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Well Equipped, Comfortable, Modern Semi Detached Cottage With Countryside Views

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A stone house with a white door, a bench outside, and a gate.
A stone building with three windows and a door, a small patio with chairs, and a green utility box.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, a fireplace, and a bookshelf.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a wooden cabinet, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a sink with a drying rack, and a toaster.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Peak District National Park

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free internet
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Waterhouses, ENG
  • Place, Peak District National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Alton Towers
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Chatsworth House
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Stoke-on-Trent

Located in Stoke-on-Trent, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Whiston Hall Golf Club and Skyride are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Alton Towers and Peak Wildlife Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Churnet Valley Railway, or check out an event or a game at Harrison Park. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Waterhouses, ENG

What's nearby

  • Peak District National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Alton Towers - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Dovedale National Nature Reserve - 18 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Trentham Gardens - 44 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Chatsworth House - 55 min drive - 57.0 km

Getting around

  • Stoke-On-Trent Station - 25 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Coffee & Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Woodcutter's Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ma Garrita's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Welcom Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Explorers Pizza Pasta Buffet - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Well Equipped, Comfortable, Modern Semi Detached Cottage With Countryside Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Well Equipped, Comfortable, Modern Semi Detached Cottage With Countryside Views?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Well Equipped, Comfortable, Modern Semi Detached Cottage With Countryside Views on 30 Nov 2026 start from £414, 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 Well Equipped, Comfortable, Modern Semi Detached Cottage With Countryside Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Well Equipped, Comfortable, Modern Semi Detached Cottage With Countryside Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Well Equipped, Comfortable, Modern Semi Detached Cottage With Countryside Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Well Equipped, Comfortable, Modern Semi Detached Cottage With Countryside Views located?

This family-friendly Stoke-on-Trent cottage is located in a rural location, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Peak Wildlife Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Alton Towers and Churnet Valley Railway. Ilam Park and Skyride are also within 6 miles (10 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. 101 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home, lovely and clean in a relatively quiet village. Ideal for the family and great for Alton Towers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your review and so pleased you enjoyed your stay at our cottage. The 10 minute drive to Alton Towers is definitely a bonus for guests wishing to visit this attraction.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was well organised, there were activities and facilities for everybody, rooms were excellent and clean and the little extras were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 2026
Thank you very much for your review and lovely to hear you appreciated the facilities we provide at our cottage. You were great guests. Thank you for leaving the cottage so clean and tidy. Hopefully we can welcome you back sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really comfortable house in a quiet village with walks from the village. Less than 15 mins drive from Alton towers which was perfect for us to drop the teenagers off and head out ourselves to explore the beautiful countryside. Enclosed garden. Everything we needed for our stay. Thanks Inez!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2026
Thank you for your review and great to hear you enjoyed the beautiful countryside around the cottage plus the proximity to Alton Towers for the youngsters.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and surroundings, host great with communication. Lovely cottage with everything you could ask for and more, will definitely go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2025
Lovely to hear you enjoyed our cottage and the beautiful area it is in. Thank you for your kind words and we look forward to welcoming you back some time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay

Lovely property with everything you need for a few days away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2024
So pleased you had a lovely stay and had everything you needed. As per your visitor book comment it is very conveniently located for Alton Towers and excellent that you enjoyed this too. Hopefully we can welcome you back sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, good for all ages, has everything you will need, nice back garden. House was great for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2025
Thank you for your lovely review and great to hear you found the cottage and area suited all ages.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

Lovely cottage, very clean and well kept and really comfortable stay with loads to do in the area. I would definitely recommend this accommodation and will return to enjoy another stay at some point.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2023
Thank you for your kind comments and we would love to welcome you back. Great to hear you found the cottage clean and comfortable as we do the cleaning etc ourselves so it's lovely to hear what we do is appreciated. It's a great base for exploring the surrounding area so there will definitely still be plenty for you to do on another occasion. Thank you for your recommendation, it means a lot.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice property

Clean cottage near to peak district and alton tower.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had the perfect Christmas stay! The property was incredibly spacious, well-equipped with everything we needed and more, and the views were absolutely stunning. We hope to come back soon. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage is in a quiet area. It was easy to find the keys to the door and was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic house, great host. Thank you we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Cottage

We had a fantastic 5 day stay in the cottage. It was very clean, had everything we needed and was the perfect location for exploring the local area. Brilliant, definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
I'm so pleased you had such a great stay in our cottage and feel that you can recommend it to others. Thank you for your lovely review, it means a lot..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little house

