Things to visit in London: Camden Town

Camden Town is well known and popular area in London for its busy life style, colourful markets, alternative fashion, hectic night life, art scene, rock-n-roll and other live music events. It is a home for goths, and punks and there are various shops and markets where they can get alternative cloth and accessories, like Chaos, Darkside and Cyber Market, tattoo and piercing saloons. At night time Camden Town attracts locals, people from neighbouring areas and tourists from around the world as it offers numerous bars, restaurants and pubs, clubs and music/performances venues. Visit the pubs Buck's Head, Oxford Arms, Camden Bar and Kitchen, these places are serving good meals. Electra Theatre and Camden Head also host open mic sessions and live music events, Hawley Arms is famous for rock-n-roll bands plying live. The highlight here is Camden Lock Tavern, which has DJs bar and a lovely roof top garden. Opposite the Mornington Crescent tube station is KOKO club, a former theatre now is a host to big club nights.

Things to visit in London: the Tower of London

Our series of not so traditional walks and tours around London sights and famous locations continue with a visit to the Tower of London and majestic Tower Bridge. Short Let London would like to talk more in details about this legendary place and its history.

4 tips for renting a vacation apartment

In today's article Short Let London would like to share a few tips for people who are planning to short let and are looking for a holiday rental apartment in London:

A tour around London South Bank

When you are coming just for a short stay or holidays in London, it is essentials to plan your time effectively, as in short term you want to manage to see favourite iconic places and locations of London. Short Let London would like to help you to plan some routes, which cover the main sights and attractions, but with a fresh look on it to avoid tourists' pits.

Ideas for a perfect romantic date: London for couples

Despite the dull weather outside we are already feeling the summer mood and our hearts have the urge for love and sweet bird songs. Would you like to impress your date with unusual and astonishing experience? Then London is the right place for you to be, read on for a pick of some romantic ideas from Short Let London.

One of the most romantic place of London: Little Venice

If you think that the only place to go on a canal boat trip is Venice in Italy, think again – there is this hidden and not spoiled place in London called Little Venice, located in a beautiful area of Maida Vale through where Regents Canal is stretching towards Camden (Short Let London holds London apartments near Maida Vale: short let apartments in Kilburn Park).

The best London Rooftop Gardens

Since the weather has finally improved and we can feel the summer vibes, it is time to open the season of the rooftop bars and gardens. There are plenty of rooftop terraces in London, but how to know which one has got the best atmosphere? Short Let London is here to help as always, so please read on.

Dalston Roof Park, an urban utopian oasis over looking London's skyline

Our favourite place is Dalston Roof Park in Print House, which has opened this week. Apart from the stunning views of the city the rooftop will make you feel like in the fairytale with its green grass and spring blooms, brick chimney and yellow bright chairs, the wooden shack is a pop-up bar and offers frozen margaritas to the guests. During the summer there are some events scheduled in collaboration with Arcola Theatre, outdoor film screenings and gigs, barbeques and other foodie evenings. Another great rooftop bar and kitchen with appetising menu soon opens at the Queen of Hoxton, it also boasts with Rooftop Film Club. Visit Rooftop Cinema at Queen of Hoxton for screenings of some mainstream movies, the curious thing is everyone is issued with headphone so you do not need to worry about making noise.

Weekend in London in the open air

Since the weather in London has become truly summery and sunny the Londoners are trying to spend as much time as possible in the fresh air, and you can hardly find any spare space in a park or square during the lunch break. When it comes to planning your weekend, think no further and read Short Let London blog for some captivating events happening in London this week, still in the open space so you can grab precious sun beams.

Kew Gardens are organising Kew`s Summer Festival: Plantasia, which is dedicated to edible plants and will be fun and wonderful experience. Discover a fantastical world of botanical wonders and sensory experiences to excite your eyes, enchant your ears, make your toes tingle and your spirits soar. From the Barefoot Walk and Tai Chi sessions to the Gin and Tonics Garden, Plant Family Croquet and, of course, spectacular horticultural displays. Look no further for perfect summer holiday fun for all the family. Children aged 16 and under enter free!

Remarkable London Fashion

Visitors from all over the world must definitely notice the remarkable look of Londoners. The thing is that London is a very multi-cultural city and many its international inhabitants influence the current fashion trends. Though it is hard to identify the typical way Londoners dress, but it is definitely in sophisticated and urbane manner. 

