LOOKING TO RELAX AND HAVE FUN?

Did you know that there is a Spa at Alton Towers?

If you looking for a break away why not take a two or three nights stay with us at The Malthouse bed and breakfast. Tel 01538 703273 for enquiries.

Spend your first day at Alton Towers Theme Park doing all the fun rides followed by a second day relaxing at the Alton Towers Spa.

For more details see www.altontowers.com/ for the theme park or www.altontowers.com/spa/ for information regarding the spa.

LOOKING FOR AN AUTUMN BREAK?

Calling all adults!

Now that the kids are starting to head back to school it is a great time to visit Alton Towers Theme Park in Staffordshire.

Malthouse Tip! If you are planning a trip to Alton Towers, a good time to visit is mid week during September or the first couple of weeks in October. Usually the park is much quieter at this time which means that you spend less time queuing!

Don't forget - The Halloween Scarefest at Alton Towers starts on Saturday 17th October this year. See www.altontowers.com/events/halloween-scarefest for more details. This event is extremely popular with couples and families. There are trick or treat doors for little kids and lots of frights for 'big kids'. The rides in the dark should not be missed!

After a busy day at Alton Towers you should be staying with us at The Malthouse. We offer bed and breakfast accommodation in Alton village and are just one mile away from Alton Towers. You'll be glad that you don't have far to travel, after a day at the theme park you'll be shattered!

DOVEDALE SHEEP DOG TRIALS

There are a wide variety of tourist attractions near our bed and breakfast.
Alton Towers is the closest, just one mile away. But if an action packed day of thrills is not your thing there are plenty of other ways to spend your time.

Last week we took a well earned afternoon off and went to the 57th Annual Dovedale Sheep Dog Trials near Ilam in the Derbyshire Peak District National Park.
To some this may seem an odd way to spend an afternoon off - but not to us!
We don't own a sheepdog or any sheep. So I hear you ask what is the attraction?
Answer - an afternoon of TOTAL relaxation!

The first day of the trials is an afternoon for local competitors, there are three classes.
Nursery - for competitors and dogs that are new to sheep dog trials
Novice - for competitors and dogs with with some experience
Open - for competitors and dogs with experience.
The second day of the trials is open to competitors from outside the area.

We went along on the first day of the trials. The competitors and their dogs are amazing and a joy to watch.

If you plan to visit the area next August and are looking to do something totally different to do the 2010 trials will be held on 17 & 18 August.

RAMBLERS RETREAT

The Ramblers Retreat is located in Dimmingsdale about half a mile away from us and Alton Towers. They are open during the day and serve all sorts of yummy things - ice creams, coffee, fantastic cake (we can recommend this!) and meals. You can sit inside or if it's fine weather they have a lovely garden with plenty of seating. See http://www.ramblersretreat.co.uk/ for more information.

Dimmingsdale is in a valley next to the river Churnet. There is an old railway line nearby to walk along and also woodland walks. It is a very peaceful area to take a break. A great place to be on a warm day as the trees give plenty of shade.

If you are arriving to stay at our bed & breakfast and get into Alton earlier than expected you might like to visit the Ramblers Retreat they are in Red Road, Alton. Take care - Red Road is a narrow windy lane with no footpaths. Alternatively if your heading home why rush? A walk followed by coffee and cake will set you up for your journey.

AUTUMN BREAK - SCAREFEST

LOOKING FOR A SHORT BREAK THIS AUTUMN?

Alton Towers have 'Scarefest ' at the Theme Park from 17th October until 1st November 20009.

Scarefest is a Halloween celebration that has taken place at the park the last couple of years and has proved to be a big hit with visitors.

There is something to entertain visitors or all ages. There's lots of fun for little ones and plenty of chills and frights for those who dare! Plus the Theme Park rides are open until 9pm. Pumpkin ratings are given for each Halloween attraction so that you can decide what is suitable for your party. Take a look at the Alton Towers website www.altontowers.com/events/halloween-scarefest/.com for more information about Scarefest.

Of course after all those frights you'll need to lie down and rest! Telephone us 01538 703273 or e-mail enquiries@the-malthouse.com to check our bed and breakfast availability.

Our accommodation is just one mile from Alton Towers, quick to get to after a busy day or scary evening!