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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Springbank Wood sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Garden • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Together these two lovingly converted adjoining barns (refs RCCW and RCCX), with stunning views over Tittesworth Reservoir Valley, have been created with the utmost care and attention to detail. Using local craftsmen, traditional methods and environmentally friendly materials, modern comforts have been integrated into the original structure. They have many green credentials including ground source heat pump, solar panels, rainwater harvesting, natural insulation, clay and oil paints and limeplaster. They are unique and beautiful holiday homes where families can get together to visit the many tourist attractions, returning in the evening to peace and tranquillity in a rural setting with stunning views across The Roaches. Superb area for outdoor pursuits, cycling and walking with direct access to the footpath leading to Tittesworth Reservoir with its nature trail, visitor centre and water-based activities. The historic market town of Leek boasts many antique shops, has its own Arts Festival throughout May and is only 2 miles away. Annual Well Dressing Festivals are held in many pretty local villages and there is a cycle track that passes through the gorgeous Manifold Valley where bikes can be hired. Visit Stoke on Trent, the world capital of pottery with over 20 factory outlets including Denby, Emma Bridgewater, Moorcroft and Wedgewood. Take on the thrills of Alton Towers or take a more sedate ride on the Churnet Valley Steam Train. Spend a day at Chatsworth House, medieval Haddon Hall, NT gardens or Bakewell with its farmers’ market, gift shops and cafes tempting visitors to try the famous Bakewell Tart. The beautiful scenery of Dovedale and the Peaks, Ashbourne, Carsington Water, Castleton and caverns are all nearby as is the spa town of Buxton, offering shows to suit everyone at the beautiful Opera House. The cities of Manchester, Birmingham and Derby are all within 1 hour’s drive. Village pubs serving traditional ales and home cooked food, restaurants and shops 11/2 miles.
  
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Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Eccleshall sleeps 12.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: Set in delightful, unspoilt countryside, Chatcull Old Hall is an attractive and spacious farmhouse that dates back 300 years and retains many original features, including a wealth of beams, oak panelling, and a superb inglenook fireplace. It boasts a secluded, lawned garden, surrounded by pretty shrubs, and is set within the grounds of a working arable and dairy farm (close to the owners’ home), where visitors enjoy shared use of a hard tennis court.
It is perfectly placed for walking, cycling and exploring the many delights and natural wonders of the Peak District, Shropshire and Cheshire – The nearby Potteries comprises the towns of Stoke, Stafford and Newcastle-under-Lyme, where excellent shops, leisure facilities and golf courses are all available. Alton Towers is nearby. Within easy driving distance are Nantwich, Ironbridge, Shrewsbury and Chester. There is coarse fishing on site (by arrangement only – guests must bring their own equipment), and horse riding is available locally. There are shops and good restaurants just 5 miles away in Eccleshall, and pub in Croxton (1½ miles). Living room with wood-burning stove and doors to garden and games room (with table tennis and pool table). Sitting/dining room with sofa-bed (for +2) and additional TV. Modern kitchen with Aga, electric cooker and large family table (also snooker table). Shower room with toilet. Utility/drying room. Large enclosed verandah for boots/wet clothing. First floor: Two double bedrooms; one with TV and door leading to twin bedroom. Twin bedroom with wash basin. Small twin bedroom. Bathroom with toilet. Shower room with toilet. All bedrooms have sloping ceilings.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Rolleston-on-Dove sleeps 10.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 10
Accommodation overview: This large five bedroomed 17th-century character house is set in the heart of the prestigious rural village of Rolleston-on-Dove – first documented in King Edmund’s Charter of 942AD. Overlooking the church and village green, the extended cottage has privacy assured from the very large enclosed landscaped gardens allowing areas for complete relaxation. The Croft is a detached holiday property and is close to an attractive and popular village pub which serves excellent food and wine. Furnished to a very high standard throughout, The Croft has its own cinema room which allows guests the chance to enjoy a movie on a large screen. The large family kitchen is equipped with modern fittings and the large dining room area is fantastic to enjoy a meal together at the end of a busy day. There is a conservatory and separate study room with computer access for those that like to keep in touch whilst away or for researching the many local attractions in the area. There are five bedrooms in total – two on the first floor share a family shower room with toilet whilst a third and fourth have a Jack and Jill shower room with toilet. The fifth bedroom is on the ground floor along with a separate bathroom and toilet. The North Staffordshire Railway gives access to Burton-on-Trent and nearby facilities include Alton Towers, Drayton Manor Park, Snibson Discovery Park, Conkers, Bass Museum, Carsington Reservoir, Ashbourne and several National Trust properties. The famous Tutbury Crystal and Tutbury Castle are also nearby and for keen cyclists, the Tissington Trail with its 13-mile route is a must. Donnington Park is 25 minutes away, which is home to the World Superbike Championship and (from 2010) to the British Formula One Grand Prix. Craythorne Golf Club is ½ mile. Shop ¼ mile, pub 300 yards. Spacious living room with open fire. Cinema room with TV. Large dining room. Large, well-equipped, farmhouse-style kitchen with breakfast area, gas/electric Rangemaster (for cooking) and TV. Study. Conservatory with TV. Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed and TV and double bedroom with 5ft round bed and TV, each sharing en-suite shower room with toilet. Two further double bedrooms, one with 5ft bed and TV. Shower room with toilet.
