Stepney House - townhouse with a luxury feel
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Overview
2 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
6 guests
Minimum stay varies
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Townhouse
The best way to describe East London is to say that it caters for everyone's wishes and has a really fascinating vibrancy. It even has its own language known as Cockney rhyming slang eg if you need some "cash" a true Cockney would say " need some sausage and mash" ? There is even an ATM withdrawal machine in Leytonstone that now offers its services using this slang, so if you want to see the balance of your a/c on the "screen" it says "Charlie Sheen" and if you want to take out £50 "Nifty", or for £30 it says "Dirty", £20 "Horn of Plenty", £10 "Speckled Hen" & £5 "Lady Godiva". The first festival celebrating the Cockney language and diverse culture was held first in July 2013 by the Cockney Heritage Trust and showed that Cockney is not "brown bread", that is "dead" !You can explore the Ea...
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Bedrooms
2 Fulls1 Sofa
Bathrooms
1 Half bath2 Attached (ensuite)
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Reviews (40)
Christina N
1 contribution
Perfect for our 2 week stay
Stepney Green House was perfect for our needs. The house was fully equipped to prepare meals, the beds were comfortable and the area was safe and walkable to transit. After a long day of touring London it was always nice to come back to the comforts of the house. To gazing around all the eclectic antiquities, to the tranquility of watching the birds in the sunroom, this place made us feel right at home. Thanks to Alejandro for his guidance in helping make our time in London so memorable.
Visited March 2024
Written May 16, 2024. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary615470
Glad that you enjoyed your stay Chrissie and have happy memories to treasure
Written May 17, 2024. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Frenchsatsuma
Toronto, Canada9 contributions
If I could give 6 stars out of 5, I would… Don’t miss this great place with a superb host!
If I could give 6 stars, I would. This is the best Airbnb I’ve been to so far, and I’ve been to many… It is clean, well decorated, comfortable and well situated (8 minute walk from the tube). But the star of the show is the host, Alejandro. He went our of his way to make my mom and I feel at home and provided ample provisions for breakfast. He even took the time to show us our tube station and take me to the chemist for my sore throat. Very thoughtful and kind. I would recommend his place without hesitation..
Visited October 2023
Written October 19, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary615470
So pleased to hear that you and your Mom enjoyed your stay at Stepney House - you both seemed to settle easily and you'll always be welcome here
Written October 20, 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Killerkangaroo
2 contributions
Friendliest and most helpful hosts
Alejandro and David were wonderful people who went above and beyond what was required of them as hosts. It really felt like we were all good friends from the get go. Alejandro took us around the area to show us the train station, restaurants etc. They even provided us with steamers for the costumes we were wearing for Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023. The fridge was fully stocked and lots of coffee was provided. The house is beautiful and peaceful. I personally spent almost an entire day just reading by the garden room. Would love to stay here again.
Visited April 2023
Written April 12, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary615470
You three were great guests and settled so easily into living at Stepney House and making it your London home - you will always be most welcome to return & with or without costumes to be steamed - all good wishes DnA
Written April 16, 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nicola S
Phnom Penh, Cambodia30 contributions
Artistic House in London
Alejandro met us and talked us through all of the details. He was very helpful as we had 3 children under 5 with us. There is some amazing artwork in the house, the canvas running down the length of the hallway was our favourite. The ensuite bathrooms were lovely and it was great having a toilet downstairs as well, as we were quite a large group.
Visited December 2022
Written January 18, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Vacationlondoner
Okotoks, Canada1 contribution
Gracious and helpful host goes above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable.
Stepney house is located in a diverse and vibrant community close to all amenities. Alejandro, our host, welcomed us with a fridge full of snacks, beverages and kitchen basics in his lovely updated home. Filled with interesting objects of all types of art, each room was a joy to be in. Alejandro also made sure we were informed of our surroundings by giving us a quick tour of the community, making sure we knew where the nearest tube station was and how to use it, where the nearest grocery stores and banks were, as well as good restaurants. Thank you so much Alejandro!
Visited September 2019
Written October 9, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary615470
It was a pleasure to be your host and to share some local tips with you - great that you enjoyed your stay
Written October 12, 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
357HAB_22
Okotoks, Canada1 contribution
Lovely townhouse with an amazing host!
