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5* STUNNING LUXURIOUS BEAMED COTTAGE - SECLUDED PEACEFUL PEAK DISTRICT LOCATION

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A stone building with a window illuminated by yellow light, a clear night sky, and a faint aurora display.
A canal with ducks and geese, a brick building, and a stone bridge.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a bench, and a small wooden structure with a bench inside.
A bedroom with a stone wall, a wooden headboard, a bed with red bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A cozy living room with a stone wall, a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Peak District National Park

Popular amenities

  • Massages in spa
  • Deck or patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Leek, ENG
  • Place, Peak District National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Peak Wildlife Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Alton Towers
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Leek

Located in Leek, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The Regent Theatre and Denstone Contemporary Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Alton Towers and Peak Wildlife Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Churnet Valley Railway and Brough Park Leisure Centre. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Leek, ENG

What's nearby

  • Peak District National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Peak Wildlife Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Alton Towers - 21 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Trentham Gardens - 43 min drive - 36.1 km
  • Chatsworth House - 52 min drive - 52.3 km

Getting around

  • Buxton Station - 29 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cottage Kitchen Country Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wetton Mill Tea Rooms - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Fountain Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Roebuck - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Three Horseshoes Inn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5* STUNNING LUXURIOUS BEAMED COTTAGE - SECLUDED PEACEFUL PEAK DISTRICT LOCATION pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 5* STUNNING LUXURIOUS BEAMED COTTAGE - SECLUDED PEACEFUL PEAK DISTRICT LOCATION?

As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5* STUNNING LUXURIOUS BEAMED COTTAGE - SECLUDED PEACEFUL PEAK DISTRICT LOCATION on 4 Jan 2027 start from £691, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 5* STUNNING LUXURIOUS BEAMED COTTAGE - SECLUDED PEACEFUL PEAK DISTRICT LOCATION?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5* STUNNING LUXURIOUS BEAMED COTTAGE - SECLUDED PEACEFUL PEAK DISTRICT LOCATION?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5* STUNNING LUXURIOUS BEAMED COTTAGE - SECLUDED PEACEFUL PEAK DISTRICT LOCATION?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5* STUNNING LUXURIOUS BEAMED COTTAGE - SECLUDED PEACEFUL PEAK DISTRICT LOCATION located?

This family-friendly Leek cottage is located on a river, 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Peak Wildlife Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Alton Towers and Churnet Valley Railway. Brough Park Leisure Centre and Foxlowe Arts Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property. So relaxing. Lovely hosts.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2026
We’re glad you had a lovely stay in the Peak District. Louise & Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely setting and house with a good choice of local towns and walks for day trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2026
Thank you for your review and glad you and your family enjoyed your stay in the Peak District. Louise & Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous cottage in pretty rural location

Absolutely loved our stay at this beautiful cottage. Everything was clean and it had everything we needed to cater for extended family and the kids loved the Hive.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2025
So lovely to have you all here for Christmas 2024!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. Close to some great cafes, pubs and country walks.Very clean, lots of space inside and out. Very helpful hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay Charlotte. Lovely to meet you. Louise
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely autumn stay

We were a three generation group and we all loved our stay at the cottage. Comfortable for six people and three dogs. Lots of lovely walks and places to explore close by. The Hive was a lovely additional space to relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2024
So glad you all enjoyed your stay at Ford Wetley and got to use the hive too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect long weekend stay.

Lovely cozy cottage in a fabulous location , perfect hosts in Louise and Adrian, we had a fantastic time , thank you . Carl, Ang , Lee, Caz, Michael and Fiona.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2022
Glad you all had a lovely weekend x
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Cottage in great location

We had an absolutely lovely weekend, we were made to feel very welcome, and the cottage was so nice we didn’t want to leave. Very comfortable and fully kitted our with everything you could possibly need, many thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. Hope to see you again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delightful!

A delightful cottage in a beautiful setting with a very attentive host
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

We had a perfect stay at the cottage. It is located in a really beautiful part of the Peak District with lots of things to do in the vicinity. The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed. We would recommend to any one as we hope to return some other time.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2021
It was lovely to host your family. Hope to see you again one day. Louise & Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday cottage

Amazing scenery with every comfort you could wish for. Welcoming, lovely hosts who have gone to so much trouble to provide you with everything you need for a perfect holiday. Thank you Louise and Adrian.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2023
So glad you enjoyed your holiday with us. Hope to see you again. Louise & Adrian
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Quiet and comfortable, ideal for extended families and anyone wanting quiet countryside.

Six adults and one infant, a surprise birthday celebration and Ford Wesley Cottage was ideal. We had plenty of room, a log burner to keep us warm and some beautiful and exceptionally quiet countryside to explore. Louise and Adrian are excellent and helpful hosts and we all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Really glad your weekend went well and you enjoyed it at Ford Wetley. Hope to see you again one day. Louise & Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend

Thank you to Adrian and Louise for making us so welcome.The Hive is certainly a great addition to the property, giving extra space for family gatherings, with great views, nice and toasty with the heater if needed and fab WiFi. Ford Wetley Cottage is perfect for a relaxing time with great walks and pubs!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. So glad you enjoyed the extra ‘Hive’ cabin, outdoor space. Hope to see you again. Louise & Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage and location.

