Self Catering Holiday Cottage in Lancashire

Martin Mere—Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust

Just down the road from the cottage, Martin Mere's Waterfowl Garden is home to over 100 species of rare and endangered ducks, geese, swans and flamingos. Inquisitive Hawaiian Geese will nibble grain from the hand whilst you tour the world's wetlands through the carefully planned pathways.

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Southport

Only five miles from the cottage is the Classic Resort town of Southport.

Southport is the perfect destination for a seaside day trip with beautiful beaches, great attractions, superb shopping, a mouth-watering array of restaurants and lots, lots more, Southport has something for everyone.

England’s Golfing Capital

Welcome to the stunning coastal resort of Southport, England's Golfing Capital and host to some of the finest Links courses in England. Southport is the home of Royal Birkdale, which for many golfers, is quite simply, the best of all the great golf courses to have staged The Open Championship.

But Southport's reputation for being England's Golfing Capital is not just based on Royal Birkdale it boasts another five championship standard courses within 15 minutes drive from the town centre and a sixth only half an hour away.

 

Liverpool Capital of Culture 2008

Liverpool is already well known around the world for its maritime heritage, architecture, music, literature, the arts and sport. The Capital of Culture title will place the city firmly on the global map.

Nearly two million extra visitors are expected to attend the many world-class festivals and events that will take place in the run-up to and including 2008.

Rufford Old Hall

This National Trust property is one of Lancashire’s finest 16th Century Tudor buildings.

It has a Spectacular Great Hall, a wonderful armour collection of national importance, and a variety of topiary displays and garden trails.

Shakespeare is said to have performed in the Great Hall.

A wonderful place to visit.