Hotels Windermere

April 7, 2010

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Hotels Windermere

Wooded areas and lush green hills surround the largest natural lake in England. The majority of sport in this region centres on the outdoors. Kayaking, canoeing, water skiing, fishing and lake cruises are the favourite past times of residents and visitors alike. Numerous walking, hiking and biking paths are the tame land sports offered. Many enthusiasts prefer rock climbing, canyoning and the zip lines of the locale. In addition, the town has a golf club.

The area is famous for the life and times of children’s novelist Beatrix Potter. The World of Beatrix Potter brings to life the stories of the famous author in 3D displays of her characters. The Beatrix Potter Gallery houses her sketches and watercolours while the Hill Top is where she wrote and drew.

Numerous and varied accommodations are available for individuals to book hotels online or compare hotels in the general location. Cheap hotels and bed and breakfasts are readily available to fit any budget. The Ravensorth Hotel is a 2-minute walk to the city centre. The Oakthorpe and Lamplighter Bar is a Victorian guesthouse in the heart of the city. Visitors who stay at the All Seasons Guesthouse are allowed access to the Parklands leisure club. The Lakes Hotel and the Ashleigh House are also located in the heart of the city.

Accommodations include restaurants, however a variety of menus and choice of cuisine can be found in the city. Francine’s Coffee Shop provides meals in addition to hot beverages. The Cook House and Ramble are local bistros specializing in British cuisine. The Golden Mountain Chinese Restaurant and Trattoria Ticino provide oriental and Italian alternatives.

A local train and bus station service Windermere, while the nearest airport is in Manchester.

Hotels Kirby Lonsdale

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Hotels Kirby Lonsdale

Many buildings in the town are at least 300 years old. Shopping opportunities abound with many little shops and stores in the community.

Station House Pottery displays its wares and offers the chance for visitors to decorate their own creations. The Enchanted Chocolate Mine offers delectable goodies and fine teas in addition to showing young guests the mine where the fairies produce the chocolate.

St. Mary’s Church and the Devil’s Bridge are examples of the local medieval structures. The church dates back to Norman times and the bridge was built in the 14th century.

There is a wide selection of sporting interests in Kirby Lonsdale. Horse racing events are held at the Whittington Course. Motorcycle riding and racing is also a popular past time. The town also has a tennis and golf clubs.

Guests wanting to stay in Kirby Lonsdale can book hotels online or compare hotels on the area. There are numerous cheap hotels and accommodations to choose from. The Blue Pig is a 17th century bed and breakfast with very modern amenities. The King’s Arm Hotel is located on the edge of the Lakes and Dales. Plato’s offers fine cuisine in addition to accommodations. The Barbon Inn is 300 years, old but also has modern facilities. The Orange Tree Hotel features en suite rooms with modern amenities.

All of the listed accommodations serve meals but there are many restaurants and pubs that offer snacks to multiple course dinners. The Avanti offers a variety of English cuisine. The S Restaurant specializes in seafood. The Silver Moon is a Chinese restaurant. The Highwayman and The snooty Fox Tavern are pubs that also serve food.

The nearest airport is in Blackpool and there is a train station in Garsdale. National Express Coach has a route to Kirby Lonsdale.

Hotels Keswick

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Hotels Keswick

The earliest records of the town are in the 13th century, with the first mention of Keswick describing the town as a market for cheese. The pencil industry began in Keswick in the 16th century as the mining of graphite led to the development of the first graphite pencils. Pencils were manufactured in Keswick from that time until 2008. Tourism is the most important industry in Keswick today, and the town hosts a number of festivals throughout the year that are major tourist draws. The town hosts an annual Film Festival, an annual Jazz Festival, and an annual Beer Festival. The annual Beer Festival features a variety of ales, lagers, and ciders, and there is live music throughout the festival. The town also houses a number of notable museums including the Cars of the Stars Motor Museum and the Cumberland Pencil Museum. Keswick has a variety of hotel options that cater to the tourist trade. Cheap hotel options in Keswick include the Greystoke House Keswick on Leonard Street and the Queens Hotel Keswick on Main Street. Mid range options include the Keswick Lodge on Main Street and the Lynton Lodge Keswick on Lynton Lodge High Hill. Travelers looking for luxury options should look at the Armathwaite Hall Hotel Keswick on Bassenthwaite Lake and the Highfield Hotel Keswick. The traveler can book hotels directly through a chosen hotel, or compare hotels online on popular travel portals like Expedia or Orbitz. Bed & Breakfast options in Keswick include the Burnside Bed and Breakfast Keswick and the Woodside Bed and Breakfast Keswick. While Keswick is no longer served by rail service, it has good bus links to the nearby towns of Cockermouth, Penrith, and Windermere.

