4* Gold Wharton Lock Balcony Apartment

4* Gold Wharton Lock Apartment, with fantastic canal side balcony, is the ONLY self catering property in the city of Chester to have received the prestigious 'EnjoyEngland' Gold award three times, from 2009 to 2011. Wharton Lock Apartment, to sleep up to 4 guests, is set in a peaceful residential area in a fantastic position on the canal side in Chester, Cheshire. It has an enviable position, on the Shropshire Union Canal, with its lounge and balcony overlooking the lock gates. This first floor holiday flat is perfectly located for a stay in Chester exploring the historic city centre, just a 5 minute walk along the canal tow path. This spacious, luxury apartment has a fantastic 'Living Art' fire in the lounge/dining room, the patio door leads onto a private balcony overlooking the canal and lock gates below. There is a fully equipped granite kitchen, spacious central hallway, double bedroom with king size bed, en-suite bathroom with double shower, twin bedroom and main bathroom with bath and shower. Secure off road parking space, iPod docking and WiFi are included. The apartment is fully heated, double glazed. On arrival at 4* Gold Wharton Lock Apartment you will find a complimentary bottle of wine to enjoy on the balcony. Following a complete refurbishment in November 2009, Wharton Lock Apartment has now received a prestigious EnjoyEngland Gold Award for the THIRD time. Look at what our recent guests have said:- “My 3rd stay and brilliant as always. The recent refurbishment has been done to the usual high standard. Thank you Sandra & Graham for excellent service. I will most certainly return next year & will recommend to all my friends.” “Beautiful apartment – well worthy of its accolades! No complaints at all – everything perfect. Will recommend and hopefully revisit. Thank you.” “First class, lovely flat, lovely location, loved the city” “We were all very impressed with the high specification furnishing and equipment. The very best equipped kitchen we have ever encountered. No need to buy a corkscrew on this holiday! Many thanks”. Bookings can be for - 3 night weekends, Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 4 night midweek stays, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - Weekly holidays starting Friday or Monday. Minimum booking in July, August, Easter, Christmas and New Year is 7 nights.

Grading

• 4 Visit Britain Stars

Awards

• Visit Britain Gold 2011

Accommodation Information

Number of Rooms/Units:

1

Road Directions

Leave M53, jct 12 and take A55, then follow A51 into Chester.

Public Transport Directions

Travel by train to the main Chester station then either take a taxi to Wharton Court - approximately 3/4 mile away, alternatively walk to the apartment along the canal tow path, following the directions below.

 Facilities

Provider Features

• In town/city centre

Children & Infants

• Accept children all ages - No minimum age
• Facilities for children - Books and games. Plus a safe balcony to stand and watch the ducks below!

Parking & Transport

• Car parking - Off road
• On site parking - Off road

Leisure Facilities

• Access to golf course - Many courses nearby
• Fishing - Access to nearby fishing

Catering

• Bar - Bars (real ale) and choice of restaurants nearby (short walk)
• Food shop - Just a short walk to food shops.
• Restaurant - Fantastic choice of restaurants a short walk away

Payment Methods

• American Express accepted
• Euros accepted
• Maestro accepted
• MasterCard accepted
• Midweek breaks - 4 night breaks from Monday to Friday from £290
• Solo accepted
• Visa accepted
• Weekend breaks - Weekend breaks of 2 or 3 nights from £290

Bookable Product Facilities

• CD Player
• Central Heating
• Colour Television - Flat screen TV
• Dishwasher
• Drying Facilities - Tumble dryer
• DVD Player
• Freezer
• Hairdryer
• Ironing Facilities
• Microwave
• Modem Point - Free wifi
• Non smoking units available
• Radio - iPod docking
• Real log/coal fires - Fantastic 'Living Art' fire in lounge - looks and sounds like a real log/coal fire .... later on it will burn to embers! All the cosiness of a fire without the fire risk or mess.
• Telephone - Mobile telephone available (please prebook)
• Washing Machine

Provider Facilities

• Garden/patio for guests use - Private balcony overlooking canal and lock gates. Patio table and chairs.
• Launderette - Washing machine / dryer in apartment
• Linen available free of charge
• Linen provided - All bed linen, bath towels and kitchen towels provided free of charge.
• Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties

Target Markets

• Marketed as green/environmentally friendly
• Marketed to any other specialist market

Travel & Trade

• Wi-fi available