Market Arches is a three-bedroom, first-floor apartment on Walthamstow High Street in East London, sleeping up to 6 guests. It sits inside the former Cock Tavern, a pub that traded on this spot from at least 1708 until 2016. Its tall arched Victorian windows look straight out over Walthamstow Market. The open-plan living, kitchen and dining room is the heart of the apartment. A large navy velvet corner sofa, a dining table for 6 and industrial pendant lights make it an easy place to get together after a day out. Two bedrooms have zip-and-link superking beds and the third has two single beds, so it suits families, groups of friends and colleagues sharing on a work trip. With 2 shower rooms, nobody waits long in the morning.

Walthamstow Market starts right outside the front door. It's one of the longest outdoor street markets in Europe, with food stalls, cafés and independent shops all within a short walk. St James Street station is about 3 minutes away on foot, and Walthamstow Central on the Victoria line is around 13 minutes, so central London is easy to reach. Walthamstow appears in the Domesday Book as Wilcumestou, which means "the place where guests are welcome". The colourful mural opposite still says it: everyone belongs.

Please note that the apartment is up one flight of stairs and has no private parking. It overlooks a working market, so expect some street noise and early set-up from Tuesday to Saturday.

Nearby Attractions:

• Walthamstow Market: Outside the door
• St James Street Station: 13 min walk
• Walthamstow Central: 13 min walk

Ideal guests: families, groups of friends, colleagues and contractors, visitors to friends and family in East London, guests who want central London without central London prices.

Four Reasons to Stay

Three centuries of East End history: The Cock Tavern served Walthamstow from at least 1708 until 2016, when this street was still called Marsh Street. Now the old pub's first floor is a modern apartment, and the original arched windows are still in place.

Room for 6, with 2 shower rooms. Two superking bedrooms and a twin room sleep 6 comfortably. Two shower rooms keep busy mornings moving.

A proper place to gather. A dining table for 6 sits beside a large corner sofa in one bright, open-plan room, so the whole group can eat and relax together.

The market on your doorstep, London on the line: Walthamstow Market trades below the windows from Tuesday to Saturday. St James Street station is a 3-minute walk away, and the Victoria line runs from Walthamstow Central.

PROPERTY LAYOUT

Market Arches is on the first floor, one flight of stairs up from the ground-floor entrance. Once you're inside, everything is on one level.

• A central hallway leads to the open-plan living, kitchen and dining room, all 3 bedrooms and both shower rooms.
• The living room and two of the bedrooms face the High Street. The third bedroom looks out over rooftops and trees at the back.
• A small separate WC is used for storage and is not available to guests.

LIVING AREA

The living space sits under three tall arched windows with views across the market. There's a deep navy velvet corner sofa with a chaise end, a floor lamp, and wood flooring throughout

KITCHEN AND DINING

The kitchen sits in the corner of the main room, behind a half-height wall, so whoever is cooking can still chat to everyone else.

• White shaker-style units with a sink and wine rack
• Hob with a stainless steel extractor hood
• Tall fridge freezer
• Washing machine
• Oven, microwave, kettle, toaster and complimentary tea, coffee, so please help yourself.

The dining table seats 6 on cushioned chairs, under a row of industrial pendant lights.

BEDROOMS

• Bedroom 1: superking zip-and-link bed with an emerald velvet headboard, bedside tables and lamps, a clothes rail with hangers and a full-length mirror. The windows face the market mural.
• Bedroom 2: superking zip-and-link bed with an upholstered headboard, bedside tables and lamps, a desk and chair for working, a clothes rail and a full-length mirror. The window looks out to the back.
• Bedroom 3: two single beds with pale blue headboards, a shared bedside table and lamp, and a clothes rail. It has two arched windows facing the High Street.

Every bedroom has roller blinds. Plenty of fresh bed linen is provided for all beds.

BATHROOMS

There are 2 shower rooms, both tiled floor to ceiling in natural travertine.

• Shower room 1: shower enclosure with a mixer shower and handheld head, basin, WC, heated towel rail and mirror.
• Shower room 2: glass-door shower with an electric shower, basin on a vanity unit, WC, heated towel rail and mirror.

There is no bath. We provide plenty of bath towels, hand towels and bath mats.

