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Luxury Apartments in Bayswater
Apartments in white stucco squares between Kensington Gardens, Notting Hill and Paddington
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Stucco terraces with a royal park at the end of the road
Bayswater is the long run of white stucco between Paddington and Notting Hill, with Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens along its whole southern edge. It has long been the sensible Londoner's choice over its smarter neighbours. You get the same tall Victorian terraces and leafy garden squares with a little less fuss, and the park is at the end of the road.
We have 60+ apartments here. They range from one-bedroom flats in converted townhouses to family apartments with up to 5 bedrooms, and some are in serviced buildings with a concierge, terraces or balconies. Most are a short walk from the park and at least one Tube station.
Below you will find the streets worth knowing, the park on the doorstep and how to make the most of a London stay from here.
Bayswater at a glance
- Apartments
- 60+ in Bayswater, with up to 5 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £3,000 to £6,200 a week, from around £2,500
- On the doorstep
- Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, the Italian Gardens and the Sunday art show on Bayswater Road
- Best time
- May to September for the park; December for Winter Wonderland and Christmas in town
- Getting there
- Heathrow Express to Paddington in around 15 minutes; Tube from Bayswater, Queensway and Lancaster Gate
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
House Gloaming Craven Bayswater: Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment Near Hyde Park – Bayswater3 bedrooms
House Orme Bayswater: Elegant 3-Bedroom Apartment with Family-Friendly Features – Bayswater3 bedrooms
House Porchester Bayswater: Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment with Stylish Interiors – Bayswater3 bedrooms
Manor Lancaster Bayswater: Elegant 3-Bedroom Apartment Ideal for Families – Bayswater London3 bedroomsNearby neighbourhoods
Pick the garden squares around Leinster Square and Porchester Terrace for quiet streets near the park, Queensway for restaurants and the Central line, or the Lancaster Gate end for Hyde Park and Paddington, with Notting Hill a short walk west.
Garden squares, cobbled mews and two famous fakes
Bayswater's best streets are its garden squares and terraces: Leinster Square, Porchester Terrace and Inverness Terrace. Behind them run cobbled mews where carriage houses have become quiet homes. These streets are calm in a way that surprises people who only know the area from the Bayswater Road.
Look closely at numbers 23 and 24 Leinster Gardens. They look like every other stucco house in the terrace, but they are only façades, with blacked-out windows and no front doors you can actually use. Behind them is the open cutting of the Underground. It is a very Bayswater joke: grand on the outside and practical behind.
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Peter Pan's neighbourhood
Kensington Gardens is the reason most people stay here. The Italian Gardens and their fountains are at the Lancaster Gate end. The Peter Pan statue is a short walk along the Long Water, and the Diana Memorial Playground keeps small children happy for an entire morning. The story has local roots, too. J. M. Barrie lived at 100 Bayswater Road from 1902 to 1909, and that is where he wrote Peter Pan.
On Sundays, artists hang their work on the park railings along Bayswater Road. This open-air show has been running for decades and is worth a slow stroll before lunch.
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Portobello to the west, Paddington to the east
From Bayswater you can walk west to Notting Hill. Portobello Road is at its busiest on a Saturday, and Westbourne Grove's cafés and boutiques are on the way. Notting Hill Carnival fills the streets over the August bank holiday weekend, so book early if you want to be in the middle of it, or stay further east if you would rather not be.
To the east, Paddington has the Elizabeth line, which gets you to Bond Street and the West End in a few minutes. Marylebone and Mayfair are a pleasant walk across or along the park.
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Roast duck, Turkish baths and a park for every season
Queensway has been one of London's best streets for Cantonese cooking for years. People queue for the roast duck at Four Seasons and come for weekend dim sum at Royal China. At the top of the street, the Whiteley has reopened with restaurants and shops. This Edwardian building was once among the grandest department stores in London. The Porchester Spa, with its Turkish baths from the 1920s, makes a good wet afternoon.
Summer brings concerts and open-air swimming in the Serpentine. In December, Winter Wonderland takes over Hyde Park. Our concierge can book restaurant tables, theatre tickets and Heathrow transfers.
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House Gloaming Ravenscourt Bayswater: Stylish 1-Bedroom Apartment with Air Conditioning – Bayswater1 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £6,510 a week
House Gregale Westbourne Bayswater: Elegant 3-Bedroom Townhouse with Air-Con – Bayswater London3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £6,489 a week
Villa Helm Hawkesworth Bayswater: Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartment with Air Conditioning – Bayswater London2 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £6,258 a week
House Tyburn Bayswater: Elegant 3-Bedroom Apartment with Hyde Park Views – London3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £6,202 a week
House Helm Hawthorn Bayswater: Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment with Private Parking – Bayswater London3 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £6,139 a week
House Kensington Bayswater: Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment with Family-Friendly Features – Bayswater3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £6,006 a week
House Moscow Bayswater: Elegant 4-Bedroom Luxury Villa Rental with Family-Friendly Features – Bayswater4 bedrooms · sleeps 7From £5,992 a week
House Gregale Lancaster Bayswater: Luxury 2-Bedroom Apartment with Air-Con in Bayswater – London2 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £5,712 a weekWhy book your apartment in Bayswater with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Bayswater can change completely from one street to the next, from hushed garden squares to the late bustle of Queensway, and we know which apartments are on the quieter side. With 60+ properties in Bayswater, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
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You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Heathrow transfers, restaurant tables in Notting Hill and Marylebone, theatre and museum tickets, babysitters, grocery deliveries before you arrive and private guides to London. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which part of Bayswater is best to stay in?
If you want peace, choose the garden squares around Leinster Square and Porchester Terrace, which are close to Kensington Gardens. Stay near Queensway for restaurants and the Central line, or near Lancaster Gate for Hyde Park and quick access to Paddington.
When is the best time to visit Bayswater?
May to September is best for the park, with long evenings, summer concerts and open-air swimming in the Serpentine. December is festive, with Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. If you want quieter streets, avoid the Notting Hill Carnival weekend in late August.
What is the Bayswater Road art show?
It is an open-air art exhibition held every Sunday. Artists hang paintings, drawings and photographs on the railings of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens along Bayswater Road, and it is a pleasant browse on the way to the park.
Can you arrange a private chef at a apartment in Bayswater?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury propertie in Bayswater cost?
Across our 60+ properties in Bayswater, weekly rates typically range from £3,000 to £6,200, with the most affordable from around £2,500 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Bayswater from Heathrow?
The Heathrow Express runs to Paddington in around 15 minutes, and the Elizabeth line also connects the airport with Paddington. From Paddington, most Bayswater apartments are a short taxi ride or walk away. Our concierge can arrange a private transfer.
Are there apartments in Bayswater for large groups?
Yes. Our Bayswater collection includes properties with up to 5 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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