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Top Recommendation
Qwirky Cottages
We offer a choice of three wellequipped
self-catering holiday
cottages, available all year round.
All three are set in the picturesque
market town of Wirksworth, in the
Derbyshire Dales, which offers an
ideal base for exploring Derbyshire
and the Peak District. The Peak Park
has been popular with day trippers
since it was established in 1951, but
there is so much more to see and do
here than could possibly be fitted
into a day trip, so why not come and
stay in one of our cosy cottages and
explore it thoroughly.
Fun In The Peak District
©VisitBritain/ Tony Pleavin
Discover the Peaks
Glorious countryside, rolling hills,
stunning valleys and post-card like
scenery are all to be found in the
Peak District – surely one of the most
beautiful areas of the UK.
means all there is to do here, perhaps
you would like to visit Chatsworth, a
historic house and estate with spectacular
fountains in the gardens and worldfamous
works of art to be appreciated.
Known as the ‘long islands’ as they stretch for
100 miles along the west coast of Scotland, the
Hebrides offer holidaymakers a peaceful, wild and
dramatic destination for a holiday this summer.
The most northerly island, The Isle of Lewis, offers
ancient history, diverse wildlife, and inspiring
landscapes, all of which beg to be explored. If
you’re looking to discover a world of unique
activities and experience authentic Scottish
hospitality then Leumadair Guest House is the
place to stay.
A working croft on the Isle of Lewis, Leumadair Guest
House overlooks the Callanish Stones and boasts all
of your home-from-home comforts and is a great
location for a weekend break or a long getaway.
Designated a four-star accommodation by Scottish
Tourist Board and awarded a Hebridean Hopscotch
Silver Award in 2009, Leumadair Guest House is
equipped with four comfortable en-suite rooms: two
family rooms with king-size bed and bunk beds, one
double room and one disabled-friendly twin room.
Guests can make themselves feel at home with tea
and coffee making facilities and enjoy an added treat
of local Hebridean chocolate.
All bedrooms are comfortably furnished but it was a
conscious decision by owners, Don and Nita Macleod
not to include TVs in the bedrooms. Nita said: “With
such wonderful views and a beautiful environment
to enjoy, our aim was to create family friendly
accommodation for people to escape to for a relaxing
holiday. However, there is Wi-Fi available for those
who really what to contact the outside world.”
With a real emphasis on home-reared and locally
produced food, guests are treated to a magnificent
feast every morning thanks to Don and Nita’s crofting
skills. Tuck into a selection of cereals, yoghurts,
toast, fresh fruit and fruit juices, before sampling a
hearty Hebridean breakfast. From free-range eggs
from the resident hens to sausages and bacon from
Leumadair’s own Gloucester Old Spots pigs, plus a
slice of Stornoway’s famous black pudding, this is one
breakfast that certainly won’t be forgotten in a hurry.
For those who are looking for a mouth-watering
evening meal, a three-course Hebridean dinner,
plus coffee, is available at Leumadair. Evening meals
are available for just £20 per person and include a
traditional homemade soup and a delicious main
course of local salmon, lamb, pork or venison,
followed by dessert. Guests wishing to enjoy a homecooked
evening meal are asked to book in advanced.
The Isle of Lewis remains remote, rugged and largely
untouched by human hands. A true beauty, the Isle of
Lewis is surrounded by the wild waters of the Atlantic
Ocean and is home to some truly unique sites.
The Isle of Lewis is bursting with activities and
days out for all ages to enjoy, but none are more
popular than a visit to the world-famous Callanish
Standing Stones. An ancient stone monument and
archaeological wonder, the Callanish Stones date
back to the Neolithic period and are second only to
Stonehenge in terms of their size and grandeur. A
place of great mystique, these huge stones predate
the Egyptian Pyramids and were once a place of
worship; to this day they remain a place of pilgrimage
and many people visit the Isle of Lewis just to take in
this magnificent sight.
Donald Macleod added: “The archaeology of the
Western Isles is fantastic. Samples from within the
peat which pinpoint the first human activity on the
islands to around 8,000 years ago and the earliest
human remains here date back 5,000 years. The
whole island was once native woodland and a wealth
of ancient artefacts, temples and communal burial
grounds have been unearthed, but the Callanish
Stones remain the most striking monument on the
island. I’m lucky enough to be able to glance out of
my window at any time and admire these wonderful
stones, which I believe have close links to our crofts.”
