subject: Accommodation Cheshire Discovering The Scenic And Diverse Cheshire Area [print this page] Accommodation Cheshire Discovering The Scenic And Diverse Cheshire Area
A popular region to visit, the county of Cheshire sits in the North West of England. With historic towns and cities and pretty little villages, it is a predominantly rural area. Cheshire offers a diverse range of attractions such as stunning countryside, beautiful stately homes, amazing landscaped gardens, historic buildings and much more. All possible requirements are catered for as the accommodation Cheshire has to offer is enormously wide ranging and varied.
Cheshire is a popular place for tourists, with its idyllic countryside and picturesque towns and villages. In 2003 there were 2.8 million visits to the county, and more than 8 million nights of accommodation were booked. Cheshire, or "Cheshire Gap", is located on a clay plain between the Peak District to the east and the Snowdonia region to the west.
With its rich heritage and history, Cheshire has much to explore. Ancient prehistoric burial grounds and iron age hill forts have been discovered in the county. The walled city of Chester boasts many historic buildings, including a Roman fort. Fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth century timbered buildings are still scattered throughout the towns and villages of the region. Silk weaving, Cheshire cheese and salt production have all been famous products of Cheshire.
Holidays in Cheshire also provide an excellent base for trips into North Wales, Liverpool, Manchester and the Peak District National Park. The Cheshire countryside is the perfect place for all outdoor activities from walking to fishing. The diverse range of accommodation means there is something to meet all requirements, tastes and pockets.
Hotels throughout Cheshire are varied and numerous. All requirements are met be they for hotel accommodation on a budget or a modern luxury city centre hotel. Family hotels, spa hotels, beautiful manor houses, amazing castles, converted silk mills and grand stately homes are just some of the types of hotels to be found in the area.
Bed and breakfast accommodation is available throughout Cheshire, in towns, villages and rural areas. All budgets are catered for and a friendly bed and breakfast can provide a great base for a holiday.
Self catering accommodation in Cheshire is also widely available and there is lots of choice. From modern city apartments, to simple country cottages, once again you will discover that Cheshire's accommodation meets all budgets and needs.
Caravans and campers are very well provided for in the stunning Cheshire countryside. From large parks with all facilities to small, basic sites to pitch a tent, once again all requirements are met. A brilliant way to escape and have an adventure in the Cheshire countryside.
As Cheshire is such a rural area, farm holidays are widely available. Get away from it all with bed and breakfast or self catering accommodation on an old or a working farm. Discover farm life and enjoy fresh air, wildlife, fishing, farm animals, fresh farm food and fantastic views.
Whatever the purpose of a trip to Cheshire, be it for business, pleasure, a family holiday or a romantic weekend, there is a plentiful choice of fantastic accommodation to ensure you have a wonderful time in the amazing county.
