Between South Ken and Chelsea
The best of both — V&A and Brompton Cross to the east, Sloane Street and the King's Road to the south.
South Kensington · London SW10
The Drayton
A garden-square one-bedroom between South Ken and Chelsea
2 guests sleeps1 bedrooms1 beds1 bathrooms
On a leafy stretch of Drayton Gardens, where South Kensington meets Chelsea, The Drayton is a beautifully refurbished one-bedroom apartment looking onto a planted communal square.
Period sash windows, polished oak floors and an open-plan sitting room with a small dining area make it ideal for couples spending a long weekend in West London. Three minutes' walk to The Hour Glass on Brompton Road, eight to Sloane Square and ten to the Saatchi Gallery.
The bedroom is at the back of the apartment, looking onto the gardens — quiet enough to sleep with the window open in summer.
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What to expect
Highlights
Onto a private garden square
The communal garden behind is for residents only — peaceful, with mature plane trees and a bench you will use.
Two great galleries on foot
The Saatchi Gallery and Michael Hoppen Gallery are both within fifteen minutes, plus the V&A four minutes away.
Home truths
- On the lower-ground floor — ceilings are still nine feet but you are below street level.
- Building has no lift; one short flight of stairs from the street.
- Period sash windows are draught-proofed but not double-glazed — quiet street, light traffic.
About this stay
Amenities
Essentials
- High-speed Wi-Fi (500+ Mbps)
- Climate control (heating & A/C)
- Hotel-grade Egyptian cotton linen
- Hangers in every wardrobe
- Iron & ironing board
- Hairdryer (premium Dyson)
- Travel adapters (UK / EU / US)
Kitchen & dining
- Chef's kitchen, fully equipped
- Nespresso machine + curated pod selection
- Kettle & herbal tea selection
- Bosch / Miele appliances
- Refrigerator with welcome champagne
- Dishwasher
- Wine glasses (Riedel)
- Dining table seats 4
Bedroom & laundry
- Memory foam mattress
- Blackout curtains
- Walk-in wardrobe
- In-residence washer & dryer
- Daily linen turndown (on request)
Bathroom
- Marble en-suite bathroom
- Walk-in rain shower
- Heated towel rails
- Diptyque toiletries
- Plush robes & slippers
Entertainment
- 65" 4K Smart TV (Apple TV, Netflix, Sky)
- Sonos sound system throughout
- Curated art & books library
Workspace
- Dedicated workspace with ergonomic chair
- 4K monitor & wireless keyboard on request
- Printer & stationery
Outdoor
- Private communal garden (residents only)
Concierge & services
- 24/7 AI concierge
- Human concierge — 09:00–22:00
- Daily housekeeping (Mon–Sat)
- Mid-stay deep clean
- Private chef on request
- In-residence grocery pre-stocking
- Chauffeur on call
- Airport meet & greet
- Restaurant & theatre reservations
Building
- Period architecture (Grade II listed)
- Porter — Mon–Fri 08:00–20:00
- Private mews entrance
Safety
- Smoke & carbon-monoxide alarms
- First-aid kit
- In-residence safe
- Fire extinguisher
48 amenities included
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Principal bedroom
1 super-king bed · en-suite bathroom
1 bedroom, 1 bed · 1 bathroom
Extras
In-residence services
- Daily housekeeping (Mon–Sat)Included
- Welcome champagne on arrivalIncluded
- Arrival grocery pre-stockingIncluded
- Private chefFrom £180 per serviceOn request
- Chauffeured Mercedes / Range RoverFrom £75 / hour, 3 hr minOn request
- Personal shopper (Sloane Street / Brompton)On request
- Luggage storageIncluded
Local guide
About South Kensington (Drayton Gardens)
Drayton Gardens sits on the boundary between South Kensington and Chelsea. The southern half belongs to the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, with stucco squares, the Brompton Cross, and an embassy quarter to the north.
A short stroll south brings you to the Chelsea Physic Garden, the Saatchi Gallery and the King's Road. Walk north and you hit Brompton Cross — Conran Shop, Bibendum and Daquise.
Explore the area
Brompton Cross5 min
The city's prettiest small luxury intersection — Conran Shop, Bibendum oyster bar.
V&A Museum8 min
The world's leading museum of art, design and performance.
Saatchi Gallery14 min
Free entry to one of London's most adventurous contemporary spaces.
Sloane Square & Peter Jones12 min
Peter Jones for everything, the Royal Court Theatre for plays.
Hyde Park16 min
The Serpentine and the Italian Gardens at the south-west corner.
Royal Albert Hall14 min
Concerts, ballet and the BBC Proms each summer.
On the map
Exact address shared after booking is confirmed.
Get around
- South KensingtonPiccadilly / District / Circle6 min walk
- Gloucester RoadPiccadilly / District / Circle7 min walk
- Sloane SquareDistrict / Circle13 min walk
- Heathrow Express (via Paddington)20 min walk
Local shops & services
- Partridges of Sloane SquareSupermarket12 min walk
- Waitrose Gloucester RoadSupermarket8 min walk
- Megan's Old Brompton RoadCafé6 min walk
- Boots PharmacyPharmacy5 min walk
- GAIL's BromptonBakery6 min walk
Booking policies
House Rules
- Children welcome (1–12 years).
- Infants welcome (under 12 months).
- No pets.
- No parties or events.
- No smoking.
Good to know
- Arrival from 15:00.
- Departure before 11:00.
- Lower-ground floor; one short flight of stairs from the street.
- Garden-facing bedroom — sleep quiet.
Cancellation policy
- Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival.
- Within 14 days: cleaning fee retained.
- Within 72 hours: first night non-refundable.
- Within 24 hours: full stay non-refundable.
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