These are ideal for two couples who want to travel together but still have complete privacy. All three apartments have two bedrooms, each of which has separate access to the bathroom: they also have fully self-contained kitchens. In addition, the
Oak Apartment and the
Spruce Apartment have separate living-rooms. These two apartments also have
spectacular views over the park. The
Ash Apartment has views over historical Nerudova street. The
Silverbirch Apartment and the
Linden Apartments are on the ground floor and therefore don't have views, although the
Pear Tree Apartment has a large balcony with views over Petrin Hill. Please note that we can provide single beds in either apartment if necessary.
The Oak Apartment
This luxury apartment has two master bedrooms, both of which have spectacular views over the park. Both rooms have beautiful parquet floors and other details of historical interest. However the most striking features are the huge sunny windows: these give the entire apartment a wonderful feeling of space and light. There are only a handful of buildings in the whole of Prague which have views as romantic as this one. The building faces directly onto Petrin Hill, a huge green area right in the centre of Prague.
The dining room and kitchen have a particularly interesting feature - a painted ceiling dating back to the 17th Century.
The Silverbirch Apartment
The Silverbirch Apartment is a good choice if you need a proper two-bedroomed apartment but are on a tighter budget. Essentially you will be staying in the same beautiful part of Prague but won't have a view because the building is on the ground floor (US/Canada: first floor). This apartment is particularly suitable for elderly people or for people who have a lot of luggage.
The Silverbirch Apartment has two bedrooms, each of which has separate access to the bathroom. The main bedroom looks out onto a small interior courtyard: the roof is arched, as was typical of buildings built in the early 17th century.
Because of the structure of the building the window is quite low down, which makes the apartment a little less private than some of the others. However the lane outside is extremely quiet. At night there is a beautiful view of Petrin Hill tower, which is lit up.
The living room/bedroom is the place where you will be spending most of your time. It is furnished with a beautiful antique three-piece suite, plus two extra beds. The adjacent kitchen is fully-equipped with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine and a fridge-freezer. There is also a television set to cover the unlikely possibility that you are bored with what Prague has to offer.
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The castle is about three minutes' easy walk down the hill and Charles Bridge is about ten minutes walk away. Strahov Monastery is two minutes' easy walk through the park and the Loreto and Schwarzenberg Palace are about the same distance in the other direction. There are twenty-two restaurants within five minutes' walk of the building and dozens of pubs and cafés.
Despite its green location the building is only a stone's throw from Prague Castle, the Loreto and Strahov Monastery (where scenes from the most recent James Bond film were shot). Charles Bridge is a few minutes' walk down the hill.
The bedrooms are on different levels, so they are completely private. Both have small windows which look out onto the park.
The Spruce Apartment
The Spruce Apartment is a huge two bedroomed duplex apartment which is ideal for larger groups or for more affluent couples. There is more than enough room for eight to ten people to sleep very comfortably. The main room is huge and has spectacular views over the park. In addition there are two bedrooms, plus a fully-equipped kitchen, a bathroom and a second lavatory. The apartment is furnished with original Czech antiques and oil paintings.
Finally, there is a fully-equipped kitchen. Notice the traditional painted ceiling (left).
Because it is next to the park this is a very quiet and peaceful part of Prague and the air is much cleaner than elsewhere in the city. The windows face south so that the rooms are very sunny.
The Linden Apartment
The Linden Apartment is tucked away at the back of the building, so it is very peaceful.
The apartment has a main living room area, a small kitchen and two private bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom. There is also a small courtyard which is particularly pleasant in summer.
The Ash Apartment
The Ash Apartment is a beautiful apartment on the first floor of an historical building (Mozart frequented this building during his time in Prague). The apartment looks out onto Nerudova, one of the most interesting streets in the historical part of Prague. Prague Castle is a few minutes' walk away.
The second room is the main bedroom: the room is bright and sunny in the morning because of its three large windows. There are views down Nerudova street and across to the park.
The apartment has views over Nerudova street. Look out for the famous picture of the madonna and child on the building opposite. Prague Castle is just behind these buildings.
The apartment has a fully-furnished kitchen with an adjacent dining area. The kitchen was built in 2008 and includes a cooker, fridge and washing-up machine.
The Pear Tree Apartment
The Pear Tree Apartment has two large rooms, both of which have independent access to the bathroom. There is a second washroom and a storage area in the apartment. The main room has a kitchen/dining area and the bedroom has access to a private balcony with views over Petrin Hill.
The bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and has steps leading up to the balcony. The apartment is right next to the park and faces south.
The apartment has a large private balcony which looks onto Petrin Hill and the Strahov monastery.
The main room has a modern kitchen/dining area. There is a sitting area and spare bed.
