1C Market Loft | City Views | Historic Town

Market Loft is a two-bedroom, top-floor apartment on Walthamstow High Street in East London, sleeping up to 4 guests. It sits at the very top of the former Cock Tavern, a pub that traded on this spot from at least 1708 until 2016. The living room is a cosy space with a two-seat sofa, an accent chair and a wall-mounted Smart TV. A short flight of steps leads up to the kitchen, tucked under the sloping roof, with a breakfast bar looking back down into the living room. Both bedrooms have double beds: one looks out over Victorian rooftops and trees, the other faces the bright market mural opposite. There's one travertine-tiled shower room. It suits couples, two friends travelling together, a small family or colleagues on a work trip. Walthamstow Market starts right outside the front door, 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.

Walthamstow appears in the Domesday Book as Wilcumestou, "the place where guests are welcome". The mural across the street still says it.

Please note that the apartment is on the top floor, up two flights of stairs with no lift, and there are more steps inside. The breakfast bar seats 2, and there's 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. Market Loft sits right at the top of the old pub, under its roof.

A proper loft hideaway Sloping ceilings, a split-level layout and views across the chimney pots give it a character a standard flat can't match.

Two double bedrooms Two equal double rooms mean nobody gets the small one. That makes it a good fit for two couples, two friends or a small family.

The market on your doorstep, London on the line Walthamstow Market trades outside from Tuesday to Saturday. St James Street station is 3 minutes' walk away, and the Victoria line runs from Walthamstow Central.

PROPERTY LAYOUT

Market Loft is on the top floor, two flights of stairs (roughly 16 to 32 steps) up from the ground-floor entrance. There's no lift.

• The front door opens into the living room, with the shower room just off it.
• A short flight of internal steps leads up to the kitchen and both bedrooms.
• The kitchen and parts of the upper level sit under sloping ceilings.

LIVING ROOM
The living room has a grey two-seat sofa, a patterned accent chair, a marble-effect coffee table and nesting side tables. There's a wall-mounted Smart TV and a gold floor lamp, with wood flooring throughout. A wall-mounted drop-leaf table folds out when you need it.

KITCHEN & DINING ROOM
The kitchen sits a few steps up from the living room, under the sloping roof, with a hatch and breakfast bar looking back down into the living space.
• White shaker-style units with a sink
• Gas hob with a stainless steel extractor hood
• Oven and microwave
• Fridge freezer
• Washing machine
• Kettle and toaster, plus complimentary tea and coffee
There's seating for 2 at the breakfast bar, plus a fold-down drop-leaf table in the living room.

BEDROOMS

• Bedroom 1: double bed with a teal velvet headboard, bedside table and lamp, a clothes rail with hangers and a full-length mirror. The window looks out over Victorian rooftops and trees.
• Bedroom 2: double bed with a purple velvet headboard, bedside table and lamp, a clothes rail with shelving and a full-length mirror. Two windows face the colourful market mural across the street.

Both bedrooms have roller blinds. Plenty of fresh bed linen is provided for all beds.

BATHROOMS
The shower room is tiled in natural travertine and has a walk-in shower with a glass screen, a mixer shower with a handheld head, a basin, a WC, a heated towel rail and a 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.

ACCESSIBILITY

• The apartment is on the top floor, up two flights of stairs (roughly 16 to 32 steps), and there is no lift.
• Inside, a short flight of steps separates the living room from the kitchen and bedrooms.
• Some ceilings slope, so taller guests should mind their heads in the kitchen.
• The shower room has a walk-in shower, and there is no bath.
• Because of the stairs, the apartment is not suitable for guests with limited mobility.

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.
• Travel cot or high chair fee: £50.00, on request only.
• Not returning keys to the key safe: £200 + VAT.
• Out-of-hours security call-out if you lock yourself out: £100 + VAT.

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 Loft is new to our collection, so its own reviews will appear here after the first stays.

From our team

"This is the one for anyone who likes a hideaway. Grab a coffee at the breakfast bar, look out over the chimney pots, then head down into the market." – The My Getaways team. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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.

Maximum occupancy

• Market Loft sleeps a maximum of 4 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 Loft 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 Loft 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!