Stay at The Malthouse and Use Tesco Boost and Save £'s on Great Days Out

We received a letter from Tesco today, enclosed were our lovely Tesco Clubcard Vouchers and a leaflet all about Clubcard Boost.

If you have Tesco Clubcard Vouchers you can save LOTS of money on days out! 
If you are planning a short break here at The Malthouse B&B save £'s on entry to local attractions by using Tesco Clubcard Vouchers.  You can get up to 4 x voucher value with their Boost Partner offers.

Here are the current Tesco Boost Partner offers for attractions near to us or a car ride away:

Alton Towers, 1 day ticket = £13 in vouchers

Black Country Living Museum, £10 to spend on admission = £2.50 in vouchers

Drayton Manor, 1 day entry = £10 in vouchers

Foxfield Railway, £10 to spend on your trip = £2.50 in vouchers

Shugborough Estate, £10 to spend on admission = £2.50 in vouchers

The National Brewery Centre, £10 to spend on entry = £2.50 in vouchers

Trentham Gardens, £10 to spend going into the gardens = £2.50 in vouchers

Wedgewood Visitor Centre, £10 to spend on entry = £2.50 in vouchers


These Boost offers can change so, if you want to take advantage of the current deals get moving!
Please check all offer details carefully including the small print to avoid disappointment..

If you shop at Tesco or know someone that does, take a look at their website https://secure.tesco.com/clubcard/boost/ to see all the great offers.

MALT TIP: If you don't have any Tesco Vouchers find a generous relative or best friend that does and beg them to give you their vouchers!

Feeling Blue? Book a Holiday!

As soon as Christmas and the New Year celebrations are over life can seem a bit dull.
Booking a holiday might be just the thing to chase the blues away and give you something to look forward to!

Why not come and visit us at The Malthouse B&B in Staffordshire?

10 reasons to stay with us:

1.  We are friendly!
     Making sure our guests have a great stay is our priority.

2.  It won't take you too long to get to us as we are in the heart of England.
     The sooner you arrive the sooner you can switch off and start enjoying your break!

3.  Our accommodation is clean, cosy, comfortable and good value for money.
     All our bedrooms are en-suite.  Wifi and Car Parking are free.

4. Breakfast!  We love to eat and enjoy serving food to our guests.
    We offer a variety of breakfasts from light bites, veggie options through to belly busters.  

5  Our location is great! 
    Our home is in the pretty village of Alton perfect for rest and relaxation.
    But if hustle and bustle are your things there are cities just 30 minutes drive away.

6.  Evening Meals.
     There are lovely pubs in Alton serving delicious food all within very easy walking distance. 
     Fancy a drive out?  You will find everything from fast food to fancy restaurants nearby.

7.  We are in the heart of the countryside, the Peak District is just 5 miles away. 
     It's really beautiful here with plenty of places to sit and relax, walk and cycle.

8.  Shop till you drop!  If you like to spend take a trip out and away you go.
     You will find, high street stores, charming independent shops, local market towns,
      pottery factory shops and shopping villages.  You won't have a problem spending your money!

9.  Be a tourist and visit: Chatsworth House, Gladstone Pottery Museum, Alton Towers Theme Park,
     Heights of Abraham, Wedgewood Museum, Churnet Valley Railway to mention a few 

10.  We are sure you will enjoy time here and want to come and stay with us again
       It will be our pleasure to welcome you back!


To check accommodation availability or book visit our website www.the-malthouse.com OR please telephone us on 01538 703273.  Have a query?  Please email us enquiries@the-malthouse.com.        

Churnet Vally RailAle Trail

If you like real ale why not visit The Churnet Valley Railway on 22, 23 or 24 July 2011. This lovely railway are holding a 'RailAle Trail' weekend giving passengers the opportunity to sample real ale as they journey along the railway. There are a selection of daytime and evening events planned for the weekend.

Take a look at http://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk/main/railale.php for full details.

Even if your a teetotaler your bound to enjoy a journey on the railway, the scenery along the way is just beautiful.

MALT TIP: Know your limit... A train journey with too much beer in your belly could leave you running out of steam!

The Churnet Valley Railway is just a short drive from Alton. Why not take a break and stay with us at The Malthouse? To check availability at our bed and breakfast telephone 01538 703273.

October 2010 Half Term

This weekend sees the start of the main October Half Term School Holidays! Looking for a break away? Why not telephone us at The Malthouse B&B to check our availability 01538 703273.

We're located in the village of Alton ideal if your visiting Alton Towers Theme Park it's just one mile away from us!

The spooky Scarefest Halloween celebrations are currently taking place at Alton Towers. Well worth a visit if your feeling brave!

If theme parks are not your scene there are lots of other local places to visit. Here are just a few ideas:

Churnet Valley Railway - Dead on Arrival, ghost train.

The Trentham Estate - The Monkey Forrest is well worth a visit or if you want to monkey about yourself take a look at Aerial Extreme!

Stoke-on-Trent Pottery Museums - Gladstone Pottery Museum is one of the many you can visit.

Waterworld - Pools, rides and slides in tropical heat.

Haddon Hall - Take a ride out in the countryside to Derbyshire.

Whatever you do this half term have a great time!

Churnet Valley Railway

Looking for something different to do during your stay with us at The Malthouse?

Why not consider visiting Churnet Valley Railway?

The railway covers a distance of 10.5 miles through beautiful countryside, it's just lovely!

During July and August the railway is open every weekend and also on Wednesdays.
They have lots of events taking place over the coming months from 'Ride the Toyland Express' to 'Diesel+Beer+Curry Night'! Take a look at their website www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk for further information.

Churnet Valley Railway is just a short car journey away from Alton. Well worth a visit!