Hotels Grange over Sands

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Hotels Grange over Sands

Visitors will find incredible views of the bay and carefully manicured English gardens in addition to lavish Edwardian and Victorian structures. The Grange Ornamental Gardens and Promenade provide beautiful English landscaping and pleasant walks. Humphrey Head is the highest limestone cliff in Cumbria where visitors can look out onto the sea.

Individual sports enthusiasts find the town has an 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, bowling greens and climbing walls. There are numerous walking paths on which to enjoy the beautiful countryside.

Prospective guests can book hotels online or compare hotels in the area. Grange over Sands has accommodations that range from cheap hotels to elaborate and expensive accommodations. Many of the establishments are amazing expansive estates worth viewing in themselves with original décor and vast gardens.

The Corner Beech House is located 5 minutes from the centre of the city and boasts an incredible view of the sea. The Lymehurst Hotel is a splendid Victorian building that offers guests a fine dining experience. The Somerset House is a bed and breakfast located in the centre of town. The Graythwaite Manor Hotel is a massive and elegant complex worthy of touring and overlooks Morecambe Bay. The Hampsfell House Hotel is surrounded by woodland and is only a few minutes walk to town or the coast.

The hotels employ master chefs who provide fine dining pleasure and additionally there is the Amber Court Chinese Restaurant, the At Home Café and Bistro, and the Roger and Company restaurant. The Wheatsheaf of Beetham and The Crow Inn also offer various English menus.

Travelers will find a railroad station in town, but the nearest airport is in Blackpool. There are no bus routes to the area, however taxis and car hires are available.

Hotels New Mills

April 5, 2010

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Hotels New Mills

For centuries, the economy was based on mining and textiles, but most recently manufacturing sweets. New Mills dates back to medieval times and boasts period architecture. The New Mills Heritage Centre displays the history of the town.

The Torrs Millenium Walkway takes visitors on a scenic journey through the region where the Seth and Goyt Rivers have carved a natural gorge. The Union Road Bridge reunites the town that the rivers had split in two. The Torrs Riverside Park begins below the museum.

Taurus crafts is a series of studios and shops allowing local artisans to offer such wares as stained glass, candles, soaps and pottery. The facility also contains a deli and restaurant. Church Lane is the home of the local football league. New Mills also has a local cricket club and a golf club.

Guests planning a holiday can book hotels online, find cheap hotels, or compare hotels in the area. There is a variety of accommodations close to the town. The Pack Horse Inn is situated in New Mills and is the local bed and breakfast. Shaw Farm Static Caravan Park also provides lodging. The Oakfield Lodge is a near by guest house. Moorside Grange Hotel and Spa contains the amenities of a modern resort. The George Hotel is about 2 miles from New Mills.

The Llamedos café is an eatery in New Mills. The White Hart, The Swan, Royal Oak and Queen’s Arms are all local pubs that provided ales, snacks and meals.

Manchester Airport is 12 miles from New Mills and there is a bus station. New Mills has two train stations, the New Mills Central and the New Mills Newtown.

