Overview

For however busy life gets, this is a home so beautiful that you cannot help but pause and sigh. With views out across the Thames and Hammersmith Bridge, and décor that's achingly lovely, you can relax in the knowledge that you're staying in one of the finest homes in the city. Original Georgian features glow softly in dove grey and pearl, while the garden, with its hot tub, barbeque and adventure playground, is not so much outdoor space as it is a semi-tropical paradise. Sip champagne on the balcony, or watch the geese as they dip and soar over the river. Life simply doesn't get any better than this.

Accommodation

Originally a boat house on the river's edge before the tow path was built, the house that stands today was built by one of the foremost figures of eighteenth century society. It has hosted parties, soirees and meetings of much of London's elite, so around the piano after dinner, you'll be delighted to know that you're continuing a cherished tradition.

Let the children explore the garden, with its tree house, zip wire and trampoline, or, inside, their fluro-hot playroom, where they've games consoles, pinball and a home cinema, while you entertain in one of your two elegant sitting rooms, or on the covered balcony.

Views of the river compliment the refined furniture, and the dining table seats ten in carefully restrained splendour. The family kitchen flows through to the conservatory, and you'll love the oil paintings of sumptuous cakes. But for those who hanker after a slice of strenuous exercise, the cherry on the icing will be the downstairs gym, with a cross trainer and treadmill.

There are three guest bedrooms, a double with ensuite, a smart single in pink and black, and a pretty double overlooking the garden. Then there are two further doubles, a deeply cool boy racer's room with a sleeping platform and funky ensuite, and a delicate boudoir for girls.

The master suite is an ode to luxury, with its super kingsized bed, curtained off from the main space by heavy drapes. The enormous ensuite holds a walk'in shower and a glorious roll topped bath, resplendent upon its claws in silver and snowy white.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Third level
Bedroom 1
Master bedroom super king size bed, Satellite or cable, TV, Working fireplace ensuite, master bedroom: basin, bath (fitted), bidet, shower, toilet.

Bedroom 2
Double bed, children's toys, shared bathroom with bedroom 3.

Bedroom 3
Single bed, shared bathroom with bedroom 2.

Second level
Bedroom 4
Double bed ensuite bathroom with bath.

First level down
Bedroom 5
Double bed, ensuite, satellite or cable, tv ensuite with basin, bath with integrated shower, toilet.

Bedroom 6
The bed in the platform bedroom is a mattress up a ladder with restricted headroom, it's a full size double and ideal for teenagers, but possibly trickier for the less able ensuite with basin, bath (fitted), shower, toilet.

Living & Dining Areas

Entrance level

Sitting room with dvd player, ipod dock, satellite or cable, tv, working fireplace.
Dining room with dining table, dining chair.
Kitchen with reakfast bar, dishwasher, freezer, hob (gas), microwave, oven, refrigerator, toaster, wine fridge, working fireplace.

Second level

Second sitting room with Dvd player, satellite or cable, tv.

First level down

Games room with piano, playstation 3, satellite or cable, tv, wii...

Fitness room with tv.

Garden with Hot tub, barbeque.

Comfort & Amenities

Confort      
 Articles de toilette  Cheminée  Draps  Jacuzzi extérieur
 Serviettes      
Electromenager      
 Bar  Cafetière  Cuisine complète  Fer à repasser / planche à repasser
 Four  Lave-vaisselle  Machine à laver  Micro-onde
 Sèche cheveux  Sèche linge    
Enfants      
 Activités pour les enfants  Jeux  Jouets  Salle de jeux
Extérieur      
 BBQ  Jacuzzi  Jardin  Parasol
 Repas en plein air  Salon de jardin    
High-Tech      
 DVD  Lecteur de CD  Lecteur DVD  Playstation
 Téléphone  TV  TV par satellite  Wi-Fi
 Wii      
Personnel      
 Concierge  Femme de ménage    
Personnel extra      
 Baby sitter  Chauffeur  Coach sportif  
Services      
 Boissons d'accueil  Cocktail d'accueil    
Services extra      
 Achat des aliments et des boissons  Activités et excursions  Nettoyage du linge  Repas
 Service de repassage  Soins esthétiques  Transferts  
Sport & loisirs      
 Gym  Salle d'exercice  Salle de fitness  

Staff & Services

One of the greatest advantages of staying in La Tamise is the personalised service provided by dedicated staff.

La Tamise staff have been professionally trained and will do their utmost to please with their warm and friendly hospitality.

