The exclusive central London suburb of Chelsea is home to some of the most splendid boutiques, restaurants and clubs in town. The prime address for the crème de la crème of London’s elite boasts a long and illustrious history and was home to royalty, aristocrats, England’s very first porcelain factory and quite a few famed artists. Boasting a long list of famous residents, from Vivienne Westwood to various members of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, Chelsea may have had a humble beginning but its present, and indeed its future, is looking as opulent as ever. Book your holiday rental apartment in Chelsea when next visiting the English capital and you can discover all the aspects that make this, the most celebrated suburb in London. Originally a small an unassuming fishing village, Chelsea gained prominence in the 16th and 17th centuries, when high-flying Londoners moved to the area, building opulent mansions, gardens and chapels. Even King Henry VIII, famous for causing England’s split from the Catholic Church, had one of his stately homes in Chelsea. The Chelsea Manor he purchased from Lord Sandys in 1536 was the humble abode of two of his wives; and Princess Elizabeth (who became Queen Elizabeth ...

If you choose a holiday rental in London Chelsea area, it is perfectly possible to enjoy eating out at home as a number of restaurants will deliver directly to your London accommodation. Food is generally paid for by credit card in advance and not at the point of delivery as it is with pizzas. The choice of home-delivery foods is much as you would expect, for example:• Gourmet Oriental in Fulham Road, Chelsea, offers Chinese, Dim Sum, Japanese, Malaysian and Thai foods and considers itself to be the premier home-delivery address in Chelsea. http://www.gourmetoriental.com, 290 fulham road, chelsea - +44 (0)800 975 9761• Koi is a Japanese and Sushi restaurant in Palace Gate and it operates a home-delivery service from 6pm until 10:30pm. 1E Palace Gate, London, W8 5LS - +44 (0) 871 0758968.• Itsu is a Japanese and Sushi restaurant in Draycott Avenue, Chelsea, and it delivers “health and happiness” to your door. http://www.itsu.co.uk/, 118 Draycott Avenue, +44 (0)20 7590 2400• Firezza is a specialist pizza restaurant in Finborough Road, Chelsea, and a typical dine-out-at-home-delivery menu is a half-metre pizza, marinated olives, a side order of salad, ice cream, and either a bottle of red or white wine. Alternatively, ...