Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Wheelchair access Lift access to property Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
ABSOLUTLEY IMMACULATE newly-refurbished perfectly located, remarkable 2 bedroom 2 bathroom Large Apartment , The Penthouse of a 250 year old Granary on the harbours edge.... Peaceful location with ATMOSPHERE, QUALITY and STYLE...Property with distinct character and commanding views from every window on to Portsdown Hill, 900 yr old Historic Dockyard, Spinnaker Tower and Harbour Entrance,, Directly facing THE MOST FAMOUS WARSHIPS IN THE WORLD,"VICTORY" "WARRIOR" and THE MARY ROSE the only surviving 16th century warship anywhere. Blue Balcony is "THE PREMIER APARTMENT" at Royal Clarence Marina, with the best views anywhere in the harbour. EMOTIVE SCENERY day and night. Exotic and sensual bedrooms beautifully finished. Extremely atmospheric through out, Peaceful and Relaxing Retreat.., The decor is a sexy confident mix where history embraces modern LUXURY in every room/cupboard/draw...Extreme convenience, The buzz of Gun Wharf Quays just 5 mins by ferry from "right below your very Balcony",[ferry takes you door to door]but unlike GW, Not a sound of rowdy party goers till 3 am every morning...!!!!, No train/car/ people... or noise what so ever...You can not see or hear a road from any window..!! Get your memorys worth on your vacation to Portsmouth,we meet some pretty high expectations., a real haven from the outside world...
Tranquillity.. Spinniker Tower in back ground
Generous gourmet kitchen
Master Bedroom
Midnight Moon Light
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The Central Southern England / Hampshire region
Good south of England weather ...!!! The UKs hot spot for all water activities,,, The Apartment has the closest private views to 3 of the most Famous and Historic Warships in the World. A water taxi below the balcony to Gun Wharf Quays,, See the whole harbour and get to any part of it in minutes, from the most peaceful, unique apartment on the water front,,,,,,So much happening every day and night, non stop, WELL CONNECTED, By Road,,The motorway networks just 1.7 miles away, By Rail,.Portsmouth Harbour Railway Station is 5 mins away,.By Plane,. 18 miles from Southampon International Airport, From right below your balcony The Times Clipper Round the World Race, The Cutty Sark Tall ships Race, always a nautical buzz with some cool cruising "Gin Palace" parked below,,,,,,,,,
Portsmouth / Gosport area
Historic Water Front and GUNWHARF QUAYS is the most significant waterfront leisure destination in Europe,An extraordinary choice of dining and shopping with 80 designer shops and 20+ wine bars and restaurants, multi-screen cinema, bowling complex,comedy club, casino and night clubs,,, The harbour has the busiest working waters in the world,,,, Spinnaker tower 170m ,international landmark awe-inspiring views inevery direction,,, All this and so much more is in full view from "Blue Balcony" inside your a million miles away. Step out, and you are just minutes away and by ferry ride from below your Apartment,,, Location!!!,. Your see, once you step on the balcony , that this is " THE" coolest Location on the south coast of UK,,,, No "people noise" or cars below, your views start from water ,,,!! "unimpeded",,,,,, A seamless blend of old-world charm and modern convenience await guests..
How to get there
2 hours from LONDON,,.Portsmouth Harbour train station. 5 mins ..Continental Ferry port to france/ Spain 20 mins away.... M27 motorway 10 mins away...GUNWHARF QUAYS 5 mins ,,,[ Very Simple to find];;;;.. From M27 follow A32 into Gosport and follow the yellow signs to "Royal Clarence Marnia".....
