Holiday cottages near Alton Towers to rent

Holiday Cottages near Alton Towers

Get your bags packed and your clan pumped because your next family-escape is to Alton Towers! Winners of ‘A Day Out With The Kids’ Family Favourites Awards, there’s no surprise why it’s every kids’ dream (and adults too)!

But a day simply isn’t enough to explore an adventure of a lifetime. That’s why a holiday cottage nearby will ensure that you can make the most of this show-stopping park. Unlike the park’s accommodation like Stargazing Pods and Cbeebies Land Hotel, you deserve some much-needed peace and privacy after a long day of adventure. A stunning holiday home also works out far cheaper and you won’t be thrown with any additional charges.

Whether you want a quaint stone cottage with a crackling fire to curl up to, a home with lots of green space to let the kids stretch their legs, or even a back-garden golf course to continue that game of crazy golf, our cottages are sure to be to your taste. If privacy and space are what you need after a long day with fellow ride goers, then you’re only one click away.

Part of the Merlin Entertainments Group, Alton Towers incorporates Alton Towers Theme Park, Alton Towers Waterpark, Alton Towers Spa and Extraordinary Golf. For fun, step into the ‘post-apocalyptic’ Forbidden Valley and the wacky World of David Walliams. With rides like Wicker Man for thrill-seekers and water coasters like Alton Towers Dungeon for safe goers, there are tonnes of rides and attraction perfect for you.

Getting to Alton Towers

You can find Alton Towers at the following address: Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB.

Travelling by car to Alton Towers

Alton Towers is located between the M1 and M6 and is well signposted from both motorways. Depending on your direction, the nearest motorway exits are: M1 Northbound - Junction 23a, M2 Southbound - Junction 28, M6 Northbound - Junction 15, M6 Southbound - Junction 16.

Travelling by train to Alton Towers

If you’re conscious about the environment or just enjoy travelling by train, there are three stations near Alton Towers. Uttoxeter train station is 10 miles from the park and is a 20-minute taxi drive or 30 minutes by bus. Stoke-on-Trent train station is 15 miles away and is a 25-minute drive. Derby train station is 25 miles away and is a 50-minute drive.

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Travelling by bus to Alton Towers

If travelling by bus, the X41 is a daily bus service from Stafford to Alton Towers. The bus route includes Weston and Uttoxeter on the way to Alton Towers.

Towns to stay near Alton Towers

Uttoxer

Close to the border of Derbyshire, Uttoxeter is a bustling town with great attractions and markets bursting with colour.

Ashbourne

In the heart of Derbyshire Dales, Ashbourne is rich in history. With winding cobbled streets, lined with historic buildings, it's known for its handsome Tudor heritage.

Stafford

Famous for it's 900-year Stafford Castle and garden retreats with river walks, Stafford is a stunning county town bursting with life and heritage.

Things to do near Alton Towers

Peak District

The Peak District is a bundle of stunning views and endless walking opportunities. From the simple joys of grabbing a bike and exploring on two wheels, to taking part in one of the excellent annual events, this much loved National Park has lots to offer anyone who ventures out to enjoy it.

National Memorial Arboretum

The National Memorial Arboretum covers 150 acres and is a centre of remembrance. 30,000 trees have been planted and it is determinedly a place of life rather than a cemetery. As well as being a place to commemorate those who have fallen, it offers a beautiful place to stroll and appreciate the natural beauty of the trees.

The Roaches

The Roaches can be found within the Peak District. This ridge offers spell-binding views and is a sought-after destination by hikers and climbers alike. Legend has it that a mermaid lives in the pool at the top. You might not get to see a mermaid by those who venture up will be treated to some of the best views in Staffordshire.

Cannock Chase

Cannock Chase has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This means it is considered to be one of the most valuable landscapes in England. Cannock Chase is significant as it is the largest area of lowland heathland in the Midlands. Plenty of wildlife calls this area home and it’s a tranquil place to visit on holiday.

Monkey Forest

Located just outside Stoke-on-Trent Monkey Forest gives you the opportunity to walk among 140 Barbary macaques. It is a unique and unforgettable day out. The woodland walk is about a mile long and there are feeding talks every hour which come highly recommended.