Above Notting Hill
A private residence · Westbourne Grove, London W2

Above Notting Hill

A penthouse of over 3,000 sq ft, with a south-facing wraparound terrace and a private rooftop spa.

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At a glance
Guests
Sleeps six
Bedrooms
Three, each with a super king bed and its own bathroom
Bathrooms
Four: one for each bedroom, and a fourth for guests
Size
Over 3,000 sq ft
Terrace
2,350 sq ft (220 sq m), wraparound, facing due south: you will see both sunrise and sunset
Spa
Hot tub, sauna and ice bath
Dining
Ten can be seated inside, twelve outside on the terrace
Arrival
Private lift opening straight into the apartment
Parking
One secure underground space
Check-in
From 3pm, with check-out by 11am
Minimum stay
Three nights
The residence

A rare urban oasis, cinematic, stylish and serene

This spectacular Notting Hill penthouse of over 3,000 sq ft is enclosed by retractable glass walls and a sun-drenched, south-facing wraparound terrace, with a private rooftop spa: hot tub, sauna and ice bath.

It offers seamless indoor-outdoor living and panoramic views. Inside, curated mid-century design is paired with bold contemporary art. Owned by a BAFTA-winning filmmaker it is cinematic, stylish and serene: a rare urban oasis with private lift access, silent air con and secure indoor parking.

I bought this place for the light. I walked in with the glass walls wide open, the whole of west London in front of me, and more or less signed on the spot. Everything since has been about making the most of that.

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The south-facing terrace wrapping the building
The terrace and spa

The heart of the home is the terrace

At 2,350 sq ft (220 sq m), it wraps around the top of the building, faces due south, and holds the sun from breakfast to last light. The spa sits just off it. Slip into the hot tub as the sun drops behind the rooftops, take a sharp plunge in the ice bath, then let the sauna put you back together. It's private, discreet, and entirely your own.

There are double and single sun loungers, outdoor armchairs and chairs, and romantic outdoor lighting after dark. Sonos speakers run throughout the penthouse, including the terrace.

The rooftop hot tub among the planting
The cedar sauna
Olive trees and planting along the terrace with the London skyline
A corner of the terrace with cushions under a parasol
The garden

A mature garden

Olive trees, apples and pears, strawberries in summer, all underplanted with lavender, rosemary, roses, agapanthus and grasses, with jasmine and a feathery tamarisk softening the edges and a Japanese acer that turns a ridiculous red every autumn.

The living floor on the left opening onto the terrace on the right
Inside

One open, sunlit space

Inside, the retractable glass dissolves the line between living room and terrace, so on a good day the whole floor becomes one open, sunlit space. I love art and furniture. The collection is curated, with its themes and thoughts, but something of a hotchpotch: some mid-century, some bolder contemporary pieces.

The kitchen built around a slab of green marble
The living room with retractable glass walls
The dining table by the glass walls
Arrival and kitchen

A private lift leads straight into the apartment

The kitchen is built around a slab of green marble. There's a lovely dining table that seats ten inside, and another out on the terrace for twelve. A private lift opens straight into the apartment, guests say it makes them feel faintly like James Bond.

An olive tree at the open corner of the living floor
The principal bedroom
Bedrooms

Three bedrooms, each with their own bathroom

Three bedrooms, each with a super king bed and its own bathroom. Egyptian cotton, underfloor heating and air conditioning.

Bathroom with green marble basin and freestanding bath
A bedroom with botanical wallpaper opening to the terrace
The terrace dining table at the corner of the building
Where you are

Hyde Park is a hop and a skip away

As for where you are: Hyde Park and Kensington Palace are a hop and a skip away, and the reborn Whiteley quarter and the Six Senses hotel are on the doorstep. The Six Senses is wonderful for a drink or dinner, though I'll say it quietly: their terraces don't get the sun like mine (they're north-facing), and no hotel suite gives you two whole floors of London to yourself, with nobody in the corridor.

The finer details

Every stay includes

On arrival

  • Cut flowers
  • A stocked fridge and pantry
  • Chauffeurs and chefs can be arranged on request

In the residence

  • Super-fast Wi-Fi
  • A large TV with good sound
  • Sonos throughout and on the terrace
  • Washer and dryer
  • Espresso machine
  • Silent air conditioning throughout
  • Underfloor heating

The building

  • One secure underground parking space
  • A daytime porter, 7am to 7pm
  • The entire penthouse, terrace, garden and spa, yours alone
  • No shared hallways or common areas
  • Complete discretion and guest privacy
Reviews

What guests say

Rated 5.0 out of 5 by all seven guests who have reviewed their stay.

“Sam could not have been more accommodating and gracious.”
MattSeptember 2026
“Amazing property, the terrace is great to enjoy when the weather is nice.”
AlexSeptember 2026
“It’s difficult to imagine a nicer apartment with a more generous host.”
AdrianAugust 2026
“The place was exactly as described, clean, comfortable, and well cared for.”
LevJuly 2026
“This has to be one of the best penthouse flats in London.”
GregoryJanuary 2026
“We absolutely loved our stay in this very special penthouse.”
AntonioOctober 2025
“It’s the nicest apartment I’ve ever seen, let alone stayed in.”
PhilippaAugust 2025
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