Guests say
Stallington Hall Farm is a well-received cottage, praised for its cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and friendly hosts. The hot tub is a popular feature, despite some concerns about its location. The property's mix of modern amenities with historical charm is appreciated, and it's considered a good base for exploring the area, although a car is necessary. The enclosed garden is a hit with dog owners.
The majority of guests found the cottage to be immaculately clean, with only a few isolated comments about dust and cobwebs. The consistent mention of cleanliness in the reviews suggests a high standard is typically maintained.
The location is generally well-regarded for its peaceful countryside setting, though some guests noted the necessity of a car to reach local attractions and the National Park. The proximity to walking paths and pubs was mentioned positively, but the need for driving to reach certain destinations has been noted.
Guests frequently described the cottage as cosy and comfortable, with a few remarks about beds being less comfortable than desired. The presence of an open fire and the property's cosy atmosphere contributed positively to guests' comfort.
Facilities like the well-equipped kitchen and hot tub were praised, but there were some concerns about maintenance issues such as a non-working towel rail and draughty windows. The hot tub's location and restrictions also received mixed feedback.
While some guests appreciated the hosts' helpfulness and the well-thought-out facilities, there was no consistent mention of welcome gifts or special touches that would indicate a level of thoughtfulness in hospitality. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
This cottage is disinfected in between guests using professional standard, mist-delivered disinfectant through a ULV Fogger. A wonderful Grade II listed Tudor-built cottage set in the village of Blythe Bridge in the Staffordshire Moorlands. With fascinating history throughout and providing spacious accommodation, this chocolate box Staffordshire cottage is just the place for families or friends to enjoy this diverse part of the countryside. This picturesque cottage boasts original Tudor beams laced through the walls and ceilings, and low windows; a fascinating insight into the property's history. The large kitchen with dining area provides a fantastic space to socialise and chat as one of your party whips up a tasty meal, while the sitting room with its huge open fire set into a large inglenook fireplace offers the perfect spot to relax and unwind after a long day of exploration. Upstairs there is a large landing with seating overlooking the garden, three comfortable bedrooms and an additional toilet room. Outside this Blythe Bridge cottage is a beautiful, enclosed walled garden with mature shrubs and various fruit trees. There is lots of space to play safely and to enjoy a sunny evening meal. The parking area at the property is discreet and not visible from the road and with an electric gated entrance this is a very secure area. Blythe Bridge has a small selection of shops and pubs to enjoy, and a short drive will bring you to some very pretty Staffordshire villages including Cheadle, with its cobbled streets to explore, and Uttoxeter, if you fancy a day at the races. A little further afield is Alton Towers, while the walking and cycling of the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands stretches for miles, and beckons you to take in the scenery. This is the perfect Staffordshire base to enjoy the area all year round!
In the heart of Staffordshire site the bustling little village of Blythe Bridge. Named after the River Blithe, Blythe Bridge is surrounded by lovely countryside and is perfectly located for visiting nearby towns and villages, and exploring the Peak District National Park.
Accommodation
A Completely renovated property.
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x twin.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
First floor basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with open fire.
Oil central heating with open fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, 2 x TVs Netflix (one with Freeview), DVD, Xbox, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair.
Secure, gated off road parking for 3 cars.
Enclosed walled garden with lawn and garden furniture, hot tub in large shed for 4-6 people, cobbled patio, furniture and BBQ.
Three well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Note: The cottage has steep stairs.
Note: The path to the front door of the property is cobbled.
Note: USB plugs available in property.
Note: The owners of the property live on site and the driveway is shared.
Note: Please be aware if the Hot tub supplement is not selected during booking the Hot Tub out house will be locked.
Nearby points of interest
- Gladstone Pottery Museum
- Waterworld Stoke
- Waterworld
- Cbeebies Land
- Alton Towers
- Dovedale
- Staffordshire University
- Thor's Cave
Reviews (71)
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Matthew
Long walk to local pubs but an easy drive. Hot tub was great. Definitely recommend.
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Jamie
Wonderful location and such friendly people,a truly tucked away peaceful home yet anything you could ever want within 10 mins drive,perfect
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Darren
The parking is extremely restricted, having to reverse out of a tight space. The beds are cheap and very uncomfortable, you can feel the springs through the mattress. The photo of the property is misleading, you only get a third of the property. There is no privacy, as the windows at the front of the property are overlooking the owners garden and the rear garden which you can use is overlooked by the owners main kitchen window, plus you have to walk through the owners garden to access the property, where the hot tub is located. I had to pay a £125 good house keeping deposit on top of the rental and insurance which was returned after our stay. However, this wasn't mentioned prior to our booking. I didn't receive a receipt or any information as to what I'd paid the deposit for. Terms and conditions etc. Our general experience was that everything was about the owners making as much money as possible and not about the guests stay from no welcome gifts, to cheap toilet handwash and a dirty kitchen sponge. On a personal note, we had just driven 4 hours to stallington Hall Farm only to be greeted by Tim with rules concerning the use of the property. Maybe next time have a pint of milk ready and add your rules to your A4 paper.