Stepney House - townhouse with a luxury feel – Home 189899 Townhouse
- 2 bedrooms
- 6 sleeps
- 2 nights min stay
Stepney House - townhouse with a luxury feel – Home 189899
- Townhouse
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 6
- 2 nights min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 75 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car not necessary
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The best way to describe East London is to say that it caters for everyone's wishes and has a really fascinating vibrancy. It even has its own language known as Cockney rhyming slang eg if you need some "cash" a true Cockney would say " need some sausage and mash" ? There is even an ATM withdrawal machine in Leytonstone that now offers its services using this slang, so if you want to see the balance of your a/c on the "screen" it says "Charlie Sheen" and if you want to take out £50 "Nifty", or for £30 it says "Dirty", £20 "Horn of Plenty", £10 "Speckled Hen" & £5 "Lady Godiva". The first festival celebrating the Cockney language and diverse culture was held first in July 2013 by the Cockney Heritage Trust and showed that Cockney is not "brown bread", that is "dead" !You can explore the East End for days and days, go to the street markets or have a meal in a local pub that has been operating for 500 years, where Dickens drank a few pints and Sir Ian McKellen is now a part owner, or visit the Prospect of Whitby, the oldest riverside tavern dating from 1520 and watch the world sail, or steam, by on the river Thames. Diversity also applies to the architecture, you can see Stepney's oldest house at 37 Stepney Green, built in 1694 and occupied by Lady Mary Gayer, an East India merchant's widow (see her initials wrought into the front gates); later on it was a Jewish care home, then a craft school and now a family home again - often used as a location for TV & filming. The Whitechapel Bell Foundry cast some of the world's most famous bells, including the Liberty Bell & Big Ben and in 2012 cast the largest bell in Europe in honour of the 2012 Olympics - it weighs 27 tonnes and featured in the Opening Ceremony, it is inscribed with a Shakespearian quote from The Tempest's Caliban "Be not afeared, the isle is full of noises".Fancy a bit of culture, maybe go to Wilton's Music Hall, which is the oldest surviving music hall in the world dating back to the C19th, or just a good film at our local picture house - in one screen you can sit on a sofa for 2 and have a drink, which was formerly a theatre dating back 150 years called the Paragon. Charlie Chaplin performed here in 1909 before Hollywood beckoned. It has excellent coffee from the boys & girls at Nude Espresso in Brick Lane, as well as delicious pastries from the nearby Rinkoff family bakers (100 years old).Or fancy shopping - you don't need to go into the West End as you have luxury shops in the City, near to St Paul's Cathedral, at One New Change, London's newest shopping destination or pop down to Stratford (two stops on the tube) to Westfield, claimed to be the largest shopping mall in the whole of Europe.There are plenty of independent retailers too - including the best for men's fashion in the UK chosen by Telegraph Magazine, this is Present (140 Shoreditch High Street, London E1), the place that sells things that men want in an environment that isn't intimidating. Clothes are the mainstay, but they have the genius factor of including books on fashion, bicycle saddles and a great espresso bar.Transport - good public transport 24/7 for buses and now there are cycle hire racks following on from the successful scheme that Paris has enjoyed for years. We have the Overground, the DLR (Docklands Light Railway) and London Underground service (celebrating 150 years of service in 2013). The District tube line was opened in 1868 and serves our local stations at Stepney Green and Whitechapel, the upgrade of the tube network is well advanced and in 2013 air-conditioned carriages were introduced to this line - this autumn (2015) sees the introduction of the 24/7 tubes over the weekend on several lines.2012 was the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and a new 60km walking route, marked with 500 glass pavement discs along its length, from Buckingham Palace through East London, including Vicky Park's 218 acres, to the Olympics site in Stratford via many of the city's most interesting landmarks (& under the Thames at Woolwich) was opened by The Queen. It is a new pedestrian & cycle route known as the Jubilee Greenway and a permanent monument to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Detailed maps of the Jubilee Greenway and other London walks can be downloaded. The owners of Stepney House know the area well, having lived in the East End for almost 15 years and will be more than pleased to share their knowledge with you to make your experience special. They might be living in their separate loft apartment within Stepney House but they are always available by email or text.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Full bed
Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds - 1 Half bath, 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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About the owner
Alejandro Z.
