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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

Pretty Chelsea side street with boutique shopfronts

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.

London garden square in the afternoon

Onto a private garden square

The communal garden behind is for residents only — peaceful, with mature plane trees and a bench you will use.

Gallery interior with sculpture and art

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 with bay window

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 arrival
    Included
  • Arrival grocery pre-stocking
    Included
  • Private chefFrom £180 per service
    On request
  • Chauffeured Mercedes / Range RoverFrom £75 / hour, 3 hr min
    On request
  • Personal shopper (Sloane Street / Brompton)
    On request
  • Luggage storage
    Included

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 Cross shopfronts at dusk
Brompton Cross5 min

The city's prettiest small luxury intersection — Conran Shop, Bibendum oyster bar.

V&A Museum dome interior
V&A Museum8 min

The world's leading museum of art, design and performance.

Gallery interior
Saatchi Gallery14 min

Free entry to one of London's most adventurous contemporary spaces.

Sloane Square shop window
Sloane Square & Peter Jones12 min

Peter Jones for everything, the Royal Court Theatre for plays.

Hyde Park London path autumn
Hyde Park16 min

The Serpentine and the Italian Gardens at the south-west corner.

Royal Albert Hall illuminated at dusk
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 / Circle
    6 min walk
  • Gloucester RoadPiccadilly / District / Circle
    7 min walk
  • Sloane SquareDistrict / Circle
    13 min walk
  • Heathrow Express (via Paddington)
    20 min walk

Local shops & services

  • Partridges of Sloane SquareSupermarket
    12 min walk
  • Waitrose Gloucester RoadSupermarket
    8 min walk
  • Megan's Old Brompton RoadCafé
    6 min walk
  • Boots PharmacyPharmacy
    5 min walk
  • GAIL's BromptonBakery
    6 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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