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Oak Cottage is our latest, last and, we hope, best, conversion.
Situated on our smallholding in rural Staffordshire it is the perfect location for a peaceful retreat yet so very convenient for Alton Towers, the Peak District, Churnet Valley, Monkey Forest, the Potteries and our beautiful countryside.
Oak Cottage has a downstairs double room with ensuite shower room, upstairs twin room with ensuite bathroom and a loung/dining area/kitchen fitted with dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer. electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave - in fact everything we can think you may need.
Furnished in oak throughout and with comfy leather corner settee to watch the 42' television it is rated 4* by Visit Britain.
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Due to normal farmyard hazards of machinery and livestock plus a galleried twin room with Velux windows, parents must be responsible for their children at al times.
Please respect our staff and other guests by social distancing, especially on the car park , and keeping noise down after 10pm.
Bedrooms
1 Double2 Singles
Bathrooms
2 Attached (ensuite)
Meet the host
Beth P
Hosting since January 2013
Languages spoken: German, English, French
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests: We live on the farm approximately 10 metres from Oak Cottage and are readily available if there is a problem (though please only call after 21.00 in an emergency). We like to greet our guests personally although we are now observing social distancing.
We love getting to know our guests and many are now like old friends but we do understand that this doesn't suit everyone so we take our lead from you.
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Owners very friendly. Flowers were a lovely touch. Good location near to Derby, Trentham Gardens, Hanley - we used as a base for Christmas Shopping. Cottage just like home from home, cosy, clean and warm. Fab underfloor heating.
Visited December 2018
Written 12 December 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Explorer499219
Thank you for a lovely review. We really enjoyed meeting you all and can't wait to see you again.
Beth
Written 25 December 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
gillyg69
Dumfries, United Kingdom7 contributions
Perfect base for Alton Towers
We are just back from three nights in this lovely cottage. Well equipped and cosy and has everything you need. We were using this as a base to visit Alton Towers for a few days and the location was perfect. We were visiting with our two kids so a much better option than a hotel room. Will definitely return.
Visited October 2018
Written 26 October 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Explorer499219
Thank you Scott. So glad you enjoyed your stay - that's just what we aim for!
Look forward to seeing you again.
Beth
Written 27 October 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Valerie W
Perfect relaxing place to recharge ones batteries
Oak cottage 100% lovely clean comfortable cottage, owners so helpful and friendly, by the time we left I felt We had made some new friends, nothing was too much trouble, nothing was left out even had tea, sugar, milk etc, all we could need or want was there for us to use.
Lovely cottage, Lovely owners.
We shall definitely go back again. Thank you Beth and Glyn for a lovely few days.
Visited June 2018
Written 9 June 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Explorer499219
Thanks for the lovely review Val. So glad you enjoyed your stay. We've made lots of new friends through the cottages - and that's exactly how we like it! Look forward to seeing you again (and hearing all about the magical mystery tour!).
Beth and Glyn
Written 12 June 2018. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Jacquie H
Auckland Central, New Zealand26 contributions
Lovely relaxing stay at the cottage
We arrived from London by train into Stoke on Trent and picked up our rental car.
Off to the cottage went to unload the car and find it! It is on a working farm but our trusty satnav found the way 🙂
The cottage has everything you need and the first thing we needed was to do some washing. Job done!
We headed back to Stoke to find some of the potteries and decide which ones we wanted to explore more of.
Again we worked out our next two days. We also went to Sainsburys and got our breakfast food. The cottage is close to everything we wanted to do.
Beth has collected a lot of info about where to eat at night if you don't want to cook. We followed the recommendations and had great pub meals in the local pubs. The Queen being our favourite.
Thanks to our hosts Beth and Glyn for having us we thoroughly enjoyed our relaxed stay.
Visited August 2017
Written 26 August 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Explorer499219
Thanks Jacquie. Sorry we didn't see much of you during your stay but you did manage to fit a lot in! Thanks to for swapping cottage - it really was much appreciated.Hope you had a good journey home.
Beth
Written 6 September 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Nina C
62 contributions
Relaxing and quiet stay in beautiful countryside
Oak Cottage is decorated and equipped to a very high standard and nothing is too much trouble for the friendly and helpful owners, Beth and Glyn. We felt very much at home during our stay. The location is ideal for both the Peak District and places such as Alton Towers, Leek and Stoke on Trent. There are several National Trust properties in easy reach. We had a very enjoyable week.
