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La Gaffe

3.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse with bar/lounge, near Fenton House

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Experience the charm of Hampstead Heath at La Gaffe, where warm hospitality meets modern comfort. Enjoy a continental breakfast, unwind with coffee in the lobby or explore nearby Fenton House and Burgh House and Hampstead Museum.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Front-desk safe
  • Meeting room
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Room options

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room

Basic Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 8 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
107-111 Heath Street, London, England, NW3 6SS

What's nearby

  • Fenton House - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hampstead Heath - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Burgh House and Hampstead Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Golders Hill Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Freud Museum - 5 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 51 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 56 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 60 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 77 min drive
  • Gatwick Airport (LGW) - 108 min drive
  • West Hampstead Overground Station - 24 min walk
  • West Hampstead Thameslink Station - 25 min walk
  • London Gospel Oak Station - 29 min walk
  • Hampstead Underground Station - 4 min walk
  • Hampstead Heath Overground Station - 14 min walk
  • Finchley Road & Frognal Overground Station - 16 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Horseshoe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Crêperie de Hampstead - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪GAIL's Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ginger & White - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Holly Bush - ‬3 min walk

About this property

La Gaffe

You'll be in a fantastic location at La Gaffe, just a 5-minute walk from Fenton House and Hampstead Heath. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. This Victorian guest house is also just a 5-minute drive from Burgh House and Hampstead Museum and Freud Museum. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Hampstead Underground Station is 4 minutes and Hampstead Heath Overground Station is 14 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 18 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1850
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 22-inch LCD TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International

Also known as

Gaffe House London

Gaffe London

La Gaffe Hotel London

La Gaffe London, England

La Gaffe London England

Gaffe Guesthouse London

Gaffe Guesthouse

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La Gaffe London

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La Gaffe Hotel London

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Frequently asked questions

Does La Gaffe offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, La Gaffe does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at La Gaffe?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at La Gaffe?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at La Gaffe.

What are the check-in and check-out times at La Gaffe?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at La Gaffe and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking.

What's the area around La Gaffe like?

La Gaffe is a short 4-minute walk from Hampstead Underground Station and 3 minutes' walk from Fenton House.

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Reviews

La Gaffe Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with delicious continental fare, lovely coffee, and a great selection of options. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast include and very helpful staff
Georg, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Kind, friendly, and efficient staff. Lovely breakfast and room. Perfect location for walking in the Heath, shopping, restaurants. We will Definitely return to La Gaffe!
Martha, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A gem of a hotel! Location / friendly owner & staff / great coffee / comfortable room ... can't wait to stay again!
Marcy, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

we liked that this was a family run hotel , the staff were very friendly and room was just what we needed
Antonia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

When I checked in I think the gentleman tried speaking slowly to make me understand easier cause I am a foreigner. It’s an old historical hotel and I think the founder love poem, I can see from the declaration. Anyway they provided the best breakfast.
chia-yin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A super friendly place!
Donald, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely, quaint British inn. Excellent service and care for the guests. Perfect location to explore Hampstead.
Ellen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly place. Property is quaint. A really nice stay!
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Property felt very home like, the entire staff was a delight, very thoughtful and the room was ready before check in time which was great after an 11 hour flight. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend staying here.
antonio, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay. Enjoyed staying at La Gaffe. Everyone was so helpful. Very peaceful and quiet place to stay. It was easy to get to and you can walk anywhere.
Marianne, 9-night trip
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8/10 Very good

An absolute bargain to get bed and breakfast for under £100 in fairly central London. Staff were very friendly and fun.
Richard, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Convenient near train underground. Staff are helpful and accomodating
Roberto, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Personal and lovely B&B

Fantastic little B&B in a beautiful and well connected part of London. A fantastic range of restaurants around the area also added to it. Personal touch and thoughtful enquiry by the staff and owners were the cherry on top.
Benjamin, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Super nice family hotel.

