Kensington, Greater London
Melbury Cottage Historic Arts & Crafts Home in Holland Park
5 bedrooms · 5 beds · 3 bathrooms · Sleeps 8 ·
Step into London history with a stay at Melbury Cottage, a beautifully preserved Arts and Crafts house in Holland Park’s prestigious conservation area. Designed in 1877 by renowned architect Sir John Belcher, this elegant home blends period charm with modern comfort.
Spread over three spacious storeys, the property offers five bedrooms, a cinema room, and a charming brick-paved courtyard garden — the perfect balance of heritage and luxury living. Original features such as ornate plasterwork, leaded casement windows, and decorative joinery sit seamlessly alongside a contemporary kitchen, modern bathrooms, and stylish interiors.
What You’ll Love
Spacious layout: five bedrooms and multiple reception rooms, ideal for families and groups.
Cinema room: a cosy lower-ground-floor retreat for movie nights or an extra bedroom suite.
Private courtyard garden: south-facing, tranquil, and perfect for morning coffee or evening drinks.
Elegant dining spaces: a formal dining room with lantern roof and a bright modern kitchen.
Historic charm: designed by a Royal Institute of British Architects president and rich with Victorian detail.
What is here
- Wireless Internet
- Internet
- Kitchen
- Patio or balcony
- Heating
- Washer
- Dishwasher
- TV
- Laptop friendly workspace
- Indoor fireplace
- Elevator
- Bathtub
- Suitable for children (2-12 years)
- Bed linens
When it is free
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September 2026
October 2026
- Free
- Booked
- Your dates
Minimum stay 7 nights · Calendar mirrors our booking system, updated the moment anything changes.
The practical part
- Check-in
- From 15:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Getting there
- Transport – Kensington Olympia (8 min walk) and Holland Park station connect you swiftly across London. Heathrow Airport is just 30 minutes by car.
What guests say
5.00 from 2 stays
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- 5/5 on Airbnb
A lovely, spacious home in a great neighborhood, minutes from Holland Park, Kensington High Street and Olympia, where we were attending London Book Fair. The house was spotless and cozy and the hosts could not have been more helpful when we had questions.
- 5/5 on Airbnb
Great and comfortable home and very responsive host
