Nestled on a quiet street in Earl’s Court, Templeton Garden feels shockingly removed from the rush of London. Behind its townhouse exterior is a hotel designed around peace, comfort, and most importantly, its garden. Instead of feeling like a hotel that could have been situated anywhere in the city, Templeton Garden draws on architecture, history, and the residential atmosphere of Earl’s Court.
For an overnight stay, that feeling of escape becomes clear nearly instantly. Templeton Garden is a peaceful retreat to escape from the bustle of the city. Made up of a collection of Victorian townhouses, the hotel reveals a lush private garden that proves to be the true focal point once you step inside. The garden is an oasis, also inspiring the vibe of the hotel, from the rooms to the restaurant, and bar. This unique aspect makes the hotel feel more like an elegant London residence with its own private garden.
A Design Inspired by its Surroundings
The interiors of Templeton Garden are considered quite understated rather than showy. The spaces feel residential and peaceful due to the neutral tones, natural materials, and soft textures that circulate through the hotel.
The structure of the hotel involved a collection of British designers, artists, and studios, such as Holland & Harvey, Cox London, Tess Newall, and Art Story, leading to a hotel that still feels connected to the character of the surrounding neighbourhood.
The sense of purpose of the hotel circulates through even the quieter communal spaces. The lobby offers a place to sit with a drink, work or read, while The Library nods to Earl’s Court’s literary history. The neighbourhood was once home to both Beatrix Potter and Agatha Christie, and books remain part of the experience throughout the hotel.
Most importantly, the design never loses sight of the garden. Greenery is repeatedly brought into view, while natural materials and botanical references create a subtle dialogue between inside and outside. Rather than simply decorating the hotel with a few potted plants, the designers have made nature part of its visual identity.
Checking In: The Classic Garden View
For a shorter stay in London, the Classic Garden View room offers one of the greatest pleasures as it has a view onto its greenery. It is perhaps the most fitting introduction to the hotel’s concept. The bespoke beds and carefully chosen linens make the bedrooms genuinely comfortable, while the rainfall showers and Le Labo products bring a sense of everyday luxury to the bathrooms. Coffee and tea facilities mean that the morning doesn’t have to begin with a trip downstairs, while the reading spaces encourage a slower start to the day. These added comforts match the boutique feel of the hotel; all aspects have been carefully considered to make the rooms feel as homely as possible.
The rooms reciprocate the peaceful aesthetic seen downstairs by using natural colours and materials to create an atmosphere that feels restful after spending the day in the busy city. Thoughtful contemporary comforts are paired with details such as generous beds, while the garden-facing placement strengthens the feeling of staying in a place that is notably quieter than central London.
There is something especially appealing about waking up in London looking out at greenery instead of another chaotic street. It is a simple detail, yet one that matches the entire philosophy of Templeton Garden.
A Little More Space: The Superior Room
The Superior room is a more spacious option that keeps the same restrained design language.
Throughout Templeton Garden’s room categories, comfort remains key. The hotel shifts from Classic and Twin rooms through Superior and Deluxe categories to Junior Suites and the Templeton Garden Suite, with private gardens or direct access to the main garden to accommodate higher category demands.
The rooms feel considered instead of relying on overly decorated interiors. To make them somewhere you want to come back to at the end of the night, natural shades, comfortable beds, and materials are carefully selected.
The Garden at the Heart of It All
The main character of Templeton Garden, however, is situated outside.
In the middle of the hotel is its spacious English garden, a green oasis that shapes a large part of its identity. Guests can spend time here over drinks, indulge in an alfresco meal, or simply sit outside away from the surrounding city. Pippin’s and Sprout, the hotel’s restaurant and bar, both open onto the garden.
It shifts the atmosphere of the hotel entirely. Earl’s Court is only moments away, yet from the garden, the pace feels slower.
It is this duality that makes Templeton Garden work very well as an overnight London escape.
Even though you are still connected to the city, the hotel gives you somewhere to retreat from it.
Breakfast at Pippin’s
Templeton Garden’s modern neighbourhood restaurant Pippin’s is where the day starts.
The 62-cover dining room overlooks the garden and mixes an open kitchen with soft interiors, an outdoor terrace, and a private dining room. The restaurant’s focus is on local produce from trusted British suppliers, with herbs that are also grown in Templeton Garden itself. In 2025, the restaurant was recognised in the Michelin Guide.
Starting the day overlooking the same garden that defines the rest of the property evokes something especially fitting. It brings together different elements of the hotel instead of making breakfast feel like a separate part of the day.
Afternoon Tea
Templeton Garden’s connection to its surroundings continues with the Hidden Garden Afternoon Tea at Pippin’s. Inspired by the private garden at the heart of the hotel, the experience brings together classic British afternoon tea traditions with seasonal ingredients and a setting that feels removed from the pace of Earl’s Court.
Served on floral Fleur des Alpes fine bone china by Rosenthal, the afternoon tea includes warm scones with seasonal berry jam and Cornish clotted cream, alongside a selection of finger sandwiches. The savoury offering includes glazed gammon with English mustard, cucumber with mint, and cream cheese, St Ewe’s egg mayonnaise and cress, and Devon smoked salmon with lemon on beetroot bread.
The sweeter side continues the garden theme through a selection of pastries, including a raspberry and pistachio dome, an English strawberry and chocolate choux bun, an elderflower and lemon macaron, a carrot cake and, a fig roll with blackcurrant. Many of the flavours take their cue from seasonal produce and ingredients associated with the garden itself.
Guests can enjoy afternoon tea outside beneath the trees on Pippin’s terrace, inside the restaurant, or in the hotel lounge. Alongside tea, there is also the option of a glass of Nyetimber Demi-Sec or seasonal cocktails from Sprout, bringing the hotel’s bar into the experience without taking the focus away from the afternoon tea itself.
Details that make a difference
The design around Templeton Garden’s facilities is thought out in a way to make the stay easier rather than just adding amenities for the sake of it.
One of the most useful is Miiro’s signature Refresh Room, where you can shower, change, and safely leave your suitcases before check-in, or even after checking out. For anyone who arrives in London early or leaves later in the day, it ensures that the hotel experience does not need to begin or end exactly with the room booking.
Additionally, there is a 24-hour gym equipped by NOHRD, alongside a dedicated stretching area. These are small details; however, they make a big difference.
A Different Side of London
The location is another part of the appeal. Templeton Garden resides on Templeton Place in Earl’s Court, granting access to London while maintaining the quieter atmosphere of a residential neighbourhood.
That balance ultimately defines the stay. The hotel does not try to compete with London’s energy. Instead, it offers an antidote to it. The neutral interiors, comfortable rooms, thoughtful facilities, and relaxed dining all count, but it is the garden that brings everything together.
From waking up to a garden view to breakfast at Pippin’s and an evening cocktail at Sprout, the experience feels deliberately unrushed. For a hotel that is in the middle of one of the world’s busiest cities, that could be Templeton Garden’s greatest luxury.
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