Ramadan Mubarak in London

Ramadan Mubarak in London

Today is the finish of an important religious time in Muslim countries and cultures around the world. It is a Generous Month of the year – Ramadan (“Ramadan Kareem”). We would like to dedicate this article to all our Muslim friends and to wish them a very happy and glorious Ramadan!

Short Let London would like to get an insight into the traditions and meaning of this religious holiday. Ramadan takes its origin from the holly book Quran, according to which this is when the prophet Muhammad first received the revelations in the lunar month of Ramadan. It is a ninth month in Islamic calendar and starts after the astronomical new moon, as it usually marks the beginning of a new month. Ramadan is the sacred month of the year and also the time of fasting, which is obligatory among all adult Muslims, as long as they are not ill, pregnant or travelling. From dawn until sunset people should restrain themselves from consuming food, drinking, smoking and having sexual relations or swearing.

London has no bad weather, every weather is fun!

Speaking about typical London weather many of us would picture foggy streets with dull and grey sky above the Big Ben. Well, it may be just partly true, rarely you experience foggy weather in London nowadays. The weather in London has temperate oceanic climate and distinguishes four classical seasons.  London is beautiful and attractive in any season. It is nice and exciting to visit its sights and events at any time of the year. 

Gumtree: useful tools if you are looking for a short let apartments

Gumtree Short Let London

Looking for a flat to rent, searching a job, selling an old car or wanting to advertise guitar lessons – every Londoner checks Gumtree website first. Gumtree London is a large and popular advertisement website, where you can find all sorts of offers and deals. The main categories there are Cars, Vans & Motorbikes; Jobs; Flats & Houses; Services; For Sale; Competitions; Pets and Community. Each of these categories consists of a group of lists. For example, if you look at Flats & Houses, you have a choice of properties for rent, for sale or share. Accordingly, these groups subdivide into listings that are more particular to your need. You can manage the search on Gumtree different ways for your interest, price rate, location, etc.  

A manual to surviving the heat-wave in London

We have been waiting for this for so long and now when summer has properly landed into town, everyone starts complaining about the scorching weather, overcrowded parks and hot sweaty transport. To help you to avoid the discomfort and enjoy summer in London, Short Let London has prepared a manual for you on surviving the heat wave.

To get that feeling of being on a holiday you do not need to be on a fancy resort, just go to the seaside, as we know England is surrounded and washed by the sea waters. Brighton is the most popular town on the coast and it is situated not far from London, but bear in mind that it gets too crowded over the weekend so you will hardly find a comfortable spot on the beach. If you want more relaxing weekend away then head to some other coast towns, there are many of them, which are not less beautiful or remote: Southend-on-Sea, Newhaven, Eastbourne, Hastings, Portsmouth, Bournemouth to name just a few. If you have more time for visiting England then we would recommend going to the Cornwall also known as “The World`s End” and is known for its outstanding nature beauty.

However, if you prefer to stay in the city of London we are happy to give you the list of the best outdoor swimming pools and lidos in London. Luckily, there are some good places to seek a rescue from the high temperature and have a nice dip, Hampstead Heath Ponds are just on the doorstep of Short Let London apartments and flats for rent in London. There are three ponds in Hampstead – for men, for women and a mixed pond, you can enjoy the marvellous scenery, unchlorinated waters and wild nature, including swans and ducks. Another favourite is Tooting Bec Lido – the largest open-air swimming pool in the UK and it has been around since 1906. On the south from Hampstead Heath is Parliament Hill Lido (you can get there from Gospel Oak Overgorund), it is famous for its cold and shimmery water, created by stainless steel liner (the only one in the UK), there is also a cafe if you need to get a chilling drink. In Central London we love Oasis Sports Centre – a real oasis near Covent Garden and Holborn with outdoor terrace, heated swimming pool and a cafe; and Serpentine Lido in Hyde Park – a swimming area in the main pond of the park. It doesn’t get any more central than this and when you are in Hyde Park, why not to visit a Serpentine Gallery, where a new installation Serpentine Pavilion is designed by Japanese artist Sou Fujimoto. The other outdoor swimming pools are Pools on the Parks Richmond, Park Road Leisure Centre, Brockwell Lido (Dulwich), Finchley Lido Leisure Centre, London Fields Lido, Hampton Lido and The Berkley Hotel stylish outdoor pool in Knightsbridge (as well as very pricey).

