Have a look at VisitEnglands Winter 2010 issue of their 'Quality Edge' magazine and read the feature about the recent refurbishment of 4* Gold Wharton Lock Apartment. On page 46 of the magazine the article describes some of the changes and improvement made by us and shows before and after photographs of the new Granite kitchen!

In the article Sandra is quoted as saying “We aim to offer a luxury alternative to the hotels and guest houses in the city.” In April 2009 we became the first and only Gold graded self catering property in the City of Chester, an honour that has been awarded recently to us for the second time.

Fantastic news:

It was announced in November 2009, that Wharton Lock Apartment has, for the SECOND time, been presented with the prestigious Enjoy England annual GOLD award.

We are very pleased to receive this 4 Star Gold award which followed the assessment carried out by Quality in Tourism on behalf of Enjoy England.

4 Star Gold Wharton Lock Apartment gained grade 5 in 4 of 5 sections of the report and we would like to thank Amy, Simon, Keith and also our cleaning company Poppies for all their help and support which has resulted in this GOLD AWARD.

Walk into the lounge and appreciate the new feeling of space and warmth that the renovations have given this area - the radiator has been removed and replaced with a fantastic "Living Art Fire". After a busy day out in Chester return to the apartment and curl up in the luxury leather sofa and chairs while enjoying the "crackling" log fire. This is a fantastic piece of design by Dimplex giving you the choice of coal or log fire with the option to enjoy the cosy fire with or without the heaters. In the Summer why not look at the cool ice capped views or the trickling stream while you enjoy the cool blown air. If you prefer the relaxing view of tropical fish in an aquarium you can have that too! This Living Art fire really has to be seen to be truly enjoyed! The new curtains and voiles together with the comfortable new dining table chairs all compliment each other and offer you the best of self catering in Chester.

Part 3 of the Wharton Lock Refurbishment

The family bathroom is now tiled floor to ceiling in white tiles with a trim of turquoise and chrome to give the bathroom an overall brighter feel. The oak and mirror bathside, matching soft close oak toilet seat and even an oak light pull all set off the new look bathroom. The glass shower screen was the final touch to complete the overhaul, all this together with the matching towels, dishes and pot pourri makes it a lovely picture!

Part 2 of the Wharton Lock Refurbishment

As soon as you walk through the door of the 4* Gold Wharton Lock Apartment you will notice the fresh new "soft-feel" carpets, they give a real spring to your step with a 10mm soundproof underlay. Coloured "Gold" it compliments the complete feeling of luxury within the apartment. Preparation for these new carpets came with the help of two of our "offspring" - First Keith came up for the middle weekend of the renovations and, together with Graham, took on the job of shortening all eight of the fire doors. Quite a task but at least they were done before the carpet went down.