Hello, I'm seeking advice on whether to rent a flat in Holland Park , Chelsea (close to the Thames on the South end) or Earl's Court. I am traveling with youngish children and want a spot that would be a good home base...close to transportation and central, yet family-friendly. The Holland Park location seems tranquil, yet the Holland Park tube will likely be closed. We will have to walk farther to Shepherd's Bush or Notting Hill Gate (9 minutes). The Chelsea location will also have a good walk to a tube station. It is an 11 minute walk to the Sloane Square Station from that flat. I'm tempted by the Chelsea location as we can actually walk to Westminster Abbey and The Eye. But the Holland Park location seems lovely and the proximity of a park for my children is tempting.
My usual motto is to get as central as possible, but perhaps a cute neighborhood would be better.
We also have a nice Earl's Court option with three tubes under five minutes walking, but is the area less exciting?
May I have your input?
Thanks very much.