🏠Welcome to 15 Vickers Mews

Your Home Away From Home in Beautiful St Albans

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Welcome to Our Home! 🌟

We're absolutely thrilled you've chosen our home for your St Albans adventure! You're about to experience this historic city like true locals.

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Perfect Location

8 mins to station • 8 mins to town center

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Modern Comfort

3 bed, 2 bath with smart features

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Local Experts

Curated recommendations

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Support

WhatsApp us if you need something

Quick Start Guide

New to the area? Jump to "Local" for must-try restaurants!

Just arrived? Check "Arrival" for WiFi and keys.

Need house help? Visit "House" for appliances and rules.

🗺️Mews Tip: Gate at end of our street leads to Alban Way path - perfect for walks!
Re-entry code: C137

📍Getting Here

🏠Address

15 Vickers Mews, St Albans, AL1 1AX

Postcode for deliveries: AL1 1AX

📱 Tap to open in Google Maps

🚗Parking

Park in front of the house. No permit or restrictions.

🔐Key Safe Access

Located on the left wall beside the garage door

Code sent via WhatsApp on arrival day

📶Internet & WiFi

🌐WiFi Connection

Network: LEOPOLD

Password: Sent on arrival day

High-speed internet throughout the house

🛏️Bedding & Towels

🛏️Beds

All beds will be made and ready for you on arrival.

🧴Towels

Fresh towels are provided for your use.

🗺️Alban Way Access: Small gate at end of street leads to beautiful walking path.
Re-entry code: C137

🗣️Smart Home Features

🎤Alexa Voice Control

  • "Alexa, turn on the kitchen light"
  • "Alexa, turn off the bedroom light"
  • "Alexa, turn on the hallway light"

🔥Kitchen Essentials

  • Quooker tap: Push down + up twice, then twist for boiling water
  • Top oven: Microwave and oven combo
  • Bottom oven: Traditional oven
  • Air fryer: Small cream oven on counter
  • Water softener: Under sink (may hum - normal!)

🛏️House Layout

  • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms across three floors
  • Washing machine: Ground floor, 2nd door on right

🧺Appliances

Appliance Location Best Settings
Washing Machine Ground floor, 2nd door right Eco 40/60 Mode
Dishwasher Kitchen ECO
Top Oven Kitchen (upper position) Microwave & oven combo
Bottom Oven Kitchen (lower position) Traditional oven
Air Fryer Counter (cream oven) Follow built-in presets
Vacuum / Hoover Upstairs: boiler cupboard
Downstairs: under the stairs
💡Energy Tip: Using appliances 12am–5am helps save on electricity (optional but appreciated!)

🌡️Heating & Temperature

🎛️Thermostats

Each room has its own thermostat for temperature control. The house is super insulated, so it maintains a comfortable 20°C throughout — you won't get cold!

📋House Rules

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Footwear

No shoes upstairs (carpeted floors)
Ground floor OK

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Smoking

Not inside or on balconies
Garden only

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Breakages & Damage

If you break something major, message us immediately. No judgment — accidents happen!

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Living Room Blinds

Motorised and delicate — use the remote only, handle gently. Do not pull or push by hand.

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Garden & Outdoor

Borders: auto-watered
Water pots if sunny

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Cushions

Store in the large storage boxes when not in use (garden & balcony)

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No Pets

No animals inside the property please

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Quiet Hours

Quiet after midnight
Help yourself to pantry items

🗑️Waste & Recycling

🟣 Purple bags

General waste (indoor kitchen bag)

🟫 Brown bin

General rubbish — out Tuesday night for Wednesday collection

🟠 Orange bags

Plastic & glass (indoor kitchen bag)

🖤 Black bin w/ orange bag

Plastics & bottles (outdoor, through garden gate)

🌟St Albans Attractions

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Verulamium Park

Beautiful Roman ruins, peaceful lake, and expansive green spaces perfect for walks

St Albans Cathedral

Ancient, stunning cathedral with incredible history and peaceful atmosphere

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Roman Museum & Walls

Step back in time with fascinating Roman history and well-preserved ruins

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Abbey Theatre

Independent local productions and shows in an intimate setting

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Street Markets

Every Wednesday & Saturday - perfect for local finds and fresh produce

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Museum & Gallery

Great rainy-day option with local history and rotating exhibitions

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Hedges Farm

Fantastic local farm shop with fresh, seasonal produce and local specialties

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Sopwell House

Beautiful hotel with excellent spa treatments and restaurant - perfect for a special treat

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Clarence Park

Beautiful Victorian park with lovely gardens, lake, and peaceful walking paths - perfect for a relaxing afternoon

🚶‍♀️Walking & Nature

🌳Heartwood Forest

England's largest new native forest - perfect for longer walks and cycling

🚶Alban Way

Access from the gate at the end of our street! Former railway line, now a peaceful walking route

🏰Gorhambury Walk

Beautiful countryside walk to historic Gorhambury. Stop at Prae Wood Arms - a lovely country pub/restaurant perfect for lunch during your walk!

🌊River Ver Walk

Perfect scenic route from our house! Take the Alban Way (gate at end of street), connect to the River Ver trail, walk through town center, and end at Verulamium Park. A beautiful journey through St Albans' best spots!

💡Local Insider Tip: For the freshest local produce, visit Hedges Farm - they have amazing seasonal items! And if you want to treat yourselves, Sopwell House spa and restaurant offer a truly special experience.

🚆Planning Trips to London

🚉Nearest Station

The St Albans City Train Station is just an easy 8-minute walk from the house. Simply head down Camp Road and follow signs toward the station.

The ticket office staff are always very friendly and helpful — if you’re unsure about tickets, trains, or the best route, they’ll be happy to help.

🎫Best Ticket Option — Carnet Tickets

If you’re planning multiple trips into London, consider Carnet Tickets. They’re flexible bundles of discounted singles that can be used at any time.

👉 Learn more or buy online: Thameslink Carnet Tickets
Thameslink Carnet Tickets

Checking Train Times

For the latest train times and service updates, visit:

www.nationalrail.co.uk

Trains from St Albans City → London St Pancras International run every 10–15 minutes and take around 20 minutes.

💡 Travel Tip: You can tap in with your Oyster card or contactless at St Albans City Station for easy, cash-free travel to London.

End-of-Stay Checklist

Before You Leave

🧼Cleaning Information

🧽Cleaning Supplies

All cleaning supplies are located under the kitchen sink and in utility areas. Please use appropriate products for different surfaces.

Departure Timeline

30 minutes before: Start the checklist above

15 minutes before: Final walk-through of the house

Just before leaving: Return keys to safe and test the lock

Until Next Time! 🌟

We hope you've had an absolutely wonderful stay in St Albans and that it has captured your heart as much as it has ours.

Thank you for treating our home with such care and respect — it means the world to us.

Warm wishes,
Marcos & Krissy ✨ xxx