Concierge/Manager

From your first phone call right through until you get back home we're on hand to help with all aspects of your trip. We can assist with standard services from spa treatments and restaurant reservations right through to more challenging and unique requests. You'll also have access to local support in your destination for on the spot help.

You get an iPhone too, with free data and local calls, and area recommendations. Use it for exploring, and to call if you need us. We're available 24/7.

Housekeeping Staff

A discreet weekly housekeeping service is provided at the house. There are  toiletries in all of the bathrooms.

Location

Drop in for a drink at The Dove, an ancient riverside tavern, or head into Hammersmith for all sorts of bars and shops. The Hammersmith Apollo hosts some of the biggest acts in the world, from music to comedy, or if you prefer your art a little edgier, check out the Riverside Studios. The tube from Hammersmith to Piccadilly Circus takes seventeen minutes.

Hammersmith
Walk along the river bank at Hammersmith, dotted with waterside pubs, and the atmosphere is more Henley-on-Thames than inner London. Away from the river, the nearby Hammersmith Apollo draws crowds from across the country for its big name comedy and live music acts. On weekends, this pedestrianised riverside draws in families to sprawl on patches of grass, snacking on German fare from King Street.

Activities

Make the most of your next visit to London-from the finest shops to the best afternoon tea.

With its bustling nightlife, rich cultural offerings and upscale shopping districts, London is a vibrant, global destination.

Museum hop
London is full of incomparable museums and galleries. Spanning 2 million years of human history, the collection at The British Museum is composed of cultural artefacts and antiquities from all over the world, including the historic Rosetta Stone.

Home to the most extensive portrait collection in the world is the National Portrait Gallery. Here, you will see more than 200,000 portraits dating from the 16th century to present day, including paintings, drawings, photographs and more.

The creativity of more than 3,000 years comes to life in diverse, interactive displays and exhibitions at the Victoria and Albert Museum, where the best of art and design are showcased. For insight into London life throughout the ages, visit the Museum of London, which overlooks the remains of the Roman city wall.

Outdoor activities
London is famous for its green spaces and parks. The lovely landscaped Kensington Gardens are perfect for a quiet stroll, a picnic or a Frisbee toss, as is Hyde Park, with its sprawling meadows and the Serpentine lake.

You can also explore London by boat courtesy of City Cruises; on this hop-on, hop-off River Thames trip, you can choose where to stop and explore some of London's most famous sites, from the Tower of London to the quaint streets of Greenwich. Or book a tour of London?s major attractions with an expert and entertaining Blue Badge guide, who can provide private tours tailored to your interests.

The views from the top
The London Eye, London's giant Ferris wheel, offers one of the best-and most leisurely-views of the city as it travels to a height of 135 metres (443 feet) during its 30-minute "flight."

The Emirates Air Line is the U.K.'s first urban aerial tramway, carrying up to 2,500 passengers across the Thames at heights reaching 90 metres (300 feet). Built to connect Greenwich with London's Royal Docks across the river, the cable car offers dramatic views of the O2 Arena, the Thames Barrier, Canary Wharf and other East London sights throughout the 10-minute trip.

The tallest building in Western Europe, The View from The Shard offers extensive vistas well beyond central London, while you can enjoy some of the most iconic views for free from Waterloo Bridge. From here, you can see Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, St Paul's Cathedral, the Gherkin, Canary Wharf's skyscrapers and the South Bank's Royal Festival Hall and London Eye.

London shopping
London's status as an international fashion capital makes it a shopper's paradise. Look to Bond Street for well-established international and British luxury brands, including Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta and Chanel.

Nearby Haymarket is home to Dover Street Market, a cutting-edge concept store located in a beautiful Grade II listed heritage building erected by Burberry founder Thomas Burberry in 1912. Here, you'll find brands such as Azzedine Alaïa and Raf Simons, among many others.

For one-of-a-kind accessories steeped in British tradition, visit Asprey. The luxury brand dates back to 1781 and offers a range of gifts, jewellery, watches, leather goods and fine silver.

Thomas Goode, located on South Audley Street, has been turning out custom-made china and objets d'art for royals and heads of state since 1827. Its china museum, one of London's best-kept secrets, is worth a detour.

In luxury-laced Mayfair, buy fine art on Cork Street and exquisite leather goods and diamond jewellery on Conduit and Albemarle streets, or shop trendy, up-and-coming designers in one of several Browns boutiques on South Molton Street.

Department stores like Liberty, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and, of course, Harrods offer one-stop luxury shopping, while Savile Row's legendary tailors make the greatest bespoke menswear in the world.