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Sleeps 10
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Kingsley Holt sleeps 10.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Sleeps 10
Accommodation overview: This large detached barn has been converted to a very high standard and combines a strikingly modern interior with the features expected in a barn conversion. Situated on a non-working farm and adjoining another residence, The Cow Shed enjoys a paved sitting area perfect for enjoying pleasant summer evenings. The large living area boasts a gallery and a wood-burning stove. The property also boasts a unique double bedroom with a very large bed and a walk-in shower in the bathroom. Kingsley Holt is an ideal area for Alton Towers and for exploring the great outdoors in the Southern Peak District and Staffordshire Moorlands, one of Britain’s best kept secrets. Riding, cycling and walks are in abundance locally, especially on the Staffordshire Way and Tissington Trail. The Potteries with Trentham Awakes and the monkey park, Churnet Valley and Dovedale are all within 12 miles. Market towns such as Ashbourne, Cheadle, Leek, Bakewell, Stone and Uttoxeter are all a short drive away. Two steam railways, historic places of interest such as Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House, many industrial museums and potteries are all within easy reach. Shop and pub 1 mile. Spacious modern living/dining room with wood-burning stove and oak floor. Large, well-equipped, modern kitchen with gas range (for cooking). Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Two beamed double bedrooms, each with oak floor; one with 7ft bed. Further double bedroom. Two twin bedrooms, one beamed. Beamed bathroom with walk-in shower, Victorian bath and toilet. Large bathroom with Victorian-style bath, toilet and trusses. Second spiral staircase from kitchen to first floor landing.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Endon sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: This delightful, detached holiday barn conversion has been tastefully furnished and decorated and offers views and walks across the surrounding countryside. Exposed beams help to create a warm and cosy atmosphere. Within a five-mile radius is the traditional market town of Leek with its many antique shops and close by is the Peak District National Park and The Potteries. The Churnet Valley Railway has steam train rides or go sailing, fishing or canoeing at Rudyard Lake, both within 5 miles. Roaches Rocks in the southern Pennines is great for climbers. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 2¼ miles. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Beamed living/dining room with picture window, wooden floor and A-frame sloping ceiling. Steps to large beamed Shaker-style kitchen.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Consall sleeps 8.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: Set within Consall Forge Nature Reserve adjacent to the Caldon Canal, this former mill (one of a pair) dates back to the 1830s. Lovingly refurbished, this spacious holiday home retains its character with beams and vaulted barrel ceilings, alongside modern day comforts. The Churnet Valley Steam Railway runs through the reserve close to the mill, as does the Staffordshire Way and several marked trails. Chatsworth, 11 miles. Alton Towers, 7 miles. Shops 2 miles, pub 1/2 mile along towpath. Six steps to entrance: Living/dining room with electric fire and wooden floor. Kitchen with gas range and tiled floor. Double bedroom. Spiral staircase to lower ground floor: Games room with patio doors and vaulted ceiling. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Three beamed bedrooms with Velux windows; two double, one with en-suite shower room and toilet, and one twin. Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, shower cubicle, toilet and Velux window.
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Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Eccleshall sleeps 5.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: This detached Victorian cottage has been beautifully refurbished to a high standard to offer well presented family accommodation and benefits from superb views over Lake Copmere. Surrounded by unspoilt countryside, it is an ideal base for exploring the area with the Potteries, Chester, Shrewsbury, Ironbridge and Alton Towers all within easy reach. Golf, swimming, riding, cycling and walking available locally. Eccleshall (2 miles) offers specialist shops, restaurants, and many historic inns. Quiet country pub next door serving excellent home cooked food and real ale. Shop 2 miles. Three steps to entrance. Living room with wood-burning stove. Dining room with electric ‘wood burner’ and tiled floor. Galley-style kitchen. Garden room with roof lantern. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Both bedrooms with views over Mere. Single bedroom. Bathroom with toilet.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Leek sleeps 8.
