The Ridgeway (RDG)

Description

Excellent value accommodation in Wimbledon.

Although some way from the city centre, there are compensations: it’s excellent value, charming Wimbledon village is close by and lovely Wimbledon Common is virtually on your doorstep. Using the excellent bus service and tube or rail the bright lights of the centre of London are easily reached in 30/40 minutes. Over the years several well-known tennis stars have stayed here during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships – the courts are within a 30 minute walk.

Parking for guests can be arranged, cost is £5/day.

This ground floor apartment sleeps 5 in two double and one single bedroom with two bathrooms (one en-suite). Wireless internet is provided.

There is a warm and homely feel in this apartment, owing to the comfortable furnishings and soft tones throughout. As you enter through the spacious hallway you are welcomed into a light, open-plan living/dining area (19ft2 x 15ft7, 5.9m x 4.8m) which has been decorated with cream carpet and off-white walls. Flower and nautical paintings, antique furniture, African and Oriental art work and rugs all bring character to the property.

The room features various flower and nautical-themed paintings, alongside several impressive pieces of antique furniture including four carved wooden chairs with a horse motif and a Japanese chest that is simply stunning. There is a 3-seater sofa, two chairs and a separate dining area with a dark wooden table with six chairs.

A TV, DVD player, stereo and video player provide entertainment options. Next to the window there is a door which leads out onto a small balcony – this area catches the sun during the afternoon.

Towards the end of the hallway you will find the kitchen, which is classic in style with white tiled walls and white cupboards. There is everything you will need in here: oven, gas hob, fridge-freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and a small fold-down table with four stools.

The spacious master bedroom (13ft1 x 12ft1, 3.9m x 3.7m) is a few doors along. It features a large super-king size bed (6ft6 x 6ft), two wooden chests of drawers, two bedside tables with lamps and fitted wardrobes for your belongings. This classic style room also has an en-suite bathroom with a bath with over-shower, basin and loo.

The next room is a double bedroom (12ft8 x 9ft8, 3.9m x 3m) which has a similar style with white walls, cream carpet and pastel tones. There is a fitted wardrobe, queen size bed (6ft8 x 5ft) two bedside cabinets with lamps and two sets of drawers. Oriental art work brings character to this space.

The third bedroom (11ft9 x 10ft, 3.6m x 2.8m) has been decorated in a classic style and features a work desk and chair, single bed, set of drawers, bedside table with lamp and a separate chair.

The second bathroom is modern in style with tiled walls and soft grey tones – there is a free-standing shower, basin and loo.

Wimbledon is a very popular (and expensive!) residential area and has a lot to offer apart from its famous tennis courts. A 10 minute walk will take you to Wimbledon village with excellent shops, a small supermarket and some good restaurants – try The Black Lamb (country food), Côte (brasserie), Cent Anni (Italian) or Patara (Thai)

The great open spaces of Wimbledon Common are reached in a 5 minute walk, great for walking, cycling and jogging. And after your exercise refresh yourself at one of the local pubs by the common: The Crooked Billet (also a gastro pub), The Hand in Hand or The Fox and Grapes.

To get into town, catch the number 200 bus (every 7/10 minutes) from the stop virtually outside your door. This takes you, via Wimbledon village, to Wimbledon tube (District line) and railway station – direct trains to Vauxhall where you connect to the Victoria tube line and Waterloo connecting with the Northern, Jubilee and Bakerloo lines; the journey takes 30/40 minutes.

7 nights or more £270 per night, minimum stay 7 nights.

This is a No Smoking property.