You know what’s funny about 11 Cadogan Gardens? The name makes it sound like some grand estate, but honestly, it’s this beautifully intimate collection of Victorian townhouses tucked away on one of London’s most charming garden squares. I mean, you’re literally a two-minute walk from the chaos of Sloane Square and King’s Road, but step through those doors and it feels like you’ve stumbled into someone’s very posh family home – if your family happened to own exquisite art and employ a stellar housekeeping team.
The thing that struck me most was how they’ve managed to keep that residential feel while still delivering proper five-star service. Each apartment is different – some spread across multiple floors with these gorgeous period staircases, others more compact but still ridiculously elegant. The kitchens actually work (you’d be surprised how many “luxury” apartments phone this in), and I loved having proper counter space and a decent-sized fridge. The living areas have that perfect balance of antiques and modern comfort – you can actually sink into the sofas without feeling like you’re destroying a museum piece. Though I’ll be honest, some of the bathrooms show their Victorian bones a bit more than others, but there’s something charming about a clawfoot tub when you’re not dealing with dodgy plumbing.
Location-wise, this place is pretty much unbeatable if you want to feel like a Chelsea local. Sloane Square tube is right there, obviously, but what I really appreciated was being able to walk to Harrods (ten minutes), pop over to Belgravia for dinner (five minutes), or just wander through the gorgeous residential streets toward the Thames. The square itself is one of those hidden London gems – proper garden in the middle, beautiful Georgian and Victorian facades, and refreshingly quiet considering you’re in Zone 1. Peter Jones department store is practically next door, which sounds mundane but is actually brilliant for grabbing quality basics or gifts. And honestly? The whole Sloane Street shopping corridor is right there if that’s your thing, though your wallet might not thank you. The only minor downside is parking – this is central London, so unless you’re very lucky or willing to pay quite a bit, I’d skip the car entirely. But with this location, you really don’t need one anyway.