Tea with the Bard
The only thing more British than afternoon tea is tea with Shakespeare. The Tea and Tour package at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in Bankside includes a tour of thr authentic reconstruction of Shakespeare's theatre while expert storytellers bring the space to life. An adjacent exhibition illuminates the theatre's reconstruction process and the world of Shakespeare with interactive displays showcasing period dress and customs.

The tour concludes with traditional afternoon tea at the elegant Swan Bar and Chophouse, where sandwiches, cakes and scones with jam and cream are accompanied by endless amounts of lovely tea and views of St Paul's Cathedral and the River Thames.

London at night
Set up as the fictional home of Phileas Fogg, the protagonist in the 1873 Jules Verne novel Around the World in Eighty Days, Mr Fogg's in Mayfair makes for a cocktail bar with a difference. With its eccentric interior showcasing artefacts and trinkets representing Phileas Fogg's travels and a global cocktail list bringing together rare and unique ingredients from around the world, this bar offers a fun drinking experience.

Countless theatre productions provide night-time entertainment in the West End and at the National Theatre on the South Bank. Summer visitors can sample an eclectic range of classical music performed for the BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, one of the most atmospheric concert halls in the country.

For an alternative evening of entertainment, dip into the spookier side of London with a haunted walking tour. These spine-chilling walks will take you deep into the city's ghostliest corners.

Authentic London
To experience London like a local, bike or walk the city's canals. Hundreds of miles of scenic canal paths offer recreational cyclists or strolling pedestrians a unique view of the city. Start at the serene and beautiful Regent's Park and complete your journey in the bustle of the Camden Lock.

If you'd prefer to stay closer to the West End, stroll through Green Park to St James's Park for one of the best views of Buckingham Palace; then, like a true Londoner, settle into one of the striped canvas deck chairs set out in the park. Available for a small fee, a relaxing moment in these chairs is ideal for a bit of people-watching.

Things to Do in London With Kids
Visit these top 10 attractions on your next family vacation to England's capital.

With its sprawling parks, world-renowned museums and rich theatrical tradition, London is one of the world's top tourist destinations. In part because of the births of Prince George and Princess Charlotte, the latest additions to the royal family, all eyes are on the British capital, and visitors are discovering that the city is as much a playground for kids as it is for adventuresome adults.

Tour the town
The best way to learn your way around London (and point out the city's iconic landmarks to young travellers) is to climb atop a double-decker red bus. The Number 9 takes you past Trafalgar Square to Royal Albert Hall and Kensington High Street, while the Number 15 travels past Fleet Street and St Paul's Cathedral to the Tower of London.

Get a new perspective

For a bird's-eye view of the nation's capital, take a ride on the London Eye, the giant Ferris wheel perched on the South Bank of the River Thames. Follow your sky-high ride with a boat cruise down the river for an even closer look at Big Ben, the Shard and other city landmarks.

Visit the theatre
Embrace your literary side with a visit to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in Bankside, painstakingly fashioned after the original Elizabethan playhouse. Catch an afternoon play during the summer, or take a tour of the theatre any time of the year.

Take tea at the Tate Modern
While you're in the area, check out the Tate Modern, a former power factory that's now the most visited modern art gallery in the world. Grab a cup of tea on the top floor restaurant overlooking the Thames, then walk across the Millennium Bridge. The stroll will be a treat especially for kids who remember the bridge from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Lunch at St Paul's
On the north side of the river, take a self-guided, kid-friendly tour of St Paul's Cathedral, the masterpiece of 17th-century architect Sir Christopher Wren. After exploring the cathedral's impressive nooks and crannies, sit down to lunch at The Restaurant at St Paul's Cathedral, a favourite spot for its locally inspired menu and unusual location in the cathedral crypt.

See the Crown Jewels
Visitors to the Tower of London, home to the Crown Jewels, can gaze at the monarch's exquisite crowns and sceptres, with a total of 23,578 gems. Kids will be intrigued by the sinister medieval torture chamber as well as the Beefeater's fun- and fact-filled tours of the former royal palace.

Get outdoors
Escape the hustle and bustle in the city centre with a visit to Regent's Park, home to the London Zoo. Grab lunch at the zoo's newly built Terrace Restaurant before venturing to the stunning Queen Mary's Garden, which is home to 30,000 roses of 400 different varieties. Round off the afternoon with a visit to the swans on the south side of the park and a boat ride near the Boathouse.