To stay cool and well in the heat just follow some simple rules and tips: always have a bottle of water with you in case you feel dizzy, wear the shades and protect yourself with a stylish hat, wearing comfortable clothing is also crucial, choose cotton and linen fabrics, avoid the synthetics, cool yourself with your favourite iced coffee, frappuccino, ice-cream and healthy smoothies. This is a perfect weather to embrace the sunny beams so try to spend as much time outdoor as you can – some ideas are parks, rooftop bars and gardens, open air theatres and cinemas, Short Let London will be happy to assist you during your short stay in London. Please contact our team if you need an apartment in London to let: www.shortlet-london.com

5 advantages of renting a private apartment for your holiday in London

Rent a private apartment for your holiday in London

Renting a private apartment or flat for short stay in London is a very attractive and favourable option for visitors, who are coming to London for holidays, in business trips, students and interns, or UK citizens in between homes. Holidays apartments and short term rentals have several advantages against staying in the hotel; here is a brief recapitulation from Short Let London.

Apartment for your holiday in London:

1. First of all, vacation homes and rentals are significantly cheaper than hotel prices; this is a perfect solution for budget travellers and a way to save money for your entertainment and leisure time. Especially prices in Central London hotels are extortionate, and it is possible to find affordable apartment for rent in good location.
    
2. Secondly, you can enjoy your privacy in the flat, where only you have access to, without no one (e.g. room service) disturbing you. Unlike shared accommodation or hostels, which are only slightly cheaper, you won`t have to share any of the facilities with other tenants, the bathroom is en-suite and the fitted kitchen is for your own use.
    
3. You will have a privilege to feel the comfort of home in your privately rented apartment, as here you have freedom to carry out every day activity.
    
4. Self-catering flat means you can cook your favourite meals or even have breakfast and coffee in bed. This is cheaper than eating out each day, and you will not be bored of the same breakfast menu served in hotels every morning.
    
5. Security is another advantage of a rented home. Short let apartments are usually safer than public hotels, where cleaning staff have access to your room. For Short Let London the safety of its customers is among priorities. You will have private keys to your apartment and a security lock, so always remember to double lock the doors and your belonging will be safe. Rental agency is also responsible for fixing any damages and maintaining the properties in working living conditions to high standards.

Short Let London will help you to find a perfect and comfortable place that will be your short term home during your holiday in London.

The BBC Good Food Show London 14/16 November 2014

The BBC Good Food Show London welcomes the food-lovers and gourmands from 14-16 November at Olympia, Kensington. The three-day show brings the best food ingredients, drinks and fine wine to London. There are many delicious things to experience this year. The best food producers, restaurateurs and brands are displaying their selection of good food to the experts and ordinary Londoners. The new event of this year is The Super Theatre, where we all can watch a celebrity chef cooking live on stage. Famous TV-foodie stars, Mery Berry, Paul Hollywood, Michel Roux Jr, John Torode and Gregg Wallace will gladly demonstrate their delicious recipes and share cooking tips with us. Wine admirers may sample and enjoy wine from all parts of the world in The Wine Cellar. Also visiting The Wine Market gives you a good opportunity to stock up your own cellar for forthcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Find your accommodation in London for the BBC Good Food Show London 2014

London Zoo Lates is back! London's wildest night out!

ZSL London Zoo has prepared a real surprise for Londoners and visitors of the city this summer. London Zoo Lates is a unique and extraordinary event for real party animals, unbelievable chance to see London Zoo during the night time. Every Friday during the months of June and July it will be open until late, 10.00 in the evening. This is not a zoo like you used to know it, with the sunset it turns into a wild party place where the visitors who are only over 18 are allowed. You will get a chance to enjoy a glass of your favourite  drink, roaming around the vast zoo territory and glancing at the animals who are not ready to go to sleep yet as the music can be heard over the place along with the laughter of happy human beings, who feel like real animal friends on such night. 

