The Lilac Door

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Located in London, The Lilac Door is a family-run bed and breakfast located 0.6 mi from Dulwich Picture Gallery and 1.6 mi from Crystal Palace Park. The property is set 3.1 mi from Battersea. All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, while certain rooms will provide you with a seating area. Chocolates, water and a tea/coffee tray are provided. A Vegetarian, Gluten-free or Full English breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near The Lilac Door. Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey can be reached in less than 15 minutes by train from the property. London City Airport is 7.5 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

    • FREE parking!

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Edward
    United States United States
    “Excellent stay. Our hosts Jane and Keith were very welcoming! The room was immaculate. The breafast was delicious and very taatefully presented. Bathroom toiletries were excellent. Very good restaurants within walking distance. Highly recommend....”
  • Shawn
    United States United States
    “Nice room, comfortable bed with attached bathroom. The skylights were nice to watch the stars through at night. The neighborhood was quite and calm. Our hosts, Jane and Keith were very nice and helpful. We wish we had had more time to talk and...”
  • Sonia
    United States United States
    “Great experience. Lovely sunny room and fabulous hosts. We would definitely stay again.”
  • Holness
    United States United States
    “The hosts were so lovely. Knowledgeable of London entertainment. I spent a lovely day bc of their recommendations”
  • Kelly
    United States United States
    “Wonderful hosts ! Very helpful with great ideals for places to see and eat”
  • Ellen
    United States United States
    “Lovely house, beautifully decorated and very very clean. Comfortable bed, lovely shower, and especially liked the heated floor in the bathroom.”
  • Heather
    United States United States
    “Beautiful place on a quiet street. Close to transportation. Jane was amazing, and so helpful with finding our way around a new city and to our next destination. We didn’t have the chance to try breakfast - next time!”
  • Kofi
    United States United States
    “The place was lovely, great location with terrific engaging and helpful hosts”
  • Nanette
    United States United States
    “Very clean and tidy. Jane and Keith were very welcoming. A lovely home in a nice quiet neighborhood.”
  • Dominic
    United States United States
    “Marvelous host. Lovely room. Pleasant home. Great location.”

Host Info

9.9
Host Review Score
Built in 1911, The Lilac Door is situated in West Dulwich, a leafy pleasant part of London, just 12 minutes to the centre by very frequent train. We've lived here for 30 years and whilst the external part of The Lilac Door is still Edwardian we have upgraded every internal part to make it relaxed and welcoming for our guests. View our on line presence for full details of every room. In every room there's a well stocked tea / coffee tray, delicious biscuits, bottled water, waffle robe and slippers and on arrival, you'll find a pampering carton of chocolate truffles on your bed. At breakfast, we provide a wide selection from traditional English, to French Toast! Nearby are a variety of places to eat, parks to walk and the famous Dulwich Picture Gallery to admire. With bookshops, specialised delis and vintners and a whole variety of independent shops within easy walking distance and with great connections to Central London, Dulwich is an ideal base for a City visit.
I'm Jane. I've managed to fit in several careers along the way; television coordinator, event fundraiser for major charities, photographic stylist for magazines, event manager for countless private parties, teacher of English as a Foreign language. I still organise large parties ~ its challenging coming up with something that's "different" for clients; its exhausting but its always fun (well that's what I feel after the last table has been cleared) I enjoy ballroom dancing ~ a complete amateur who loves to rhumba when I can and I have a huge weakness for pearls! I am married to a keen cyclist and we have two grown up daughters.
Leafy West Dulwich, just 12 minutes by train to Victoria, is home to the famous Dulwich Picture Gallery. There's a wealth of independent shops, relaxed dining and wonderful walks in pleasant parks all within easy reach. There's a vibrant food market on Sundays and Brixton provides the hub of eclectic destination dining. A golf course, horse riding, Lido and tennis are all available, nearby. Our guests tell us time and again that Dulwich is so peaceful, yet so close to all that the centre of London has to offer.
Languages spoken: English,French

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:30 PM to 7:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that take-out food is not permitted in the bedrooms.

Please inform The Lilac Door of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.