Guests say
Alveton cottage in Farley is praised for its prime location, particularly for Alton Towers visitors, and its suitability for large groups. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, spaciousness, and the host's responsiveness. While some find the cottage comfortable and well-equipped, others suggest it could benefit from updates and better maintenance.
The cottage generally receives positive remarks on cleanliness, with most guests finding it clean and well-presented. However, a few guests noted areas that could benefit from deeper cleaning or attention to detail, such as kitchen utensils and dust on ornaments.
The location is highly commended, being in close proximity to Alton Towers and suitable for exploring the local area. It's considered ideal for visitors to the theme park and those who enjoy walking in the countryside.
Guests have mixed feelings about comfort; some find the beds and living spaces comfortable, while others report issues with mattresses and dated furniture. The presence of both positive and negative feedback leads to a moderate score.
Facilities are adequate for most stays, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and ample space. However, some guests experienced issues with maintenance, such as problematic doors and appliances, suggesting room for improvement.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness as there are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches provided by the host that would indicate a level of thoughtfulness towards guests.
About this property
A semi-detached stone-built cottage, situated in a quiet courtyard, just 5 minutes' walk from Alton Towers in the rural village of Farley. This is an ideally located cottage, offering holiday accommodation for a group of family or friends to enjoy a relaxing break. This cottage boasts a convenient open plan living area with a welcoming sitting area in front of a cosy, warming woodburner and a well-equipped kitchen, along with four comfortable bedrooms and Vileroy and Bosch bathrooms. Outside, guests can relax on the private patio and enjoy an alfresco drink. Just five minutes' walk from magical Alton Towers, this cottage is superbly located for a day of thrills and spills on the many wonderful rides this famous theme park has to offer. Alternatively, take advantage of great walking and golf within easy reach. A fabulous base to meet up and enjoy the Peak District!
The village of Farley consists of a small scattering of cottages and farms on the Alton Towers estate. Alton Towers has rides and attractions aimed at everyone, including white knuckle rides, Toyland for the younger guests, boating on the lake, magnificent gardens and rides on the cable car. Nearby, the market town of Ashbourne features an array of antique stores and a choice of pubs and restaurants. Attractions like Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Dovedale, and the Derbyshire Villages of Ilam, Hartington and are also within easy reach.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double with TV, 1 x double with TV, double sofa bed and en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 2 x twin.Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area, woodburner and patio doors to courtyard
Electric central heating with woodburner in sitting area.
Power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with Freeview.
Cots,high chairs and safety gates available on request.
Towels and bed linen provided.
WiFi.
Private enclosed patio with garden furniture.
Shared use of large lawned area.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 3 miles and Pub 1 mile.
Note: This property offers short breaks all year round.
Note: No stag or hen parties, or similar at this property.
Note: Check-in time 4pm.
Note: Property is a 5-minute walk from the pay gates of Alton Towers enabling guests to pop in and out of the park
Nearby points of interest
- Cbeebies Land
- Alton Towers
- Dovedale
- Gladstone Pottery Museum
- Waterworld Stoke
- Waterworld
- Thor's Cave
- Staffordshire University
Reviews (25)
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William
It was an ideal location for an extended weekend going on some rollercoasters. Unfortunately, it was severely let down by its uncleanliness. At first glance, everything seemed fine. However that quickly changed when we started preparing dinner. Every piece of kitchenware, plate, cup, cutlery, tray, etc was not cleaned properly. At worse it was outright dirty, for example the oven trays (4 of them) and wirerack, which didn't look like it's been cleaned at all for ages. We ended up having to do a lot of extra washing up as the dishwasher was not large enough to fit everything in. The bedrooms were not much better, with there being hair, crumbs, and other bits left on a few of the outer quilts and in 1 case a pillow. The lights in the en-suite bathroom upstairs did not work properly, stayed extremely dim when on, so you couldn't see anything inside. This was less than ideal when we were sharing this room with friends, as the only way to see in the en-suite bathroom at night was to keep the door open. The double bed in the en-suite was literally held together by duct tape, as discovered when we sat down on the end of the bed and the planks underneath the mattress gave way. We also found an opened packet of some make-up product behind a bedside table (most likely left by a previous guest), so this has clearly not been checked when "cleaning". It's all a shame as the location is great, the place felt cozy, and the owners were very kind. I wonder why the other reviews were so high? I thought that we just got unlucky. But with the state of the kitchen and the bedrooms, we couldn't have been the only one to encounter this.
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Hannah
Would definitely come again and a 4 to 5 min walk to Alton Towers gates x Great host x
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Maureen
Had the best time