 

Zoo Lates can be perfect both for a romantic night out with your beloved ones as you can find an isolated place and feel closer to nature and each other, or for a bunch of mates who like to party in an exclusive atmosphere. You might bring your own picnic or even dress up in animal costumes and explore your inner wild side. Some reviews has been not very positive and people were complaining for turning the zoo into a too much loud place or not happy with some guys who probably had emptied few too many glasses, but Zoo Lates is definitely a place for individuals with courage and lion character. ZSL London Zoo is one of the most popular tourists attractions in London, it is a stunning place to see where you can find almost every specimen (over 750) of wild nature and where most comfortable living conditions are created for the animals, who are very well looked after. If you are in London this summer and coming here even for short stay, Short Let London recommends to visit London Zoo and its Zoo Lates event. Do something different on your holiday and you will get unforgetable experience, this is opportunity not to be missed. And while you are having fun in London we will be happy to take care of your short term accommodation, leaving you more time to enjoy your wild nights out!

Guy Fawkes Night 2014: spectacular fireworks! Event in November

Do not miss the spectacular fireworks display tonight (5th Nov 2014) in London! Today is Guy Fawkes Night or Bonfire Night as it may also be known. Thanks to Guy Fawkes, a man who wanted to blow up the House of Parliament together with the King, we have a reason to set off the fireworks and light the bonfires. It all started back in 1605, when a group of Catholic conspirators decided to get rid of King James I by placing barrels of gunpowder in the cellar right under the House of Lords. The violet plot was discovered and the conspirator’s plan failed. Guy Fawkes was tortured and executed for this attempt to kill the king. Happy people went to London streets and lit the bonfires in order to celebrate their king’s survival. Since then, every year on the 5th of November it became a tradition to set alight bonfires and display fireworks throughout Great Britain.

So tonight is the fireworks night. London organizes many bonfires and firework displays across the city. No matter where you are going to enjoy the colourful blinding lights, you will definitely have a jolly time. The most famous places to go are Southwark Park, Crystal Palace and Wimbledon Park. There you also can treat yourself with hot food, drinks, and dance to cheerful music. Another popular place is the Parliament Hill in Hampstead; from there you can watch several fireworks set from all sides around London.

Remember, remember the fifth of November! In fact, when you go to watch the fireworks, live your dog at home and don’t take any alcohol with you as it is prohibited. After the spectacular night have a good rest in your warm and cosy apartment provided by Short Let London. Contact our team for a holiday short term rent in London, we offer accommodation for short let in Central and North West London for affordable price.

Day out with a difference: afternoon tea

When you say to people Cockfosters most of them will have a sly chuckle, as well it`s an amusing name, however have you ever been there? For something a bit different this summer you can get lost in the Ferny Hill Farm Maize Maze. From Cockfosters tube station it is a 45 minute walk or a 5 min taxi. When the Maize is high it is quite a challenge especially trying to find every single piece of the puzzle and map. Situated next to the maze is the Ferny Hill Farm tea room and shop that has a variety of organic foods and fresh produce. The cream teas are a must especially.

Cream tea (also called afternoon tea) is another lovely English tradition, taking tea between lunch and dinner time. The traditional cream tea is tea served with scones, jam and clotted cream (or butter for a light version). You can also choose from the variety of different cakes, tarts and cupcakes, or even canapés. Here is Short Let London recommendation of good places for cream tea in London, probably the best tea is served at Fortnum and Manson, however it can get pricey and it`s better to reserve your table in advance. More affordable place that we could advice for our tenants is Bake-a –boo in West Hampstead area, as it located very close to short term apartments in London and our properties for short let (Kilburn Park, Swiss Cottage, Kilburn areas, etc) and has got an amazing dolly atmosphere and grandma chic with colourful tea pots, mugs and net curtains. Some other great afternoon teas are served at Bond and Brook (Fenwick), Beams of Bloomsbury, The Ritz, The Berkeley hotel and Palm Court at the Langham. Visit these cute London tea rooms and houses for amazing British traditions to experience something different in London. Short Let London wishes you bon appetite!

