Holiday Apartment in Prague, Czech Republic
Apartment with Balcony on Art Nouveau street in Central Prague
Very Quiet Street and Spacious Sunny Flat within Walking Distance of Historic Centre
Sleeps 5 (2 Bedrooms)
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This sunny apartment is located on the second floor of a 1920s building. Recently renovated, it has all mod cons, including WiFi and use of a Czech mobile phone. There are four big rooms. Double doors in the bedroom/study lead onto a balcony which overlooks the back courtyard facing southwards. The master bedroom has parquet floors and a king size bed. The kitchen adjoins the dining room and sitting room, giving the flat a lovely open feeling while also cosy and elegant with sofas and carpeted floor. The street is quietly residential. Reigrovy Sady Park is 200 metres away, as are fine clay tennis courts. Shops and transport are around the corner on Seifertova. Trams 5 and 9 run to the centre and across the river to the Castle side. Charles university Economics faculty is 100 metres away. The Obecni Dum is a mere 10 minute walk. Old town square and Wenceslas Sq are approximately 10 to 15 minute walk, as are many of the music venues (both classical and popular).
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | Per Week | Per Month |
| January | 560 euros/ £440 | 1100 euros** |
| February | 560 euros / £440* | 1100 euros* |
| March | 560 euros/ £440 | 1100 euros |
| April | 560 euros/ £440 | 1100 euros |
| May | 560 euros / £440 | 1100 euros |
| June | 560 euros / £440 | 1100 euros |
| July | 560 euros / £440 | 1100 euros |
| August | 560 euros / £440 | 1100 euros |
| September | 560 euros / £440 | 1100 euros |
| October | 560 euros / £440 | 1100 euros** |
| November | 560 euros / £440 | 1100 euros** |
| December | 560 euros / £440 | 1100 euros** |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week / per month in euros.
**Reduction of 10% for three month + stays October to February. Minimum stay is for three nights - 375 euros
Changeover day
Flexible. See the availability timetable. 24th December is not a good day to arrive! Come a day earlier or later if you can.
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 - Wrought iron King size bed. Parquet with floor rug. A fitted corner wardrobe and two colonial style wicker chairs complete a peaceful, cool atmosphere. Bedroom 2 - Double bed & a day bed. Parquet, rugs, wardrobe, table, bookshelves, TV & DVD. |
| Bathrooms: | Loo (with wooden seat) is separate from the bathroom. The bathroom is tiled in cool soft colours, with wooden encased bath. A guilt mirror hangs above an antique basin stand and circular basin. There is a washing machine with semi-dryer. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen is fully equipped and has parquet floor with good work tops and cupboards. There is an aluminium cooker, hob, aluminium fridge, coffee percolators, toaster, wok, pots, pans etc, and a USB friendly portable stereo. |
| Utility Room: | Hoover, ironing board etc. |
| Living Rooms: | The sitting room is carpeted and comfortable open plan with two sofas (2 and 3 seaters) joining to the dining room, which is adjacent to the kitchen. The rooms are simply and cleanly decorated, and the lighting is on dimmers. The dining room table seats 6 |
| Other: | The second bedroom can double as a study and games room, enjoying sunlight all day through the balcony doors. There is TV, DVD, work table & book shelves. Our library is in its early days. All contributions welcome! There are several good guide books. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen are provided. Guests will find breakfast things in the fridge, and a bottle of Sekt (bubbly). A cleaner will come at the end of each stay and a weekly cleaner can be arranged. |
Notes on accommodation
There is the possible option of the use of the ground floor flat with a south-facing terrace of approximately 35sqm. This flat is suitable for 4 - a double and 2 singles. It also has internet and tv. It is currently booked until the end of July. The flat is extremely convenient for students, or visiting professors. Charles University's economics faculty is 100 metres, and the department of Philosophy and Literature is a twenty five minute walk via Old Town square.
Accessibility
There is a lift, so the apartment is totally accessible for older people and mothers (fathers too) with prams.
Outside
The balcony faces sunny southwards and is an ideal place for barbecuing, reading and sunbathing. Deck chairs and BBQ and table are supplied in the warmer months.
Coast/Beach
Shakespeare refers to The Coast of Bohemia in A Winter's Tale. The nearest 'beach' is found at Slapy reservoir, a 45 min drive (buses go there too) outside Prague. It is definitely worth a day's excursion on a summer's day. Stunning, with a choice of beaches - one with a distinctly Caribbean flavour perhaps, the other nearer the yacht club and quieter. The swimming is fabulous and the scenery is beautiful.
Golf
There is golf in the Czech Rep, and at time of writing, the nearest course is unknown, but will be located shortly. There is a golf shop nearby!
Skiing
Believe it or not, a good day's skiing can be enjoyed just one and a quarter hours away by car, near Liberec (a beautiful town worth a visit). Advanced skiers are fairly limited for choice - short black & red slopes - but intermediate and certainly beginners and children are very well served by the ski resorts in this area and in the more popular Krkonose mountains, about 2 hours drive. Cross country skiers are spoilt for choice, tracks and scenery.
Special interest holidays
We supply the Essential 100 Words of Czech Guide. Though many Czechs speak English and menus are in English, being able to speak a few words will be hugely appreciated by the native Czechs (who are fully aware how difficult their language is!). Tuition can be arranged. We also supply our 'Guide to Local Prague' - which will take you a little bit off the typical tourist trail, show you parts of Prague you may never know existed (take a personal guide for a half day tour of Communist Prague! See a pyramid of books), tell you the best taxis to take, the best local bars and cafes and restaurants to go to, where to find the best live music, which castles to visit, or where to find 2 Bruegals, a Velazquez, and where to eat the best svickova. For the very serious Art historian or purely curious visitor, we can organise a qualified guide(s).
Travel
Prague airport is approximately 30 minutes away by taxi. The main railway station is about 10 minutes walk. This links Prague to Vienna, Brno and Berlin.
Distances
For more information on day trips, you should contact me, or read our 'Tips for Prague'. There are many wonderful day excursions to castles and historic towns, as well as city walks.
Carlstejn Castle 30 mins. Nelahozeves Castle 30 mins. Kalovy Vary 1½ hours. Many other castles within 1 hour. Cesky Krumlov 2½ hours. Terezin 40 mins.
Further details
There are numerous little grocery shops (many run by the Vietnamese, open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day). The area is inundated with shops, restaurants, bars, cafes and banks, some of which we recommend in our 'Guide to Local Prague'. The beautiful Riegrovy Sady park is 5 mins walk. This has an athletics track for use by anyone, a swimming pool (check available times for public use. There is a nude swim on Saturday mornings!), an enormous outdoor beer garden, a fantastic children's playground, and some of the best views over the centre of Prague that you will find anywhere. There is even 'sunbathers slope, which in summer, becomes pretty much like a beach - bikinis, frisbies and surf shorts are de rigeur.
Booking notes
Booking, Deposits and Payment:
30% of the rental price should be paid to secure the booking.
Security deposits to be paid on arrival.
Cancellation refunds:
Up to 8 weeks – no cancellation charge
4-8 weeks – 50% of rate refunded
2-4 weeks – 25% of rate refunded
Less than 2 weeks – no refund
Supplied in the rental price:
Electricity*, gas, linen, towels.
Arrival and departure times:
Please confirm arrival and departure times by email, and enclose a travelling mobile number.
Guest comments
Hi Piers, We had a great time in Prague and the flat was very comfortable...Rolf
House swap
Yes we would consider a house/flat swap.
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