- Average reply time:
- 3 hours 8 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 03 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 12
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 39 reviews
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39 reviews
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- Average
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“If I could give 6 stars out of 5, I would… Don’t miss this great place with a superb host!”
If I could give 6 stars, I would. This is the best Airbnb I’ve been to so far, and I’ve been to many… It is clean, well decorated, comfortable and well situated (8 minute walk from… More
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Response from the owner So pleased to hear that you and your Mom enjoyed your stay at Stepney House - you both seemed to settle easily and you'll always be welcome here
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“Friendliest and most helpful hosts”
Alejandro and David were wonderful people who went above and beyond what was required of them as hosts. It really felt like we were all good friends from the get go. Alejandro took us around the area … More
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Response from the owner You three were great guests and settled so easily into living at Stepney House and making it your London home - you will always be most welcome to return & with or without costumes to be steamed - all good wishes DnA
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“Artistic House in London”
Alejandro met us and talked us through all of the details. He was very helpful as we had 3 children under 5 with us. There is some amazing artwork in the house, the canvas running down the length of t… More
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“Gracious and helpful host goes above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable.”
Stepney house is located in a diverse and vibrant community close to all amenities. Alejandro, our host, welcomed us with a fridge full of snacks, beverages and kitchen basics in his lovely updated h… More
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Response from the owner It was a pleasure to be your host and to share some local tips with you - great that you enjoyed your stay
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“Lovely townhouse with an amazing host!”
Stepney House offers you a beautifully decorated and comfortable home in the safe and quiet community of Stepney. Alejandro is the host with the most! His personal guided tour of Stepney was just on… More
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Response from the owner This will always be your London home away from home and the art collection is continually expanding as you well know ! Appreciate your comments and great to know you all enjoyed your stay at Stepney House so much.
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“Stepney House”
Absolutely wonderful....definitely feels like a home from home....:-). The owner Alejandro really took great care of us making sure we felt at home...gave us fantastic restaurant tips, and a general g… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for your review Simon, you were great guests and looked after the house very well - glad you liked the art works too and you'll always be most welcome. Will have some new local tips when you next come to Stepney House !
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“Maison cosy”
Nous avons été très bien accueillis par le propriétaire qui a pris le temps de nous montrer les commerces environnants et les moyens de transports. La maison est trè… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for your review of your stay at Stepney house, Ingrid. Glad that you all had such a happy time and settled into life around the garden so well.
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“Stylish, comfortable, and friendly hosts”
This was my second stay at Stepney House, and it remains my favourite place to stay when I'm on holiday in London! The house is like a cosy art gallery, and the room we stayed in was very comfort… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for your kind words Eleanor, you will always be most welcome at Stepney House and glad you enjoyed your spring stay here. No doubt the art collection will have changed on your next visit !!
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“Wonderful flat in London”
Stepney House was absolutely perfect for our stay in London. Only a 5 minute walk from the nearest Tube station, the townhouse is ideally located for exploring the city. While Stepney House is spaciou… More
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Response from the owner So glad you enjoyed your stay Gabby, you will always be welcome at Stepney House and there will be more places to explore and enjoy. Thanks for taking time to make a public review
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“The Most Amazing Place to Stay in London!”
I had the most amazing time staying at the Stepney House! The house itself is very charming with all the accomdaitions and ammendities you will need and more. You can eat your breakfast in a lovely su… More
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Response from the owner Thanks Victor for your kind review, we are pleased that you enjoyed staying in Stepney House and also had such a good time during your week in London with your chums from NYC. You will always be most welcome and we shall be happy to share our local knowledge to expand your experiences in London's East End
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Alejandro (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Alejandro (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Alejandro (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Alejandro the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Alejandro (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Alejandro (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Alejandro (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Alejandro (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Alejandro (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Alejandro (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Alejandro (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Alejandro (the owner) a message.
If Alejandro (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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