NOTICES, OFFERS AND EVENTS

LOIS AND ANDREW CLARK WELCOME ALL NEW AND RETURNING VISITORS IN 2008.

Experience peace and quiet, relaxation, enjoy scenic walks, lots of outdoor pursuits including many cycling trails, abseiling, amazing caves and mines, visit stately country houses, heritage sites, theme parks and much more.

When booking please let us know if we can help to provide any information for your particular interests.

LATEST AVAILABILITY AT A QUICK GLANCE!

1 WEEK AVAILABLE 21 - 28 JUNE. £320. See Special Offers.

TUES-SAT 1 JULY - 5 JULY (4 nights) only £240 (£60 a night for up to 3 people!)

AUTUMN CAN BE LOVELY IN THE PEAK DISTRICT - BOOK NOW!

SHORT BREAKS: Available out of peak season - 3 days minimum or short weekend break from £135. Please enquire.

To read an independent and comprehensive review about Swallow Cottage by previous guests, log on to www.TheRealVisitorsBook.co.uk Click on "Read A Review" and enter the postcode DE4 2BW”

EVENTS

2008 promises to be an exciting year with lots to see and do.

See "Attractions" page on this site to view attractions and activities in the Peak District and near to the cottage.

There will be events at Hardwick Hall and Chatsworth House to mark 400 years since the death of "Bess of Hardwick", the first Lady of Chatsworth who became the second most powerful woman in Tudor England after Queen Elizabeth I. See "www.bessofhardwick.co.uk". .

The unique Well Dressing spectacle of Peak villages is from May to September. The Buxton Festival in 9-27 July and popular International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival from 2-24 August.

The Museum of Childhood at Sudbury Hall (National Trust) opened in March 2008 after a comprehensive re-fit and nostalgic adults will recognise toys from the past together with up to date interactive and hands on activities for children!

17-24 May. The National Walking Festival in various locations. Tel: 01283 222848 or www.visitpeakdistrict.com/walkingfestivals

6-21 September: Matlock Bath Illuminations and Venetian Lights

24-28 September: Elizabethan Week at Hardwick Hall and Estate: 01246 858400

18-19 October: Great Peak District Fair at Buxton: 01298 23114

3 Nov - 23 Dec: Chatsworth - "Dressed for Christmas".

CHATSWORTH HOUSE, GARDENS, FARMYARD ACTIVITIES OPEN TO TUESDAY 23 DECEMBER. CHATSWORTH TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS FROM 8 NOVEMBER.

Please note that in accordance with Tourist Board requirements a Statement of Accessibility is available by request.