Skip to content

Leinster

2-bedroom apartment near Hyde Park

Stay in London

This unique, charming property is in a great location, a 5 minute walk from Hyde Park and equidistant (10 minutes) from Lancaster Gate, Queensway, and Bayswater (Central, District, and Circle lines) underground stations. Perfectly situated, with good local restaurants, bars and shopping, you literally have everything you need on your doorstep.

There are two interesting aspects to the Leinster apartment. The first is that it has its own entry from the street, eight steps up from the sidewalk to a lovely front-door that gives the appearance of entering a grand town house. The other is the unusual layout of the large living area. This is not your usual living space. Here you’ll find cozy nooks and attractive alcoves which house bookshelves stacked with books and a cupboard which cleverly hides a TV. There’s also a nice selection of classic art dotted around and a pair of comfortable loveseats where you can feel right at home. Wireless internet is also provided.

There is a nice little dining space between the living area and the kitchen with a dining table and four chairs. The traditional-style kitchen has tiled walls and cream cabinets. This is a good-sized space which provides everything you need for your stay including an oven, 4-burner stovetop, dishwasher, microwave, and fridge. You’ll find the washing/dryer hidden away discreetly in the hallway cupboard.

The master bedroom has a floral theme. There’s a fitted wardrobe, bedside tables with lamps, and a queen-sized bed. The second bedroom shares the same classic style with floral-themed art and furnishings. It has a mirrored fitted wardrobe and a double bed. The modern bathroom is decorated in white and has a tub with shower.

You will find a whole host of local restaurants, bars, cafes and shops to explore. The Leinster Arms pub is one of our favorites. A little further afield, 2 stops on the tube or a 5 minute bus ride, will take you to Marble Arch and Oxford Street – one of London’s principal shopping streets.


What's included

  • One or two weeks in a personally selected apartment in beautiful London.
  • Suggestions for booking your international flight from the U.S. to London Heathrow, or we can connect you with our air partner who can purchase tickets on your behalf (See UnTours' air policies)
  • Transfer assistance by car service from the airport to your new UnTours home and back at the end of your stay.
  • One 7-day Oyster card per-person for each week for the Zones 1-3.
  • An orientation session given by our local staff to start your trip off on the right foot.
  • Exclusive local information on our UnTours travel app for your mobile phone to have all of our recommendations at your fingertips before and throughout your trip -researched and written by UnTours staff on the ground in London and full of the best restaurants, sightseeing, and other suggestions.
  • A local cultural event, like a tour of the Middle Temple law courts, followed by lunch.
  • A stash of groceries upon your arrival, so you don’t need to shop right away.
  • Pre-trip planning advice from our staff, available by phone or email right up until you leave.
  • Ongoing support with our local representative. Help available when you need it.

Bayswater, UK - London, Home of Leinster

Bayswater is an area of Central London just north of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. It is a very practical and convenient neighborhood for seeing Central London. It has a number of convenient tube stations and is close to Paddington Station for journeys outside of London.

The neighborhood has a bustling, dynamic feel to it. Tourists rub shoulders with Londoners with diverse backgrounds. The Greek, Arab, and Brazilian communities are particularly well represented, resulting in a plethora of restaurant options. Nearby Kensington Gardens provides a welcome sanctuary of green in the midst of a busy city.

Sights within easy walking distance include Kensington Palace, the Princess Diana Memorial, the Serpentine Gallery, Notting Hill and its Portobello Road Market, and Speaker’s Corner in Hyde Park.


Landlord

Like most of our London apartments, the Leinster apartment is managed by a local apartment representative with whom you can speak during business hours. Our London UnTour staff person is always available by cell phone if guests have problems or concerns.


Property details

Here's some important details about this property.

Occupancy

This property sleeps 1-4 people

Sleeping

Two bedrooms: 1 with a queen bed, 1 with a full bed.

Bathrooms

Tub with shower

Kitchen

Full kitchen, not eat-in

Laundry

Washer/dryer

Level

8 steps up from ground level

Accessibility

8 steps up from ground level, 1 step up from living room to dining room

Transportation

10 minute walk to Tube station

Minuses

Carpets need replacing. Apartment needs painting and updating. Personal items of owner are stored in apartment leaving limited storage space for guests. Washing machine is difficult to access behind items in utility closet. WiFi is unreliable.

Pluses

Quiet, convenient location

Special Features

Wi-Fi, no-smoking apartment


Reviews

Here's what our guests have to say

D. and A. Christian, Arlington, VA

★★★★★

Layout, furnishings, location all excellent. Mattresses fair. Second bedroom dusty.

J. and J. Berrie, Oceanside, CA

★★★★★

We loved our apartment. It has a very nice location in a very quiet neighborhood. It has a nice assortment of restaurants and pubs within walking distance and the Paddington and Lancaster Gate tube stations are within walking distance. The carpet does need to be replaced, however, this did not keep us from enjoying this delightful apartment for our week in London.

E. Salzman, Westford, MA

★★★★★

It was a lovely apartment. Very large and superb location.

Michael Goyda

★★★★

"The apartment and the location were good. However, there were a few unusual things. There were clothes hanging in closets, coats on the coat rack and personal items on shelves in the bathroom. There was a washer, but it was buried behind several things in the utility closet. The arrangement of the apartment was charming and homey." UnTours note: the landlord has decluttered the apartment and given access to the washer.

K. Warren, Chelan, WA

★★★★★

The apartment was great, but there was no wifi for the entire week.

L. Male and A. Weeda, Hudsonville, MI and Denver, CO

★★★★★

We loved this apartment. It was close to grocery stores and tube stations. I would stay here again!

Lloyd Beecher

★★★★★

The Leinster apartment was wonderful. It was quiet, comfortable and well appointed. We used the Bayswater tube stop which we found to be more convenient than recommended Paddington. In addition, the Bayswater stop was close to three different grocery stores. The hostess, Elizabeth I think, was pleasant and helpful. In fact, she recommended the Bayswater stop.

Pam Orth

★★★★★

We liked everything: location for walking everywhere, local cafes, proximity to canal and Little Venice canal boat ride to Camden Town, quiet street, close to Hyde Park.

Show 5 more reviews

Disclaimer

Our staff have inspected this property and the above description and photographs reflect what they saw at that time. It is possible that the owner has made changes to the property without our knowledge. While we do our best to keep up with any changes or improvements made to our properties, we cannot guarantee that everything in the above description will be accurate.


Also in London

See these nearby UnTours

From $2,599 per person
Package includes

  • Apartment
  • Local transit pass
  • Cultural event
  • Digital Guidebook
  • Transfer assistance
  • Local support

4 Week Deals

Stay longer and save! Ask us about discounts for stays of 4 weeks or longer.

Enhanced Clean

  • Rooms are ventilated thoroughly.
  • All high-touch surfaces are cleaned and sanitized with disinfectant.
  • Soft, porous surfaces like sofas and rugs are cleaned before each arrival.
  • Linens are washed at the highest heat setting recommended by the manufacturer.

Meet our staff

Program Director

Paris will always be my favorite haunt, because as much as you think you know or have seen, there’s likely a surprise to be enjoyed just around the corner!