Cycle the city
Rent a "Boris" bike (named after London mayor Boris Johnson) and ride to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground in Hyde Park, next to her former home at Kensington Palace. Kids can tuck into some cake while you indulge in a scone and clotted cream at The Orangery, a gorgeous restaurant inside the palace.

Toy around
Arrive early to beat the crowds at Hamleys, the oldest toy store in the world. With seven floors of toys and stunning window displays, the iconic flagship store on Regent Street remains perpetually packed with wide-eyed kids and adults.

Art-walk through history
More than 195,000 portraits pay tribute to the most famous people in British history at the National Portrait Gallery, including one of HRH the Duchess of Cambridge (aka Kate Middleton). Kids won't want to miss the Gallery's storytelling sessions and art workshops, which are offered regularly.

Seasonal highlights
Winter

  •     Trafalgar Square Christmas lights and tree: In one of the city's major winter events, the impressive lights on the Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square are switched on by a celebrity.
  •     London Fashion Week: Over 150 top designers and fashion houses showcase their designs twice a year at the current central London venue of Somerset House.
Spring

  •     Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race: Rowers from Oxford and Cambridge universities race 6.3 kilometres (4 miles) from Putney to Mortlake. The Riverside pubs in Hammersmith and Mortlake are popular places to watch the race.
  •     London Marathon: Experience the world's biggest road race, with around 35,000 starters running 42 kilometres (26.3 miles).
  •     Chelsea Flower Show: This world-renowned gardening show takes place by the river over five days.
  •     Spring and summer garden events: Over the spring and summer months, London's gardens and parks offer a variety of open-air events.
  •     The Royal Parks of London: Take a walk in the park at nearby Hyde Park, Green Park, Kensington Gardens or St. James Park and enjoy the 500-year heritage of London's Royal Parks.
Summer

  •     Royal Ascot: Taking place in June, this is the horse-racing event of the year.
  •     The Wimbledon Championships: This extremely popular lawn-tennis event takes place in London annually in the summer.
  •     Henley Royal Regatta: Take in this famous international rowing regatta.
  •     Derby Day: This is the most important flat race of the horse-racing season.
  •     Trooping the Colour: Even though the Queen's birthday is in April, she celebrates with an official birthday party in June. She leaves Buckingham Palace at 10:40 am and travels down the Mall to the Horse Guards Parade. She will take to the balcony to watch a Royal Air Force jet fly past and will also witness a gun salute at the Tower of London.
  •     Notting Hill Carnival: Enjoy this street party featuring bands, colourful floats and Caribbean food.
  •     London Fashion Week: Over 150 top designers and fashion houses showcase their designs twice a year at the current central London venue of Somerset House.
Fall

  •     London Film Festival: An array of international films is shown during the UK's largest public film event.
  •     London to Brighton Veteran Car Run, Hyde Park: Display and kick-off of the annual vintage car rally.
  •     November 5th, Guy Fawkes Day: Bonfire Night and fireworks marking the failed plot to destroy London's Houses of Parliament.
  •     The Lord Mayor's Show: A tradition dating back to 1535, this annual street parade celebrates the inauguration of the new Lord Mayor of the City of London.
  •     Frieze Art Fair: This international contemporary art fair takes place in London's Regent's Park and features more than 150 contemporary art galleries, including specially commissioned artists' projects.

Services included

Exclusive use of La Tamise  booked. Use of the services of the staff team, including villa concierge, housekeepers...

  •         Wifi as standard
  •         iPhone for data & local calls
  •         A welcome to the home
  •         Toiletries, towels & linens
  •         Top-notch cleaning
  •         24/7 phone support
  •         Local recommendations

Additional Notes

Children

La Tamise has fluro-hot playroom, where they've  piano, playstation 3, satellite or cable, tv, wii... pinball and a home cinema  to keep children entertained indoors. The cosy cinema room is perfect as a den to snuggle up in and watch a movie, whilst the adults relax in the living area.
With a great garden with its tree house, zip wire and trampoline , there's plenty to keep them entertained.

Your hosts have two cats who will be around for your stay, and they ask that guests will let the cats into the home at night. The host's housekeeper will pop in every day at 8am to feed and clean up after the cats if required.

Bienvenue sur worldselectholidays.com

Nous sommes en train de traduire notre site en français. En attendant que la traduction soit finalisée, il est possible que certaines pages ou certaines phrases soient affichées en anglais. Nous faisons de notre mieux pour corriger cela au plus vite. En attendant, notre équipe francophone est à votre disposition de 9h à 22h (heure de Paris) au +34 670 569 255 si vous avez la moindre question.