This house was extremely clean, well appointed and comfortable. The owners were very helpful. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2024
Thank you for your lovely review and great to hear you found our cottage very comfortable and clean. Hopefully we can welcome you back sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely spotless! Very family friendly and a wonderful place to stay. Inez was excellent at communicating with us and provided the most lovely welcome basket. Lots of games provided for us as a family, lovely enclosed garden, bikes to borrow in garage, just perfect! We will definitely book again to visit our friends in Leek.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2025
Thank you for your lovely review and so pleased to hear your stay was perfect. We manage and clean the cottage ourselves as we feel that by doing this we always know it is clean and tidy for our guests. It's always nice when this is appreciated, so thank you. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Lovely house, a great base for Alton Towers. The welcome treats were a lovely surprise! Kitchen was well stocked, and the whole place was perfect for our needs. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review and great to hear you enjoyed the welcome treats and found the cottage convenient for Alton Towers. Hopefully we can welcome you back sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Its the 2nd time we've stayed here. Lovely location easy access between Leek and Ashbourne, plenty of lovely walks near the manifold valley. Great pub and fish and chip shop in the village. The cottage is well equipped and comfy.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2024
Many thanks for your review and for staying in our cottage again. It's great to hear you enjoyed your holiday and the lovely walks in the area. The pub and fish and chip shop are definitely very good too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

Probally the best holiday cottage we have stayed in ticked all the boxes,we would definately say here again ,the only downside was we didnt stay longer
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review and it’s great to hear that you loved our cottage. You would be very welcome to return….hopefully we can welcome you back sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant place to stay

We have stayed in a lot of cottages/flats etc in the Peak District and this one was by far the best. Clean, well equipped and comfortable. Definitely will return
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Thank you for your kind words and really pleased you had a lovely stay. We clean the cottage ourselves as we like to make sure it is immaculate for our guests so lovely to hear our efforts are appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

March Stay

From booking this property to the end of our stay was absolutely amazing! Everything that we could have needed was there and the house was just so welcoming. It was an excellent place to stay and just a short drive from Alton Towers which was perfect for us. We hope to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2023
Thank you for your lovely review. I’m so pleased you had a wonderful time with your family in our cottage and appreciated the short drive to Alton Towers. It would be lovely to welcome you back sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family visit to Peak District February 2022

The property met and exceeded our expectations. It was spotlessly clean, and communication with Inez was easy. The location is perfect for days walking in the Peaks, and easy access to nearby towns and attractions. We recommend this property to any family visiting the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2023
Thank you Chris for your lovely review. It's great to hear that your family really enjoyed your stay in our cottage and found it a perfect location for walking and sight seeing. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

Very pleasant stay. Cottage was clean and tidy. Welcome pack was a lovely touch. Lots to do withing a short distance or further if you are willing to travel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Lovely to hear you enjoyed your stay and found plenty to do within the local area. I look after the cottage myself so it's always lovely when guests appreciate how they find it, so thank you. You were great guests and hopefully I can welcome you back sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great holiday cottage

Great location in a village setting. Close to Alton Towers and Peak District visitor areas. The property was really well equipped, very clean and had everything you need for a home from home stay. Lovely touch was the welcome hamper of treats! Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2023
Thank you for your lovely comments and so pleased you enjoyed your holiday. We aim to provide everything our guests need to make their stay comfortable and it's great you found this to be the case and enjoyed the welcome treats too.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant House

We had a brilliant stayed in Inez property. It had everything we needed and was well equipped. Lovely gesture of a welcome basket which was greatly appreciated. Great location for accessing Alton Towers and beautiful surrounding areas. Nice quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in a good location

Lovely cottage very clean and well supplied with everything you could need. Good location, rural enough for peace and quiet but only 35mins away from the Buxton and Bakewell areas. Good communication with clear arrival and departure instructions. Very enjoyable experience and a great holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2023
Thank you so much for your lovely review and I’m so pleased you had a great holiday. The quiet location and lovely outlook is one of the main things which attracted us to the cottage, together with its proximity to so many attractions and beautiful walks. Hopefully we can welcome you back sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We rented this property for 2 weeks and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. I highly recommend for location to the Peak District, for amenities and for communication with property owners. Excellent property. Thank you.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for your review and it's great to hear you enjoyed your stay in our cottage and found the location convenient for the Peak District and what it has to offer. Hopefully we can welcome you back sometime.
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