We’ve recently returned from a short stay at the cottage. We arrived and departed in deep snow but Louise was amazing, communicating with us frequently on access to and from the property. The cottage itself was lovely, really cosy with everything you’d need and more. Also loved having the Shetland ponies outside! The location, also stunning, especially in the snow. We hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. So glad you enjoyed your stay in the snow!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Inaccurate listing

The reason for the ratings on this property is due to the inaccurate listing on VRBO. The accommodation is described as being a 5382 sq ft farmhouse and was actually less than half this. Our booking was based on the information provided and we were therefore sadly disappointed. I hope this error in the listing is rectified by the hosts who were friendly and responsive and might be unaware of the issue. We did not bring it to their attention as clearly there was nothing they would have been able to do and we had no alternative accommodation. Living in the US we stay at VRBO-listed properties twice a year but also use the site when we travel to see relatives in the UK. If the size of the property is not a major requirement then this cottage would be a good choice for a vacation in a beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2022
We’re very sorry that our advert was incorrect in meterage, this was clearly a typo and as we don’t use this system in the UK, it was an oversight. We feel the rest of the description is very accurate and the photos clearly show the space as a three bedroom eighteenth century stone barn and not a huge warehouse style building as suggested.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastically clean cottage

This cottage was better than the description. Really clean and sanitised by the owner with an anti viral long term spray that made us feel reassured during our stay. There was a big supply of sanitisers and cleaners in the kitchen and a bottle of hand sanitiser for our use. The facilities were lovely, pretty bedrooms, each with their own bathroom which made social distancing very easy. There were Molton Brown toiletries in the bathrooms for an added touch of luxury. The lounge was spacious with plenty of seating and large coffee table and there was a big table in the kitchen which would seat 7, but with extra folding chairs if required. We catered for ourselves all week and the kitchen utensils etc were sufficient for a big Sunday roast with crumble for pudding and a birthday celebration mid-week. A mixing bowl would have been useful, but I am sure that if we had asked the owner, she would have provided it immediately! Really friendly owners who live on site, but were not at all intrusive. We were able to hire a hot tub, which added to the enjoyment. The barbecue was provided, with more than enough charcoal. The log burner had logs for a couple of evenings, but more logs were available. Even the matches and newspapers were provided. We took our Newfoundland dog who was also made very welcome and was able to run freely in the enclosed garden. There are a lot of sheep in the fields nearby which meant keeping her on a lead, but we were able to find plenty of sheep free walks as well. Very quiet country lanes to walk around with very few cars. A wonderfully peaceful week full of walks, reading, board games and good food. Just what we wanted.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2020
Thank you for your lovely comments Hilary. So glad you enjoyed your family stay. Hope to see you all again. Louise & Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything 5 stars and above stunning location fantastic hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2026
Thank you very much Karen’s hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a lovely 5 day break with fabulous walks nearby and great pubs.

The house was very comfortable, clean and met all our needs. It was peaceful and quiet with good sitting out areas in the garden. The owners were really helpful and knowledgeable on walks in the area, good pubs to visit and day out trips to houses and gardens.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. Hope to see you again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rest and Relaxation

Fab cottage with everything you could possibly hope for and more. All 7 of us enjoyed our break. Excellent Hosts. Lovely spot to stay with plenty of places to visit without going too far.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
It was lovely to meet you and your family. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Louise & Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

70th birthday celebration such

Such a beautiful, cosy cottage set in a fantastic location. It was equipped with everything you need including a lovely welcome basket (very thoughtful). Great walks and good restaurants all within a few miles. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ford Wetley to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2021
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Ford Wetley. Hope to see you again one day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Haven

The cottage is beautiful and cozy. Beds super comfy. The area has lots of walks. We were 4 friends from work and the cottage helped us relax ,laugh and chat. It was a real haven for us
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. Hope to see you again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant property. Lots of space for 6 adults.

Only problem was the spongy mattress in downstairs bedroom and the bed was on casters and moved in the night!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2021
We’re so sorry you didn’t have a good nights sleep. We pride ourselves in comfortable beds and mattresses in our cottage. So on closer inspection, we have found a slat that has been broken inside the divan base, which is now fixed. We have new comfy mattresses, toppers and cotton linen in all of our bedrooms to make sure our guests have a great nights sleep, as that’s what important to us when we go away. But unless people tell us, we don’t know to fix or replace things. Louise & Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay at Ford Wetley Cottage

We had a lovely stay at Ford Wetley Cottage. The cottage was very clean and well equipped. Louise and Adrian were great hosts. Thanks again to them for all their hospitality including the kind welcome pack. It's a great location for exploring the Peak District. We had good weather and did walks along Rudyard Lake and Dovedale, amongst others. During our stay my 88 year old mum came for a one night visit. The downstairs bedroom with ensuite was perfect for her. She made good use of the garden and driveway for her walks/exercise. Our 3 year old daughter loved playing with toys and puzzles from the big basket in the living room. Would highly recommend this cottage. We hope to back soon. Mark, Pilar, Shirely and Bella
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2020
Dear Mark, Pilar, Bella and Shirely, glad you enjoyed your stay here. Lovely to meet you and hope to see you again one day. Louise & Adrian
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing cottage, perfect for a country getaway. Louise was so helpful, would recommend to anyone.

Rented the cottage with my fiancé and our dog. The cottage was amazing. So good for anyone wanting a break in the countryside. The log fire and welcome basket were great. Louise was really helpful and on hand to answer any questions. Would recommend hiring the hot tub, such an easy process and just added to the stay further. Cottage was spotless, can’t wait to come back and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. Hope to see you again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning Hideaway

Visited with family and toddler. Beautiful setting, great facilities and really welcoming hosts. We hired a hot tub for the weekend which was lovely. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. Hope to see you again one day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage nearby great peak district walks

Cosy and nicely decorated and equipped cottage at the edge of a small village. Friendly owner. Had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May 2024
Thank you for your lovely review. Hope to see you again one day.
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