Why choose a holiday home in Heart of England?
Cosmopolitan Birmingham shines the way. Indulge your appetite for the classics while punting near Oxford and Cambridge. Trace the steps of Robin's Merry Men, lift a pint at Britain's oldest pub, discover what Monks and Harry Potter have in common, soar tandem above the mountains or explore beneath.
This is where tea and crumpets blend with Thai food and imported brews. Stratford-Upon-Avon is "to be" for Shakespeare enthusiasts. Nottingham Castle overlooks the city and shares rock with "Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem" Britain's oldest pub.
Stop by Lord Byron's Newstead Abbey and famous gardens in Nottinghamshire. Not far away is the "Major Oak" where Robin Hood exchanged vows with Maid Marion in Sherwood Forest.
Travel along the Derbyshire River should include the cable car ride at Matlock Bath and scrumptious pudding in Bakewell, perched on the river Wye. You can hear the story about the mistake that led to the famous Bakewell tart. Ask about a strange and rough game of football in Ashbourne where the goals are 3 miles apart!
Negotiate the water by Cambridge and Oxford with a long pole because "Punts" are no-keel, flat bottom boats. Can you talk her into steering while you read Keats? You don't need a Willy Wonka bar with a gold ticket to visit the world's biggest chocolate factory south of Birmingham. Cadbury World is a tasty tour that tempts travelers from around the globe.
Malvern Hills is the famous miniature mountain range that inspired Edward Elgar to write "Pomp and Circumstance". The family break is Alton Towers. Everyone will enjoy a unique mini-golf course and stunning Water Park.
Harry Potter fans will not miss Gloucester Cathedral. The Benedictine monks who labored to build this in the 12th century could not have imagined their wood, glass, and stone would be featured in two popular feature films. Shakespeare devotees pay homage to the bard by visiting his birthplace, his courtship cottage, and New Place where he died.
Pack your favorite energy bars for horseback rides, biking, climbing, caving, hiking and paragliding in the Peak District. Tails are made for casual strolling, wheelchair accessible excursions, and challenging routes.
Nearly 60 miles of off-road trails are ready to challenge cyclists and rentals are at hand. Imagine a holiday home rental in a haven for cyclists.
Contribution post: 05 February 2011