Features include: Hot Tub • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: This substantial and spacious detached family holiday home is set in beautifully maintained formal gardens and provides a tranquil retreat while only being one mile from the centre of the market town of Leek. Internally the beamed ceilings, leather furnishings and parquet flooring exude an air of elegance and comfort. After a hearty meal cooked on the traditional kitchen range, enjoy a drink at the bar in the games room, on the elevated terrace, or just relax and wind down in the hot tub. The traditional market town of Leek, known as the ‘Queen of the Moorlands’, is a well known centre for the antiques trade and sits close to the Peak District National Park. Enjoy the many dining and shopping experiences on hand in the town and visit Brindley Mill, next to the River Churnet, where corn is still ground or explore the abundant attractions in the surrounding area. Within four miles take a ride on the Churnet Valley Steam Railway or visit Rudyard Lake for walking, sailing, fishing or canoeing. Alternatively for walking and climbing don’t miss ‘The Roaches Rocks’ on the southern uplands of the Pennines. A little further afield Biddulph Grange Gardens, Whiston Hall Golf Club and the famous Alton Towers theme park can be found. At Froghall Wharf in Stoke-on-Trent you can take a canal boat trip on the Cauldon Canal or visit the world famous Wedgewood Potteries visitors centre. For day trips the stately home of Chatsworth House and many other National Trust properties are also within easy reach. Shop 430 yards. Spacious living room with wooden floor. Dining room with parquet flooring. Large farmhouse-style kitchen with gas Rangemaster oven (for cooking), TV, beams and patio doors to garden. Utility. Study. Games room with bar. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed and wooden floor; one four-poster. Double bedroom. Further cosy double bedroom. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Shower room.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £600 to £ 899
Self catering accommodation in Alton sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Built in the 1850s and surrounded by countryside, this lovely holiday property has been tastefully converted from an old barn, retaining lots of character, exposed stone, beams and modern home comforts. It lies just 3 miles from Alton Towers and The Rambler’s Retreat at Dimmingsdale, with walks and a visitors’ centre. For stately homes and stunning scenery visit Ilam Park Estate, Sudbury Hall, Tissington and Chatsworth. The Churnet Valley Railway is also close by. Visit the old market town of Leek for antiques and cafés, and Stoke for its potteries. Shops 2 miles, pub 1 mile. Living room with solid oak floor and exposed stone walls. Spacious farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room with gas range (for cooking), slate floor, bespoke solid oak units and Belfast sink. Utility. Bathroom with ball and clawfoot roll-top bath, shower attachment, toilet and oak floor. First floor: Two beamed bedrooms, each with sloping ceilings; one double and one twin.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Upper Hulme sleeps 6.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Shawside is set in stunning, peaceful countryside within a short walk of The Roaches, a beautiful part of the Peak District ideal for walking, cycling, climbing and riding. Buxton is a 20 minute drive, Leek 10 minutes, though the main road is almost entirely out of sight and sound from the house. Shawside is a classic Victorian Staffordshire farmhouse and barn conversion set in four acres of grounds, with unrestricted views along a moorland valley and very few buildings in sight. In summer the heather blooms and turns the valley a gorgeous purple. Shop 3 miles, pub 1½ miles. Beamed living room with wood-burning stove. Sitting room with Bechstein grand piano. Dining room. Well-equipped kitchen. Utility with Belfast sink. One step to bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with exposed trusses. Two beamed twin bedrooms. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Alton sleeps 8.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Easy Walking • Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: Resting quietly in the tranquillity of a secluded rural valley, this single-storey converted barn has been renovated to provide excellent holiday accommodation, equipped and furnished to a high standard. Set next to the owners’ home, it has its own private patio with furniture and enjoys views of the surrounding countryside, yet Alton Towers is just minutes away. This is truly lovely walking country where nature is at its most magestic. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts. The pretty market town of Ashbourne, the Potteries, including Trentham Awakes and adjacent monkey park, and the Peak District are within easy driving distance. Golf 3 miles. Shops 2 miles, pubs/restaurants 1 mile. Beamed sitting room. Modern fitted kitchen with dining area. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Further double bedroom with 6ft bed (can be two 3ft beds). Twin bedroom. Bunk bedroom (full-size bunks). Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299
Self catering accommodation in Bradnop sleeps 4.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: With spectacular views over the surrounding countryside, guests can relax and unwind in a wonderful peaceful setting in this beautifully renovated detached holiday barn, in the owners’ grounds, next to a nature reserve. Located near the town of Leek and many rural villages, with fine pubs and restaurants on the edge of the Peak Park in an AONB. Many attractions within a short drive, including NT properties, Alton Towers, Rudyard Lake and Churnet Railway. Shop 3 miles, pub 2½ miles. Living/dining room with wood-burning stove, double doors to patio and well-equipped kitchen area with Chinese slate floors. Utility. Shower room with toilet. First floor: Small reading area. Twin bedroom with low beams, Velux window and en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, shower attachment and toilet. Twin bedroom with Velux window and en-suite toilet. Solid oak flooring throughout.
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