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South Kensington · London SW7

The Thurloe

A four-storey townhouse on Thurloe Square — three bedrooms, sleeps six

6 guests sleeps3 bedrooms3 beds3 bathrooms

On Thurloe Square, a handsome white-stucco crescent two minutes from the V&A, The Thurloe is a four-storey Victorian townhouse arranged for families and senior teams. Three double bedrooms, three bathrooms, a large open-plan kitchen and a south-facing private garden.

A grand drawing room on the first floor with two sets of double-height sash windows; the kitchen and dining room are below on the garden level. Two principal bedrooms occupy the second floor, with a third bedroom and study on the top floor.

You are inside the South Kensington pedestrian quarter — five minutes from the Royal Albert Hall, the V&A and the Natural History and Science Museums. Cromwell Road traffic is one street away but never heard from inside the house.

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What to expect

Highlights

Walled London garden in summer

A private south-facing garden

Sit out under the wisteria with breakfast — the back garden is walled and entirely private.

Grand London drawing room with sash windows and high ceilings

Drawing room with double-height windows

A genuinely grand reception room — six metres of original sash windows, marble fireplace, baby grand piano.

Natural History Museum Hintze Hall

Museums and Hyde Park on foot

Three world-class free museums and the Royal Albert Hall within ten minutes' walk of the front door.

Home truths

  • Townhouse over four floors — a lot of stairs, no lift.
  • Two of the three bathrooms are en-suite; the third (on the top floor) is shared between bedroom three and the study.
  • The garden is south-facing but small (~4×7m) — perfect for breakfast, not a children's play area.

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
  • Wine fridge (24 bottles)

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
  • Three en-suite levels

Entertainment

  • 65" 4K Smart TV (Apple TV, Netflix, Sky)
  • Sonos sound system throughout
  • Curated art & books library
  • Baby grand piano (Steinway)

Workspace

  • Dedicated workspace with ergonomic chair
  • 4K monitor & wireless keyboard on request
  • Printer & stationery

Outdoor

  • Private terrace with seating
  • Outdoor heater
  • Private south-facing garden

Family

  • Travel cot & high-chair on request
  • Childproofing kit on request

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
  • Two reception rooms

Safety

  • Smoke & carbon-monoxide alarms
  • First-aid kit
  • In-residence safe
  • Fire extinguisher

56 amenities included

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Principal bedroom super-king bed

Principal bedroom (second floor)

1 super-king bed · en-suite bathroom

Second bedroom king bed

Second bedroom (second floor)

1 king bed (or twin on request) · en-suite bathroom

Third bedroom queen bed under eaves

Third bedroom (top floor)

1 queen bed

3 bedrooms, 3 beds · 3 bathrooms

Extras

In-residence services

  • Daily housekeeping (Mon–Sat)
    Included
  • Welcome champagne & seasonal hamper
    Included
  • Arrival grocery pre-stocking
    Included
  • Travel cot & high-chairOn request, no charge
    Included
  • Private chefFrom £220 for a family dinner; tasting menus from £450
    On request
  • Butler serviceFrom £55 / hour
    On request
  • Babysitter (DBS-checked)From £35 / hour
    On request
  • Chauffeured Range RoverFrom £75 / hour, 3 hr min
    On request
  • In-residence massage / spa therapistFrom £140 / 60 min
    On request

Local guide

About South Kensington (Thurloe Square)

Thurloe Square is one of South Kensington's prettiest white-stucco crescents — built in the 1840s for the new bourgeoisie attending the Great Exhibition, and largely unchanged since.

The V&A, Science Museum and Natural History Museum are all within five minutes' walk along Exhibition Road, and you are eight minutes from Knightsbridge.

Explore the area

V&A Museum dome interior
V&A Museum3 min

Free entry to the world's leading museum of art and design.

NHM Hintze Hall arches
Natural History Museum5 min

Hintze Hall's blue whale and the Earth Hall geode — bring the kids.

Science Museum London gallery exhibit
Science Museum6 min

Excellent under-12s programming, plus IMAX.

Intimate restaurant table setting
Daquise2 min

Iconic Polish dining room behind the tube station; book Sunday lunch.

Royal Albert Hall illuminated at dusk
Royal Albert Hall10 min

BBC Proms in summer, orchestral and ballet year-round.

Hyde Park London path autumn
Hyde Park12 min

Three hundred and fifty acres including the Serpentine.

On the map

Exact address shared after booking is confirmed.

Get around

  • South KensingtonPiccadilly / District / Circle
    3 min walk
  • KnightsbridgePiccadilly
    10 min walk
  • Gloucester RoadPiccadilly / District / Circle
    9 min walk
  • Heathrow Express (via Paddington)
    18 min walk

Local shops & services

  • Waitrose Gloucester RoadSupermarket
    9 min walk
  • Partridges of Sloane SquareSupermarket
    14 min walk
  • Maison Bertaux South KenBakery
    5 min walk
  • Boots PharmacyPharmacy
    4 min walk
  • GAIL's BromptonBakery
    7 min walk

Booking policies

House Rules

  • Children very welcome (1–12 years) — house is family-suited.
  • Infants welcome (under 12 months) — travel cot included on request.
  • No pets.
  • No parties or events.
  • No smoking inside; smoking permitted in garden.

Good to know

  • Arrival from 15:00.
  • Departure before 11:00.
  • Four floors of stairs, no lift — please consider mobility.
  • House sleeps six comfortably; concierge can configure room layouts ahead of arrival.

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation up to 30 days before arrival.
  • Within 30 days: 25% of first week retained.
  • Within 14 days: cleaning fee + first night retained.
  • Within 72 hours: 50% of full stay non-refundable.

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