Hotels Dronfield

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Hotels Dronfield

Sheffield is the closest large city, and the Peak District National Park is easily accessible from Dronfield. Dronfield is an old market town that predates the 1086 Domesday Book, and was conquered by William the Conqueror as he sought to bring the north of England under his control. Dronfield began to develop in the 16th century as coal mining began to develop in the region. The city, along with the rest of the region, continued to develop over the next few centuries as the area experienced industrialization during Industrial Revolution. Present-day Dronfield has managed to retain a number of its historic buildings from the past. The St. John the Baptist Parish Church is one of the oldest buildings in the city, having been built in the 12th century. One of the highlights of the church is its 42 meter spire that towers over the city. A more modern piece of architecture in the city is the Gosforth Fields Sports Complex. The complex is home to a number of the local sports teams, and is widely regarded as one of the best facilities in the north of England for amateur sports. Hikers will enjoy the Dronfield 2000 Rotary Walk; the trail forms a circular walk that stretches 23.3 km around the town. Dronfield has excellent rail links to cities througout the Midlands and beyond, including Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham, and London. Once in Dronfield, there are a number of excellent hotels in the area for tourists looking for hotels in the cheap hotels category. Kenwood Hall and Leopold Hotel are four star hotels in the Dronfield area. The Psalter and the Brecon Hotel are options in the Dronfield area that are more appropriate for those tourists looking to stay on their budget. The reader is advised to check for hotels online and compare hotels prior to making the decision to book a hotel. There are also a number of excellent bed & breakfast options in Dronfield area, including including the Sherriff Lodge and the Peak District Spa. Dronfield, like most English towns, has plenty of pub options. The Devonshire Arms at Dore is a traditional family pub that the visitor can grab either a pint or enjoy excellent pub grub. The Castle Inn at Bradway is located in a beautiful historic building on the outskirts of Dronfield. And the Horns Inn is a traditional village pub found on the edge of the Derbyshire Peak District.

Hotels Derby

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Hotels Derby


The area is rich in heritage and architecture with many structures dating back to the 16th century. The city has historic buildings and modern sites to visit.

Derby Cathedral was constructed during the reign of Henry VIII and is open to visitors. Calke Abbey is an 18th century baroque mansion that is atypical of an English country home. The Eagle Centre Market offers various vendors and a farmer’s market all under one roof.

The Derby Gaol is an 18th century prison that is reputed to be haunted. Tours of the prison or ghost walks through the historic city are available to guests daily. The Peak District National Park has spectacular scenery and numerous trails on which to enjoy a pleasant walk. The Derby Museum and Art Gallery houses multitudes of exhibits from military history to archaeology.

Pride Park Stadium is home to the Derby County Football League. The city also has basketball and rugby leagues and a cricket club.

Individuals can book hotels online, or find a charming bed and breakfast. Facilities range from cheap hotels to lavish and luxurious. The Jurys Inn Derby, the Holiday Inn Express Derby Pride, the Ramada Encore Derby, the Legacy Ashton Court Hotel and The Stuart Hotel are all economical locations within walking distance to the city centre or dining and shopping districts.

All accommodations contain restaurants and bars but in the city are unique dining venues. Ye Olde Dolphin Inn dates back to 1530 and has a steakhouse upstairs. The Zest provides European cuisine without breaking the bank. The Lime’s Bistro has a bar/lounge in addition to economical dining.

Derby offers North Midland Railway, East Midlands Airport, the Trent Barton and Arriva Midlands bus stations for travel in and out of the city.

