Apartment 406
23-25 Arklow Road
London
SE14 6BY
ARRIVING FROM GATWICK OR HEATHROW
Note: Gatwick is closest to Apt 406
I don’t recommend the Express services from either airport as they are more expensive and take
you to the wrong parts of London to access Apt 406
Heathrow:
1. Heathrow Airport Underground Station: Take the Piccadilly Line (Dark blue line -
Eastbound/Central London) to Hammersmith Underground Station – 30 Mins journey time;
2. Hammersmith Underground Station: Walk across the platform (same one you arrived on) to the
District Line (green line - Eastbound) and take the District Line to Cannon Street Underground
Station - 26 Mins journey time;
3. Cannon Street Underground Station: exit the underground station and walk upstairs to Cannon
Street Rail Station;
4. Cannon Street Rail Station: The majority of trains will stop at New Cross Station (NOT to be
confused with New Cross Gate Rail Station) and this is the FIRST stop on the route - 10-12 Mins
Journey time.
Gatwick:
1. Gatwick Airport Rail Station: Take the train to East Croydon Rail Station - 15 Min journey time;
2. East Croydon Rail Station: Change platforms (ask advice, though normally Platform 3) and take
the train to New Cross Gate Rail Station (NOT to be confused with New Cross Rail Station) – 12 or
21 Min journey time;
3. New Cross Gate Rail Station: Bus or Walk: Bus: Turn left out of the station and walk to Bus Stop
and take the 53, 453 or 177 – get off at New Cross Rail Station – 3-6 Min journey time depending
upon traffic/ Walk: Turn left out of the station and keep going straight until to get to New Cross Rail
Station – 6-7 Mins journey time
ARRIVING BY TRAIN
Arriving - New Cross (Rail) Station (BEST OPTION):
1. Turn left out of New Cross Station (onto Amersham Vale);
2. Keep walking until you get to Edward Street;
3. Turn left on to Edward Street until you get to Arklow Road (Olivet Baptist Church is on the
corner) and turn right into Arklow Road; and
4. Astra House is 2 mins up on your left-hand side
Arriving - New Cross GATE (Rail) Station:
Bus or Walk:
• Bus: Turn left out of the station and walk to Bus Stop R and take the 53, 453 or 177 – get off at
New Cross Rail Station (3-6 Min journey time depending upon traffic) – walk back to Amersham
Vale (Station Pharmacy on the corner) and then follow directions 1-4 above
• Walk: Turn left out of the station and keep going straight until to get to New Cross Rail Station (6-
7 Mins journey time); turn left onto Amersham Vale; then follow directions 1-4 above
New Cross to 406 New Cross Gate to 406
Use Childerie Road
CHECK -IN/OUT
Check-in
Is from 3pm
Early check ins are unfortunately not always possible as I will often have guests departing and
the apartment will normally be in the process of being refreshed and cleaned, however we will
always try and accommodate any requests, especially if it is just to leave bags.
Please let us know in advance when you roughly intend to check-in as I will endeavour to meet
you personally.
If I am not there for there for the ‘check-in’ please obtain the keys to the lockbox (see ‘Keys’
below).
Check-out
Is at 11am
Cleaners will normally arrive at this time to clean the home for the next arriving guest - if you
need to leave bags/stay beyond this time please check with me and I will do my best to
accommodate any additional requirements.
Please leave the home as you found it……I live here :0)
If I am not there for there for the ‘check-out’ please return the keys to the lockbox (see ‘Keys’
below) when you leave and double check to make sure that the box is secure and no codes are
left visible.
GETTING AROUND LONDON
To get around London you will either need an Oyster Card or use a Contactless credit or debit card
(Visa, Mastercard or AMEX) – these are accepted on: trains, buses, trams and the underground.
The Oyster Card:
Can be bought when you arrive at Gatwick or Heathrow Airports and costs £5 (subject to change)
which (I think) is refundable and works by adding/topping up with credit (I would allow approx £10 a
day to cover travel around central London)
https://tfl.gov.uk/fares-and-payments/oyster/what-is-oyster
Contactless (Bank) Cards:
If your debit/credit card has the contactless symbol (see below) it can be used exactly the same way
as an Oyster Card and charges the same fares – I use this as you don’t have to queue and top up
which wastes time
Useful Websites & Apps:
To navigate around London, I recommend the following:
Website: https://tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/
App: Citymapper and Bus Times
GETTING AROUND LONDON ctd...
