info@servicedcitypads.com

BOOK ONLINE NOW

OR CALL Us ON 0855 335 8866

international +44 151 709 8000

Posts Tagged ‘Serviced Apartments in Manchester Serviced Apartments Edinburgh’

A museum for writing

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Museums are always faithful tourist attractions wherever you go. No matter the country, no matter the region, you will always find that people are drawn to the myriad of museums around the world. And rightly so too. Museums showcase human history, everything that has come before. They are filled with things from another time and another place, almost as if the things inside them are from another world altogether. Edinburgh has many museums, but none that can rival the Writer’s Museum.

History of a written kind

When people talk about written history they are normally referring to what we know today because of things that were written down centuries ago. But the Writer’s Museum in Edinburgh offers you written history in the form of actual manuscripts. Literally pacing through the pages of time is far more interesting than any history lesson in school.

To make things even more tantalizing the Kakar’s Court is just adjacent to the Writer’s museum. There you can see poets from the 14th century up to modern time celebrated. This kind of cultural history is far too much to take in on a mere day trip. Staying over in Edinburgh is made affordable thanks to serviced apartments in Edinburgh. These apartments are paid for per night and not per person.

So you can take the whole family on a historic adventure without damaging your budget. The serviced apartments in Edinburgh come with a host of services of your choice, which makes your stay carefree. Why not enjoy a bit of history and an affordable stay at the same time?

GD Star Rating
loading...
GD Star Rating
loading...

Read More

A museum for children of all ages

Saturday, June 27th, 2009

Museums draw crowds from far and wide and the more unique they are the more people they draw to them. Every city in the UK is bound to have a museum of some kind, but not all of them have a Museum of Childhood.

Edinburgh, on the other hand, has just such a museum to offer you. History boffins and inquisitive people alike are drawn to this museum that has been devoted to children throughout the ages.

Family outings

In our modern day and age it can be difficult to get your children to accompany you to a museum or any place of cultural or historical interest. To put it simply, a lot of old things gathering dust isn’t a child’s idea of fun. However, the Museum of Childhood, Edinburgh, has more to offer adults and children than simply a collection gathering dust.

This museum is crammed with toys, games, clothes, and so much more that gives you an insight to how children in Edinburgh and all over the world grew up through the ages. Be warned that this museum is labelled as the noisiest in the world, a sure fire feature to grab a child’s attention.

Family outings to other cities can seem daunting. But not trips to Edinburgh. When you visit the Museum of Childhood it would be wise to book yourself a serviced apartment in Edinburgh. These apartments are like a home away from home. Serviced apartments in Edinburgh offer you the feeling and comfort of home with all the great services of a hotel at a much lower cost.

GD Star Rating
loading...
GD Star Rating
loading...

Read More

Follow the trail of Mary Queen of Scots

Friday, June 26th, 2009

One of the newest attractions of Edinburgh was launched recently. It is called the Trail of Mary, Queen of Scots. Mary was one of the most controversial Queens that ever lived. Scholars have studied her life for centuries to uncover the political intrigues that plagued her life. The life of this young queen reads like a saga of love, betrayal and murder and centuries after her death she still fascinates people.

The trail has been devised to let the visitor follow Mary’s short and traumatic life from her birth in 1452. The trail takes visitors through the most magnificent castles of Scotland and many majestic ruins. This tour shows people where Mary lived, the places she hid and where she died.

Living history

This magnificent historical tour will fascinated any history buff and is worth a special visit to Edinburgh. For visitors from out of town as well as international who come to walk in the shoes of Mary there are great serviced apartments to stay in. These serviced apartments are comfortable, well appointed and absolutely affordable especially for families and groups.

Charges are per apartment and not per person, thus making the tour to see the Trail of Mary even more special. Visitors can enjoy the tour and visit each place that is linked to Queen Mary’s life and rest at the cafe stops that form part of this unique tour.

They can then return to the comfort and privacy of their serviced apartment to relax. In addition to this visitors can explore and learn more about the area at their leisure.

GD Star Rating
loading...
GD Star Rating
loading...

Read More

Take a tour of the most beautiful castles in the world

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Edinburgh is a city steeped in ancient history. A history that has been controversial and often times extremely bloody as noblemen fought for the crown and clans forged alliances. Today the ancient and the modern rub shoulders in the bustling city of Edinburgh. It is one of the top tourist destinations in the world.

People come from all over to experience the wonders of the city. Castles have fascinated people for the longest time as it transports them back to a time of pomp and ceremony no longer found in our modern society. Edinburgh offers several castle tours for visitors that have many visitors coming back to experience more.

