Leek Staffordshire

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Leek is a little Staffordshire mill town, sitting on a broad low hill in a curve of the River Churnet. A market is held weekly on the ancient cobbles of the large market square, complemented by the thriving indoor Butter market at the 17th century Butter Cross.

The great silk mills of the last century are still here, now mostly antique shops, and between the mills you'll find rows of small specialist shops. The architect William Sugden designed the many distinctive buildings which give Leek its characterful appearance.

Textiles transformed Leek from a medieval market town to an important silk town in the 18th and 19th century, famous for its shawls, buttons, ribbons, twist and sewing silks, and for the dye known as "Raven Black", a fashionable colour after being worn by Queen Victoria in mourning for Prince Albert.

William Morris, founder of the Arts & Crafts movement, lived and worked in Leek from 1875 - 78, and left a significant mark on the art and architecture of the town.

Left - The "Blackthorn" wallpaper design of 1892, showing daisies, violets and blackthorn sprays arranged in a symmetrical structure.

Accommodation near Leek


The Corner House 151 Buxton Road Leek Staffordshire ST13 6EH	Early 20th century house situated on A53 Leek - Buxton Road, well placed for all the region's major attractions including Alton Towers, The Potteries, Chatsworth House and is on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Beautiful entrance hall with original oak panelling and an imposing stairway to the bedrooms above. ... more details	*Contact: Tony and Jane* Tel: +44 (0) 1538 373288 Mob: 07947 721889


Cosy Nook Ivydene Rushton Spencer Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 0QU	Situated in an idyllic rural location, close to the Peak District, Alton Towers and the Potteries. Sleeps 2 +travel cot.. more details	*Contact: Jackie Matravers* Tel: +44(0)1260 226570 Fax: +44(0)1260 226570
GATEHAM COTTAGE Gateham Grange Alstonefield Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 2FT	Gateham Cottage sleeps 4 (+sofabed). Your very own wing of our old limestone farmhouse. Comfortable double bedroom and charming, stencilled twin bedroom. The upstairs lounge enjoys enthralling views of hills. The kitchen/diner and bathroom are downstairs... more details	*Contact: Mrs Teresa Flower* *Tel: +44 (0) 1335 310349*
Hillside Croft Moss Lane Biggin by Hulland Ashbourne DE6 3FH	*accommodation near Ashbourne*. Grade II listed country cottage dated 1709. Self catering. Sleeps10+1+2 cots. Short breaks available. Pretty leaded lights set in stone mullioned windows, ancient oak beams throughout, revealed stone and timbered walls and cosy log fires set under inglenook fireplaces... more details	Contact Mrs P Walker Tel: +44(0) 1335 344795 Fax: +44(0) 1335 348358 Mobile 0780 8899493
Billy's Bothy Offcote Grange Offcote Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 1JQ (approx 2 miles from Ashbourne)	*accommodation near Ashbourne*. Luxury Self Catering Cottages in the Peak District. ETC 5 STAR. SLEEPS 10 + 4 +2 COTS. No Smoking . No Pets. Located in a quiet and peaceful rural setting within the grounds of our grade II listed farmhouse -just 2 miles from the pretty historic market town of Ashbourne... more details	Contact Mrs P Walker Tel: +44(0) 1335 344795 Fax: +44(0) 1335 348358 Mobile 0780 8899493
"The Orchards" Rushley Farm, Ilam Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2BA (approx 5 miles from Ashbourne)	*accommodation near Ashbourne*. Large detached bungalow on a farm. Three bedrooms to sleep 6 people - one double, one twin and one with adult-sized bunk beds.. There is a garage for one car, plus parking. Wide entrance hall with polished oak floor. Living room - warm and welcoming with a real fire and sumptuous sofas. There is also a higher chair for those who prefer it. Colour TV with VCR and selection of videos, DVD player and radio/CD player, books, games etc. more details	Contact: Vanessa Holland Tel:+44(0)1538-308205
THE COACH HOUSE Gateham Grange Alstonefield Ashbourne Derbyshire DE6 2FT	Coach House sleeps 4 (+bunk beds). A converted old barn, stands next to the quaint old stone dovecote. Double room with vanity unit and a pleasant family room with antique furnishings. Spacious kitchen/diner and the living room has patio doors, with views of Welton Hill... more details	*Contact: Mrs Teresa Flower* *Tel: +44 (0) 1335 310349*

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