Self-Catering Holiday Cottages in Leek

Cottages, Apartments & Lodges in Leek, Staffordshire, England

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People from far and wide come for self-catering holidays to Leek, on the western edge of the Peak District. Renting holiday homes just outside the national park tends to be slightly less expensive than inside its boundary. Holidays in the Peak District are a mix of leisure, exercise and indulgence. Treating yourself can begin with a truly luxurious holiday cottage so that you can begin your break as you mean to go on, by feeling cosseted and pampered. Or, if deep sofas, silky smooth bed linen and fluffy towels are not your scene, there are plenty of good quality less frivolous cottages and log cabins to choose from in and around Leek in Staffordshire. It always feels good to wake up somewhere attractive and to be enjoy a leisurely breakfast before venturing out to visit somewhere or to explore Leek. When self-catering, breakfast is in your hands and you can either elect to cook a traditional fry up or settle for a healthy bowl of muesli. Some holiday cottages have coffee machines, all will have adequate cooking facilities, toasters and essential utensils. If you are not a morning person, there is always the option of going out for brunch. Self-catering cottage holidays in Leek Holidays in Leek challenge the brain to something no more stressful than a wander around the independent shops, local markets, tearooms and quaint little Inns. If you fancy taking a stroll through the Peak District National Park you will not be disappointed. Start off slowly with your mind focussed on gentle steps. As you head higher, feel that tingle in your cheeks as your stride turns into tiny little strutting steps, from behind you will look like a clockwork soldier! Then you will notice your steps becoming much more resolute as you march on with ardent determination to finish what you started. For most of the way, the walk will be determined by you, make it as invigorating, arduous, relaxing or meditative as you require. The pace is yours and the view is yours too…enjoy! Fun things to do during a Staffordshire cottage holiday If all that walking has you fired up for a few more breath-taking vistas, the Heights of Abraham will not disappoint. This is a little gem situated just forty minutes from Leek. Here you can stay with the theme of serenity, peace and relaxation and give those pins a much needed rest whilst you take the cable car to dizzy heights. The views from the top are amazing and when you reach the summit, you can explore the deep, dark caves. The kids will have great fun in the adventure playground and there are some lovely eateries…You could spend the whole day here and still end up not seeing everything. Holidays in Staffordshire are about more than Alton Towers and the potteries Peak Wildlife Park certainly guarantees a lovely afternoon out. In some of the enclosures you can actually mingle with the animals. Yep, you can get up close and personal with a lemur meditating in a yoga position but don’t expect him to smile for the camera when he is all zenned out! There is a strong sense of happiness and contentment oozing throughout the park, the animals seem very happy and content with their environment. Expect to see meerkats, zebra’s, goats, deer, penguins, peacocks and much more… Treat yourself on holiday near Leek, Staffordshire When you head back, why not treat yourself to a spot of something naughty but nice at the Victoriana Tea Room. This is the place to go when you fancy a spot of truly decadent dining. Take a seat and prepare to savour the delights, everything is made to order so no stale sandwiches pre-packed into cardboard boxes here. The tea is served with bone china cups and poured through a traditional silver strainer, “proper tea” as the older generation would say. Here, the emphasis is on relaxation. When you leave, you may find yourself turning to the friendly staff and uttering those immortal words used by Arnold Schwarzenegger in The terminator “I will be back”.