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The Main House

6 Colville Road | Notting Hill, London W11 2BP, England
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Ranked #40 of 402 London B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 111 Reviews
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Atwo
Timonium, MD
Reviewer
3 reviews
9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

Caroline Main must have a large coterie of family and friends to write such glowing reviews of her guest house. I stayed here for 5 nights last year and have been returning to the reviews often to see if anything has changed regarding the ratings. I have held off writing a review for that reason -- I wanted to be... More

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DandJS
Brisbane, Australia
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12 reviews
8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012

My husband and I stayed at The Main House for a week in September 2011. The room was everything we expected and perhaps even a little more than we had expected. Our room occupied the entire first floor of what I think is a beautiful Georgian Mansion - huge bathroom and living room, tastefully but minimally decorated with a very... More

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VedAura1111
Los Angeles, California
Reviewer
5 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed a week at The Main House, quiet and well-situated in luxe Notting Hill. Our room was quite spacious with lovely tall windows and natural light. It was well-furnished with white linens, wood floors, and sparse antiques -- all stylish, if perhaps a little masculine. All in all, it's great value for London -- stylish and quiet with ample... More

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Spagleek
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Location is great,next to hip Westbourne Grove, with many bus stops nearby and to a 10 min walk to the tube (district line taking you to the touristy places). It was a real pleasure to come home at night, to a peaceful hood away from the crowds. And on Saturday of course you are 30 secs away from Portobello Road.... More

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Emily3307
Des Moines, Iowa
2 reviews
13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

My sister and I just returned from a trip to London. I always do a lot of research when planning trips because I want to make sure I stay in great places without breaking the bank. The Main House was a perfect choice. It's located in Notting Hill, right by shops and restaurants with buses around the corner and the... More

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DanielleNay
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Senior Contributor
26 reviews
41 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Having attempted to check in at The [inevitably-full] Main House on every visit to London for the past 2 years, I had pretty high expectations when finally we managed to bag a reservation. Staying in one of the large apartment-like suites here, you can enjoy a fantasy life as a Notting Hill resident. As a homesick expat of over 2... More

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Elena C
Varese, Italy
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

It's huge, it's calm and in a wonderful position to visit the main City attractions. Maybe breakfast is too simple, but this is a great place to stay. I love its big rooms and the wooden floor. The double bed is really comfortable. In our room there was a sofa and a TV with DVD player just in front of... More

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2travelersboston
boston
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews
5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2011
3
people found this review helpful

This was a find tucked away in Notting Hill near the Portobello Market. Only three rooms/suites triple the size you’d find anywhere else in London for anywhere near the price. A bit of a hike to the tube, but worth the walk through a lovely and picturesque neighborhood and really more central than it seemed once you were on the... More

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Decourvirlemonde
Calgary
Reviewer
4 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The Main House is perfection! A superb and unique home away from home, complete with charm and elegance within the hustle and bustle of one of the greatest cities in the world. If your voyages take you in search of discovery and authenticity in the people, places and experiences you seek: The Main House is for you. Caroline and Moa... More

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Hazel Agnes r
Vancouver, Canada
1 review
5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011
5
people found this review helpful

Mainhouse was by far one of the biggest disappointments we've encountered in our recent travels and we travel a lot. The alarm bells went off as soon as we arrived and walked into the hallway. Our room wasn't ready, so we wandered around the neighbourhood, which is lovely, featuring great shopping and interesting restaurants and eateries (a highlight including Otto... More

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