ACCOMMODATION We have two apartments available in this stylish modern apartment block, newly-completed in 2008. Situated on the ground floor and the first floor, both provide comfortable accommodation for 4 people in 2 double bedrooms. There is a secure video entry system and a lift, and on-site parking for the use of guests. [ click on interior photos to enlarge ]

The open-plan main room has patio doors opening to the ground floor terrace or first floor balcony beside the courtyard parking area. With wooden floors and leather sofas the apartments have an uncluttered contemporary style. There is a flat screen TV and DVD/CD player with a selection of DVDs and CDs. Wireless broadband is available free of charge for the use of guests with laptops.

The bedrooms have double beds and are fully carpeted. The master bedroom has an en suite shower with WC and basin. Floor to ceiling windows open onto the ground floor terrace or first floor balcony. There is a fully-tiled bathroom with shower over the bath, plus washbasin, WC and heated towel rail.

PRICES FOR 2008-2009 Minimum stay 2 nights View Availability Calendars: Merk apartment 0/2 (ground floor) Merk apartment 1/1 (first floor) 2 - 3 nights £122 per night 4 - 6 nights £118 per night 7 - 13 nights £108 per night 14 - 20 nights £103 per night 21 - 28 nights £98 per night Christmas & New Year period £123 - £137 per night Discounts negotiable for stay of 4 weeks or more Rates include 15% VAT NO PETS & NO SMOKERS PLEASE How to book

GAS & ELECTRICITY The apartments have gas central heating throughout. All fuel costs are included in the rental. INTERNET ACCESS The apartment has free wireless broadband access for guests with wireless enabled laptops. LINEN All bed linen, towels and tea towels are provided free of charge. WHAT IS PROVIDED IN THE APARTMENT? You will find supplies of the following: Coffee, tea bags, sugar, salt, pepper, oil and vinegar, dishwasher tablets and other cleaning fluids; toilet rolls, kitchen paper and bin liners; soap, shower gel, shampoo; bed linen, towels, tea towels, oven glove.

LOCATION [ map ] Situated in a residential area between Glasgow Green and Glasgow Cross, The Merk offers the best of both worlds, away from the busiest areas of the town but just a few minutes walk from the Merchant City and City Centre. Glasgow Green is just a short walk away from the apartment along Lanark Street. The oldest of the city parks, The Green was gifted to the people of Glasgow by Bishop Turnbull in 1450. Initially it was used for washing, bleaching linen, grazing, drying fishing nets and for swimming in the River Clyde. Today it is the venue for a number of events every year, including the World Pipe Band Championships. Other attractions on The Green include the People's Palace and Winter Gardens, where you can learn about Glasgow's social history and follow it with a visit to the café in the sumptuous Victorian glasshouse with its array of tropical plants. Great on a cold, wet day, but just as good when the sun shines! Outside the People's Palace is the recently restored Doulton Fountain, the largest terracotta fountain in the world. Of more interest to the younger members of the family is the children's play village located on the green. There is also a toddler's play area.

The apartments are just 200 metres from Glasgow Cross, and beyond that is the Merchant City and City Centre. Trongate has been part of the Merchant City regeneration programme in recent years and is home to some trendy restaurants and bars as well as a wide selection of shops. The Tron Theatre has an excellent reputation for showing innovative theatre, and is now a thriving multi-faceted arts venue, home to the award-winning Tron Theatre Company and host to the very best of British and International touring productions.

The Merchant City, whose magnificent buildings have been lovingly restored in recent years, is Glasgow at its most vibrant and cultured. Sophisticated and up-market shops, restaurants, bars and clubs mingle with grand architecture and art collections. Fashion jostles with big business here and the coolest of Glasgow folk can be found whiling away days and nights with coffee or whisky (or both) in hand, within strolling distance of the flat, at a pavement café or in a glitzy bar. Beyond the Merchant City is the City Centre where you will find shops a-plenty if it's retail therapy you are after. Glasgow is the UK's second largest shopping centre after London, and is still growing. Both Buchanan Galleries and St Enoch Shopping Centre are currently being expanded, and Buchanan Street which links them is also lined with shops, bars and restaurants. Argyle Street and Sauchiehall Street are the other main shopping streets.

USEFUL LOCAL SHOPS Nearest general store - News Zone, opposite the apartment block Post Office - Glassford Street Bank of Scotland - Glasgow Cross Supermarkets - Tesco and Marks & Spencer on Argyle Street Internet café - Easy Café/Caffé Nero, St Vincent Street Pharmacy - Boots in St Enoch Shopping Centre Nearest restaurants - Gospoda Bistro and Euro Pizza, opposite the apartment block; China, 40 London Road Plenty more bars and restaurants on Trongate and in the Merchant City Tourist Information Office - George Square

To help plan your visit, we have also compiled the following:

• Our Personal Guide to Glasgow
• Transport Information Page
• What to do in and around Glasgow

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