To see all of this and much, much more, Leumadair
Guest House is the place to stay. A warm Hebridean
welcome awaits all who stay at this charming working
croft and Nita and Donald have become well-known
for their hospitality since opening the guest house
in 2005.
If you wish to contact us to discuss booking
and availability please call 01629 581663 or
email cottages@qwirkycottages.co.uk
www.qwirkycottages.co.uk
If you feel like stepping into a premodern
day England, head to Crich
Tramway Village, a traditional old
England village, complete with trams,
an old sweet shop stocked with
sweets from past and present times
and tearooms selling delicious treats.
Located in Derbyshire, this living museum
will transport visitors back to a time long
gone by and included in the admission price
is all-day-long tram rides – on trams dating
back to 1860 - so you can ride to your heart’s
content!
Laura Greaves of the Crich Tramway Village
said: “A visit to the village provides the perfect
day out for families. It’s such an enjoyable
experience and there is so much to do -
there’s a children’s play area and people can
go on a woodland walk and enjoy the views,
get some fresh country air and even have a
picnic.”
Step into Historic
England
There are also plenty of exciting events
coming up at the recreated historic village.
There will be a ‘beside the seaside’ themed
Bank Holiday weekend on June 3rd and 4th,
where visitors can enjoy a traditional British
seaside holiday, and a Jubilee celebration day
on June 5th with a street party and various
activities, from children’s entertainment and
crafts to a display of owls and parrots.
Laura explains that the village has a long
history: “In 1959 the Tramway Museum Society
was looking for a site to store old trams and
came across the perfect place in Crich and the
whole village just grew from there.”
From March 31st to November 4th the village
is open from 10am to 5:30pm. Admission
prices for adults start from £12, Seniors from
£9.50, Children from £7 and families from £35.
With each ticket purchased there is a free
return ticket included, although certain days
are excluded in this offer.
For more information, visit www.tramway.co.uk,
email enquiry@tramway.co.uk or ring 01773 854 321.
Britain’s first national park, straddling
the area between Britain’s highland and
lowland – covering Derbyshire, Greater
Manchester, Cheshire, Staffordshire and
south and west Yorkshire - provides
spectacular landscapes that can be
gasped at whether you decide to visit for a
day trip or a slightly longer break.
An estimated 22 million visitors per year
flock here, making it the world’s second
most visited national park after Japan’s
Mount Fuji, and who can blame them?
If you do decide to stay a couple of nights
there are plenty of places to pick from,
from quaint historic villages to bustling
market towns you really will be spoilt for
choice. One such town is Wirksworth, one
of the oldest towns in the Peak District, it
is even mentioned in the Doomsday book.
While here you can explore the town’s
antique and gift shops and second-hand
book shops and if all the shopping leaves
you tired there are various cafés and delis
to take your pick from.
At the Peak District itself there are the
obvious activities of walking, hiking and
cycling, all while admiring your stunning
surroundings of course. But that is by no
Throwley Hall Farm
Throwley Hall Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 2BB
Tel: 01538 308202 | Email: throwleyhall@btinternet.com
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For nature lovers a trip to the Tropical
Butterfly House will suffice, here visitors
can wonder alongside the beautiful
free flying butterflies, Egyptian bats
and tropical birds. For those who prefer
their animals furry and cuddly there is
the Meerkat Mansion – you can feed the
adorable creatures meal worms or simply
watch them play.
For those who want to marvel at plants
there is the Lea Gardens, here you will find
a huge variety of plants from all corners of
the globe, from rhododendrons to azaleas,
kalmias and acers. Set on four acres of
hillside the Gardens also have a nursery
and tearooms.
Film and literature enthusiasts will not
want to leave the Peaks without walking
in Charlotte Bronte’s footsteps at North
Less Hall and visiting the places that are
featured in Jane Ayre. Perhaps you’d like
to imagine yourself as Keira Knightley in
Pride and Prejudice at Haddon Hall, fans
of the BBC series will want to pay visits
to Chapel Street, Lyme Park and Sudbury
Hall.
For more information on all things Peak
District visit www.visitpeakdistrict.com
Peak District B&B and
Holiday Cottages at Ilam,
Ashbourne, Derbyshire.
Holiday accommodation
on a working farm in a
beautiful area of the Peak
District National Park.
We have four holiday
cottages located close
to Throwley Hall Farm,
accommodating from 5 to
12 people.
All the cottages are graded
four-star by Enjoy England.
Quote ‘ASP260’
when booking
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