Fact Sheet London, Apartment 709
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FACT SHEET LONDON, APARTMENT 709 1 OVERVIEW LOCATION 709 St John’s is located in the centre of London’s City of Westminster, an area widely recognized as the heart beat of this historic capital. Located within easy walking distance of eclectic sights that include: The Houses of Parliament, the Tate Gallery, the River Thames and Buckingham Palace; this property provides an ideal base to explore the wonders of old London Town. ADDRESS: 79 Marsham Street London, SW1P 4SB United Kingdom Master Bedroom – One king-sized bed Bedroom 2 – One queen-sized bed Living and dining room Kitchen Guest washroom Estimated floor area 116 sqm All plans are not drawn to scale TRANSPORTATION Heathrow International Airport is the nearest to our London Residence. The journey is approximately 45 minutes to the apartment, depending on traffic. Public Transport – The most convenient way to move around London is to utilize the public transport system, ie. buses and underground trains (called “The Tube”). Purchasable from any Tube station, an Oyster is a plastic smartcard which can hold pay as you go credit, Bus, and Tram season tickets. It can be used to travel on bus, Tube, tram, DLR, London Overground and most National Rail services in London. The closest Tube stations from St John’s Apartment: - Pimlico Station (Victoria Line, about 10 minutes walk) - St James Park Station (District & Circle lines, 10 minutes walk) - Westminister Station (District & Circle lines, 15 minutes walk) 2 FACTS AT A GLANCE ACCOMODATION The apartment features modern comforts and amenities which include: Two bedrooms and a reception room Two en-suite bathroom with bath tub, shower, W.C. and hand wash basin A separate W.C A baby cot Wireless internet connection Radio, DVD player LCD TV with Sky Channel Washing machine Board games Maps and guides Towels Luxury toiletries Hair dryer Under floor heating Kitchen amenities include: Cafetiere Microwave oven Cooker with electric hob Refrigerator Toaster Dishwasher and Other kitchen essentials FACILITIES Welcome Basket: Upon arrival, a welcome basket will be delivered to you with basic breakfast items such as bread, coffee, milk, fruits, etc. Internet Access: Wireless internet access is complimentary to facilitate guests’ usage of own devices. Safe Boxes: A safe is available for use in each bedroom. Umbrellas: An umbrella is provided in each bedroom for use during your stay. Housekeeping: Provided on alternate days, complimentary from the Club. 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Time Zone: GMT +0/ +1 Hour Language: In Britain, the official language is English. Electrical System: Local voltage is 220 to 240 volts AC. Weather In London, temperatures are mild during spring, with sunny and dry days in May and June. Summer is the best season for tourists due to its daylight hours as well as mild temperatures. July and August are the warmest. Autumn brings pleasant temperatures for taking in the dramatic fall colours. Winter is cooler and temperatures tend to remain above freezing. Public Holidays 2015 2016 New Year's Day 1 Jan 1 Jan Good Friday 3 Apr 25 Mar Easter Monday 6 Apr 28 Mar Early May Bank Holiday 4 May 2 May Spring Bank Holiday 25 May 30 May Summer Bank Holiday 31 Aug 29 Aug Christmas Day 25 Dec 25 Dec Boxing Day 26 Dec 26 Dec Boxing Day 28 Dec 27 Dec Seasonal Highlights: Spring - The Hampton Court Palace is a lovely place to visit in spring with its premises filled with daffodils. It is a good time to visit the Tower of London which tends to be less crowded in spring. Summer – Explore the pretty village and stroll across the beautiful Hampstead Heath to the magnificent art collection showcased in Kenwood House. On certain summer evenings, open-air concerts are held. Enjoy Shakespeare in the evocative setting of the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre or the reconstructed Globe Theatre after taking the Southwark tour to set the scene of life in Shakespeare’s London. Autumn – Autumn is a lovely time to visit the beautiful London parks which is particularly colourful at this time of year. Autumn is a good season to visit London’s museums and art galleries as they tend to be less crowded. Winter – Enjoy the Christmas lights and seasonal delights as the shops prepare for Christmas. Visit one of London’s most unique attractions, the Spitalfields. 4 .