Where the British Royals Live: pictures and videos

Definitely the most famous royal house is Buckingham Palace. All tourists admire the facade of the palace with its distinguished balcony and like to watch the spectacular Change of the Guards. By the way, next time when you pass by the Palace, have a look if the Union Jack is on the top. This will mean The Queen is home at the moment. We can also visit the queen’s residence (though one has to make an effort to get the entrance tickets). The inner yard of the Buckingham Palace looks even more gracious than the front. Many official occasions, banquets, lunches and garden parties are held by The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh here. Even a few weeks ago there was a big football match played by the oldest teams of the Amateur League. We believe Her Majesty was glad they did not break any windows during the game. The house interior reflects the tastes and richness of its previous royal residents. It has the most fascinating and rare art collection in the world. If you are lucky to be inside the palace, take your time to admire the Grand Hall and marvellous Grand Staircase with the old portraits on the sides. Did you know there are 775 rooms in the palace? Don’t they get lost there? Parts of them are offices and the State Rooms, where the Queen works. They say, she doesn’t like living in Buckingham Palace that much and considers Windsor Castle to be her real home.

Windsor Castle is one of the oldest and largest residential castles in the world. The Queen Elizabeth II continues the nine-hundred-years tradition of keeping it as a royal home. She and her husband usually stay there over the weekend and the Easter Holiday. New rooms, such as the State Apartments and Semi-State Rooms completed in famous Georgian style, have been opened to the public not long time ago.

Another home for the British royalties is in Norfolk. So you must plan your day out of London and visit Sandringham House and the medieval Sandringham Church nearby. Every Christmas Her Majesty with her family retreats there for the winter holidays. If you happen to be in Edinburg, take a trip to the Holyrood Palace, official residence in Scotland. Elizabeth II and Prince Philip like to spend their time there having picnics and relaxing around beautiful scenery of Scotland. When they are not staying there, travellers can wonder around the elegantly decorated rooms and the unique treasures collected for centuries by the kings and queens.

The most exciting and memorable experience London visitors may have in Kensington Palace, the birth place of the Queen Victoria. Here she spent her childhood and first met her future husband, Prince Albert. When you come in the palace you will get the feeling of how it is to live as a royal. The magnificent King’s Stairs and the huge lightning with thousands of Swarovski’s crystals in the centre will certainly impress you. The luxury Apartments of the Queen Victoria are worth seeing as well. In the beginning of October, Kate Middleton, Prince William and little Prince George finally moved in their newly refurbished home in Kensington Palace. Kate took part in designing her new twenty-room apartment. Their place is not for the public eyes of course. So we can just guess how nice it must be as the Duchess of Cambridge is famous for her classic taste. The young couple rents out their first house, Anglesey. Not sure how affordable it is for budget tourists though.

As we see, the British Queen is quite busy moving around from one house to another. We would gladly provide you with your temporary residence in London. Short Let London has nice and reasonably priced apartments in Central and North West London to offer you for a short term holiday retreat. Hope you will have a pleasant rest in our flats after visiting the royal palaces around the capital.

Why you should visit London in April: not only Easter!

As London is the host city for various events, it covers such events as Easter, St. George’s day, Bach Marathon, Virgin Money London Marathon, Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, Westminster International Canoe Race, The Queen’s Birthday Gun Salutes and other ceremonies in April. There are art, sport and national celebrations that could impress every tourist expectations.

It could be considered choosing London destination by art lovers will reach maximum satisfaction as visitors will be in the center of art’s Universe. London art galleries, theatres, concert halls, music venues are the main places, which compete among each other in order to deliver unique art and performance to customers.

Free and charitable spirit of Brits makes London a better place by organising Virgin Money London Marathon to help and support a range of charities. World coffee lovers are invited to come and enjoy the taste of coffee beans in a simple cup of coffee at London Coffee Festival, which will be held during 4 days in London. In Central London, gun salutes there will be heard in honour of HM Queen Elizabeth’s birthday which is celebrated publicly every year in April. Tourists exploring art city monuments could spend an entire “journey” at Royal Albert Hall, as a nine hours music session called Bach Marathon in memory of Johann Sebastian Bach will take place.

Plan a holiday in London to attend the Saint George’s Day

It has to be mentioned that The National Day of England (23rd April) which is Saint George’s Day is also celebrated in April . It is known that every city has its Patron Saint which protects the locals, travellers and city’s surroundings. London is proud to have its own protector – Saint George, and the Londoners are organising an amazing celebration with traditional music, dances, competitions, food and drinks. One of traditional customs that serves as a decoration of the city is to adorn the St. George’s flag on old public buildings.

