Islington N1 Double Room Zone 1 Central London

A light, spacious and quiet double room in my two bedroom apartment. Excellent and easy transport connections to the City and all over London. Close to a great mix of shops, bars and restaurants in vibrant Angel, Islington. Flexible check in/out by prior arrangement. Please post a clear photograph on Airbnb and check the House Rules before booking. I hope you will enjoy this light, spacious and comfortable place to stay in Central London. I am happy to welcome guests for long or short stays. The flat has wooden floors throughout, including the guest bedroom. YOUR BEDROOM is simple and clean. It is a large double [4.15x3.25m] with a double bed, plenty of space, plenty of storage, a desktop for working and large, south-facing windows with rooftop views. The room is at the back of the building and the windows are double-glazed with a choice of shading or blackout blinds, so it is very quiet. I provide fresh cotton linen and towels. THE BATHROOM is lovely, clean and with a huge shower, two washbasins, tiled floor and walls. THE LIVING ROOM is large and bright, with wooden flooring. Previous guests have described it as warm, comfortable, quirky and welcoming, a nice space in which to relax. Very pleasant to lean back and watch the clouds go by through the skylight to the roof. THE APARTMENT is on the top floor of a listed building within a Conservation Area. You will be close to the many smart, trendy and eclectic shops, markets, bars, restaurants, independent cinema and theatre that have made Islington a smart and popular London Borough. There is 24/7 wifi with good connection throughout the apartment. The bedroom has space for hanging your clothes, drawers, shelves, mirrors, bedside light. An iron and ironing board, a hairdryer, an umbrella are there if you need them. The shared bathroom is fresh and clean, newly fitted, with an enormous walk-in shower and separate washbasins and storage. In the kitchen please observe the disposal of rubbish in the small bin and recycling items in the large one. Both are collected daily from the street just outside the apartment. Welcome to use the kitchen to prepare breakfast or an occasional small meal. There is pay and display parking right outside the building if you need it. I will be happy to welcome you and to offer you a comfortable 'home' from which to explore the city. It is nice to share an occasional chat but of course I will respect your privacy. You are always welcome to ask for any information you need. I am a born-and-bred Londoner so I know the city well. I live in the apartment, but sometimes work away from home. If I am away during your stay then I will always arrange for a co-host to be available to greet you and answer any questions. Families welcome and on occasion I can also offer baby-sitting for guests. When you book, please let me know your preferred check in and check out times. The area is a mix of the modern and old, protected 17th, 18th and 19th Century buildings. If you like to shop or to eat out you will be spoilt for choice! My block includes an organic food store, deli and take-out, popular local cafes, the best vintage shop and auction rooms in London and a great second-hand vinyl store. There are small green spaces to sit in the sun nearby. Islington boasts two markets, a regular London street market [Chapel Street] and the famous Camden Passage. All the major high-street stores are represented, together with many small independents that you will not find elsewhere. Islington is known for interiors stores, including many retro, vintage and architectural salvage places. Recommendations include Past Caring, After Noah, Abigail Ahern and Paper Tiger, but I am sure you will find your own. There are many popular restaurants and bars within a short stroll and to suit all pockets. From the original Ottolenghi to the Afghan Kitchen, Asahi and the Wild Food Cafe, from Planet Organic to Five Guys; from a cocktail at 69 Colebrooke Row to the Fish and Chip Shop on Upper St, Thai, tapas, traditional english pub or french bistro. You will find all the major chains and long-established locals. Best for brunch? the Proud Archivist, Crepe Affaire, Euphorium Bakery or the Breakfast Club. Sunday lunch? the Duke of Cambridge or the Pig and Butcher, Other good local places include the Screen on the Green Cinema, Sadlers Wells Theatre, the Estorick collection, the Crafts Council, secret river walk [ask me], the Union Chapel [wonderful music venue], Almeida Theatre, Kings Head Theatre Pub, the Little Angel Puppet Theatre, the Business Design Centre, Candid Arts Trust, Moving Arts, Highbury Fields, The Life Centre and Yogacampus Yoga Studio .. all of these are within 10 minutes walk, if not closer. Also nearby: Vue cinema, N1 shopping centre, City University of London, Islington Assembly Hall. Getting around is easy! The apartment is located between Angel Station [Northern Line], Highbury and Islington [Victoria Line and Overground] and Essex Road station [Overground]. Kings Cross St Pancras [for Eurostar and trains North, Granary Square, Kings Place, Central St Martins, The British Library], Shoreditch [East London] and Camden [North] are only a 10 minute ride. It will take you 15-20 minutes to reach the West End, the River, or the City. Parking in Central London is at a premium. There is paid parking immediately outside the house [free on Saturday afternoons through Monday morning]. It is usually not a problem to find a space. Airport and station connections will depend on where you arrive into London. I can give you detailed directions if needed. Local Buses: There are bus stops in both directions just a couple of steps down the street, so less than 1 minute away. The buses that stop there are bus 38, bus 56, bus 341, bus 476, bus 73 N38 and N73 [day and night buses, 24 hours]. From Angel or Upper Street, you can catch buses 4, bus 19, bus 30, bus 43, N19, N41, bus 38, bus 56, bus 341, bus 476, bus 73, N38, N73, bus 214, bus 205, N205, bus 153, bus 394 and bus 274. If you walk to Essex Road Station [5 minutes] you can take the bus 271. If you walk [10 minutes] or bus to Highbury and Islington Station you can take bus 4, bus 19, bus 30, bus 43, N19, N41, bus 271, bus 277 and 393. Nearest Pharmacy 0 miles: Essex Pharmacy 41 Essex Rd London N1 2SF Nearest NHS Urgent Care Service 0.4 miles 34 Ritchie Street Islington London Nearest A&E, NHS Emergency hospital 1.81miles: University College Hospital 235 Euston Road London NW1 2BU Nearest Police Station: Islington 2 Tolpuddle Street N1 0YY Open 24 hours a day telephone 101 [Londonwide] Nearest Dry Cleaners 69 Essex Road, Canonbury London, N1 2SF