The list of majestic castles in and around Edinburgh includes Dumbarton Castle. It has the longest recorded history of any UK stronghold. There is Inchmahome Priority that dates back to 1238 where Mary Queen of Scots was brought for safety.

History comes alive

The landmark Edinburgh Castle that is a World Heritage site is not to be missed on any tour of the castles. Edinburgh Castle today still shrouds the mystery of Queen Mary’s son, James VI who is said to have died there. There are so many beautiful castles to visit that an itinerary is necessary for all visitors.

To make the most of a Castle Tour of Edinburgh, the best accommodation is getting a serviced apartment. Well-appointed, pristine and very affordable, these apartments suit visitors well.

They are cost-effective and visitors are not bound by timetables and come and go as they wish. The home comforts of a luxury, serviced apartment in Edinburgh allow visitors to settle in fully to focus on the enjoyment of touring the castles.

GD Star Rating
loading...
GD Star Rating
loading...

Read More

Manchester Golf Week Festival

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Manchester has great golfing opportunities for all golfing enthusiasts and is well known to locals as well as visitors. Manchester Golf Club has a superb course that is a mixture of beautiful parkland and moorland and hosts many events. The annual Golf Week Festival is extremely popular with locals as well as people from other areas of the UK.

The Festival Week normally takes place in the first week of August each year. Golfing enthusiasts usually mark their calendars months ahead of the event to start planning their time in Manchester. This brings the question of accommodation to the top of the planning list for golfers.

Most of them want to be near the Manchester Golf Course in Hopwood to minimize travelling. This means all accommodation in that area will be highly sought after.

Home comforts

Obviously there are many hotels to choose from, but many golfers prefer a more relaxed atmosphere where they can feel at home. Serviced apartments fit this bill perfectly. There are serviced apartments in and around Hopwood to choose from, depending on the needs and wants of visitors.  Often couples come to Manchester for the annual Golf Week Festival and luxury serviced apartments are a top choice.

What better environment to come to each day after a day spent golfing to relax in all the comforts of home and total privacy? Luxury serviced apartments come with extra optional services such as maid service. These apartments usually have a 24-hour concierge as well.

The Manchester Golf Week festival offers great golfing for newcomers as well as seasoned golfers each year. Thus an economically priced serviced apartment is just the thing groups of golfing enthusiasts look for. It makes their stay as comfortable as possible.

GD Star Rating
loading...
GD Star Rating
loading...

Read More

Theatrical culture in Manchester

Friday, June 19th, 2009

Manchester is home to a good many theatres scattered across the city. The theatre has long been loved as a source of sophisticated and cultured entertainment. Forget about the movie theatre and cinemas that are abundant today. Why not try a taste of beauty, good music and exquisite performance art?

There is nothing that soothes the soul as well or as much as the finer things in life. A visit to the theatre is just such a fine thing. Staying over in serviced apartments in Manchester invites you to experience one of the many theatres at your disposal.

Culture and fine things

Culture is something many people have lost in our modern world. We have too much computer time and far too little time to enjoy a good performance. When staying in a luxury serviced apartment in Manchester you have the time to enjoy the theatre. You also have the extra money to spend on the tickets too. Serviced apartments in Manchester range from affordable to affordably luxurious.

The money you save by staying in one of these services apartments can be spent on your enjoyment of the city. Why not visit Bridgewater Hall or the Opera house. On the other hand, perhaps you would rather prefer The Palace Theatre or the Royal Exchange.

While you are enjoying the fine theatres Manchester has to offer, why not try the dining. Catch a bite to eat before your show or languish over divine cuisine and fine wine thereafter. One thing is for sure, neither the theatres nor the serviced apartments in Manchester will disappoint you.

GD Star Rating
loading...
GD Star Rating
loading...

Read More

Keeping busy in Manchester

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

The Manchester Evening News, otherwise known as the MEN arena, is always busy. There is always something to see or do there and you will never be disappointed on any visit. The MEN arena in Manchester is host to anything from fashion events to live concerts and shows. At some point there is something going on that would interest anyone and tickle any fancy.

The MEN arena and its events draw crowds from all over the UK and even international visitors when they are visiting in the UK. Everyone coming to Manchester to catch events at the MEN arena needs a place to stay. This is where serviced apartments in Manchester come into play.

Affordable and happening

Accommodation can be a huge problem when you are travelling in order to catch an event, a show, an exhibition or anything like that. If you take an expensive accommodation option in Manchester is could eat away at your budget.

That very same budget you need to fit your MEN arena visits and partying into. Serviced apartments in Manchester offer you affordable alternatives when you are in town for a MEN visit.

