La Gaffe - Bed And Breakfast - London
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Overview
Bed and Breakfast in Hampstead, London - Family-Run Since 1962
Location & Surroundings
La Gaffe sits 300 metres from Hampstead Underground Station, providing a 12-minute journey to London's West End. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Hampstead Heath, offering 300 hectares of parkland, and 3 km from London Zoo and Regent's Park. Nearby attractions include Kenwood House, the Freud Museum, and Highgate Cemetery.
Rooms & Accommodation
The hotel provides compact rooms with en-suite bathrooms in a set of terraced cottage-style buildings dating from the 1850s. Each room includes a tea/coffee maker and free WiFi, with some rooms offering a jacuzzi bath. The building has no lift, and rooms are accessed via narrow, steep stairs.
Dining & Breakfast
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily in a dining room with classical Italian decor, including fresh pastries, bread, cheese, ham, eggs, and coffee made to order from an espresso machine. The hotel also has a bar area where guests can order drinks in the evening. The coffee house on site serves fruit, wine, and champagne.
Services & Hospitality
The hotel is family-run by Lorenzo and his team, with staff who provide luggage storage, express check-in/check-out, and daily housekeeping. Safety features include CCTV in common areas, smoke alarms, and a safety deposit box. The hotel has received the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence and is part of the Tripadvisor Hall of Fame.
History & Character
La Gaffe originally occupied the site of an 18th-century shepherd's cottage and has been a beloved local institution since 1962. The building consists of terraced cottages from the 1850s, retaining historic architecture such as uneven floors and steep staircases. The hotel maintains a strict non-smoking policy throughout.
- Location: 300 m from Hampstead tube, 5 min walk to Hampstead Heath
- Rooms: Compact en-suite rooms in 1850s terraced cottages
- Dining: Complimentary continental breakfast with fresh pastries and espresso
- Services: Family-run since 1962, Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence
- Nearby: Kenwood House, Freud Museum, London Zoo, Regent's Park
- Access: 12 min tube ride to West End, 3 km to London Zoo
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed2 Single beds1 Double bed
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed1 Double bed
Essential information about La Gaffe - Bed And Breakfast
| 💵 Lowest room price | 127 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 6.8 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 31.9 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | London Heathrow, LHR |
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