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Sleeps 4+ cot in 1 double ensuite and 1 twin bedroom. ( beds can form king size bed) |
 | Numerous toys are provided including aath toys, kids books, wheely bug ride on bumble bee, legos, train tracks and play table with 2 child sized chairs, plus lots more |
 | Outdoor toys provided include: a scooter with helmet and a bucket and spade for sand play at nearby Regent Park. |
 | Near a lovely little park, very close to Regents Park, zoo, various family restaurants, farmers market on Sundays, best butcher and cheese shop in London 5 minute walk away. The flats strength is its location! |
 | Baby gear provided includes: a standard size wooden cot, a wooden crib for small infants, Stokke Tripp Trappe chair for toddlers/pre-schoolers, an Ikea high chair, a baby bath, baby bouncer, toddler toilet seat, a stroller, window guards (windows cant open past certain height) and plastic crockery. |
 | There is a standard size wooden cot and a wooden crib, a Stokke Tripp Trappe chair for toddlers/pre-schoolers and an Ikea high chair |
 | The owners can pass on details of several recommended babysitters |
 | Many sophisticated take-aways and meal delivery services operate in the area. |
 | There is a NON-PRIVATE communal garden. It is worth noting that it is not totally enclosed so parents/caretakers would want to be present at all times. |
Arrivals and Departures:
Check-in time: 15:00
Check-out time:
Payment:
Reservation Deposit: 30%
Balance: 56 days prior to arrival
Capacity:
Sleeps: 4 + cot sleeping infants
London can be a daunting prospect with a baby or toddler to fret
about but, done the right way, it can be crammed full of fun and memories to last a lifetime. The trick is to live like a local with a stylish pied-à-terre in the heart of one of the Capital's most buzzing, sophisticated and convenient locations - this apartment has it all!
St Andrews Mansions is a fantastic safe haven for parents and youngsters
to enjoy the sights and bright lights of the Big City. Location is everything in London and this
flat is spot on - at the heart of Bo-Ho, amongst the exclusive Marylebone residences
near Regent’s Park and all the animals of London Zoo.
With a toddler and baby themselves, the New York-based owners (a local manager is on call), have kitted out their holiday flat with plenty of practical essentials but
also demonstrated their flair for interiors in the chic contemporary style which flows throughout. An open plan lounge and dining room, provides
a light and relaxing living space to chill out after the hustle and bustle of
London, complete with two large sofas, wall mounted flat screen TV, DVD player,
IPod dock and a sleek designer dining table. The kitchen is compact but still
pulls off the designer feel and is well equipped for family cooking. The master
bedroom has a king size bed and a second has twin beds plus space for a crib,
all made up in crisp, indulgent White Company linen. Although the flat is on
the second floor, there’s the relatively rare luxury
in London of a little garden!
When it comes to the baby and toddler kit that’s provided, St
Andrews Mansions comes into its own. On the bulky essentials side there’s a wooden
cot and crib, Stokke Trip Trappe Chair, Ikea high chair, baby bath and stroller. On the fun side, there’s also a baby bouncer, wheelie bug ride-on bumble
bee, scooter and helmet, Lego, train tracks and a play table with chairs for
two. There’s even a bucket and spade to build mini Buckingham Palaces in the sand
play area in Regent’s park. Plus, frazzled parents can have some fun too, as Zoie and
David have two trusted babysitters they’ll be happy to recommend.
Accommodation Overview
St Andrews Mansions sleeps up to 4-6 + a cot with a double bedroom and a twin (two singles) bedroom, plus a comfortable lounge sofabed . The master bedroom has a king size bed and the second has twin beds which can be pushed together to make another king size bed. There’s space for the cot or crib (not both) in the twin room. The kitchen is equipped with all mod cons including a dishwasher and washer dryer.
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The location of St Andrew’s Mansions could hardly be better for families planning a trip to London. Walk in one direction and there’s Madame Tussauds, the Sherlock Holmes Museum on Baker Street and the whole of Regent’s Park to run free, take a boat on the lake or visit the animals in London Zoo. Head in the other direction and the shops of Oxford Street and Bond Street await, not forgetting Niketown at Oxford Circus and Hamleys, the world famous toy store, on Regent Street. Without venturing far at all, there’s also a lovely little park close to the flat to take children to play out
For stocking up on provisions, there’s a Waitrose and Tesco nearby but the owner's also say the best butcher (Ginger Pig) and cheese shop in London are only 5 minutes walk. Surprisingly for central London, there’s even a farmers market on Sundays! It is in the local Waitrose car park.
Needless to say, Marylebone has countless restaurants and places to eat out, from the Michelin star L’Autre Pied to top notch burgers and steaks at Black and Blue in Wigmore Street. Kids love eating out at Giraffe, Canteen or Pizza Express, which are all within a few minutes walk. Further afield, Smollensky's on the Strand has a sophisticated feel but free kids entertainment (magician/face painting/balloon modelling usually), which is handily located a few steps from the home of the fantastic Lion King musical.
For a great guide to what's on in London for families, BFB recommends www.angelsandurchins.co.uk.
Nearest medical services : Private clinic 2 minutes walk on Baker Street.
Past Guest Ratings: * (3 guests)
*Rating collated since Feb '10.
All verified as genuine BFB guests who experienced the accommodation with young children.
Awards:
St Andrews Mansions was fabulous! The flat was so well stocked with toys, books,...
St Andrews Mansions was fabulous! The flat was so well stocked with toys, books, apple tv with sesame street podcasts for our 2.5 year old was a huge hit! The kitchen had everything you would need to prepare kids' meals including a very good blender. The decor was fabulous. The travel cot was a superb quality baby bjorn one with good mattress and white company linen rather than the usual rubbish travel cot you get when you travel. Both kids slept really well as did we. The location is spot-on and all in all we loved it. Dave, the guy they have managing the flat is particularly helpful and always available. The only thing is that it is up 2 flights of stairs so you'd definitely need a good folding buggy which you can carry in one hand with baby in the other
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
Lovely accommodations, truly provided everything you could need for a great baby...
Lovely accommodations, truly provided everything you could need for a great baby friendly stay in the heart of London. Two blocks from a convenient Tube station (Baker St - several lines connect here) and tons of great restaurants, shops and parks nearby. And the amenities in the flat were fantastic. The bed in the main bedroom was very comfortable - lots of great guidebooks on the local area and a very well equipped kitchen. For the level of amenities and the location and given the high cost of hotel rooms in London, I would recommend this flat without reservation.
Overall Experience Rating: 100%
"We had a wonderful time in the flat! Everything was so well thought out and the...
"We had a wonderful time in the flat!
Everything was so well thought out and
the baby friendly features were absolutely wonderful!"