A very nice hotel. Very clean. Comfortable rooms. Great staff. Simple decent breakfast. M
Michael, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The location is very convenient. Minutes to the Tube. Very quaint area. Rooms are SMALL!
Ilan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

It is a unique facility located in the beautiful Hampstead hills.There are beautiful walks in the hills and the nearby Hampstead Heath. A short walk to the Hampstead tube station. Lorenzo and his staff are hand on with great personal care and service.
William, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lorenzo and his staff are true professionals. They honestly care about giving their customers the best possible experience. The “cold” breakfast is substantial — the croissants are the best we have had!
Lorne, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

My room was absolutely tiny. Although this was just a work trip and somewhere to sleep, the room was uncomfortably small. Breakfast was included. Coffee was lovely and the staff couldn’t be more helpful.
Katherine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We would highly recommend this family owned hotel. Given the difficulties these days with getting staff etc. they did their utmost to provide us with individual things that we needed. A really friendly and efficiently run place in a beautiful area of London. Many thanks - we'll certainly be booking for next year ! YVonne and Neil
Yvonne, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Overall good value for money. A lot of street noise - unavoidable because of location - quite a lot of room noises: thin walls but, luckily, clientele on the quiet, respectful side. Twin room size adequate for one (myself) but would have been beyond cozy for two. Big bonus is location in Hammersmith: interesting neighborhood restaurants & bars, very close to Heath and close to Tube for exploration of London.
Colin, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Would not recommend

I don’t understand why there are so many good reviews, it’s very misleading. Location was good and shower pressure strong, but that’s about it. Bed was terribly uncomfortable. Pillows were old and gross and had other guests hair on them. Walls are so thin I could hear the man in the room next door snoring, coughing, flushing the toilet, etc.
5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

First off, Lorenzo was the quintessential host - knowledgeable, friendly, and didn't hesitate to help us with anything we needed. He truly went above and beyond. As first time travelers to GB, that was probably one of the most important things we could have hoped for. The room was small but all we needed. The bed was VERY comfortable and it was pretty quiet at night. The shower and bath were clean and a welcome relief after a long day site seeing. They offered a light breakfast which had a nice mix of offerings, but there were other places nearby if you preferred. Hampstead has a variety of store fronts so anything you want is within a 15 minute walk. It's a bit hilly, but the area is great! I want to thank Lorenzo and his staff for all that they did! They were first rate hosts!
Dale, 4-night trip
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4/10 Fair

We had a room that was so tiny we could hardly open our cases or move around comfortably. The bathroom in our double room was so tiny you had to step outside to dry off! Coming in our room was a challenge as there was barely room to squeeze in. Extremely noisy at night even with ear plugs which were provided! The whole facility needs a huge makeover to bring it up to decent standards. The stairs up to the rooms are extremely dangerous and narrow. The staff however are very friendly and helpful.
Stephen, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Great stay, fantastic location and excellent value

I had a very good stay here. The location is fantastic, only 5 minutes from the Northern Line and 15 minutes from the centre of London, but it feels like another world. Hampstead is a beautiful part of London to stay in, with lots of cafes and small shops, and the Heath is right on your doorstep. It is also not far (15 minute walk) to the overground to head west to Kew or east to Stratford. The staff were very friendly. It is a continental breakfast, but that was perfect for me and great coffee (the most important thing!) My room was a good size--certainly for what you would expect in London--the bed was comfortable and there was plenty of storage and the bathroom was clean. The shower was rather difficult to set and very hot. My main reservation about my stay was that my room was at the front, and when it was warm if I opened the window there was a lot of traffic noise. The ceiling fan kept the air circulating but it was a little uncomfortable--but you wouldn't expect air-conditioning in a small hotel in the UK and it was only a problem on a rare hot day. The stairs were also a little steep with luggage but the staff helped me up on arrival. Despite that, I would have no hesitation at all in returning, and have already recommended the hotel to some colleagues at work. If you like a generic hotel that could be in London, Lisbon, or Las Vegas, you probably won't like La Gaffe; but if you like a hotel with character and charm and with friendly staff, this is the place for you.
Matthew, 6-night trip
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2/10 Poor

I do not recommend this place more like a hostel or bedsit than a hotel. Normally stay at premiere inn and thought we would try somewhere different. The room had dirty walls and then bed was squeaky. It reminded me of my student accommodation 25 years ago. No sound proofing I could hear neighbours arguing until 1 am. Staff were polite however fire alarm went off multiple times in the night. When I tried to exit the door was internally locked and no one greeted us outside. Worse than this was that a team member from the annex next door was clearly visible inside the property on the phone and distracted while his guests stood for 20 minutes on the pavement outside…in the end I returned back into the building and retrieved the contact telephone number for emergency contacts…as we did not know how long we may be stood outside for…I rang the number and the same man I could see wandering around inside answered and eventually came out…I was very annoyed that he did not approach us in all the time we stood there and left us to fend for ourselves until shamed into helping us. A truly awful experience and I would never stay there again the breakfast offer was boiled eggs bread rolls and cereal and the restaurant error had a strange odour.
Valerie, 2-night trip