Visited July 2017
Written 2 August 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Explorer499219
Thank you Nina. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope you had a good journey home (without any rain!)
Hope to see you again some time.
Beth
Written 5 August 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Alison K
1 contribution
Lovely place to stay!
Oak Cottage was a lovely place to return to. Once again the welcome was warm and personal, again the ideal place for us to book for a person with disabilities, the upstairs private bedroom and bathroom perfect for a carer. A lovely getaway close to the potteries and museums. Thank you once again :)
Visited May 2017
Written 29 June 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Explorer499219
Thanks Alison.
Lovely to meet Mark again. Hope to meet you too soon.
Beth
Written 1 July 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
owlsue
2 contributions
perfect cottage in a scenic part of the country
we were greeted by Glyn who is so funny telling us all sorts of tales from his past ! Beth is a very bubbly chatty lady who will sort out any problems ASAP and was lovely to talk to, The fresh eggs bread and milk went down a treat !
My mum has a walking disability and the layout of the downstairs was easy for her to get around by holding onto the walls and worktops.
The shower was a wet room but from our point of view could have done with a handle for the disabled user to help pull them up from the shower chair or toilet , but apart from that a lovely property.The Dorothy clive gardens are a fantastic place to visit as well as the National properties in the area ,
Visited May 2017
Written 18 June 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Explorer499219
Hello Sue and thank you for the review.
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Sorry we didn't get to say goodbye - but France was lovely.
if you do come again your mum might find it easier in Chestnut Cottage (next door) which is our approved cottage for "the elderly and less mobile" (rated M1) or she could borrow our toilet seat riser which has armrests . We'll see what we can do about a hand rail in the shower!
Hope to see you again someday
Beth
Written 21 June 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Ryan W
Perfect for family weekend
A lovely long weekend family break made all the better after arriving at Oak Cottage, welcomed by Beth with fresh milk and eggs a unique touch. The property is all we could have asked, two large double bedrooms , modern kitchen and dining area, all fresh , clean and has everything you need.
My two boys loved their own space in the amazing upstairs bedroom with sofa and tv and own bathroom.
Would definitely return here again.
Visited April 2017
Written 21 April 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Explorer499219
Hello and thank you for your comments. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and yes older children love their own space (but so do parents!)
Look forward to seeing you again sometime.
Regards
Beth
Written 21 April 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
sevwandi P
1 contribution
Excellent
Lovely little cottage with all we need .Nice welcome from Beth .Very comfortable beds and well equpied kitchen and bathroom.nicely heated floors.
Thank you
Visited April 2017
Written 16 April 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Explorer499219
Thank you Sevwandi. We enjoyed meeting you and hope to see you again some day.
Beth
Written 20 April 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Connector690669
1 contribution
Excellent accomodation on the edge of the Peak District.
We had a very warm welcome from Beth and found the Cottage to be clean, comfortable and well equipped with everything we needed. We used it as a base to complete 2 good walks, one around Ilam and Dovedale and another around Alton. This gave our Australian guests a glimpse of the Peak District which was enhanced by dry and sunny weather. We happily ate our evening meal twice in the cottage and once at a nearby pub which was well received. It was a lovely few days away.
Visited April 2017
Written 8 April 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Explorer499219
Thank you Ian. So glad you and your guests enjoyed their stay and that all went well with the wedding.
Hope to see you again sometime.
Kind regards
Beth
Written 21 April 2017. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
We are very rural with lovely walks from the door, nature reserves and 2 steam railways within 5 miles, but only a mile from the A52 with Alton Towers, Trentham Estate, The Potteries, Leek, Ashbourne, Uttoxeter, Cheadle and the Peak District all within half an hour.
Getting around
You need a car!
Access
Car required
How to get there
You do need a car as the nearest bus stop is about 1.5 miles away on a very busy main road with no pavement.
Our postcode ST10 2PL will bring you to the door but usually up the lane which is a couple of miles long and single track.
It is easier to come in from the A52 from Werrington(Cellarhead) to Cheadle. About 1 mile after the lights turn right for Dilhorne, after half a mile turn right for Caverswall and we are 0.4 miles on the right after the farm with a high wall. The cottages are clearly signed as are the parking spaces.
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
100% refund* if you cancel at least 2 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
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