The Doyle Gardens Residence
Perks for the Parents
A beauty of a London home designed by celebrated architect Jonathan Tuckey, packed full of Scandinavian style and fun, with leafy views over the local park. It sleeps 6 + 2. The chic, spacious interiors are cleverly configured with a sociable open plan lay out downstairs combining several relaxed living areas, a playroom stocked full of toys and a feature Hay design dining table providing the center stage for big family meals. A floor to ceiling glass door floods the area with light while providing access to a lovely private garden with additional play/relaxation space. Parents will appreciate the primary bedroom, set away from the rest on the top floor with smart architectural detailing including a hidden dressing area and an ensuite marble/Tadelakt bathroom for added privacy. The residence is located in a family-friendly neighborhood, with the ‘village’ coffee shops, restaurants, and parks of Kensal Green on the doorstep. The local park is literally across the street, with a playground, and an adjacent sports center with 2 swimming pools – ideal for those with active kids. Refined Maida Vale and vibrant Notting Hill are 10 minutes away by car while Kensal Green tube station is a 15-minute walk, bringing Oxford Circus, Hyde Park, Hampstead, and the Kensington museums within easy reach.
Why Kids Love it
The residence is home to a family with 3 kids and caters for every age with an abundance of toys and entertainment. There are books on every floor for story time at any time of the day, and Sonos sound systems in the main bedrooms and downstairs for kids who like to set the playlist. The spacious garden provides extra play space with a decent lawn and plenty of garden toys including a basketball hoop and scooters. Bedrooms are colorful and creative, and all hard floors are covered with cozy rugs so even the littlest ones can explore in comfort. For those with energy to burn, the closest park is just across the road and has a playground as well as 2 swimming pools in the nearby sports center. For rainy days, nearby Kensal Town has soft play, ideal for letting the kids burn off some energy before heading into the city. Older kids and teens will love the buzzing street markets in Portobello and Notting Hill, while kids of all ages will find something of interest at the world-famous Natural History, Science and V&A museums of Kensington, a short hop away on the tube. The hosts can additionally provide a crib, highchair, a baby monitor, kids’ dinnerware and babysitter recommendations.
Things to Know
Minimum stay: 3 nights. The home is set over 3 floors and does not have an elevator. Please note that there are 2 internal flights of stairs and no stairgates so younger ones should be supervised. A crib and an airbed can be additionally set up if needed, please request at time of booking. There are plenty of toys, and kid-friendly crockery available; scooters for every age group can be borrowed. The residence has a good WiFi connection, desks in the kids' rooms and a washer/dryer for added convenience. There is a burglar alarm at the property, and the best Banham locks for additional safety. There’s a friendly street WhatsApp group which the hosts can provide details of in case of emergency. The hosts have a regular cleaner and extra cleans can be arranged depending on length of stay etc. Please arrange with the hosts.
About the Location
The residence is located on a peaceful street between Kensal Green and Kensal Rise, a family-friendly neighborhood of north west London. It has its own village hub including coffee shops, grocery stores, an Italian restaurant and a pub a short stroll away. The closest park, King Edward's, is just seconds’ walk across the road and has a playground as well as a neighboring sports center. There are also tennis courts just over a 5 minute walk. The closest tube station is Kensal Green on the Bakerloo line, a 15-minute walk away with fast access to Maida Vale, Regents Park (with London Zoo and the open-air theater), as well as the Kensington museums and the Diana memorial playground. Notting Hill and Portobello are 10 minutes by car or a 45-minute walk. For some local culture, The Kiln in Kilburn is a wonderful theater and cinema venue, just 10 minutes’ drive away. The nearest international airport is Heathrow, 45 minutes by car.
Accommodation Details
This residence has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, set over 3 floors. The downstairs is a large open plan space incorporating a kitchen fully stocked with everything a guest would expect in addition to Le Creuset cookware and a Nutribullet blender. There is a play zone just behind the kitchen as well as to the right where there’s a sofa and floor to ceiling glass windows/door leading out to the family-sized garden (a mix of patio and lawn with benches, festoon lighting and outdoor games). The dining area is at the heart of the house, separated from the kitchen by wooden pillars, with a statement Hay design dining table seating 7. The cozy sitting room is just behind with a TV, various chairs and a comfy velvet sofa, in addition to a mid-century style sideboard and lovely park views through the large picture window. Upstairs on the first floor are the 2 kids’ bedrooms, prettily decorated with a single bed in each, desk space and plenty of toys. The second bedroom is also on this floor with a queensize bed. It shares the family bathroom with a double sink and a bathtub. Upstairs again to the second floor is the primary suite, architect-designed with a kingsize bed, floating wall with bookshelves concealing a dressing area, and a luxury ensuite bathroom with marble detailing and a walk-in shower.
Style Notes
Scandi chic. Designed by one of the UK’s leading architects in radically transforming old buildings for modern purposes, this homely residence is a showcase example. Although featured in a range of interiors and architect magazines, the residence is very much designed with laid back fun, relaxation and family life in mind. Living and play areas are cleverly connected, and divided, with peek-through wooden pillars adding coziness while the statement Hay dining table - a Danish classic - appropriately sits at the heart of the home, designed to accommodate large family mealtimes. Huge picture windows flood in natural light throughout and compliment the Scandinavian aesthetic, uplifting Douglas Fir wood features, designer furniture, and plush textiles on sofas, cushions and rugs. A mix of vintage and modern finds, including art work and furnishings, add character while warm neutral walls, and light wood floors help set them off. We love the primary loft room – newly extended and cleverly designed to incorporate bookshelf nooks, a hidden dressing area and a sumptuous ensuite with warm Tadelakt walls and luxurious marble.
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Air Conditioning
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Baby Bath
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Baby Monitor
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Babysitter / Nanny
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Backyard / Garden
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Balcony
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Bathtub
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Bed Rails
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Bicycles
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Cabinet Locks
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Changing Table
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Chef / Catering
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Children's Dinnerware
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Corner Guards
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DVD Library
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DVD Player
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Dishwasher
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Elevator
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Fireplace Guards
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Game Console
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High Chair
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Housekeeper
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Parking
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Pet-friendly
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Pool
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Pool Gate
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Stair Gates
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Television
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Toys / Children's Books
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Washer / Dryer
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Wifi
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Window Guards
Kensal Green, London
Great pubs and family fun
Kensal Green is a northwest borough with chic boutiques, great restaurants and architecturally distinct, tree-lined streets. Neighboring Queen's Park and close to Notting Hill and Maida Valem it has great transport links to the wider city and is close to stellar family attractions including Hyde Park, Notting Hill Market and the Natural History Museum.
