November 9, 2009
Dorset holiday cottages fans may be interested to hear that cider from the region has just won a prestigious prize at a French festival.
Nick Poole of West Milton Cider Club ended a string of defeats for the English contingent in Normandy with a sparkling brew similar to the local Cider Bouche, Bridport News reports.
He told the newspaper that traditional English cider, which is conditioned in barrels, is not really to French tastes, so the club elected to make a bottle-conditioned, champagne-style beverage for this year”s Sainte-Helene-Bondeville event.
And he suggested the tipple could be made available to buy in the UK once enough has been brewed
"It would be interesting to see if there is a market for this type of cider here," he remarked, pointing out that while it won in the dry category, it would be considered to be a medium in the UK.
Dorset seems be attracting a number of winners at the moment. Last month, Masterchef: The Professional champion Steve Groves was quoted by the Bournemouth Daily Echo as indicating he would like to open a restaurant in the county.
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November 9, 2009
The number of people visiting National Trust sites in the north-east has increased during 2009.
According to the Journal, nearly 714,000 visitors travelled to attractions in the area between March 1st and the end of October, with free-to-access properties located along the Northumberland coast proving popular.
People who have stayed in Northumberland holiday cottages over the past few months may have partly contributed to the rise, with Wallington Hall in the area one attraction to have witnessed an increase.
It expects to have recorded more than 200,000 visitors by the time the trust”s financial year ends in February.
"This has been an exceptionally busy year for us. The car parks have been full to overflowing," acting head warden for the trust on the Northumberland coast Kevin Redgrave told the news source.
The increase comes after a campaign titled Autumn Warmth was launched last month to promote the tourist attractions Northumberland has to offer.
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November 9, 2009
Visitors staying in Lake District holiday cottages will be able to see a sport being held in the area for the first time this weekend.
On November 8th, the inaugural cyclo-cross race will be held at Brockhole in Windermere, with cyclists tackling grass, wooded sections and gravel paths on a race through the National Park.
An event of this type has never been held in the area before and Paul Loftus of organisers the Lakes Road Cycling Club said that it will hopefully attract a number of local competitors.
"There has been a change of thinking and they [the National Park authorities] want to promote the Lake District to be the adventure capital of Great Britain," the North-West Evening Mail quoted him as saying.
He added that all of Britain”s top riders will hopefully take part in next year”s event.
Cumbria Tourism recently installed a series of temporary promotional road signs in a bid to market the outdoor-related attractions of the Lake District.
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November 9, 2009
Northumberland holiday cottages may be becoming more popular, as an expert has highlighted an increase in the number of people looking to take self-catering trips in the north-east of England.
According to Geoff Hodgson, chairman of the North East Tourism Advisory Board, demand reached its highest-ever level this summer.
He explained that a range of factors attract people to the region, including "stunning coastlines" and "breathtaking countryside".
"This, combined with the wealth of history and heritage we have in the region … makes for an unforgettable holiday," he said.
Among the north-east attractions singled out by the expert was Hadrian”s Wall, as well as Durham Castle and Cathedral.
Mr Hodgson made his comments after the National Trust revealed an increase in the number of people heading to its properties in the region.
Visitors have surpassed the 713,000 mark this year, according to the organisation – a rise of more than 100,000 compared to 2008.
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