Best of both: City of London & English Countryside

Best of both: City of London & English Countryside
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About this home

  • guests 6 guests
  • bedrooms 4 bedrooms
  • bathrooms 2 bathrooms
  • workspaces 2 workspaces
A period London home close to the amenities of Chipping Barnet; the tube for access to all of London; and the Hertfordshire countryside.

Rooms

Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 single bed
Bedroom 4
1 single bed
Bathroom 1
Shower, Bathtub
Bathroom 2
Shower

Work from home facilities

Workspace 1
  • In a dedicated (office) room
  • • Standard desk
  • • Desk chair
  • • 1 big monitor
  • • Printer/scanner
Workspace 2
  • In the living room or kitchen
  • • Big table (>1 meter)
  • • Kitchen chair
  • • Printer/scanner
Wi-Fi speed

  • Download: 512 Mbps

    Upload: 52 Mbps

This home offers

TV
Dishwasher
Oven
Microwave
Fridge
Freezer
Heating
Equipped kitchen
Hot water
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Home Rules

Yes
No
No

Easy access to

City
Bars & Restaurants
Airport
Public transport
Free parking
Supermarkets
Local markets
Co-working spaces
Gym
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About London

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Timezone
UTC+0
London follows Greenwich Mean Time (GMT, UTC+0) and switches to UTC+1 (BST - British Summer Time) during summer months.
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Main language
English
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Climate
Oceanic / Temperate
Mild summers and cool winters.
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Closest airport
LHR
London Heathrow Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world. Other major airports: Gatwick, Stansted, City.
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Intl. train station
St Pancras Intl.
Connects London to other parts of the UK and to international destinations like Paris and Brussels via the Eurostar.
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Near beach?
± 70km
London is not on the coast, but beaches like Brighton are about an hour's train ride away.
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Near mountains?
± 130km
The closest "mountains" are the South Downs, but for more significant heights, one would need to go to Wales.
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Local Cuisine
Fish and Chips
A British classic; battered fish with crispy fries, best enjoyed with malt vinegar and salt.
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Currency
Pound Sterling
Pound Sterling (£ - GBP), the official currency of the United Kingdom and a few other territories.
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Must see
Tower of London
A historic castle located on the north bank of the River Thames; witness to key events in English history.
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Hidden gem
Little Venice
A picturesque network of waterways and canals, offering a tranquil boat ride away from the city's hustle.
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Water quality
Good
Tap water is treated and safe to drink. Thames Water supplies most of London's tap water.
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