This house has everything you could hope for if you are staying in London, especially if you have kids. The location is nestled just next to Kensington High Street, with easy access to restaurants, shops, playgrounds, and public transportation. We spent several days around Christmas staying in the house and walking around the neighborhoods nearby and visiting Holland Park. The house itself is very comfortable and clean, with lots of room for everyone to come together while still affording privacy in four separate bedrooms. We were (for two days of our stay) three couples and three kids, and we never felt like we needed more room. The bathrooms were all very nicely done with marble, and the master suite has an amazing bathtub and a spacious glass shower. The bedrooms were all very large and the beds were extremely comfortable.
One particular draw for us was the play room in the lowest level. The television shown in the listing has actually been upgraded to a much larger screen with enough couch room for the family to enjoy a movie together. Our kids loved the toys in the room, and would happily play there for hours while the adults cooked and talked in the evenings. There were several evenings in our stay when our whole family was playing together in the playroom. Definitely consider this home if you have young children!
A Waitrose (grocery store) is right around the corner from this house, so we were able to stock up the kitchen and cook in the spacious and upgraded kitchen for most of our nights. The induction cooktop is a nice touch for getting all of your dishes together quickly, and the oven/microwave/warming drawer is excellent for baking and warming up leftovers! We loved the cabinets with the built-in refrigerator/freezer for their sleek aesthetic and spacious storage. Cooking your own meals will not be a problem in this house!
When we ventured out to the high street, we found many delicious restaurants, some less than a minute walk from the front door (like Megan's on the High Street, which had an amazing brunch). We also recommend Dishoom for Indian food, which is only about 5-10 minutes away on foot. There was also a Michelin-rated restaurant just around the corner that we did not get to try on this trip, but we are looking forward to on our next trip!
Getting around London is super easy using the buses and Tube from this house. The closest bus stop is a 1-minute walk from the front door, and the Kensington High Street Tube station is only 5 minutes away, which can take you to many of the historic and tourist destinations in London (we managed the London Tower, the Eye of London, the Strand, and several other stops in less time than it would have taken by car). There is basically no time when a car would be needed if you stay in this home.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this luxury home in Kensington, and we will try to stay here again if we return to London!