Renting a serviced apartment or holiday rental in the city that has more canals than Venice opens the door to a plethora of delights from Cadbury World to the Jewellery Quarter, ancient architecture to wonderful natural environments. If you think you had Birmingham pegged then think again, there’s more to this city than meets the eye.

Your first stop in Birmingham has to be Cadbury World, a chocoholic’s dream come true but an interesting visit even if you aren’t that crazy about chocolate. Take a tour of this mega chocolate factory and find out the history of the company and the ancient origins of chocolate. Take a peek at the production line and sample some of the delights that are produced here. When your tour has ended make sure you pay a visit to the gift shop for more chocolate treats. A totally scrumptious experience.

For a taste of this city’s architecture check out Birmingham Cathedral. This baroque beauty was built in the early 1700s and boasts some wonderful Pre-Raphaelite stained glass windows that are definitely worth a look. The delightful, 400 year old Jacobean Aston Hall also deserves a visit and here you will find some lovely works of art gracing the walls of rooms decorated with gorgeous period furnishings. A truly beautiful mansion.

Your aparthotel or self-catered apartment in Birmingham also gives you access to the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter where you can discover the 200 year old history of Birmingham’s jewellery making industry. Take a tour of an original jewellery factory just as it would have looked many moons ago. Here you will find old jewellery making equipment, machinery and tools, metal stamps and even old invoice and account books. After your tour grab a cuppa and a slice of cake at the café and perhaps even treat yourself to a piec of traditional Birmingham made jewellery.

For a slice of tranquil countryside in the middle of the city take a stroll over to Cannon Hill Park. Enjoy a game of tennis or try your hand at bowling amidst lush, vibrant flower beds and beautifully maintained lawns or just grab a good English cuppa in one of the Tea Rooms at the park.

A lovely restaurant that is just a stones throw away from your apartment rental or holiday let in Birmingham is Carters of Moseley. Here you can enjoy British cuisine, an extensive wine list, excellent service and a pleasant atmosphere. The crispy duck egg starter and the fish here are just superb.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home. With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Birmingham city centre.

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