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Heathrow airport [1 hour]
Railway:
Portsmouth harbour [5 mins]
Ferry:
Portsmouth [20 mins]
Activities near Portsmouth
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property, Boat available for guest use, Sea view
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (2), En suite (1), Shower rooms (2), WCs (2)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Tennis court on site, Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Private fishing lake / river, Swing set
Access:
Wheelchair access, Lift access to property, Secure parking
Further details indoors: Inclusive Service[impeccable, extremely discreet yet friendly and welcoming],,,,,# Arrival/Departure Porter..# Moorings available..# Private secure parking..# Apartment introduction by your Chamber Maid. ...# Champagne ( 3 hours on ice)# Interesting Nibbles#Flower arrangements throughout..# Candles throughout for optional lighting..# Hammock style loungers # Very high spec "Yves-Delorme",,bedding/towels/bathrobes..[cosmetics] # His and Hers new Bicycles..#One Luxury Truly Necessary, the luxury of the best sleep- you have "Harrods,, top of the range" bedding and mattresses. One is cloud like comfort,the other has reassuring firmness...
Further details outdoors: 1/ WATER BUS/ TAXI below your balcony to GUNWHARF QUAYS [ 5 mins] ..2/Tours of HMS victory.. The Mary Rose..HMS Warrior..3/Harbour boat tours..4/Gun Wharf Quays..85/designer shops,20+bars and restaurants, 14 screen cinema, night clubs,,5/Spinnaker tower, with viewing platforms at 170 mtres,,6/Beaulieu Stately Home and Abbey,with National Motor Museum..7/Marwell Zoological park..see who is watching who.!!.8/Submarine Museum, home of the most Historic Submarines..9/Bucklers Hard, 18th century village with Maritime History..10/Southsea Front, stylish shopping,weekly farmers market,,11/Two of largest Fish Markets on south coast.12 mins ./.1hr 30 mins from Harrods by train...Inspired by Feng Shui amide atmosphere of complete calm.. Blue Balcony matches any 5 star hotel and is wonderfully interesting inside and out 24/7, no matter what the wearther........Attracts Lovers and Celebs
Further details
Built in plasma, B/O TV and Hi/Fi throughout.. wireless internet,, quality bathroom cosmetics, lux towels and bathrobes..2 pairs of powerful binoculars..Classic design art ornaments adorn all areas, Massive wood beams continue throughout to sumptuous finished bathrooms, accessorised with Scented toiletries,, This very large historic yet contemporary redesigned "log cabin" in the sky,!! has it all for romantic cocktail evenings for two, to warm fun time place, for small families..Roof top dining, with window built in table for fantastic views for romantic magical "diner adeux".. The Balcony is one of the rarest in the UK,, in that ships were once loaded from it .! Queen Victoria once stood on it, to view the harbour! BBC and MTV have filmed from it, . Now it stands out "over" the harbour giving you the best viewing postion from "ANY WHERE", and we do mean "any where" with in Portsmouth waterfront.....
Conditions
Small deposit confirms your reservation...Building has a lift with wheelchair access,2nd bedroom, built in low level bed... The Balcony is ideal for Smokers..... Bookings as shown on the site are not always up to date and change non stop !!! ****************************..PERSONALIZED SERVICE...[ SUPERLUXE]******************************************** Make your stay/honeymoon unforgettable, no request too large or too small. Ultra exclusive totally unique- 1. Come from Airport or home to BB in UKs first [cornish white "new"] Rolls-Royce Phantom,chauffeur driven,piano black wood,21inch chrome alloys,white leather,, or a black [dark windows] Merc Limo. Available hourly/daily/wkly. 2. Experience exclusive yachting and crew charter from below your balcony, with dinner for two [or the family] in the solent at sunset..... 3.Enhance your arrival with Krug or Dom-Perignon Champagne [4hrs on ice] Premier Crux wines,cocktails and soft drinks. Agent Pravocator scented bathrobes/bedding/towels.Flowers in all areas. Candles arranged all areas.Bespoke balloons ribbons and bows. Costes mood music plays in all areas.Rosemary Pesto rack of Lamb/Smoked Salmon, or freshly produced traditional lndian dishes... 4.Wow your guest/guests with jaw dropping entertainment before/after dinner by a "David Blaine" type Magician.. Your maid will leave you alone within minutes of arrival, after a superfast apartment intro. ********************************* Flexibility and Discretion********************************************
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Normal tariff £200 a day,,,,,Book in and out any time day or night,,!! Weekend [3 day] Stays [summer months] work out around £700....All Stays get service and Large Champagne recption package/Candles/Flowers/Music....Superfast intro on arival and left alone........
