Stay in this cosy Little Venice Pied-à-Terre, in one of London’s prettiest residential areas, just a short walk from Paddington and multiple Tube stations. This compact studio is clean, practical, and thoughtfully equipped for solo travellers or couples. Guests love the central location, comfy bed, responsive support, and easy transport links. Co-hosted by MoreThanStays, a highly reviewed team trusted - virtual tour available on Matterport.
Clear, step-by-step check-in instructions with photos are provided through the digital Guest Portal (once pre-check-in is complete), making it simple and stress-free to locate the building and gain entry. The key collection code appears at the booked check-in time (usually 3 PM, unless early check in is booked in advance).
🚶♂️ The apartment is located within a residential building, in a vibrant residential area near Tube, cafés and pubs — some street traffic noise may be heard in the flat.
🏠 Guests have exclusive use of the entire studio with a private entrance through the courtyard shared with one other flat.
🪜 Lower ground floor via stairs (no lift - 15 steps precisely from the street level). Please pay attention in wet weather and with heavy luggage as steps can become slippery.
🔐 Self-check-in using a key box located near the flat.
🔑 2 key sets are provided and clearly labelled for ease of use.
🎞️ Matterport virtual tour available online (using listing name)
TRANSPORT
🚌 Paddington underground and trains are minutes away. Well-served by local buses.
🛴 Cycle hire stations nearby.
🚗 Parking: Street and pay-and-display for up to 2 hours, public parking nearby for around £35 a day (APCOA parking Paddington).
Co-hosted by MoreThanStays — a highly rated team trusted across major platforms. You’re welcome to look us up online to learn more about us and see how we work. Our goal is straightforward: to ensure your stay is smooth, stress-free, and memorable.
📲 Digital Guest Portal
Shortly after booking, you’ll receive access to our digital Guest Portal, designed to give you everything you need in one place:
Self Check-In: clear, step-by-step photo instructions (key-box codes appear automatically at your booked check-in time, usually from 3:00 PM)
House Manual: Wi-Fi details and easy-to-follow guides for the apartment
Local Guide: our hand-picked neighbourhood favourites — from great coffee to hidden gems
🤝 Support & Privacy
We respect your privacy and won’t disturb you during your stay. That said, we’re always just a message away. Guests consistently mention our fast, friendly, and helpful responses, whether they need a local recommendation or practical assistance.
🚨 24/7 Emergency Assistance
For urgent matters such as access issues, safety concerns, or heating and plumbing problems, we’re available 24/7 by phone.
🌍 Multilingual Team
To facilitate communication, our team speaks English, French, Spanish, Polish, and Russian.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out at any point — we genuinely want you to feel comfortable, supported, and at home.
🌿 Little Venice is one of London’s loveliest residential neighbourhoods, known for its canals, elegant white stucco buildings, leafy streets, and relaxed local feel.
You’ll be close to:
- Regent’s Canal and Little Venice waterside walks
- Paddington Station for quick city and airport connections
- Warwick Avenue and Royal Oak stations
- Independent cafés, pubs, and local restaurants
- Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens within easy reach
- Everyday essentials including small shops and supermarkets nearby
It’s an excellent base if you want a peaceful area that still feels central and well connected.
📌 We prefer to be transparent so expectations match reality — this helps create better stays and stronger 5-star experiences. To help set clear expectations:
- This is a compact lower-ground-floor studio, best suited to 1 or 2 adults
- Access is via a narrow staircase, so it may not suit guests with heavy luggage or reduced mobility
- The flat is smaller than a typical apartment, but efficiently designed and well equipped
- As it is below street level, it may feel more enclosed than an upper-floor flat
- Some guests notice street noise or sounds from above, especially because of the central location
- There is no air conditioning, but fans are provided
- The property is professionally cleaned, but this is a budget-friendly compact London studio, not a large luxury apartment
Guests with REDUCED MOBILITY, please consider:
- The apartment is on the lower ground floor and requires 15 steps to access.
- Ceiling heights may feel lower in some areas.
Travelling with CHILDREN:
- The flat is not recommended when travelling with babies as there is not enough space to set up a baby cot.
NOISE ADVISORY:
- Quiet residential area overall, though some street traffic noise may still be noticeable.
ALLERGIES & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Our apartments are located in a variety of historic and modern buildings and may not be suitable for all.
- Guests with allergies or any special requirements are strongly encouraged to contact us before booking so we can help determine whether the property is suitable for their needs.
- While properties are professionally cleaned before arrival, we cannot guarantee fully allergen-free environments.
COMPLULSORY PRE-CHECK-IN AND OPTIONAL EXTRAS
To help protect our community and ensure a smooth check-in experience, we use a secure Guest Portal powered by BoomNow (our Property Management System) and Truvi (a leading guest-screening and holiday home insurance provider). Once your booking is confirmed, you’ll receive a link to complete a quick pre-check-in form and securely verify your ID. The Guest Portal link includes check-in instructions with photos, an access code, and an apartment guide.
We also offer a few optional extras, not included in your Airbnb reservation, which can be arranged separately after booking:
Early or late check-out – £15 per additional hour (before 15:00 for check-in / after 10:00 for check-out, subject to availability).
Extra bedding sets – £30 per set delivered by our laundry on your chosen day.
Mid-stay refresh clean – £66 (light clean up to 2 hours, then £22 per extra hour if required, no linen change).
Baby equipment hire – £30 (cot without bedding, baby bath, high chair).
In-person check-in or luggage assistance – fee varies by time and availability - ask for more details.
These extras are entirely optional and offered for convenience only. If you'd like to arrange any of them, just let us know after booking.
We’re delighted to host you and want to ensure a comfortable stay for everyone. Please take a moment to review our house rules.
1. General Conduct
- Let us know if you need anything—we’re happy to help!
- Only the guests listed in your reservation may stay overnight. Contact us if you’d like to invite visitors.
- Guests under 18 must be supervised at all times.
- Please treat the space with care. Do not move or remove furniture and items—you may be charged for damages or excessive cleaning.
- Lock all doors and windows when leaving.
2. Respect for Neighbours
- Keep noise levels down, especially during quiet hours: 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM (no loud music, shouting, or gatherings).
- Please do not engage with neighbours — contact us via chat or call in urgent situations.
- Drones and other unmanned vehicles are not allowed without permission.
3. Fire Safety
- No smoking indoors or in the courtyard (including vapes).
- No open flames—this includes candles, fireworks, or lanterns.
- Do not cover electric radiators—use the provided airer for drying clothes.
- Keep communal areas clear—these are emergency exits.
- EV charging (including e-bikes/scooters) from domestic sockets is not allowed.
- London Fire Brigade recommends charging gadgets only when you are present and awake.
4. Cleanliness
- Remove outdoor shoes inside the apartment.
- Follow the Guest Portal instructions for recycling and rubbish disposal.
5. Pets
- Pets are not allowed unless agreed in advance.
- Approved pets require an extra cleaning fee.
- Pets must never be left unattended.
- If travelling with pets, contact us for guidance on suitable spaces.
By staying here, you agree to follow these rules. Thank you, and enjoy your stay
To find us, please use our postcode ( W2 6NF ) in your navigation or transport app.
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