Stepney House offers you a beautifully decorated and comfortable home in the safe and quiet community of Stepney. Alejandro is the host with the most! His personal guided tour of Stepney was just one of the many things he did to give us a very memorable London experience. This townhouse is perfect for two couples with two full ensuite bathrooms and all the luxuries of a hotel. The kitchen is very well appointed and the breakfast offerings were excellent as was the recommendation to go to the Rinkoff bakery - amazing!! We really enjoyed our coffee and breakfasts in the conservatory looking at all the beautiful artwork. Truly a unique home - thank you Alejandro.
Visited September 2019
Written October 8, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary615470
This will always be your London home away from home and the art collection is continually expanding as you well know ! Appreciate your comments and great to know you all enjoyed your stay at Stepney House so much.
Written October 12, 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
simon a
2 contributions
Stepney House
Absolutely wonderful....definitely feels like a home from home....:-). The owner Alejandro really took great care of us making sure we felt at home...gave us fantastic restaurant tips, and a general guide to the area we were staying. The apartment itself is like living in an art gallery...!!!!. It was a real pleasure to stay here...i highly recommend this place to anyone who is visiting London....:-)
Visited May 2019
Written May 12, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary615470
Thanks for your review Simon, you were great guests and looked after the house very well - glad you liked the art works too and you'll always be most welcome. Will have some new local tips when you next come to Stepney House !
Written May 20, 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Joye I
San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico5 contributions
Maison cosy
Nous avons été très bien accueillis par le propriétaire qui a pris le temps de nous montrer les commerces environnants et les moyens de transports.
La maison est très confortable avec une cuisine bien fournie et la véranda permet de manger dans un cadre lumineux avec une très jolie vue sur le jardin où il fait bon se relaxer en toute intimité.
Les chambres sont bien aménagées avec chacune une belle salle de bain. Le quartier est calme et se trouve à 5 minutes à pied du métro, des bus et des commerces.
C’est un logement confortable pour une famille avec 2 enfants comme nous.
Visited April 2019
Written April 30, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary615470
Thanks for your review of your stay at Stepney house, Ingrid. Glad that you all had such a happy time and settled into life around the garden so well.
Written May 2, 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Eleanor C
2 contributions
Stylish, comfortable, and friendly hosts
This was my second stay at Stepney House, and it remains my favourite place to stay when I'm on holiday in London! The house is like a cosy art gallery, and the room we stayed in was very comfortable and well-appointed. David and Alejandro are friendly and generous hosts with lots of local knowledge. We hope to visit again soon!
Visited April 2019
Written April 25, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary615470
Thanks for your kind words Eleanor, you will always be most welcome at Stepney House and glad you enjoyed your spring stay here. No doubt the art collection will have changed on your next visit !!
Written April 27, 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Gabby
1 contribution
Wonderful flat in London
Stepney House was absolutely perfect for our stay in London. Only a 5 minute walk from the nearest Tube station, the townhouse is ideally located for exploring the city. While Stepney House is spacious and comfortable, the best part about our stay was Alejandro's unparalleled hospitality.
