Located in London, The Lilac Door is a family-run bed and breakfast located 1 km from Dulwich Picture Gallery and 2.6 km from Crystal Palace Park. The property is set 5 km from Battersea. All units in the bed and breakfast are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, while certain rooms will provide you with a seating area. Chocolates, water and a tea/coffee tray are provided. A Vegetarian, Gluten-free or Full English breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area. Cycling is among the activities that guests can enjoy near The Lilac Door. Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey can be reached in less than 15 minutes by train from the property. London City Airport is 12 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

FREE parking!


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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for London
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely clean and tastefully decorated -fantastic breakfast and host was super helpful in every way Helpful to be able to park for free outside too - nice local pub
  • Alexis
    Switzerland Switzerland
    If you're looking for a quiet place when visiting London, this is it ! The location is just 15 min away from the Victoria Station and yet you dont' feel like you're in the city. Furthermore, Jane has been a wonderful host, providing the visitor an...
  • Pamela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From meeting our charming host to leaving ,nothing was to much trouble,the facilities and breakfast far surpassed our expectations ,we will definitely be back.
  • Fiona
    Australia Australia
    Spotlessly clean Comfortable bed Great shower Lots of fluffy towels Tea & coffee well stocked Breakfast was delicious
  • Highways8
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Just stayed the one night and it was perfect. Jane was so welcoming and friendly. The house was inviting and my room on the top floor was very modern and comfortable. Lots of facilities in the room too. I will definitely stay again and hopefully I...
  • Nici
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly host. Clear instructions. Property was exactly as described. Comfortable and good nights sleep. Easy to get to Dulwich village and good restaurants/cafes
  • Nella
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our host Jane was so friendly and personable. Also she was so helpful when trying to find the best mode of travel to various venues. The property was very clean, beds comfortable and all that you would need when staying in London.
  • Gemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful house, beautiful host, beautiful room and beautiful breakfast. Couldn’t ask for anything more and can’t wait to come back! Thank you The Lilac Door
  • H
    Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Kind, friendly, helpful welcome. Great breakfast The room had everything we needed Close to the station, easy to walk to accommodation. Art Gallery within walking distance
  • Davina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a very good quality B and B ( available as room only if preferred) in the lovely area of Dulwich with restaurants, cafes, entertainment and a park also nearby in Herne Hill and Brixton. Very close to central London. A warm welcome from...

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property questions and answers
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  • Am I able to book for one night from 4th to 5th April?

    Hello, Yes, no problem at all to book for one night. We currently have two rooms available Easter Sunday 4th April
    Answered on 26 March 2021
  • Do you possibly have a ground floor room available from 24th to 26th Dec, for my aunt with limited mobility? Thank you, Catherine

    I'm sorry no. We have a first floor room PICKWICK which is 13 steps up from the ground floor with a lovely SEPARATE bathroom 4 steps down on a mezzani..
    Answered on 4 November 2022
  • Dear Jane Do you accept a well-behaved little dog ? Understand if you don't ! Kind regards Moira Brenard

    Hello Moira, Much as we love dogs we are unable to accept pets. Good luck with your search. I believe there are web-sites dedicated to accommodation p..
    Answered on 24 August 2020
  • Is there anywhere to smoke outside, with, seating? Thanks.

    Sorry, no. We are a smoke free home. There are cafes nearby with outside seating areas which are available for this.
    Answered on 15 November 2020
  • Are you currently open for reservations? 31th may to 3rd June. Thanks

    Hi, We are still waiting on guidance from the Government on this one. All good wishes The Lilac Door
    Answered on 26 May 2020
  • Your place looks lovely! I'm staying in London for work but would arrive later in the evening as I would go for dinner with my team after work. Is the..

    Sorry, because we are a family home offering B&B (neither a larger guest house nor a small hotel that can possibly offer self-check in) we personally ..
    Answered on 5 July 2022
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Host Information

9.9
9.9
Host review score
Host review score
Built in 1911, The Lilac Door is situated in West Dulwich, a leafy pleasant part of London, just 12 minutes to the centre by very frequent train. We've lived here for 30 years and whilst the external part of The Lilac Door is still Edwardian we have upgraded every internal part to make it relaxed and welcoming for our guests. View our on line presence for full details of every room. In every room there's a well stocked tea / coffee tray, delicious biscuits, bottled water, waffle robe and slippers and on arrival, you'll find a pampering carton of chocolate truffles on your bed. At breakfast, we provide a wide selection from traditional English, to French Toast! Nearby are a variety of places to eat, parks to walk and the famous Dulwich Picture Gallery to admire. With bookshops, specialised delis and vintners and a whole variety of independent shops within easy walking distance and with great connections to Central London, Dulwich is an ideal base for a City visit.
I'm Jane. I've managed to fit in several careers along the way; television coordinator, event fundraiser for major charities, photographic stylist for magazines, event manager for countless private parties, teacher of English as a Foreign language. I still organise large parties ~ its challenging coming up with something that's "different" for clients; its exhausting but its always fun (well that's what I feel after the last table has been cleared) I enjoy ballroom dancing ~ a complete amateur who loves to rhumba when I can and I have a huge weakness for pearls! I am married to a keen cyclist and we have two grown up daughters.
Leafy West Dulwich, just 12 minutes by train to Victoria, is home to the famous Dulwich Picture Gallery. There's a wealth of independent shops, relaxed dining and wonderful walks in pleasant parks all within easy reach. There's a vibrant food market on Sundays and Brixton provides the hub of eclectic destination dining. A golf course, horse riding, Lido and tennis are all available, nearby. Our guests tell us time and again that Dulwich is so peaceful, yet so close to all that the centre of London has to offer.
Languages spoken: English,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Lilac Door
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Heating
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Public Bath
    Additional charge
  • Open-air bath
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules
The Lilac Door takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:30 to 19:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that take-out food is not permitted in the bedrooms.

Please inform The Lilac Door in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Lilac Door

  • The Lilac Door offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Open-air bath
    • Horse riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Public Bath

  • Check-in at The Lilac Door is from 13:30, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The Lilac Door is 5 miles from the centre of London. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Lilac Door may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at The Lilac Door include:

    • Double

  • Guests staying at The Lilac Door can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free