Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This very well presented contemporary three bedroom / one bathroom maisonette is situated in the exciting Brentford Dock Riverside Development on the River Thames at the mouth of the Grand Union Canal, between Kew Bridge and Isleworth. Once a working dock, today it is one of London's undiscovered treasures, in an attractive waterside environment. This award winning development benefits from 24 hour security and CCTV, extensive communal grounds including a marina and parking.
Access to all areas of London is simple and speedy from here as Brentford Station is just a 10-15 minute walk away and in around 20 minutes you will be whisked into Central London. Just minutes from the apartment are a variety of shops, restaurants and cafes plus regular bus links to Chiswick, Ealing, Kew Bridge, Kew Gardens and the Public Records Office in Kew. Guests have free access from the Dock to Syon House and Gardens - home to the Duke of Northumberland and his family for over four hundred years. The Dock has its own well stocked grocery store which is open seven days a week.
Sitting Room
Dining Room
Single Bedroom
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The South East England / Greater London region
Brentford place takes its name from the small river Brent which rises in the parish of Hendon, and here falls into the Thames. It is a market town and situated on the great Western road, a distance of seven miles from Hyde Park Corner. The parish is bounded by Ealing, Isleworth, and Hanwell, and by the River Thames.
Brentford is conveniently located close to the centre of London. The attractions include the Houses of Parliament, Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, Covent Garden, Buckingham Palace, the Royal Parks, the Natural History Museum, the Science Museum, Madame Tussauds, the London Eye and shopping in Knightsbridge, Kensington, Oxford Street and Regents Street. Nightlife in London is fantastic, with an array of world famous restaurants, pubs and bars.
West London / Brentford area
Closeby are the following tourist attractions: Kew Botanical Gardens, Public Records Office, Watermans Cinema/Theatre complex, Just a short walk away is the well known Brentford Football Club which was founded in 1889. The 'Bees' played their first game in November 1889 and their first win was against The West London Alliance in 1893. The football club is located at Griffin Park in Windmill Lane, about a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
Also well worth a visit is the Kew Bridge Steam Museum located in Green Dragon Lane, Brentford - just a short bus ride away. All the steam engines are powered by real steam and can be seen in action every weekend. The 1846 Grand Junction 90 inch engine, described by Charles Dickens as ‘a monster’, is the world’s largest working beam engine. The museum is housed in a magnificent 19th-century waterworks. The outstanding collection of water pumping engines also includes working diesel and water powered machines. The Water For Life Gallery explores the fascinating story of London’s water over 2000 years.
Guests staying at the Brentford Dock Apartment have free access to Syon House and Park situated just next to the riverside development. Described by Sir John Betjeman as 'the Grand Architectural Walk', Syon House and its 200 acre park is the London home of the Duke of Northumberland, whose family have lived here for over 400 years. Originally the site of a medieval abbey, Syon was named after Mount Zion in the Holy Land. The abbey was dedicated to the Bridgettine Order, established in the 14th century by the great Swedish mystic St Bridget. One of the last great abbeys to be built (founded by King Henry V in 1415), Syon was dissolved by King Henry VIII in 1539. Attractions at Syon include the Aquatic Experience, The London Butterfly House, Snakes and Ladders indoor adventure playground, Buttercups Day Nursery, Syon Park Trout Fishery, Wyevale Garden Centre, Syon Park and the Edinburgh Woollen Mill.
How to get there
Nearest airport is Heathrow which is only 6 miles away. All major airlines fly into Heathrow including some budget airlines. All car rental companies are available at the airport. Access to the apartment is quick andf easy from Heathrow - take the Piccadily line train direct to Northfields underground station where there is a 24 hour taxi service (no more than £5.00 for the fare) or a very short ride on the E2 bus to Brentford High Street and then a 3-4 minute walk.
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (1), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The apartment which is accessed via a few steps offers bright and spacious accommodation and one of the main features is the lovely 14' reception room which has doors leading to a balcony offering south facing views over the riverside development. There are two double bedrooms and one single bedroom - all with plenty of wardrobe space. The very large and well equipped kitchen/diner has all the features you would expect to find in a high quality holiday apartment and the newly fitted and tiled bathroom has both bath and overhead shower. This apartment has a tier rate structure - see prices for full details.
Further details outdoors: Beautiful communal landscaped gardens. Waterside well stocked grocery store and free access to neighbouring Syon House and Gardens.
The Thames Path is just minutes from the apartment.
Further details
Minimum stay is 5 nights.
These rates are inclusive of services, utilities and broadband internet access but exclusive of a £65.00 end of stay cleaning charge. Rentals are not subject to Value Added Tax. Telephone calls are extra and will be charged at 10 pence per unit. The apartment is prepared for your arrival and cleaned upon departure. For stays of more than one week a weekly maid service is provided. Additional maid service can be arranged locally.
Check in time: After 2pm
Check out time: By 10am
This is a non-smoking property.
Conditions
On all bookings a deposit of 25% is required upon confirmation with the remaining balance due 28 days prior to arrival. Should the arrival date be less than 28 days from the booking date, full payment is required.
If cancellation occurs before the full payment has been collected, the amount is refunded less a £50.00 administration charge. Should cancellation occur within 28 days of arrival, refund is normally subject to re-letting of the property for the said period
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Prices for group size 7
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14 Aug 08
1 Jan 09
825£ 825
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14 Aug 08
1 Jan 09
799£ 799
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Prices for group size 5
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14 Aug 08
1 Jan 09
745£ 745
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
2008 Rates for 1-4 People
NO OF PERSONS NIGHTLY RATE WEEKLY RATE
1-2 People £88.00 £545.00
3 People £95.00 £599.00
4 People £105.00 £650.00
On all bookings a deposit of 25% is required upon confirmation with the remaining balance due 28 days prior to arrival. Should the arrival date be less than 28 days from the booking date, full payment is required. Visa, Mastercard and Maestro cards accepted - a 2.5% surcharge is levied against all credit card transactions.
If cancellation occurs before the full payment has been collected the amount is refunded less a £50.00 administration charge. Should cancellation occur within 28 days of arrival, refund is normally subject to re-letting of the property for the said period.
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 32065
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Name:
Vanessa Scales 2
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Advertiser joined: 31 May 2007 This property added: 3 Jul 2007