Top Reasons to Visit the Peak District in England
If you are looking for a short break in England then you should consider visiting the Peak District, one of the most beautiful places in England. The rugged landscape and quaint villages make for a picturesque vacation spot that you’ll never forget.
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10 Tips for When Planning a Self-Catering Holiday
Planning a self-catering holiday can seem overwhelming, but fear not! We have compiled a list of expert tips to make your vacation a breeze. If you’re seeking advice on how to enhance your self-catering experience and eliminate stress, look no further. Read on for our comprehensive guide.
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What to See and Do Whilst Visiting Marple Locks
Marple Locks is a very popular tourist destination for many people who are visiting the Peak District in England. For those who are staying at one of our cottages, it’s worth planning your visit to Marple Locks. This article will tell you what makes Marple locks so special and help give you some ideas for when you’re there – we’ll also explore some things that may not be on everyone’s radar!
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Self Catering in Greater Manchester, Post Lockdown
As self catering continues to grow in popularity, it’s important for first time self-catering holiday makers to know what they’re getting themselves into. Manchester is a city with a lot of self catering accommodation options and plenty of things to do, so there’s no reason why you should be stuck eating out all the time!
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Benefits of A Self Catering Holiday
Reasons To Choose Self-Catering Accommodation
Self-catering accommodation has become very popular with holidaymakers and for good reasons.
The Top 5 Places To Visit in Marple
Here at Magpie Cottages, we have put together a useful resource in the form of an infographic on “The Top 5 Places To Visit in Marple”. The places we have chosen to include are deemed the best rated attractions based on their Trip Advisor reviews. As our luxury self catering cottages are based in Marple, we would like our customers to experience the vast scenery, tranquillity and popular tourist attractions that surround Magpie Cottages and its facilities. If you are looking to book a self catering luxury cottage holiday with us for 2017, get in touch today for available dates on 07718 341193!
A look at the picturesque Chadkirk Chapel and its estate, a short walk away from Magpie Cottages
Our cottages are blessed with some great views of the River Goyt. They are a good starting point for exploring the Peak District or the centre of Manchester. Only a quarter of an hour’s walk away is one of Romiley’s finest landmarks. That of Chadkirk Chapel and its estate. Continue reading “Chadkirk Chapel and Estate”
A Walk Along the Sett Valley Trail
How a former railway line from New Mills to Hayfield became the Sett Valley Trail
On the 04 January 1970, the Hayfield to New Mills Central line saw its last paying passengers. The 2.5 mile line gave the villages along the Sett Valley line a direct link with Manchester Piccadilly station. In its place was a bus service from Hayfield to Manchester via Stockport. Its Manchester to Stockport section was discontinued three years later, though the route exists today as the 358 (Stockport – Marple – Hayfield).
A Look at Etherow Country Park
The treasures of Etherow Country Park, another gem in the Goyt and Etherow valleys
In our previous blog post, we looked at some pubs a short distance from Magpie Cottages. The last one in the post was The Andrew Arms. It was so-called due to the mill owner, George Andrew. He built a model village for his workers in Compstall. The millponds for his cotton mills form part of the Etherow Country Park.
Real Ales Around Romiley, Marple and Compstall
A selection of public houses around Romiley noted for real ales and food
One of the upsides of our semi rural location is how close we are to Manchester as well as the Peak District. Home to many established businesses such as Romiley Board Mill, suppliers of cardboard tubes and other packaging, the area around Romiley, Marple and Compstall is also noted for real ales and fine food. Whether your choice of hostelry is cheap and cheerful, or swish, there are enough pubs along the Goyt and Etherow valleys to choose from.
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