LUX February 2017

LUX - February 2017 17 Find Your Idyllic Hideaway Founded in 2006, The Hideaways Club has grown steadily since inception, largely through the recommendation of its existing members. This innovative private investment Club brings together financial investment and a luxury travel lifestyle, offering multiple second homes without the management hassles of direct proprietorship. Two Property Funds, Classic and City, offer a diverse selection of exquisite villas, chalets and apartments in the world’s most sought-after destinations. Membership of The Hideaways Club unlocks more than the properties themselves; Members enjoy the services of a Personal Concierge, in-depth local knowledge and invitation-only Member events. Although investors reap many benefits, these stunning residences also make the ideal accommodation for a city break, and make the ideal escape for anyone seeking the perfect combination of hospitality and privacy, allowing them to plan their own adventure whilst enjoying the luxury of a local host who is able to provide local knowledge and any support a visitor may need. In London, the UK’s capital and home of some of the country’s top attractions, museums and artistic collections, visitors can stay in the heart of Kensington, home to many of the capital’s leading attractions; the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum and Royal Albert Hall. All of these marvels and more are within walking distance of the Hideaways Club apartment. Alongside these attractions, the property also has Kensington High St right on its doorstep, allowing guests easy access to the best shopping and dining in the capital, meaning that there is something for everyone. The pièce de résistance is Kensington Gardens, one of the capital’s eight Royal Parks, offering 242 acres of lawns, mature trees and ornamental flowerbeds. It is home to the Albert Memorial, the Serpentine Galleries, the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Playground, and Kensington Palace, the official residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The property itself boasts a decedent array of amenities including WIFI, iPad, printer, washing machine, a fully equipped kitchen with fridge freezer as well as additional facilities for families with children, including a cot for babies, a selection of toys and even a Nintendo Wii with various games for children. To ensure guests enjoy complete relaxation the apartment’s host can arrange a variety of services including housekeeping and the provision of groceries. Basic items such as, fresh milk, sugar, tea, coffee, pasta, rice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, herbs and condiments are provided as standard and guests can request additional foodstuffs to ensure that they make the most of the apartment’s top quality kitchen. For those looking to dine out the property’s central location offers a plethora of dining options, with Hyde Park, Portobello Road Market and Harrods all within easy reach. Luxury toiletries such as Molton Brown or similar are provided and include shampoo, hair conditioner, body lotion, bath/ shower gel and hand soap. Additionally, guests can recline in luxury linen and towels, which are supplied to all bedrooms and bathrooms and are re-stocked throughout the guests’ stay according to preference. Alongside this vast array of amenities and facilities, guests at the apartment enjoy the very best hospitality, with a dedicated guide who provides a property tour, outlines key features and welcomes guests to their chosen destination. The Hideaways Club recruits its staff as carefully as its Members; as such every member of its international team is selected for their care, knowledge and attention to detail, meaning guests can rest assured of the very best hospitality when they stay at a Hideaways Club property. Therefore, those seeking a city centre break with a difference can be assured of the very highest standards of comfort, hosting and facilities when they stay with the Hideaways Club. The Kensington apartment is part of The Hideaways Club’s City Collection which offers 11 beautiful city centre apartments in some of the most iconic cities of the world, with a further choice of 39 homes available through reciprocal agreements. Entry level price for an Associate membership starts at £69,500 For more information please visit http://www.thehideawaysclub.com/ The Hideaways Club is a property investment firm offering a wide range of holiday homes, ranging from stunning villas and chalets in some of the most glorious locations to beautiful city apartments in some of the world’s most popular, vibrant city destinations. Boasting exquisite hospitality, glorious locations and sumptuous furnishings, these properties are the very pinnacle of luxury and offer the perfect alternative for those seeking quality accommo- dation which allows for the added benefit of independence, allowing guests to explore their surroundings and create their own itinerary.