These city pads range from a home away from home to luxury serviced apartments in Manchester. An affordable roof over your head that puts money back into your spending budget. In our modern day and age of technological advances, it is still great to see a live event. Nothing beats the atmosphere and the energy of the MEN arena jam-packed full of people all there to see a live concert.

GD Star Rating
loading...
GD Star Rating
loading...

Read More

Manchester City Footie

Monday, June 15th, 2009

Football is huge in the UK, as everybody already knows. There are so many different football clubs and their fans that support them, it is actually quite overwhelming. Within The city of Manchester alone you have two phenomenal football clubs. You have the world famous Manchester United team. And then you also have the Manchester City team.

Although not as famous as Manchester United, Manchester City football club is still a great success. Crowds of forty thousand regularly come and pay to see that team play. Now, as a Manchester City fan you don’t have to be in Manchester itself in order to be an avid fan. However this does put a damper on the fun you can have watching live games, right?

Getting to that game

The answer to that is a huge no. You can live elsewhere in the UK and still catch live Manchester City games. Al you have to do is book yourself into a serviced apartment in Manchester. These apartments range in price and style from an affordable roof over your head for a night or two to luxury apartments in Manchester.

Which serviced apartment in Manchester you choose to make your base is up to you and your wallet. There is nothing like watching a live football game, the camaraderie, the energy, the adrenaline.

You never have to miss another important Manchester City game again if you can afford a serviced apartment in Manchester. Manchester also sports a great number of pubs and eateries that you can enjoy once the game is over. Never a dull moment on a visit to Manchester.

GD Star Rating
loading...
GD Star Rating
loading...

Read More

Visit the Lowry in Manchester

Thursday, June 11th, 2009

You may be forgiven for confusing The Lowry Theatre, Art Gallery and Entertainment complex with the Lowry Hotel in Manchester. Although they have the same name they have very different things to offer you. The Lowry Hotel can offer you hotel accommodation, but then serviced apartments in Manchester are also a great option when staying over. The Lowry complex has lots going on and offers you as a visitor an endless variety of entertainment and activity.

Something for everyone

The Lowry complex in Manchester offers you two theatres, exhibitions, art and exhibition galleries, restaurants, bars and much more. There is something for every member of the whole family to enjoy. You can enjoy a performance at one of the theatres and follow that up with lunch or a drink at a pub.

The best part is that you never have to leave one building for another to find what you want. There is so much to see and do and there is so much on the go and happening that one day isn’t enough. To truly appreciate the magnificence of The Lowry you need to spend at least a whole weekend on having fun and enjoying it.

Staying over in another town with the entire family or even friends can prove a costly business. Serviced apartments in Manchester offer you a more affordable alternative. This means that you can take the family for a weekend of fun and adventure at Manchester’s The Lowry without a problem. Serviced apartments in Manchester also offer you a range of services. So you can spend your time enjoying yourself and not looking after the apartment.

GD Star Rating
loading...
GD Star Rating
loading...

Read More

Home away from home in Liverpool

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Most people do not mind an overnight stay in a hotel, or even a few days when they know that they will soon be returning to their own home and familiar environment. The problems start when the stay is for a few weeks or a few months. That is why visitors to Liverpool might start looking for serviced apartments in Liverpool.

Serviced apartments in Liverpool are available in various categories from luxury serviced apartments in Liverpool to the economy apartments. Anyone who visits Liverpool finds that they can settle so much more comfortably into a serviced apartment of their choice.

The main attraction for renting a serviced apartment is that it is far more cost effective than hotels, but you get the same level of service.

Kick off your shoes and relax

The comfort and privacy of a serviced apartment are hugely appealing to people as well. They settle into their chosen apartment in exactly the same way as they would at home. These apartments are fully furnished with every modern convenience used in homes daily. You only bring your clothes, the rest of your needs are supplied.

Depending on your needs and requirements, you can choose luxury serviced apartment in Liverpool for many extras. You can decide on which services you need when you book your apartment. These can include laundry service, a 24-hour concierge as well as maid services.

The choice is really yours as to what level of comfort you want while being free to go about your business or vacation. Generally, serviced apartments in Liverpool are affordable, neat and clean with all the comforts of home.

GD Star Rating
loading...
GD Star Rating
loading...

Read More

Quick Contact

Rating Explained

Best

Exceptional apartments with a high degree of luxury throughout. Great attention to detail with the pristine finish and luxury fixtures that you would expect from a 5 star equivalent.

Better

Apartments with an excellent standard of presentation. High quality furnishing, fittings and finishes throughout that are similar to a 4 star option.

Good

Apartments with a good level of quality and comfort. Clean and tidy throughout similar to a 3 star option.