Best inhouse seat on the coast for all night fire works display...5th Nov and New years eve.....
Nibbles normally are.. Champagne on ice 3hrs,[Soft drinks for Childern] Range of Chocolates, Oysters on ice and lemon, Strawberrys and yellow fruit, Fresh made warm Russian nibbles....
Guestbook for BlueBalcony
STATEMENTS FROM RECENT EMAILS ...We planned to do so much, but when we arrived, decided we would stay there and relax instead..[Dr Franz-Josef Paefgen LA,USA],,,Staying at BB was,nt just a break it was an experience..[Ingrid Senhaeve,Chelsea London] Your maids 5 star,,!! The 'Beauty of the View,' inside design and architecture was therapy to us,!,["Milliner" Patricia Underwood,,Chelsea London] The Apartment and surroundings certainly worked their magic on us,,,'',What an ambience,'' [Sebastien Henry New York USA] Thanks Boys,,Blue Balcony really hit the spot with them. Thats what they like about England...[ Agent to Paul Sculfor] Magic.!!....optimum style (all day long that was), and right in the face of Portsmouth Harbour,,,, We loved it, felt like we were on an old ship at times..!! ..Thanks to all ..[Julia Marozzi, Palmetto Bluff. South Carolina]..We were hugely impressed with everything, great escape for us all..[Alexandra Wieser. Switzerland] The exclusion was divine, you should up it to 6 star..!! [Daniel Jager,,Germany], Sure she did John, for her to stay anywhere for 2 days and not go out, is bit of a Koo,, """ ! [Agent to Naomi Cambell]... Mother said she found Blue Balcony truly enchanting [Lloyd Fairbanks. Chicago lllinois] Yes ! Thank you indeed, !My Secretary will have a bonus for finding you...[Philippe Bogdanoff; Moscow Russia] We loved the sense of openness, has to be the dreamiest playhouse for grown ups.. Dinners were always great around that table enjoying the views,,[Judith Murphy, Hotelier,Dublin].. My wife like Feng-shui and loved the way the sitting area extends on to the balcony and water,great way to start our day...[Kazuhiko Tanaka,Hong Kong,Pilot Cathay Pacific] Two of the girls "jumped off" the balcony and swam in the marnia..!! [MTV filming video "Get away"] Wonderful weekend at BB,we felt so comfortable there,we drank champagne while watching the Red Arrows from the balcony,can,t beat that..[Pauline O'Leary, Halewood village,Liverpool] They were impressed by the apartment and so was i , the attention to detail was amazing..[Nicola agent for guests,,Kapiti,New Zealand].Made me laugh he said BB is as chilled as ice..[Carolyn Hamilton PA,to Mr William Macaulay London W1].We are currently on our way to the airport for the next part of our honey moon, Thank you so much for all you did . We had a wonderful time.. Simon&Anna Rossignoli, Hampshire. UK,, ..Write up from " Forbes.com"....Situated literally over the waters edge, Blue Balcony is located on the viewing side of the harbour, There is alot of vision and resource in this one, This elegant and extraordinary location will delight and not disappoint anyone . The owner has anticipated all guests needs... ....." The Sunday Telegraph" Living Mag..May 2008...Savour the past,,,enjoy the future,,. Located in the heart of the harbour Blue Balcony effortlessly combines all the advantages of home with the service of a 5 star hotel,,,, ...." 25 Beautiful Homes" Mag Feb 2008.....Marvel at spectacular views at this tucked away retreat , the utmost in privacy and escapism............."The Daily Telegraph" Ultratravel,summer 2009..,,and it has a supreme location, an allure of distinctive character......http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/inthepress.asp?year=2009&month=9 The Guardian Travel Supplement Sept 26th 09,,,,,
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