Leek is an historic market town dating back from the 1200's. The market is outdoor every Wednesday. Saturday has a vintage and antiques market and the first Sunday of every month an artisan market. It is a 10 minute walk from the house into town where there are many first class pubs, wine bars, a Belgium beer bar, restaurants serving, Thai, Indian, Italian, English food. Cafes, fish and chip shops. We even have an arts centre, the Foxlowe has a community cinema most Tuesdays, comedy, bands, folk/blues/americana and much more can also be seen at the Foxlowe. Enjoy the cafe or the bar and the gallery upstairs. There are many interesting things to do in and around Leek if you enjoy getting out and about with nature. A drive to Rudyard lake is 5 mins away or you can walk along the Churnet. Tittersworth Reservoir is 10 minutes away where you can enjoy water sports at the local centre. The Roaches are also 10 minutes away for climbing and walking. 30 minutes and you are in the delightful Derbyshire Peak District with many walks. The Churnet Valley Railway is also close to hand. We are 20 minutes away from Macclesfield. Manchester is 1 hour by car and London on the train is just over an hour.