Have you missed us?

You won't have heard from us for a few days because we've been away ourselves for a holiday!
Back to work now after a well deserved break from doing bed and breakfast for others! But really we love being at The Malthouse. Alton is a lovely place to live at any time of the year and we're glad to be home.
There are quite a few things to do in our guest bedrooms before the start of the new season at Alton Towers comes around. March 2011 will once again see us welcoming visitors who are going to the theme park and who need somewhere close by to relax after a busy day out.
Must dash, many jobs to do and only a few weeks to get the decorating done!

Alton Towers Ultimate Fireworks Event

Looking for fun and fireworks this weekend? Why not visit Alton Towers Theme Park on 5, 6 or 7 November 2011 and enjoy their Ultimate Fireworks Event.

For 20% off ticket prices visit the Alton Towers website www.altontowers.com and purchase your tickets in advance.

As our B&B The Malthouse is located in Alton village just one mile from Alton Towers we're sure to see and hear the Fireworks. Can't wait - it's sure to be a fantastic display!

What a Difference a Day or Two Makes!

The weather in Alton has been extremely varied so far this week.

On Monday we woke up to a sunshine and a heavy frost.

Here are a couple of snaps we took standing on the path at the front of The Malthouse.

It was very cold indeed but looked beautiful!

On Tuesday it rained most of the day - no pics to show (sorry) it was just too wet to go out.

The only good news was that it dried up at tea time so our guests were able to enjoy the rides at Alton Towers Scarefest with hardly any queues as most people had gone home!

Today (Wednesday) has been just lovely, it's been warm and sunny all day.

Here are some photos we took today of the creatures in our garden enjoying the mild weather.

Lets hope that the weather for the rest of the week is just like today!

Malt Tip: If your coming to stay with us this week you might want to bring:

Winter Coat

Hat & Gloves

Waterproofs

Umbrella

T-Shirt

and maybe even your Sunglasses!

Fun & Fireworks

The 2010 Scarefest fun has started at Alton Towers and our guests are loving it!

If you want to celebrate Halloween don't delay the theme park's Scarefest is on from now until the 31 October.

Malt Tip: Hats, scarves, gloves and warm clothes are a must!

Need accommodation?

Telephone us at The Malthouse B&B in Alton on 01538 703273

If you want to start November with a bang why not come along to The Ultimate Fireworks Event at Alton Towers Theme Park - taking place on 5, 6 & 7 November 2010.

There are bound to be lots of Oohs and Aahs!

Have a safe and happy Bonfire Night wherever you are.

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!