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Property #0428: Canada, Ontario - Tower House in Stratford, Ontario.
“A contemporary residence, designed by Shim-Sutcliffe Architects, it’s a sublime combination of materials, in this case concrete, cedar and Douglas fir. The property is spread over four levels, with a central atrium drenching the house in natural light.” [Wallpaper* City Guide Toronto: 2012.]
2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, sleeps 5
56 credits
1 day minimum stay

Available from 23 Jun 13 to 30 Jun 13 for 56 credits

Or check-in on June 24th, 2013, and check-out on July 1st, 2013.

offer book this prime time and get 50% of the credits back when you travel

Available from 29 Sep 13 to 6 Oct 13 for 56 credits

Or check-in on Sept. 30th, 2013 and check-out on Oct. 7th, 2013.

offer book this prime time and get 20% of the credits back when you travel

please note that any flexibility indicated for these dates is not guaranteed.

The Tower House functions as a deluxe two bedroom suite, with a living room, den bedroom, master bedroom and two bathrooms en suite, as well as a third 'powder room' bathroom off the foyer.

It has a fireplace in the living room, and wonderful views of the Avon River. Queen size beds, both with down comforters and pillows are in the bedrooms. Modern European and North American furniture is featured. Seasonal, healthy breakfasts, consisting of local organic products are served daily. Rundles is located next door (http://www.rundlesrestaurant.com/), and is considered one of the best modern restaurants in Canada. Rundles luncheon and dinner menus can also be served in the house, during restaurant hours.

*Prime Time offer or 7+ night stay, we will provide complimentary airport chauffeur service to and from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The above offer is for a maximum of 4 guests. Please ask for more details.

The Tower House was designed by the respected young Canadian architectural firm Shim-Sutcliffe (http://www.shim-sutcliffe.com/), and was chosen as a "Record House" by Architectural Record in April 2002. (http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/residential/archives/0204Tower.asp)

"Life moves at a stately pace in the farm town of 30,000, less than two hours from Toronto. Stay a couple of days to rent pedal boats, feed swans, and stroll through verdant gardens, stopping to picnic by the water, and saunter through galleries and antique stores. By night, explore Stratford's culinary and theatrical offerings. This Stratford, like its British namesake, is famed for its theater festival. Running May through October, the festival keeps things delightfully dramatic in this sleepy Ontario town." [Out Traveler Magazine: 2009.]

Cultural highlights in Stratford include:

Stratford Shakespeare Festival (http://www.stratford-festival.on.ca/), Stratford Summer Music (http://www.stratfordsummermusic.ca/), Gallery Stratford (http://www.gallerystratford.on.ca/), Savour Stratford Culinary Festival (http://www.savourstratford.com/), and Stratford Chefs School (http://stratfordchef.com/).

Other solid restaurants in town to visit include Bijou (http://www.bijourestaurant.com/), Down the Street (http://www.downthestreet.ca/), The Prune (http://theprune.com/), Mercer Hall Bistro (http://www.mercerhall.com/), and Pazzo (http://www.pazzo.ca/).

For more information about Stratford, and the surrounding region, please visit the Stratford Tourism Alliance webpage (http://www.welcometostratford.com/).

Excellent half-day and full day trips from Stratford, include visits to St. Jacobs, Elora Gorge, and Fergus; Bayfield, Goderich, Grand Bend, and the Pinery Provincial Park; and of course, Niagara Falls, Niagara wineries (www.winesofontario.org), and the Shaw Festival in scenic Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario (http://www.shawfest.com/).

Toronto is the closest major city, and makes for a great destination to stay before or after visiting Stratford. Further afield, we are close enough by car to Buffalo, New York, as well as, Detroit, Michigan. Stratford is well connected to Canada's national rail service, Via Rail (http://www.viarail.ca/en_index.html), with regular train service to and from Toronto; and the other direction, south to London, Ontario, where one can link to many other destinations in the Province. Lastly, small jets can land at Stratford Municipal Airport.