Getting into London (from New Cross Rail/Overground Station)
It looks far away, but it isn't
• Overground Trains to Canada Water (5 mins): connect to the Jubilee Line for major Underground
and Rail station hubs: London Bridge (+5 mins), Waterloo (+8 mins) and Canary Wharf (+2 mins)
• Overground Trains: towards Shoreditch (12-15 mins)
• Southern Rail Trains to Cannon Street (12 mins) - the blue and white dashed line: for District
Line/Circle Line and short walk (4-5 mins) to Bank for Central, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines
KEYS & CODES
Entering Astra House and Apt 406
If I am not greeting you personally keys can be obtained from a
lockbox situated outside the apartment front door – please use the
following to gain access to the apartment:
1. Astra House main entrance door: Press code: 1313
2. Internal entry door by mailboxes: Press code 2525
3. Key lockbox: combination code: 1948 (please then close the box
after use and scramble the code)
Leaving Apt 406
Please return the keys to the lock box (please then close the box
after use and scramble the code)
Additional Codes:
Bin Gate: C7453X
Gym: C1873X
Car park: C4985X
1313 (Subject to change) 2525 (Subject to change)
1948 (Subject to change)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi network is: E74F Hyperoptic 1 Gbps Broadband
Wi-Fi password is: udnagfdn
TV
To operate the TV:
1. Turn on the ‘Power’ button
2. Press the ‘Home’ button
3. Scroll to find ‘Digital’
4. Press ‘OK’
DVD
To operate the DVD:
1. Press the ‘Power’ button on the TV remote control
2. Press the ‘Inputs’ button
Scroll and select ‘HDMI 3’ (DVD Player) – the DVD should automatically switch on. If not, then
press the ‘Power’ button on the DVD player.
SONOS (Sound system)
You will need to download the Sonos app to your phone, tablet or computer and ensure that the
Wi-Fi is on. You will then be able to use your music (Spotify, etc) on the Sonos music system
throughout the apartment.
Washing Machine
Capsules are in a bag on top of the washing machine.
Instructions:
1. Choose setting
2. Press the ‘On/Off’ button
3. Turn the dial to the setting you want
Additional instructions can be found in the “Operating and Maintenance Manual”
Drying Clothes
There is an electric drying-rack stored in the bedroom wardrobe (right-hand side
doors).
Simply open up, plug in and switch on. It will dry clothes effectively - I tend to leave
them overnight.
Oven
For general cooking:
1. Press the ‘Power’ button;
2. Select and press the fan symbol with a thin line above and a thick line below) 3rd in from the left –
the temperature will automatically come on at 230c which can then be adjusted using the + and –
symbols; and
3. Then press the ‘Boost’ symbol – this gets the oven temperature up quicker
4. There will be some beeps when the oven has reached the desired temperature – it is now ready to
use
Additional instructions can be found in the “Operating and Maintenance Manual”
NOTE: SOMETIMES THE CLEANER SWITCHES OFF THE MAINS POWER SWITCH
(Situated on the inside wall on the left-hand side) - If this has happened you will need to hold down
the 'light button' to take it off 'Play (demo)' mode.
Microwave Oven
For general cooking:
1. Press the ‘Micro/Grill/Combo’ button – the digital display should then read ‘P100’
2. Press the ‘Start/+30Sec/Confirm’ button
3. Turn the dial clockwise and this will allow you to set the desired time
4. The press the ‘Start/+30sec/Confirm’ button again
Additional instructions can be found in the “Operating and Maintenance Manual”
NOTE: SOMETIMES THE CLEANER SWITCHES OFF THE MAINS POWER SWITCH
(Situated on the inside wall on the left-hand side)
Hob
For general cooking:
1. Press the ‘key/lock' symbol
2. Press the ‘Power' button
3. Press the '+' symbol on the desired ring
NOTE: SOMETIMES THE CLEANER WILL TURN OFF THE POWER AT THE WALL SWITCH
(by the kitchen utensils)
Heaters
The heaters throughout the apartment simply need to be switched on and should start to work
Additional instructions can be found in the “Operating and Maintenance Manual”
Iron, Ironing Board, Hoover & Steam Mop
Are stored in the living room mirrored cupboard.
Bathroom
Bathroom Cupboards: The last two cupboards on the right-hand side have been empty for your
use
Shower/bath controls:
The bottom dial controls the temperature and is already set at a comfortable temperature.
The top dial controls the shower or bath: turn anti-clockwise for shower or clockwise for bath
Rubbish & Recycling
Trash/rubbish is divided between recycling (card, paper, glass and tin) in the green bins and general
waste (mainly food waste) in the blue bins. The bins are located through the far right of car park
(remember you will need the code to get back in) and then to the left of the exposed bike storage
Smoking
Is not permitted in the apartment or Astra House
Clothing Storage
Bedroom wardrobe: The two rails on the right-hand side have been left empty for your use
Bedroom chest of draws: The 3 draws on the right have been left empty for your use
Additional bedding: additional duvet covers, pillow cases and sheets are in the container (pictured
below) which is underneath the bed (right-hand side of the bed)
I hope you enjoy your stay – if you have
any problems please feel free to get in
touch with me:
Mark Walker
+447958015962
markashwoodwalker@gmail.com
