The Cranley + London

Several weeks ago, I briefly stopped over in London before embarking on a week long sailing adventure in Greece. After turning to my trusty travel advisors at Mr & Mrs Smith, I opted to stay at The Cranley, a classically British and an incredibly charming boutique hotel in South Kensington. I must say, I was impressed with how much we were able to accomplish in just a couple of days – witnessing tennis superstars Serena and Venus Williams win their semifinal doubles match at Wimbledon, shopping at the wonderful and iconic Liberty of London, charging through the fabulous museums along Exhibition Road, and enjoying the most delightful high tea at The Savoy. And to top it all of, our digs at The Cranley was truly the icing on the cake . . . or rather, the clotted cream on the scone. You get my drift.


(images by HonestlyWTF & courtesy of The Cranley)

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  1. Roisin wrote:

    Wow – stunning photographs! What camera do you use? You guys definitely packed in a lot during your visit in London! The Cranley Hotel looked adorable and how delcious does the cakes and tea look?! I may head down to London to get me some of that!

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  2. Andrea wrote:

    Amazing pictures!! The hotel looks beautiful!
    xo Andrea
    Wonderful and Marvelous

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  3. Samira wrote:

    lovely!!!

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  4. Melissa wrote:

    Lucky! I love London

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  5. Just beautiful.
    What a charming place to stay.

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  6. It is such a gorgeous place (and unbelievably not that many people know about it). And afternoon tea?! One of the things I miss the most after moving to Mexico from London earlier this year.

    Paola

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  7. Alice wrote:

    Wow! I wish to go to this place! And that breakfast looks de-li-ci-ous!

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  8. I love London. I lived in London and it’s an amazing city!! You have a lot of things to do!!!

    Enjoy your trip

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  9. Gosh, Erica – this is just too cool. I am dying to go back to London (mainly for Liberty,) but now to stay at this place.

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  10. Votre Amie wrote:

    A fabulous recounting via photographs!!!
    x
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  11. Carol wrote:

    I loved it!!!!
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  12. nathalie wrote:

    WOW I love those pictures! So pretty!
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  13. Wow, wonderful photographs. Everything looks beautiful, charming, and classic.

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  14. Carmen wrote:

    Awesome pics!
    xx

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  15. It looks like just my kind of hotel! So beautiful! x

    Kate {Modette}
    http://modetteblog.com

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  16. Rachel wrote:

    What a dream vaca. I’m so jealous. Shopping at Liberty, swoon!

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  17. Donna A. wrote:

    I have fond memories of my stay at The Cranley in 1995. As I was entering the Lift (elevator), movie actor Jason Robards was exiting….confirmation it’s a discreet hotel with high standards!

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  18. martha s wrote:

    absolutely gorgeous !

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  19. Littlelulu wrote:

    London… A travel into the time!
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  20. alice wrote:

    This is a gorgeous photojournal =)

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  21. DC2NY wrote:

    Awesome photography! So deliciously tasteful and romantically inspired!!

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  22. Beccx wrote:

    Ah how marvelous I live in South Ken the Cranley is a lovely place!

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  23. Jazper wrote:

    Your pictures are lovely, you really know how to compose a photo!

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  24. Amazing pictures, so inspirational!

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  25. Ali Ro wrote:

    Love the detailed shots, the food, the architecture ..an amazing city! My Life

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  26. This whole diary is SO fun and inclusive! Your point of view is so clear I can almost taste every minute of your trip! Beautiful.

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  27. Carol wrote:

    Thank you for sharing:)

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  28. Olielo wrote:

    Love the pastries, they seem to be really tasty!

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