A room made for doing very little. On the raised-ground floor, the reception is just that: a place to switch off and lose a few hours. Morning light filters through east-facing sash windows, washing over traditional panelling, coving and colourful artwork. Pluck a book from the shelves, settle into an armchair by the fire and ease into a slow start before setting out to explore the neighbourhood.
A powder-blue two-bedroom townhouse to rent on the quieter side of Notting Hill. Four floors, two terraces and plenty of personality – all tucked under the radar.
Property information
Overview
Notting Hill has its quieter corners – and Hillgate House is one of them. Once the stomping ground of bootmakers, blacksmiths and coachmen, this little pocket of Hillgate Village has held onto its old-world charm. Pastel-painted houses line the street, a neighbourhood pub sits around the corner, and the buzz of Notting Hill Gate is just a few minutes away. Inside, designer Sara Ripamonti has given each floor its own character – from laid-back living spaces to a snug made for film nights.
Interior design by Sara Ripamonti
The living spaces
Kitchen & dining
Downstairs, socialising is given its own floor. Gather around the circular dining table, pull up a stool at the breakfast bar or take charge of dinner in the blue shaker kitchen that’s all country house. Beyond the Crittall doors, a skylit snug and cinema room is the place for a film night. Outside, a tiled courtyard with a barbecue takes things al fresco when the weather allows.
Bedrooms & bathrooms
When it’s time to turn in, the upper floors are quietly cocooning. With a bedroom and bathroom on each level, there’s a welcome sense of privacy. The principal is an exercise in understated comfort: all soft tones, wall panelling and a whole row of wardrobes. The en suite takes a more contemporary turn, with a moody greyscale palette, floating basin and a bath with overhead shower.
Above, the second bedroom comes with a built-in desk – a dedicated corner for catching up on emails. Next door, the bathroom has a more playful side, where whimsical hot-air-balloon murals meet vibrant blue tiles.
Outside space
Two outdoor spaces, each with its own rhythm. Off the reception room, a sheltered terrace is tucked between neighbouring homes – a quiet spot for a morning coffee before the city stirs. Downstairs, the tiled courtyard sets the scene for summer barbecues.
Property features
The neighbourhood
Perfectly positioned between the leafy green spaces of Holland Park and Kensington Gardens, there’s a calm yet connected feel to life here. A roll call of popular restaurants, bars and shops are all within strolling distance – think morning coffee from Lift or Kuro Bakery, lunches at Mazi and evenings at Akub. Neighbourhood institutions The Windsor Castle and The Churchill Arms are on hand for a pint, while The Hillgate is close enough to become a contender for your favourite local. Stretch your legs a little further and you’ll find yourself among the colourful stalls of Portobello Road or the shops of Kensington High Street.
Notting Hill & Holland Park
Nearest Station
Notting Hill Gate - 3 mins
Guest Services
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No request is too big or small for our concierge team. Premier League tickets to an all-important game, specialist piano tuners, a Michelin-starred plant-based chef. It’s a yes to all of the above.
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New Listing - architecturally reimagined
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from £750-£950 / night
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Hillgate House
from £750-£950 / night
20th March, 2025 - 11th April, 2025
from £44,000 for 22 nights
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