Title: Canalside Chic – Your London Escape Starts Here! WIFI and Airport Transfers Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Canalside Chic – Your London Escape Starts Here! WIFI and Airport Transfers Apartment in Hemel Hempstead with water park and Hot tub ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18991300/18991267/0ecd65e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18991300/18991267/ec447958.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18991300/18991267/72d33be9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18991300/18991267/ade87104.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/19000000/18991300/18991267/3026c192.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in historic Apsley Village, this stylish apartment is perfect for couples and executives seeking a serene atmosphere. Enjoy beautiful morning views of the Grand Union Canal and Apsley Mills through french windows in the lounge, then explore Hertfordshire's countryside and central London. The apartment offers early check-in and late check-out. 7.6 Good ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 210764 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Hot tub - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Canalside Chic – Your London Escape Starts Here! WIFI and Airport Transfers Country calm meets city buzz in this stylish retreat. Soak up waterside charm just outside London. Chic 1-bed, 2-bed stay with stunning views, cafes & walks on your doorstep. The perfect city break with a country twist! With scenic canal views, cozy luxury, and London just a ride away, it is perfect for couples, solo travelers, or solo entrepreneurs looking for a serene escape with urban convenience. Fully equipped to ensure your holiday is a home to home experience. The property has been popular with holiday travellers since 2018, short term corporate lets as well as family members visiting relatives in the area. The apartment is conveniently located for exploring the Hertfordshire countryside and the delights of central London. The apartment is close to the Harry Potter Studios and opposite the Grand Union Canal and a beautiful marina, and 15 minutes walk from Apsley Village with its boutique shops, restaurants and pubs for romantic evening dinners along the canal. Hemel Hempstead town centre, shopping mall and the historic city of St Albans and Watford are within easy reach. Notes on accommodation:- \*Only the persons or the number of people mentioned in a confirmed booking can stay at the property. \*The apartment is not suitable for children, families or workmen or the disabled. Pets and smoking are not permitted. \*Guests are required to obtain the owner’s prior written consent before permitting any visitors to enter the property. The owner maintains strict policies to ensure adherence to the property listing conditions, including limitations on the maximum number of permitted overnight occupants. Travel & Attractions:- Central London - 25 mins away by direct train. Warner Brothers Studio Tours (The making of Harry Potter) - 15 mins away by car. Ascot - 60 mins away by car. Hemel Hempstead Town Centre - 5 mins away by car. The Snow Centre - 10 mins away by car. Verulamium Park & Museum - 20 mins away. The Rex Cinema - is 20 mins away by car. History of Apsley Village:- The construction of the trunk canal (later to be called the Grand Union Canal) between London and the Midlands through the valley in 1798 that began its industrial rise at the start of the 19th century. The canal gave an easy way of transporting the raw and manufactured products to and from the mills. John Dickinson, the inventor of a new method of continuous papermaking, purchased an existing mill in the area in 1809. There is record of paper making already taking place nearby at this time. John Dickinson, the inventor of a new method of continuous papermaking, purchased an existing mill in the area in 1809. There is record of paper making already taking place nearby at this time. Streets of mill workers' terraced houses grew up adjacent to the mills. Housing for managers was built on the old Manor Farm, higher up the hill towards Felden, in the grounds of the Manor Estate, today known as Shendish Manor. 1938 – Apsley railway station was built with backing from John Dickinson Ltd as a way to bring more people to work at the Mills. 1853 – Charles Longman, heir to the publisher Longman's and partner to John Dickinson, bought the Shendish estate and built an impressive manor house. St. Mary's Church (1871) stands above the modern Sainsbury's supermarket in Apsley. It was built to serve and inspire the workers of the paper mill that once occupied the supermarket site. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limo/town car service - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Printer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Kayak - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Theme park nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 10,764 square feet ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27560000/27558300/27558250/w1241h826x0y443-caae7793.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nice and lovely apartment located not far from Hemel Hempstead station and food. Hemel Hempstead - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=27558250&PinnedHotelID=27558250&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114760000/114759300/114759210/2c0fcdbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 min drive to Train, 10 to Warner Bro's Kings Langley - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=114759210&PinnedHotelID=114759210&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105780000/105776600/105776514/90340923.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Renovated Studio - Self Check-In, Free Parking Watford - Washer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=105776514&PinnedHotelID=105776514&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101920000/101913000/101912918/9446c85b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious room with study table next to university Hatfield - Laundry [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=101912918&PinnedHotelID=101912918&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109810000/109803100/109803071/6eace5f7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cosy London Luxury studio West Harrow - Washer - Parking available - Microwave - Living/dining area £156 includes taxes & fees 25 Oct - 26 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=109803071&PinnedHotelID=109803071&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96940000/96931700/96931690/w1609h1074x0y6-1b487d50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jambo Stays Comfy for contractors, relocators and families. Convinient in Town Hemel Hempstead - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=96931690&PinnedHotelID=96931690&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118280000/118271200/118271108/6c0d18d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ruby’s Retreat-4 Bed- Contractor Disc- WiFi Hertfordshire - Kitchen - Washer - Microwave [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=118271108&PinnedHotelID=118271108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Economy Studio, 1 Double Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21350000/21342200/21342146/a4409dc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Livin’ Serviced Apartments Watford - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Laundry - Outdoor space 8.8 Excellent 236 reviews £90 includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=21342146&PinnedHotelID=21342146&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24070000/24062600/24062557/d343f09b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Entire Place | Own Entrance | Kitchen | Garden | WiFi | Walk to Tube | Parking Pinner South - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.6 Exceptional 90 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=24062557&PinnedHotelID=24062557&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101790000/101780400/101780360/95b7e3ae.