Hotels Chesterfield

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Chesterfield is a quaint town located in the county of Derbyshire, England. It’s a market town, and on any given Monday, Friday and Saturday hundreds of vendors can be found in the center of the town selling their wares. Cozy bed & breakfast and quaint hotels are among the picturesque buildings that dot the landscape here. Chesterfield was once known as a coal mining town, but the mines no longer exist. Famous for its church with the crooked spire, Chesterfield has attracted visitors to St. Marys and All Saints Church for decades. Chesterfield offers a variety of food with local restaurants serving typical English, Japanese, Mexican and Chinese cuisines. The night-life is bustling with thirteen pubs located within a one mile stretch on Chatsworth Road. Chesterfield is completing a new stadium, called the ‘B2net Stadium, which will be ready for the 2010/2011 season for its Football League, the Chesterfield F.C. Queen’s Park is host to the Chesterfield Cricket Club and the Chesterfield & District Athletic Club that competes throughout England. It’s easy to compare hotels and prices, book hotels, and make travel arrangements by checking hotels online in Chesterfield. When traveling to Chesterfield, most visitors fly into the East Midlands Airport, as there is no commercial airport in Chesterfield. The trip to Chesterfield is within 2 hours and easily accessible by car, bus or rail. The Chesterfield Coach Station provides direct service from Chesterfield to the East Midlands Airport via route 240. Chesterfield accommodations: Bed and Breakfast: Whitton Lodge; Fairfield House; The Red Lion; and Anis Louise Guest House. Hotels: Buckingham’s Hotel; Legacy Chesterfield Hotel; Premier Inn Chesterfield North; Abbeydale Hotel and Restaurant; and The Sandpiper Hotel and Restaurant. Check hotels online to compare hotels, book hotels, or locate cheap hotels in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.

Hotels Ulverston

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Hotels Ulverston

Ulverston is most well known for being North England’s “Festival Town”. Among the different festivals held in the region during any given year are the Dickensian Festival and the Lantern Procession.

Hotels in the Ulverston area would include the Swan, the Lakeside and the Grange. All those thinking of visiting Ulverston should choose between these cheap hotels and the other inexpensive Ulverston Bed & Breakfasts and hotels online, which include the Travelodge and Beech Hill. These days, tourists can both compare hotels and book hotels online as well as make restaurant reservations. As far as restaurants are concerned, Ulverston is best known for its exotic eateries, which feature Mexican, Thai and Indian food. Ulverston pubs, on the other hand, range from small family-owned establishments to larger commercial bars, and most of them serve food as well as a good selection of ales. Those who enjoy exotic sports should try the sea kayaking lessons that are given out of the nearby Roa Island as well as the Ulverston skydiving experience at the Northwest Parachute Centre. Ulverston also offers cricket, golf and rugby facilities.

Getting to and from Ulverston is not difficult, and the Ulverston Railway Station is a stop on the Northern Rail’s Furness Line and the First TransPennine Express’s TransPennine North West line. At least 17 buses also serve the area, and visitors can therefore easily travel between Ulverston and the surrounding villages like Askam, Barrow-in-Furness and Broughton. Barrow-in-Furness Walney Island airport is a mere 7 miles away, and the next closest small airport is Isle of Man Ronaldsway, which is 57 miles out. The nearest international airport is Liverpool John Lennon, which is 61 miles away.

Hotels Buxton

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Hotels Buxton

Buxton is an ancient settlement that was originally developed by the Romans, and has grown in popularity as a spa town in the centuries since that time. The town’s popularity began to explode in the 18th century as word began to spread of the supposed healing powers of the waters at Buxton. Music is an important part of the Buxton culture. The Buxton Opera House was designed by Frank Matcham, and is the highest opera house in the United Kingdom. Adjacent to the Buxton Opera House is the Pavillion Gardens. The Gardens contain 23 acres of gardens and ponds. No trip to Buxton would be complete without a visit to the Natural Baths. The building is built on the site of the original Roman Baths, and features a vaulted stained glass canopy which is the largest stained glass window in Britain. Buxton has a number of different festivals held around the year. The Buxton Festival is held each year in July, and is noted for its operas and Handel productions which have featured world-renowned artists and orchestras. The Buxton Festival Fringe is a “fringe” festival which claims to be the largest true “fringe” festival in the United Kingdom. Buxton has excellent transport links to the outside world due to its location in the greater Manchester metropolitan area. Buxton has rail links to Manchester, and Manchester has an international airport with flights to cities around the world. Buxton has a number of wonderful hotels, from the historic Old Hall Hotel to the considerably cheaper Portland Hotel Buxton. Other options in the cheap hotels category include the Westminster Hotel Buxton, the Buckingham Hotel Buxton, and Hawthorn Farm Guest House Buxton. It is also worth the traveler’s time to compare hotels to bed & breakfasts; Barms Farm and Beacon House are both good options in the Buxton area.

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