London is a metropolis of various cultures, fascinating individuals and worldwide affect. But when there’s one place in London that has maintained a quintessentially British really feel, it’s Chelsea. While a sure E4 TV present might have properly and really put Chelsea on the map in recent times, there may be one place that is still a well-kept secret for under the savviest of London guests. Let me inform you all about 11 Cadogan Gardens.
11 Cadogan Gardens is a boutique lodge located within the leafy enclave of Cadogan Gardens in Chelsea. Following a 1-year renovation undertaking, the lodge relaunched in Could 2016. I bought to remain right here for 1 night time final month with my boyfriend, which made for a welcome respite in the course of a very hectic time.
Getting There
I arrived at Sloane Road tube station, Google Maps in hand, able to find our lodge for the night time. I vaguely knew 11 Cadogan Gardens was ‘off Sloane Sq. someplace’, nevertheless it wasn’t till we arrived that I realised simply how shut it was. The lodge is a 5-minute stroll from Sloane Sq. and regardless of its proximity to such a buzzing a part of Chelsea, the entire of Cadogan Gardens stays a quiet and tranquil escape.
First Impressions
11 Cadogan Gardens is situated inside a row of particular person Victorian townhouses. While most of them have now been break up up into smaller flats and properties, the boutique lodge spreads all through 4 of the unique townhouses. Intricate white coving contrasts with vivid orange brickwork all alongside the road and the proud Union Jack swaying within the breeze above the lodge entrance solely provides to the enduring London scene.
Checking in
In comparison with the sunshine and shiny exterior, issues really feel a lot darker and cosier as quickly as you step inside 11 Cadogan Gardens. There are picket flooring, beams, excessive ceilings and all the unique townhouse options you’d anticipate to see. I instantly felt a way of historical past and presence once I walked by way of the doorways (if the partitions may converse, I’m certain they’d have loads of tales to inform). We obtained a heat welcome from the doorman and briefly sat down at reception for the speediest of check-ins.
4 Poster Bliss
The lodge has a mix of 56 rooms and suites, each utterly distinctive from the subsequent. Our night time was spent in a signature suite, which was designed in a baroque type with gold and cream hues – ever so Chelsea darling. With a luxurious four-poster mattress, residing space and lavish marble rest room with heated flooring, it was undoubtedly match for a princess.
A bottle of champagne on ice and recent white roses had been ready for us on arrival, which made the expertise really feel much more particular. Our signature suite was the definition of class and was completely in step with the remainder of 11 Cadogan Gardens.
Eating at Tartufo
The spotlight of our night was an indulgent eating expertise at Tartufo, the lodge’s Euro-Italian restaurant. Just like the foodie geek that I’m, I perused the menu on-line lengthy earlier than we sat right down to eat. We selected the 2 course mounted menu which was priced at a really cheap £30 every.
For my ‘primi’ course, I opted for the restaurant’s signature dish of Tortellini Al Tartufo Nero, a truffle tortellini with recent walnut and mascarpone. It was one of many richest and indulgent pasta dishes I had ever tasted. Every mouthful felt like a type of euphoric meals moments when all you are able to do is shut your eyes and chew (I should have been garbage firm throughout that course).
My ‘secondi’ or major dish, was the Manzo Roast Beef Fillet, served with fondant potato, spinach gratin, celeriac puree, marsala sauce and truffle. I requested to have the fillet cooked ‘medium’ and for me, it was cooked to absolute perfection. I’m a sucker for truffle and the shavings on high of the pasta had been plentiful.
We had been served by a unbelievable waiter, who was additionally a really educated sommelier. He described the menu completely and paired each of our programs with wonderful wines. We advised him the sorts of wines we favored and he discovered the proper choices to go with the flavours on our plates.
While Tartufo relies within the lodge, you don’t need to be a visitor to eat there. You’d by no means stumble throughout it, however I’d vastly advocate going there even should you’re not staying on the lodge. The meals is to die for and the service is excellent.
Breakfast of Champions
After a blissful night time’s sleep within the heavenly four-poster mattress, it was time for breakfast. Due to our wealthy feast the night time earlier than, I wasn’t remotely hungry, however I like a lazy lodge breakfast so needed to go and test it out. Friends can decide up continental choices from a light-weight and shiny buffet room or they will order sizzling dishes from the menu.
I went for a cheese and mushroom omelete with avocado, which regarded like a murals when it was positioned in entrance of me. As I ate the peerlessly fluffy omelete I realised I had undoubtedly been cooking omeletes the unsuitable approach all my life. The lodge breakfast was the proper begin to our day.
Usually when trying out of a wonderful lodge, I’ve at the very least 1 flight and a couple of airports to get by way of. However as we checked out of 11 Cadogan Gardens, I felt completely overjoyed to know that ‘residence’ was solely a fast journey over the river. While we had been staying within the metropolis I lived in, the lodge expertise made it really feel like I could possibly be 1,000,000 miles away from residence.
The Verdict
In case you’re visiting the capital and dreaming of that quintessential London expertise, 11 Cadogan Gardens is ideal for you. It’s fabulously British with out feeling stuffy or pretentious and being tucked away from the hustle and bustle additionally means it’s a spot the place you may really feel relaxed. Peaceable, elegant and most significantly boutique in type, 11 Cadogan Gardens makes it to the highest of my lodge hotlist.
For extra data:
11 Cadogan Gardens, Chelsea, London, SW3 2RJ
+44 (0)207 730 7000
to e-book e mail [email protected]
www.11cadogangardens.com
Disclaimer: My reservation at 11 Cadogen Gardens was complimentary as a part of a press keep. All views are my very own.