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Crossways Country Holidays,
near Hinckley. The Heart of the Shires is steeped in history and boasts much of England's most beautiful countryside, architecture and tourist attractions. Crossways Cottage is situated on the Leicester/Warwickshire border set in 10 acres of gardens and paddocks. It is ideally situated for touring being centrally located and within driving distance of all the main attractions on offer hear in the Heart of England. The relaxed and peaceful atmosphere at Crossways Cottage means you get quality time to prepare your holiday day by day without the stress and hassle of coach tours. What could be more perfect for you than to spend some time charging your batteries here in the relaxing English countryside...maybe take a leisurely stroll to the village of Burbage and enjoy a delightful pub meal with real ale...Hinckley is the home of the Triumph Motorcycle - tours are available by prior arrangement. Crossways Farm is situated a half mile from the village of Burbage on the Leicestershire/Warwickshire border. It enjoys some excellent views across open countryside towards the Roman Center of England where the Roman roads of Watling Street and the Fosse Way meet at High Cross. Hinckley town boasts a 12th century castle site, holds markets on Saturdays and Mondays with a 'Bric-a-Brac' market on Fridays. Stoney Cove, once a working quarry, has now matured into an excellent place to dive complete with an assortment of fish and wrecks. There are always plenty of typical quaint English cottages to discover here in the Heart of the Shires. Both the counties of Warwick and Leicester are well known for their market towns and interesting villages. Visitors are advised to seek out the many historical churches, country houses, canals, country parks and first class pubs - all within a ten mile radius of Hinckley. The mention of Hinckley in Shakespeare's play 'Henry IV part II' might come as a surprise to many people because this thriving industrial Leicestershire town is not thought of in historical terms in the same way as other county towns such as Melton Mowbray or Market Harborough. Nevertheless, Hinckley is a very ancient place and its name owes its origin to the Saxon settlement in the "ley" or clearing in the woodland occupied by the followers of Hinck. There is also evidence of a Roman settlement having pre-dated the Saxon one.
The accommodation: comprises of double, twin and single bedrooms, large bathroom with shower, conservatory seating 6 people, large lounge, which seats 10, with open fire and rounded end feature overlooking the garden, a luxury dining kitchen with all modern appliances and a sun terrace with patio furniture. Oven, kettle, microwave, toaster, sandwich toaster, fridge/freezer, food processor, washer/dryer, picnic hamper, dishwasher, hair dryers, iron/board, televisions, radio, video, CD player, writing sets and stamps are all supplied. Crossways has an excellent, Camping and Caravanning Certificated country site ideally suited for rallies which is easily accessible from the M69 and situated just one mile from the village of Burbage with it's crafts, clothes, newsagents & grocery stores. There is also an abundance of high quality food outlets serving Indian, Chinese, A la Carte and good pub grub - not forgetting fish and chips and a tea room. |
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