Shirley

London

Millers Pond, Shirley, Croydon. An ornamental pond in a small park, Millers Pond was one of three ponds near a house called Spring Park which was also the name of the surrounding estate. Access from Shirley Way, Farm Lane and Worcester Close.
Early December in a suburban garden. My own back garden. It's a fairly large 1930s semi. The speculative builders simply bought a field, ran a road down the middle, and built houses either side. The gardens terminated at the edge of the field, which at this point coincided with a minor stream, the Chaffinch (now below ground). It also meant that they were pretty long, as well as wide - since the houses had garages and side entrances at the side. The oak trees would have been little more than saplings when the house was built. The tree on the left will soon lose its leaves, but the leaves of the tree on the right will stay until pushed off by the spring's new growth. The animal track in the lawn (centre right, leading towards the pampas grass) is part of the local foxes' regular route in search of scraps.

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The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle

4 out of 5
St Katharine's Way London England
The price is ¥19,827 per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
¥19,827
¥23,793 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (9,567 reviews)
Location, staff service was excellent. Great views, easy access to attractions and underground. However our let down was how warm the rooms are, ours was 26° when we arrived and could not cool the room down with the air con unit. Reported to reception and they did give us a portable cooling system..again ...

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

The Tower Hotel, by Thistle
Strand Palace Hotel

Strand Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
372 The Strand London England
The price is ¥22,705 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
¥22,705
¥27,246 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,017 reviews)
Very friendly staff. Clean hotel in convenient location for landmarks. No negative points

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Strand Palace Hotel
Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge

4 out of 5
200 Westminster Bridge Road London England
The price is ¥30,093 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
¥30,093
¥36,112 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
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Book a stay at this spa hotel in London. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,540 reviews)
Pool was freezing ruined my daughters birthday trip staff did not seem to care and stood around talking in the spa area after being told we could'nt use the pool as it was too busy but when we got through there were 2 people in it! No doubt because the pool was so cold.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge
Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus

3 out of 5
Great Windmill Street London England
The price is ¥13,541 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
¥13,541
¥16,250 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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Stay at this hotel in London. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,610 reviews)
Very clean with ensuite bathroom, amazing location.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Royal Garden Hotel

Royal Garden Hotel

5 out of 5
2-24 Kensington High Street London England
The price is ¥38,068 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
¥38,068
¥45,681 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,847 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Royal Garden Hotel
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington

4 out of 5
Scarsdale Place London England
The price is ¥12,533 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
¥12,533
¥15,039 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
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7.8/10 Good! (3,581 reviews)
Friendly staff…. Be careful at breakfast as it was very busy the time we stayed …. Rooms are tired….maybe a redecoration is needed

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington
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Waterloo

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

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4.5/5(190 area reviews)

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4.5/5(810 area reviews)

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