Looking for somewhere a bit 'different' for a getaway?
Once described as 'The most Romantic place to stay in all of England', Wizards Thatch of Alderley Edge was the subject of recent scrutiny from none other than The Times Newspaper’s Mystery Guest.
The Mystery Guest’s mission is to seek out the real truth behind Britain’s’ hotels and guest houses. After his nights stay in The Merlin Suite he gave the establishment at 9.5 out of ten for the room - one of the highest ratings ever recorded .
The mission for The Times writer is to get under the covers and his verdict on this 400 year old gem was “ ‘It was cosy, spotless and full of intrigue’.
Wizards Thatch is situated less than a minute from Alderley’s famous street of restaurants and bars, hidden away under its tea cosy of roses and ivy which completely camouflage the house in the summer. So hidden that the Mystery Guest when trying to find it was amazed to find that ‘even the locals hadn’t heard of it’
The three self contained suites, Merlin , Camelot and The Wizardry all have four poster beds, draped in red and gold tapestries - with Camelot and The Wizardry boasting seven footers! Travellers from all over the world have visited to experience a taste of Olde England and they are not disappointed judging by the reviews left on websites such as Trip Advisor , Laterooms etc.
Owner, Ian Lambert said “Romance is always in the air at Wizards Thatch. Honeymoons and romantic breaks make up most bookings. Guests often phone me up to say that they are going to propose to their loved one here, so we make sure their stay becomes an experience of a lifetime.”
He added ,” People are always saying it like living in a scene from The Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter - but probably the greatest attraction is the candleabra which hangs from an an old rose over the pond, which guests light , sip their Champagne by and yes - romance is in the air!
You can view the full report on Wizards Thatch by logging onto the times website HERE
Posted: Wednesday 3rd March 2010
ID: 5104 - 462
About Wizards Thatch
Enter through the thatched porch and you step back in time. Wizards Thatch is a self contained luxurious suite filled with sumptuous leather furniture, antique prints, and each room has its own indulgent character. It is indeed Alderley's hidden treasure. The Period lounge with its heavy timbered low beamed ceiling boasts a huge 17th Century fireplace. This enchanting room with opulent red leather upholstery and antique furniture has rich dark Arabian red walls displaying many antique prints, 18th Century original newspapers, old stone flagons and other interesting collectibles. An offshoot of the lounge away from the thick piled gold carpet is an old flagstone ginnel with a very low oak beamed ceiling. With its selection of table lights and dimmable wall lights the room can be illuminated to suit the mood. LCD TV and a CD player are there for your enjoyment. Up three small stairs and you enter The Study which is painted in chalky Jasper Cane, a classic yellow found on Wedgwood's Pate sur Pate relief earthenware created locally at their factory in Etruria, Stoke on Trent. More on Accommodation
