Staffordshire holiday cottage: Ford, Nr Leek

Self Catering Cottage, Restored Dairy - Peak District - Very Peaceful Location

Description Cottage, 300 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7, 3 Bathrooms
Facilities rural, village, garden, terrace, pets considered, satellite or cable
Rates per property (GBP)
£350 - £925/week 
Louise Croome
+44 01538-304561
Speaks: English, Italian

Photos and Description of this Staffordshire holiday cottage Secluded cottage set in its own acre of wooded land & garden, Log Burning Fire

Nestled in wooded grounds in the magnificent Staffordshire Peak District National Park, the self catering holiday cottage is the ideal place to retreat to. Escape the hustle and bustle, kick back, put your feet up or put your boots on and go exploring! The choice is yours, in fact you’ll be spoilt for choice. Ford Wetley Cottage is situated about half a mile outside the picture postcard hamlet of Ford. Away from the main house and secluded by trees, in fact you can’t see another property just the rolling fields and sheep. It’s the perfect place if you want some privacy. The cottage enjoys it’s own formal garden and is set in an acre of land which you’re welcome to explore, including two little brooks with waterfalls and woodland. This area is fenced off for our younger visitors safety. There is a garden bench and a BBQ for those hot summers and if you are bringing your bikes a secure place to store them. Parking for three cars. Well behaved dogs welcome. Close to Alton towers.
Staffordshire cottage rental - Relaxing in the Garden

Relaxing in the Garden

Staffordshire cottage rental - Lounge

Lounge

Staffordshire cottage rental - Kitchen

Kitchen

Staffordshire cottage rental - Double Bedroom

Double Bedroom

Location: Staffordshire in United Kingdom

Nearest Airport: Manchester at 35 Miles
Nearest Ferry: Liverpool at 65 Miles
Nearest Train: Macclesfield at 15 Miles
Nearest Motorway: M6 or M1 at 30 Miles
Car: necessary
Whether it’s adventure and action at Alton Towers, just 7 miles away, rock climbing on the stunning cliffs and crags, getting dirty on a mountain bike which can be hired locally or just a good long walk around Dovedale, the Manifold trail to name but a few it’s all here. Or maybe you’re after a more relaxing time, a stroll around the excellent Blackbrook Zoological park just one mile away or why not go and visit the magnificent Chatsworth House or browse around the market towns of Leek, Ashbourne, Buxton & Bakewell. Take a trip down memory lane on the Churnet Valley Steam Railway or visit the place that inspired Rudyard Kipling’s parents. Or just get some of the fantastic local foods and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the cottage and all the wildlife that comes to visit. It’s so peaceful, no road noise, just the birds and the sheep, the ultimate in tranquillity! The cottage is just 10 minutes drive from the picturesque market towns of Leek & Ashbourne with all the essential shops

Availability for this holiday cottage rental in Staffordshire, United Kingdom

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Rental Rates for this holiday cottage in Staffordshire, United Kingdom

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
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Minimum Stay
01 November 2009 - 19 December 2009 £350 - - 3 Nights
Christmas & New Year * 20 December 2009 - 03 January 2010 £925 - - 1 Week
04 January 2010 - 31 January 2010 £350 - - 3 Nights

Additional information about rental rates

  • All prices include, electricity, heating costs & bed linen & towels.
    On arrival you are welcomed with wine, local free range eggs, milk & chocolates.

    * Over the Christmas and New Year period you will also get home made mince pies, Champagne and a lovely real Christmas tree.
  • A deposit of 50% of the total booking price will be required to confirm your booking and if your stay is under 8 weeks for the date your holiday starts the full amount will be required.
  • For a £15 supplement we welcome well behaved dogs, on arrangement. Unfortunately we can not cater for large breeds.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday cottage rental in Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • cottage (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Floor Area:
  • 300 m²

Location Type:
  • rural
  • village

Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all

General:
  • activities guide
  • firewood
  • local maps
  • local restaurant guide
  • soap
  • toilet paper
  • central heating
  • linen provided
  • towels provided

Kitchen:
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • fridge
  • freezer
  • hob
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 6 people

Dining:
  • highchair
  • dining area
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath (no shower)
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
  • The shower rooms were replaced in 2008, so are all new fittings. Each bathroom has a mirror and a shaver socket. Ecover hand soap, Hand & Bath Towels are supplied.

Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 7 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double Bed, 1 Cot
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed, 1 Sofa bed/Futon, Fold up bed
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Double Bed
  • Each Bedroom has its own en-suite bath or shower room. All the bed linen and towels are supplied. There is a fold up bed suitable for a child if required, also a travel cot. There is a bedroom with an en-suite shower room on the ground floor, which is ideal for the elderly. There is only 1 step down into this bedroom.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • video player
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • books
  • games - all ages
  • games - kids
  • music library
  • toys
  • video library
  • DVD

Outside:
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • garden
  • terrace
  • 6 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
  • non smoking only
  • wheelchair inaccessible

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horse riding
  • golf
  • mountain biking
  • paragliding

