I came across these tips for booking a self-catering Holiday Cottage (prepared by Travelsupermarket) and have pleasure sharing them with you, with a few explanatory notes relating to Barks Holiday Cottage near Alton Towers. All 7 tips will be blogged over the course of the next few days.
1. Set a budget
Taking a break in the UK is often thought of as the cheaper option, but with more and more luxury cottages entering the rental market, it's easy to overspend. Also, think about the petrol costs for the journey getting to your destination.
Taking a break in the UK is often thought of as the cheaper option, but with more and more luxury cottages entering the rental market, it's easy to overspend. Also, think about the petrol costs for the journey getting to your destination.
Barks adds - and consider the drive time if you have children on board! To get to Alton Towers takes:
· 3 hours from London
· 4.5 from Glasgow. (So if you were thinking of travelling to Scotland save yourself that extra 4.5 hours driving and holiday here instead! Countryside is similarly idyllic and easily accessible and you can get that ‘away from it all feeling.)
· 3.5 hours from Newcastle
· 3 hours from Cardiff
Trains can be taken to Stoke-on-Trent or Derby and connecting trains to Uttoxeter where you'll find buses to Alton Towers. There are buses from Stoke to Cheadle or Alton Towers, local taxis, and as we live nearby we'll endeavour not to leave you stranded if we are around!
To help you with your budget we offer 3 nights at £295 and 7 nights for £450. We are told it is fair to describe Barks as very smart self-catering accommodation near Alton Towers, but at very reasonable prices.
Barks Self Catering Holiday Cottage in the Churnet Valley
Holiday accommodation in the Staffordshire Moorlands, ideally situated for Peak District walks and Alton Towers fun.
01538 703436