Classic English dishes are served during the day, which include afternoon tea- a selection of cakes, sandwiches, baked rolls and different sort of tea. Among other traditional  delights, the most famous are fish and chips, steak and kidney pie. The latter pie is made of a mixture of beef, kidney, fried onion, and brown gravy. The main course list does not stop here and it is followed by tasty beef wellington that represents a combination of filet steak with pâté wrapped in puff pastry. Sherry trifle made from sponge cake, fruit juice, cream, fruit, and custard for dessert could be named. An English dessert called Eton mess which is a variety of strawberries, cream, and pieces of meringue could be consumed during St. George’s Day as well. Basically, this festivity is a perfect family day and for sure it is suitable for each tourist that is looking for London short let accommodation in April 2014.

Short Let Accommodation in April 2014

If you are planning a holiday in London during April 2014, a short let accommodation can be an ideal solution to save money and find the same comfort of own house. Short Let London offers studios and apartments close to main London attractions (Oxford Circus, London Eye, Big Ben, The Shard, Covent Garden, etc.). Some of them are in the centre of London and are perfect to visit the City by those who like to have a small walking. Check your agenda plan a trip in London and book one of our accommodation for April.

London scenes from Google's Street View spliced with 18th-century paintings

An artist has posted on social network site Reddit a set of images made by splicing scenes of London taken from Google Map's Street View and 18th-century landscape paintings. The collection of images by Shystone includes this composite using Canaletto’s 1749 painting of Westminster Abbey and how the same scene looks today.

World Water Day: 22 March 2014

Let’s do something good for the world: close our taps, take faster shower and try to save as water as possible!

How you can help?

Pledge your support this World Water Day adding your name to WATER AID Uk online form or tweet your support for a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. They’ll display your name, or ‘watergraph’, on our giant, interactive waterfall for everyone to see. On 19 and 20 March in London’s Canary Wharf, your name will be sent cascading down our waterfall, alongside thousands of others to help raise awareness of the water and sanitation crisis.

Every minute, every day, people suffer and lives are lost needlessly because of a lack of safe water and sanitation. Help the world end this global crisis and transform lives.

St Patrick's Day Parade and Festival 2014

The London St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival is now in its 13th year and attracts over 100,000 people. It has become a destination event, which showcases the best of Irish music, song dance, culture and arts.

The Mayor of London organised an amazing big parade on Sunday 16th March in Trafalgar Square. The theme for this parade is “World of Dance” to invite everybody to dance and celebrate the rich heritage of dance within Irish culture. The parade will feature spectacular pageantry, wonderful floats, marching bands from across the UK, sports clubs and Irish dancing schools.

Short Let London welcomes to three adorable sumatran tiger cubs born today at ZSL London Zoo! [VIDEO]

The as-yet unsexed triplets were born to five-year-old Sumatran tigress Melati, on Monday 3 February 2014, after a 106-day pregnancy.

Three of the world’s rarest tigers have been born at ZSL London Zoo, with zookeepers capturing their first moments on hidden cameras. The as-yet unsexed triplets were born to five-year-old Sumatran tigress Melati, on Monday 3 February 2014, after a 106-day pregnancy.

 

 

Three of the world’s rarest tigers have been born at ZSL London Zoo, with zookeepers capturing their first moments on hidden cameras.

The first cub arrived at 12.28 am, the second at 12.59am and the last was delivered at 1.18am. Everything was monitored using a remote camera technology and the animals have been observed 24/7. London Zoo staff never left alone the Sumatran tigress Melati during this period. They have been able to observe their eyes opening and their tentative first steps.

Born in the early hours of the morning and arriving within an hour of each other, the first cub arrived at 12:28am, the second at 12:59am, and the last was delivered at 1:18am, with keepers monitoring the whole birth using remote camera technology but they don’t know whether they’re boys or girls.

With wild Sumatran tiger numbers estimated to be as low as 300 individuals, the cubs represent a huge achievement not just for ZSL London Zoo but for the global breeding programme of this critically endangered species.

Source: ZSL London Zoo

If you are planning a short stay in London, don’t miss the opportunity to see with your own eyes this beautiful spectacle of nature. Plan your trip to London today and visit the tigers!