PARKING

There is no private parking. The High Street is pedestrianised, so you can't park or unload outside the building. Metered parking bays are on the side streets next to and behind the property. All of Greater London is inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), so check your vehicle before you travel. For most guests, the train is the easiest way to arrive.

About the Area:

Walthamstow, known locally as E17, is one of East London's liveliest neighbourhoods. It mixes a traditional market town with a strong independent food, drink and arts scene. Walthamstow Market has run along the High Street since 1885, and its stalls still sell everything from fruit and fabrics to street food. A short walk east is Walthamstow Village, a conservation area of old cottages, pubs and cafés around Orford Road. To the north, Lloyd Park and the William Morris Gallery celebrate the designer, who was born here in 1834. For open space, Walthamstow Wetlands has walking and cycling trails around ten reservoirs, and Epping Forest is a short train ride away. With the Victoria line and Weaver line both close by, it's an easy, good-value base for exploring London.

Walking times are approximate, worked out from the postcode. Check them on Google Maps before publishing.

IN ADDITION:

• There is an iron, an ironing board and a hairdryer for guests to use.
• Late check-out fee: £50 + VAT per half hour, unless a late check-out has been agreed in advance.
• Not returning keys to the key safe: £200 + VAT.
• This accommodation may have stairs and may not be suitable for guests with disabilities or limited mobility. Please get in touch to confirm.

At My Getaways, every property is designed to feel like a true home away from home. Whether you're visiting with family, travelling with friends or staying for work, you'll find a comfortable base for your stay. Our friendly team is available 7 days a week, so if you have any questions, just get in touch. We're here to help make your stay seamless from start to finish.

What our guests say

My Getaways is rated 4.69 out of 5 from more than 3,100 guest reviews on Airbnb, Booking.com, Google, and Trustpilot. Market Arches is new to our collection, so its own reviews will appear here after the first stays.

From our team

"We love the arched windows in this one. Sit at the dining table on a Saturday morning, watch the market set up below, then head down for breakfast from the stalls." – The My Getaways team. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

House rules

We want you to have the best possible experience with My Getaways. Here's a friendly guest guide to help your stay run smoothly.

Our guest promise

• We want you to arrive at a spotless home. If anything has been missed with the cleaning, please let us know straight away and we'll put it right as a priority. If we can't resolve it on the same business day, we'll offer to move you to another property or refund you for the affected time.

Check-in

• We'll send your check-in instructions by email and SMS at 3pm on your arrival day. Check-in is from 4pm, once your damage deposit or waiver is in place.

Damage deposit

• We work closely with our property owners to protect their homes, so we take a damage deposit for every booking. The day before check-in (or on the day, for same-day bookings), you'll receive a 3D Secure link to choose your option:
  • a £300 deposit, pre-authorised on your card and released within 7 days of check-out if no breakages or damage are reported, or
  • a one-off, non-refundable £30 My Cover waiver, which covers up to £300 of accidental damage.

Maximum occupancy

• Market Arches sleeps a maximum of 6 guests. Additional visitors are not allowed without our prior agreement.

Smoking

• To keep the apartment fresh for every guest, smoking or vaping of any kind, including e-cigarettes, is not allowed indoors. Please smoke outside the building, away from doors and windows.

Noise

• Market Arches shares a building with two other apartments, so please keep noise to a minimum between 10pm and 8am. A little consideration goes a long way to making sure everyone gets a good night's sleep.
• Not all properties can host hen, stag or similar group celebrations. If you're planning one, drop us a message and we'll happily point you to a property that suits your group.
• Call-outs for excessive noise or parties may incur a fee.

Pets

• Market Arches is not pet-friendly.

Check-out

• Check-out is by 11am. Unauthorised late departures will be charged at £50 + VAT per half hour.
• Before you leave, and as a courtesy to the next guests, please:
  • wash up any used dishes
  • bag your rubbish and use the correct recycling bins
  • return the keys to the key safe
  • switch off the lights
  • close all windows
  • turn down the heating
• These steps help us prepare for the next guests and save energy.

Age policy

• The lead guest must be 21 or over. We can't accept bookings where most of the guests are under 21. If you're unsure, please contact us before booking.

A quick note on deposits and property care

• If any of these guidelines aren't followed, My Getaways reserves the right to take appropriate action. This may include deductions from your deposit or, in serious cases, ending your stay.

Thank you for helping keep things running smoothly for everyone. We hope you have a fantastic stay!