Fuel up with coffee and a delicious Portuguese pastry from Lisboa Patisserie on your way to bargain hunting at one of London’s most celebrated vintage markets. After a successful day’s rummaging, take the weight off your feet and tuck into hash browns and ice cream at the Electric Diner on Portobello Road, then catch an indie flick at the historic Electric Cinema next door. Pop into Mau Mau Bar on your way home to listen to a live jam session while you lounge on the comfy sofas with friends.
At Garrow House, you’ll have West London’s cosmopolitan café culture on your doorstep while being within easy reach of your studies. With a 24-hour bus stop a minute from Garrow House, serving the main route into the city centre and three tube stops close at hand, getting to the capital’s universities, shops and galleries will be a breeze. Jump on your bike, bus or tube for easy access to Westminster University, Imperial University, UCL and London School of Economics.
Stop at the large nearby supermarket on your way home for groceries and you’ll be all set to cook dinner in your studio’s stylish kitchenette. Dine with your housemate as you chat about your day, or take some time to eat on the balcony with great views over the city.
Enjoy a relaxing hot shower in your modern ensuite bathroom, grab fresh clothes from your ample storage - some rooms even have floor-to-ceiling wardrobes - and then chill out on your double bed to watch the flatscreen TV. All the studio rooms have internet access so you can get research done for an upcoming assignment at any time.
When you’re feeling sociable, make your way to the common room where you can catch up with friends over a game of pool or watch TV. There are laundry facilities and a hospitality office on-site, so you won’t have to worry about chores or maintenance. Plus, with secure door entry and CCTV, you’ll feel looked after day and night.
