20 minutes away by car.  The O2 concert arena can be reached in 45 minutes.

I'm very clean and tidy around the house and enjoy cooking.  I've been told I'm a great host, be that in Brussels, Madrid, Athens, London, or Naxos, but you decide!

Looking forward to hosting you, in London or on Naxos!