Easter holiday in London: Eggs, Buns and Fun!

It is this time of the year when we are buying chocolate bunnies, decorating baskets with eggs and are looking forward to a bank holiday weekend this spring. Yes, we are talking about Easter holidays, this year we are celebrating it on 18-21 April 2014.

Why don’t you plan a holiday in London for next Easter?  

Read Short Let London activity guide for spending “Egg-citing” season in London and have fun during this period! Come in London during Easter, contact us and book your studio flat for few days!

Try yourself in painting hard boiled eggs, do not be afraid to experiment with different patterns and learn the art of decorating Easter baskets, this is a great way to explore your inner creativity. Do not forget about the traditional egg hunt, there are a lot of places in London where you can do this. London Easter Hunt is even offering you a tempting opportunity to win a prize – a dinner in one of the greatest steak houses in London – at Hawksmoor.

Easter in London

Two bank holidays, one boat race and a basketful of chocolate-related events – sort your 2014 Easter holiday here!

Look out for special Easter events and activities for kids at London attractions, including:

• Real eggs and fluffy ducklings at WWT London Wetland Centre
• Fun family activities with a historic theme at Historic Royal Palaces
• Easter egg hunts at Cutty Sark, V&A Museum of Childhood and Kew Gardens

You will have to solve a trail of clues, sent to your mobile phone by text, a trial is taking place daily through London streets between 18-21 April 2014, there are plenty more different prizes to win for each successful team! Celebrate Easter at Kew Gardens, where you can also go on Easter Egg hunt, it starts from Palm House and ends at Kew Palace and everyone will be rewarded with a chocolaty price! Kew will also be running chocolate workshops both for adults and kids, as this is a lovely Easter tradition to stuff yourself with loads of chocolate. Easter Fair will take place at Horniman Museum, kids will be excited to meet Easter Bunny and you as well can learn much new about Easter crafts, egg decoration and other traditions. Moreover, why not to get your kids meet the real rabbits and take them to the city farm to learn about the lives of rabbits and other animals. There are numerous city farms in London, Short Let London favourites are: Kentish Town City Farm, Hackney City Farm, Spitafields, Vauxhall City Farms, Lee Valley Park Farms, Hounslow Urban Farm and others (you can check our earlier blog for more information, Short Let London has already written about London city farms). Spitafields farm is even organising goats` race between 2 goats “Oxford” and “Cambridge”, which takes place at the same time as race between oxford and Cambridge Universities.

There will be a lot of fun things to do in London and we are already feeling the spring spirit, so come and stay with us this Easter holidays. Short Let London will be happy to accommodate you and offer you cheap and affordable flats to rent during your short stay in London. Book our holiday lettings and short let apartments in London now and receive a special festive spring offer, we will help you to plan and enjoy your Easter break, Happy Easter to all of you from Short Let London team!

Take a look what happened last year with the world’s biggest Easter egg hunt hits London!

Location, location, location…

One of the main questions for travellers who are coming to London for a short stay and for holidays is where to be based during the vacation time. Most of the visitors want to be staying in Central London areas, where they can be close to the major tourists' attractions, sights and landmarks which London is so rich for. Luxury hotels in central areas can be too expensive, and if the tourists are travelling on the budget side, they would also prefer to go for rather cheap accommodation in order to be able to spend more on entertainment and relaxation. However, it is no longer a difficult dilemma and you do not have to choose between convenient location and budget accommodation since there are affordable apartments for short rent on offer in London.  

Holiday rentals and short let apartments are an ideal solution when you are planning to stay for short term in London. Even in central areas such as Bayswater, Baker Street, Paddington, Queensway or Warwick etc. it is possible to rent fully-furnished private apartments for reasonable price. Short Let London suggests opting for the areas a bit further out from the centre, which are still very well connected and have good transportation links, so it will not be difficult to get to any other area in London. Holiday flats and short term rentals located outside zone 1 will help you to save your spending and have a comfortable stay, as you can get a spacious apartment with great conditions and living facilities for cheaper price. Short Let London will be happy to assist you in this matter or if you are having difficulties in choosing your short stay accommodation, and this not always has to be a compromise between the price and the quality.