SPRING IS NOT FAR AWAY!

Are you cold and looking forward to Spring arriving with hopefully some better weather?



Why not give yourself something to really look forward to and book a short break with us at The Malthouse in Alton. There are lots of things to do in this part of north Staffordshire. You might just want to relax and enjoy the peace of the fabulous countryside. We are located in a rural area know as the Staffordshire Moorlands and the stunning Derbyshire Peak District is just a short drive away.



Alternatively there are many different tourist attractions nearby to us. Why not visit one of the many pottery museums or pottery factory shops in Stoke-on-Trent. Spend a day or two at Trentham there are shops, a monkey forrest , garden centre, lovely walks and lots more. The country estate of Chatsworth house is breathtaking and well worth a visit. For thrill seekers there is of Course Alton Towers Theme Park on our doorstep and Drayton Manor Theme Park just an hour away.



For more information regarding local attractions visit http://www.enjoystaffordshire.co.uk/.

ALTON TOWERS - 2010

Feeling Cold! Looking forward to the Spring?

Now that Christmas and the New Year celebrations are done and dusted you might be looking forward your next break! Don't forget that the fantastic Alton Towers Theme Park opens for the 2010 season on 20th March 2010. See the Alton Towers website at http://www.altontowers.com/ for all the latest information.

Looking for somewhere to stay?

Don't forget to give us a call to book your bed and breakfast accommodation in plenty of time.

The Malthouse is just one mile away from Alton Towers, ideal after a busy day.

To warm you up, here is a picture of our garden taken last summer.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Best wishes for 2010 from The Malthouse B&B, Alton. Hope to see you soon!

Alton Towers - Thirteen new for 2010

Alton Towers have announced that "Thirteen" is the name of their new ride.

Thirteen launches on Saturday 20th March 2010 right at the start of the 2010 theme park season.

Located next to Rita Queen of Speed, Thirteen is a rollercoaster mixing physical and psychological fear - experts are calling it a 'psychoaster'! How exciting a new ride at Alton Towers, we can't wait for it to open!

Take a look at the Alton Towers Theme Park website for all the latest information about Thirteen www.altontowers.com/2010/ .

Looking for accommodation? Give us a call!

SAD NEWS

Yesterday was a very sad day indeed at The Malthouse. As you will know if you have stayed with us or looked at our blog we have two cats Flossy and Smudge. However we are sad to report that we now only have one cat. Flossy our elderly cat (aged around 20) had been unwell for a little while and unfortunately she had to be put to sleep yesterday. She had looked pretty frail for a year or two but had still been eating well and enjoying taking life easy in her old age.

Here is a picture of Flossy taken this summer in one of her favorite spots on our front lawn.

Needless to say we are devastated and already miss her terribly. The only good news is that Smudge (our youngster) is taking it all in his stride and still eating for England!