Notes: The cottage has three large bedrooms and can sleep 7 and we have a travel cot & a high chair.On the ground floor there is a double bed & en-suite shower room. Upstairs there is a double bed bedroom with en-suite bathroom and a twin bed bedroom with shower room. The oak beamed farmhouse kitchen is well stocked with a electric hob and oven,fridge freezer,washing machine,microwave,toaster, kettle and a dining table. Across the flag stone entrance hall is the spacious lounge, again with oak beams, exposed stone walls, log burning fire, sofas, TV & DVD player, and a selection of games.There is a small step into the cottage and a step down to the ground floor bedroom, making it the perfect place for those not able to climb lots of stairs. The cottage has full central heating throughout. We supply all bed linen, tea towels, hand & large bath towels. There is also Ecover washing up liquid, washing powder and hand soap in each bathroom. A welcome pack of wine, eggs, milk, tea & coffee await you

Further details for this holiday cottage rental in Staffordshire, United Kingdom

The Roaches: Roaches (or Roches) is a wind-carved outcrop of gritstone rocks straddling the parishes of Leekfrith and Heathylee in the Peak District National Park about 4 miles north of Leek, Staffordshire. The name Roaches has evolved recently from 'Roches' as the area used to be known only 100 years (or less) ago. 'Roches' is the french word for rocks. The Roaches are particularly popular with climbers because of the diversity of the climbing routes there. Also there are many miles of paths to satisfy the most seasoned rambler. The Roaches area includes Hen Cloud, so named because with a little imagination it looks like a roosting hen and Ramshaw Rocks which includes the weird rock formation called the Winking Man. For many years, from the 1930's to the early 2000s, Wallabies roamed the Roaches. Some say they are still out there. They had been released from a private zoo. 3 Yaks were also released at the same time but they died out in the 1950's.

Bakewell Market Town: Bakewell in Derbyshire and the Peak District , is a beautiful, small, market town situated on the River Wye which is crossed by a 13th century 5 arched bridge still open to traffic. The famous Bakewell pudding was invented accidentally at the Hotel, when a cook misinterpreted instructions and poured egg mixture over the jam instead of mixing it in the pastry and what should have been a tart was now a pudding. Bakewell puddings can be bought at several shops in the town centre. There are lots of unique shops, cafes and restaurants to visit and Market day every Monday and farmers market on Saturday's once per month.

The Manifold Valley and Trail: Great for Cylcing/Walking/Climbing The Manifold Trail is a multi-user route along the Manifold valley following the former Leek and Manifold Light Railway. This trail is an easy route being on a tarmacadam track and minor roads between Waterhouses and Hulme End and, as such, is suitable for children and old people. The High Peak and Tissington trails are much more exposed to the weather than the Manifold. The route has been open since the 1930s when the railway closed, and is probably the earliest case of a disused railway line being converted to a walkers' and cyclists' route. Waterhouses official car park is just off the main Ashbourne to Leek road, the A523. Here you will find cycle hire and toilets. En route high up in the cliff you can see Thor's cave. Worth a climb up for views of the valley. Further on is Wetton Mill where toilets and refreshments are available. There is another cave to explore above the cafe.

Other Activities: Rock Climbing

Reviews for this holiday cottage rental in Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Rating
5 out of 5

Lovely cottage

JasperV Norfolk
Review Submitted: May 9, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
The setting of the cottage was lovely, very remote and peaceful with the muffled 'baa' of the sheep and lambs in the fields and sound of the swallows over head.

The cottage itself was really well equipped and very comfortable. 3 lovely bedrooms, and having three bathrooms was a real luxury and very welcome.

Louise and Adrian were lovely hosts and being able to "borrow" Murphy for a game of fetch and Paddy for company was a real bonus!

Really hope to be able to return to the cottage next year as there are lots of lovely walks nearby, all through out the countryside.
Owner's Response: Thank you, we all enjoyed having you here, especially Murphy!
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Rating
5 out of 5

great cottage

twtwtw dorset
Review Submitted: September 1, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
great cottage
enclosed so children can run around without worrying about them
the owners are next door and very helpful
very secluded so dont expect to wander to shops or pub
loads of stuff to do locall icluding cycling on multiple disused railways, great walking, lakes with childrens plaY AREAS, ALTON TOWERS AND ALTON TOWERS WATER PARK WHICH IS GREAt on a wet day
in all a great place away from it all
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Rating
5 out of 5

Our stay!

Maddie and Peter Cambridgeshire
Review Submitted: May 7, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
Wonderful cottage and location,well kept clean and tidy,everything was thought of,there was even an Easter egg for each of the children!
We found that this cottage was very private,but was very central to lots of days out...Alton Towers was a 10 minute drive away.
We were very pleased with our break at Wetley Cottage and will be recommending it to many people in the near future.
Owner's Response: Thank you Peter and Maddie, we enjoyed having your family to stay. Hope to see you again. Louise and Adrian
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Rating
5 out of 5

Beautiful cottage, lovely stay...

Rachel L London
Review Submitted: July 28, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
So peaceful and quiet, this cottage is simply lovely, really enjoyed our stay. No road noise, only bird calls. A good walk across the fields to the next village where the pub is.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 10/10
 

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