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About this property

Dating back to Edwardian times, this guesthouse offers free Wi-Fi throughout the building, and a 24-hour front desk so guests can come and go as they please. Balham Train Station is a 10-minute walk away, with trains reaching central London in around an hour. There is a bus stop outside Balham Lodge for traveling around London, and nearby Tooting Bec Common offers sports facilities. A buffet breakfast is served each morning in the light, airy eating area. There is also outdoor seating available on the patio, for eating outdoors in the warmer months. Each room at Balham Lodge is simply designed, and comes furnished with a TV and a telephone. Rooms also have a tile bathroom.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

    • Private Parking Available On Site

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nikita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Balham Lodge is an unfussy place to rest your head with some victorian charm thrown in. We loved our stay and will be back again in the future when visiting family.
  • Viv
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The very friendly and welcoming staff . Room cleaned each day with fresh towels . There was a nice outside terrace where you could sit outside , a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave you could use and a small lounge with coffee facilities ....
  • Shannon
    United States United States
    Easy to find. Friendly staff. Clean and inviting, nicely decorated room. Close to public transportation. Would definitely recommend a stay here while in London!
  • Witold
    Poland Poland
    Nice, neat and clean. Helpful staff close to destination.
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Welcoming staff, beautiful rooms and gorgeous decor. Will definitely be back!
  • Yasmine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room and bathroom were spotless. Excellent location, 15 min (max.) walk to/from the tube station and great cafes, restaurants and pubs. Nice staff. The house was welcoming and nicely decorated in the common areas. My room was small, but well laid...
  • Rex
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely warm room upon late arrival. Nice layout with large wardrobe, chair next to window ( which could be opened up ) and very nice ensuite with bath.
  • Maria
    Switzerland Switzerland
    The staff were nice, accompdating and understanding regarding any delays. The vibe was perfectly cozy, nostalgic and automnal. It was clean and the neighborhood is pretty. The location may be a bit far from the center of London, but the area...
  • Leon
    Germany Germany
    Very cute exterior and interior design. Small but cozy room with a spacious bathroom. Friendly staff. Quiet neighbourhood. About 10 min walk to Balham Station where the Northern line goes straight to the city centre. Awesome value for money.
  • Ondřej
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Good accomodation, cozy rooms with everything you need.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.3Based on 2,136 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Neighborhood info

Balham Lodge is situated in a conservation area called The Heaver Estate. The name is that of the patron of the project Alfred Heaver who thought to build "the finest estate in London". No.204 was one of the twenty -two houses built along Bedford Hill in 1889. Balham's town centre has a variety of bars, restaurants and shops including major chains. There are also local services, including independent stores, coffee houses and brasseries The Bedford is a pub venue for live music and comedy on Bedford Hill. Balham has a railway/tube interchange station, Balham tube station and Balham railway station, in London fare zone 3. The stations connect Balham to both the City of London and the West End. Clapham South tube station is also technically in Balham, lying exactly at the meeting point of Clapham, Battersea and Balham. Current bus routes serving the area are the 155, 249, 255, 315, 355 and N155...Balham’s growing reputation as a great place to live has been highlighted in a new survey by The Sunday Times.

Languages Spoken

English,French,Italian

Area info

Amenities of Balham Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Laundry
  • Heating
  • Garden
  • Baggage storage
  • Designated smoking area
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Dryer

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £10 per day.

    Services

    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • French
    • Italian

    House rules

    Balham Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    From 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercardMaestroSolo Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Any damage to the property will be charged to the credit/debit card used at the time of the booking.

    ID (driving license or passport) will be required when collecting keys

    Due to Covid-19 buffet breakfast is no longer available at Balham Lodge. A continental breakfast is offered.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

    FAQs about Balham Lodge