Visited March 2019
Written April 7, 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary615470
So glad you enjoyed your stay Gabby, you will always be welcome at Stepney House and there will be more places to explore and enjoy. Thanks for taking time to make a public review
Written April 8, 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
What this rental offers
Nearby
- Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
- Hiking areas
- Tennis court
Location info
- Kid friendly
- City getaway
Outdoor amenities
- Private yard
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Bathroom and laundry
- Washer
- Towels provided
- Iron
- Linens provided
Parking
- Parking available
- Secure parking available
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Television
Things to do
- Cycling areas
- Watersports
Kitchen and dining
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
Indoor amenities
- Central heating
- Internet access
Map
Getting there
London City Airport
4.5 mi
Heathrow Airport
17.8 mi
Stepney Green
6 min
Whitechapel
10 min
Restaurants
Thai N Pie
5 min
Rinkoff Bakery
4 min
Grand Rasoi Restaurant
5 min
Tian Tian
4 min
Attractions
Genesis Cinema
4 min • Movie Theaters
Floor Warehouse
5 min • Speciality & Gift Shops
Catherine Booth Statue
5 min • Monuments & Statues
St. Dunstan's Church
5 min • Churches & Cathedrals
About the neighborhood
The old images of the East End of London in the blitz, with gangsters (Kray Bothers) and murderers (Jack the Ripper), poverty and gloom have been largely replaced with a vibrant hub of diverse and fun things to do and to see. For fuller information on Stepney, see : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stepney<BR><BR>East London is known for its diversity from clubs & pubs to interesting walks. It has a number of well known street markets - some of which are well worth exploring - our suggestions are :<BR><BR>* Broadway market on a Saturday - trendy clothing, food and bric-a-brac, most successful community market and a haven for the young - there is a popular Ozzie hangout with long queues to get inside<BR>http://www.broadwaymarket.co.uk/<BR><BR>* Columbia Rd market on a Sunday - flowers & plants, modern version of the old Covent Garden flower market and heaps of fun - with 60 independent shops (open during the week) + street stalls - has the best bagels around and a couple of good pubs - best deals around 2pm when the market is packing up to close for the day - the whole place is just a paradise !<BR>http://columbiaroad.info/<BR><BR>* Petticoat Lane market - Mon - Fri & also on a Sunday - bargains and a real sense of a street market, going for over 400 years and linked to the thriving clothing industry at the heart of the East End - known as the rag trade http://www.click4bricklane.co.uk/16.html<BR><BR>* Whitechapel market - a vibrant Asian market opposite the famous Royal London Hospital with its newly opened £1bn extension linked to Barts Hospital, is known for good value for money and the bowls of fruit or veg for £1, so you are likey to be greeted with "want a bowl of mangoes for a pound ? " It is having a £2.5m facelift - the restored architecture is well worth checking out from Aldgate following the High street east (Whitechapel Ary Gallery is perfect example). http://www.highstreet2012.com/<BR><BR>* Spitalfields Market - this is near to Liverpool Street and has a City buzz, good atmosphere, especially lively on a Sunday<BR>http://www.oldspitalfieldsmarket.com/<BR><BR>or further afield is :<BR><BR>* Dagenham Sunday Market with an astonishing 600 stalls with a broad range of items & produce from organic meat through to second-hand furniture and designer clothes, akin to a Parisian Flea Market<BR><BR>* Farmers' Markets can be found in Brentwood, South Woodford & Upminster - monthly, dates see link:<BR>www.essexfarmersmarkets.com and at our local Stepney City Farm (every Saturday)<BR><BR> <BR>The Whitechapel Art Gallery, Victoria Park & its quaint village (known to locals as "Vicky Park, it is the oldest public park in Britain) via Regents Canal towpath - 2012 was the bicentenary of the start of the Canal's construction - and Wapping with its amazing Wapping Project are all within walking distance of Stepney House - see links for further information : <BR><BR>www.whitechapelgallery.org (check-out restaurant with award chef from The Connaught & her Italian heritage shins onto the menu)<BR><BR>www.friendsofregentscanal.org<BR><BR>www.victoriaparkvillage.com<BR><BR>www.wappingproject.com<BR><BR>The Stepney City Farm (formerly Stepney Stones Farm) backs onto the Stepney Green Park (behind Stepney House) and covers over 4 acres - great spot to take the children to and those who love animals - it faces historic St Dunstan's Church, which is in the old nursery rhyme "Oranges & Lemons, say the bells of St Clements" and now over 1200 years old. Great coffee and a lively farmers market every Saturday.