The tower house comes with a private chef and housekeeper.

Wonderful accommodation, fabulous restaurant and perfect location. If you can imagine having a spacious and well-appointed house (amazing kitchen, great entertainment area, 2 fantastic bedrooms) next door to a restaurant with a superb menu and excellent wine list all in a perfect setting of Stratford read more

Please contact us for detailed information and expert advice regarding how to get to and from your region to ours. Essentially, the closest international airport is located in Toronto. Also, one can easily fly to nearby cities like Detroit, Michigan, or, Buffalo, New York, and then drive to us in about three hours. (If you stay with us for seven nights or longer, we will provide complimentary chauffeur service from Toronto Pearson Intl. Airport, Toronto Island Airport, London Ontario Intl. Airport, Hamilton Intl. Airport, or, Region of Waterloo Intl. Airport, to Stratford and back.)

Stratford is a very walkable small country town. Everything you need is within easy walking distance from our riverside and central location in downtown Stratford. Leave your vehicle parked!

Car necessary: no; Car useful: no.

Local Activities
Sports :
Swimming (3 minute walk)
Horse Riding (10 minute drive)
Fishing (15 minute drive)
Downhillskiing (3 minute walk)
Golf (10 minute drive)
Tennis (15 minute drive)
Sailing (35 minute drive)
Water Skiing (10 minute drive)
Hiking / Walking (2 minute drive)
Bicycling (3 minute drive)
Surfing (10 minute walk)
Windsurfing (3 minute walk)
Cross Country Skiing (2 minute walk)
Other :
Shops (1 minute walk)
Restaurants (onsite)
Culture (onsite)
Gym / Health Club (8 minute walk)
Amusement Parks (30 minute drive)
Wildlife Viewing (onsite)
Beach (45 minute drive)

Activities notes : Stratford Country Club is the best golf course in Stratford and area. This challenging golf course is located minutes away from the house, making for an easy and relaxing drive along the river. (http://www.stratfordcountryclub.com/)

Facilities
Bedrooms :
Bedroom 1 - 1 queen double
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen double
Living Room - 1 sofa bed
sleeps a maximum of 5

Bedroom notes : We have a luxurious, queen-sized air mattress bed that can be assembled if required.

Bathrooms :
Bathroom 1 - toilet, shower, bath with overhead shower
Bathroom 2 - shower, toilet, bath with overhead shower
Half bathroom 3 - 'Powder Room', toilet

Bathroom notes : Both bedroom bathrooms include soaps by Roger & Gallet; shampoo and skincare products by Aveda; bathrobes by Thomas Ferguson Irish Linen.

General :
central heating
air conditioning
fireplace
telephone
fax machine
internet access
linen
towels
sofa bed
baby crib
Hair dryer
Computer available
WiFi
High speed internet
Water view
Kitchen :
oven
hob / stove
dishwasher
washing machine
clothes dryer
fridge
freezer
coffee maker
toaster
iron & ironing board
condiments/essentials
Entertainment :
tv
vcr
cd player/hi-fi
dvd player
cd library
video library
dvd library
Cable / Satelite TV
External :
parking
Garden / Yard
Outdoor furniture
Beach / Water front
Services :
Nanny /Babysitting
Housekeeper
Cook
Gardener

Other notes : We provide complimentary concierge service, helping you make theatre and restaurant reservations, et cetera.

Vacation Theme
: Rural, Historic, Romantic, Activity.
Suitability and Special Instructions
: No Smoking Inside, Pets Considered, Not Suitable For The Elderly Or Infirm, No Wheelchair Access.

Other notes : The house does not have an elevator, and therefore is not suitable for anyone who cannot climb stairs.

Credits
: 56 credits.

This includes final cleaning.Please note that it does not include
The use of a BMW 328i, 1998 car can be arranged for an additional charge of 5 credits.

The tower house comes with a private chef and housekeeper.