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Refined Living with Free Wi-Fi and Parking Rickmansworth - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.0 Very good 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=101780360&PinnedHotelID=101780360&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 27 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys Kindly empty the fridge of all food including the dustbins in the kitchen and bathroom before you leave. Clear out the dishwasher and kitchen sink of used plates, cutlery, cooking pots and wash them Please strip the bed and place any used linen and towels inside the washing machine, Return all furniture and furnishings back to where you found them at the start of your rental. Depart only with your belongings. Lock all windows securely with the window keys and leave keys in the white key box by the front door. When you leave, shut the apartment door firmly. Thank you! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Please read through the inventory provided at the apartment. Damaged or missing items affects the damage deposit. Students, workmen, field contractors and builders cannnot rent the apartment. All rights reserved incluđing booking cancellation/eviction. Please remember to read through the owner's inventory provided to you prior to your stay. Damaged / missing items affects the damage deposit return. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Perfect London Sightseeing Harry Potter Tours Leavesden Perfect for London Sightseeing Harry Potter Tours Leavesden ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.730904,-0.462815&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gqwzHpky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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KDpj7a7tpRHaxDjNaR5jruQBBFA=) Apsley Hemel Henmpstead, Hertfordshire #### What's nearby - The Snow Centre - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles - Planet Ice - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Gadebridge Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles - Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles - The Grove - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles #### Getting around - Apsley Station - 2 min walk - Croxley Underground Station - 14 min drive - London (LTN-Luton) - 25 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk - ‪Great Wall Chinese Take Away - ‬4 min drive - ‪Fish and Chip Shop - Seaworld - ‬9 min walk - ‪The Paper Mill, Apsley - ‬1 min walk - ‪Union Coffee & Dough - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Canalside Chic – Your London Escape Starts Here! WIFI and Airport Transfers pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Canalside Chic – Your London Escape Starts Here! WIFI and Airport Transfers? > Check-in begins at 12:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Canalside Chic – Your London Escape Starts Here! WIFI and Airport Transfers? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Canalside Chic – Your London Escape Starts Here! WIFI and Airport Transfers located? > Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from The Snow Centre and within 3 miles (5 km) of Planet Ice and Vauxhall Road. Gadebridge Park and Delta Force Paintball Kings Langley are also within 3 miles (5 km). Apsley Station is only a 2-minute walk. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Coppid Beech Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bracknell-Hotels-The-Coppid-Beech-Hotel.h3809.Hotel-Information) > > [Carden Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Carden-Park.h190780.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stansted-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Stansted-Airport.h18464320.Hotel-Information) > > [Stratford Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Stratford-Manor.h27936.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashford International Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Ashford-International-Hotel.h527123.Hotel-Information) > > [Retallack Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Columb-Major-Hotels-Retallack-Resort.h4537229.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Sand Bay Holiday Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weston-Super-Mare-Hotels-Sand-Bay-Holiday-Village.h11443695.Hotel-Information) > > [St Michael's Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falmouth-Hotels-St-Michaels-Resort.h2951426.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Stratford-Upon-Avon.h11307.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Norbreck Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Norbreck-Castle-Hotel.h6377.Hotel-Information) > > [Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Eastwell-Manor.h905662.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shipley-Hotels-Hollins-Hall-Hotel.h63744.Hotel-Information) > > [Chesford Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenilworth-Hotels-Chesford-Grange.h920291.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Hotels-Grand-Burstin-Hotel-Folkestone.h1201483.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mill Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-The-Mill-Hotel-Spa.h1695656.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Manchester Ashton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Under-Lyne-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Manchester-Ashton.h1848975.Hotel-Information) > > [The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-The-Winchester-Hotel-Spa.h26080.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Hilton-At-St-Georges-Park.h5094740.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Manchester.h120016.Hotel-Information) > > [The Spa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotels-The-Spa-Hotel.h8849.Hotel-Information) > > [Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Hythe-Imperial-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h9108.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Rutland-Arms-Hotel.h792056.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Beach Club & Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Harbour-Beach-Club-Hotel-Spa.h2261933.Hotel-Information) > > [Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newquay-Hotels-Fistral-Beach-Hotel-And-Spa-Adults-Only.h1895493.Hotel-Information) > > [Worcester Whitehouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worcester-Hotels-Worcester-Whitehouse.h18498.Hotel-Information) > > [Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Cotswolds-Hotel-Spa.h13106835.Hotel-Information)