<BR><BR>The East End of London was always known for its lively pubs and there are still some good ones nearby :<BR><BR>1) Morgan Arms - caters for its ecletic local Bow community and has really good food, with a happy atmosphere - was the Evening Standard pub of the year a few years back and has kept the locals happy<BR>http://www.capitalpubcompany.com/the-morgan-arms/<BR><BR>2) The Half Moon - this was a Theatre and has a large outside space with tables & large umbrellas (for both rain & sun) - good value with steak club on Tuesday @ £5.99 ph for steak platter including a beer or glass of vino, curry night on Thursday @ £5.59 ph and traditional breakfast from 9am to 12 noon with Lavazza coffee<BR>www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/the-half-moon<BR><BR>3) The Crown - overlooks Vicky Park, has outdoor seating and a first floor terrace with good food and excellent wine. You can either like or dislike the faux fur chairs. It is one of the trendy independants.<BR>http://www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/thecrown/<BR><BR>4) The Empress on Lauriston Road, E9 is one of those eaty boozers that for reasons of location near to Victoria Park is posh enough to heave with professionals in the evenings and is eerily serene during the day. It has rather grand, Victorian pub proportions and really good food - three courses for under £30. Tel 020 8533 5123<BR><BR>5) The Approach, 47 Approach Road, E2 is the other side (southern) of Vicky Park and another popular watering hole, with a great outdoors area Tel 020 8980 2321<BR><BR>6) The Grapes in Wapping - if you want to do some celebrity watching, this is the spot to go. It dates back 500 years being established in 1583 and Sir Ian McKellen is one of the 3 owners & lives nearby in the Georgian terrace overlooking The Thames. The Grapes was the model used by Dickens for "The Six Jolly Fellowship" in Our Mutual Friend. His godfather lived in Limehouse and Dickens was a regular - The Grapes has a good fish restaurant and does a traditional Sunday roast (lamb or beef)- bookings are essential in the restaurant.<BR>www.thegrapes.co.uk<BR><BR>7) The George Tavern, 373 Commercial Raod E1 is a 700 year old pub that Dickens mentions in the Diary of Samuel Pepys that is going through a restoration phase being energetically supervised by the landlady for almost 10 years (the lovely Pauline Foster)- Grace Jones is one of the celebrity backers of The George.<BR>www.thegeorgetavern.co.uk <BR><BR>Eateries (local)<BR>For a good panini - try Cafe Fresh at 10 Globe Road, great coffees too and friendly service.<BR>For breakfast or a great coffee try New Road near the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, there are several spots with pavement seating, try our favourite Zaza's Cafe Bar. 117 New Road, London, E1 1HJ<BR>There are good Chinese, Thai, Mediterranean Grill, Indian, Italian, Turkish and Brazilian to select a few - this link shows spots on the map<BR>http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/tube/stepney-green-tube-station-245.html<BR><BR>Tayyabs is a joy because it is a truly authentic old-style Pakistani Punjabi restaurant and you will probably find a queue - take your own Tiger beer or wine (they don't charge corkage) - good value for money. Tel : 020 7247 6400 www.tayyabs.co.uk 83 Fieldgate Street, E1 1JU....booking is strongly advised unless you like standing in a long queue !<BR><BR>Another good local is the Lahore and you could well be in a side street of Karachi or Lahore rather than on the outskirts of the City of London (financial district) - it's just off Commnercial Road in Aldgate and you must try their spicy lamb cutlets with roti as a starter (take you own poison - there is an off-licence next door).<BR>Lahore Kebab House, 2 Umberston Rd (off Commercial Road), Whitechapel, London E1, tel 020 7488 2551<BR><BR>We have a 24/7 snack shack nearby, on Mile End Road (outside the Genesis cinema), Billy Bunter, & it is a favourite haunt of the taxi drivers for a strong tea and bacon buttie (and lots of local gossip). If you like sweets, we have an old fashioned sweet store Yummy Yummy with dozens of large jars of all kind of yummy goodies, plus a wide range of wicked cakes (whole ones and by the slice).<BR><BR>Some of the best places to eat in London are nearby (Les Trois Garcons, 1 Club Row E1 tel 020 7613 1924 is a serious dining experience), many are family owned and run, plus some well known multiples like the Portugese/South African Nandos. We will happily give you our suggestions or you could look at Peter Prescott & Terence Conran's new "all about food" book Eat London2 (ISBN9781840915839) .<BR><BR>London Detours do walking art tours of the area - see http://www.londondetours.com/eastlondondetour.html for info on their walks around East London (incl Jack the Ripper ones at night) starting at Aldgate East and ending up at Old street some 4.5 hours later.
Access
Car not needed
How to get there
Good connections to all of London's airports and mainline train stations.<BR><BR>Excellent connection to London City Airport (where the immigration process is so, so much speedier that at other airports) and tube connects from Eurostar at St Pancras direct to our local station at Stepney Green.<BR><BR>Addison Lee provide reliable car service door-to-door and we have special rates with our local mini-cab firm East One Cars (24 hour service)e: info@eastonecars.com or<BR>t : 0800 169 7719 or 020 7790 7222
Activities nearby
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)Tennis courtWatersports
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