Guests say
Valley View Cottage is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and stunning views. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities and the thoughtful touches provided by the hosts. The property's location is ideal for country walks and visiting nearby towns. The only minor drawback mentioned is the tricky parking situation.
Guests consistently note the cottage's immaculate condition, with several reviews highlighting its cleanliness. One review mentioned the presence of cobwebs and dust, but this seems to be an isolated comment amidst overall positive feedback.
The location is frequently described as beautiful and well-situated for country walks and visiting local attractions. The views are particularly lauded. However, parking challenges slightly affect the score.
Numerous guests have found the cottage to be very comfortable, with comfortable beds and a cosy atmosphere. The property is described as a relaxing retreat, contributing to a high comfort score.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped and maintained, with a special mention of the kitchen and bathroom facilities. Some minor suggestions for additional kitchen utensils and concerns about slippery decking are noted.
Several reviews mention welcome packs and the provision of essentials, reflecting the hosts' thoughtfulness. However, as these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, the score reflects the positive sentiment with a note of caution.
About this property
A traditional terraced cottage, with wonderful views over the Churnet Valley and surrounding countryside perfect for that romantic break or special holiday with family or friends. Accommodation comprises of a welcoming, well-equipped, farmhouse kitchen with a large pine dining table, a utility room is adjacent and houses dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. The Sitting room is very comfortably and tastefully furnished, with quality leather sofas, perfect for curling up on in front of the cosy, wood burning stove. Natural light floods the sitting room and the sliding patio doors ensure the wonderful views of ancient woodlands cannot be ignored. The cottage boasts a modern family bathroom with a roomy shower, bath and two beautiful, well-furnished bedrooms comprising of one double and one twin. Both rooms have wonderful views across the surrounding countryside. The enclosed garden and patio area are south facing and are the perfect place to relax and soak up the peace and tranquillity of this wonderful spot and the sunsets are spectacular! The village of Foxt is in a conservation area and surrounded by designated areas of special scientific interest. There is a traditional village pub within a few minutes walk, serving real ales and good food. The nearby village of Ipstones has a village shop/Post Office, an excellent local butcher and two village pubs. Alton Towers, Chatsworth House, Ashbourne, Bakewell, The Potteries and all the delights of the Peak District National Park are just a short drive away. With many lovely walks from the doorstep and numerous outdoor activities on offer close by, this charming cottage is a perfect base for a memorable holiday at any time of the year
The rural hamlet of Foxt boasts a village pub serving real ales and good food, as does the neighbouring hamlet of Froghall. The village of Ipstones, also close by, has a village shop, Post Office and two pubs. Foxt offers many walks in every direction to suit all tastes, as well as a selection of cycle routes, and within half an hour's drive guests can enjoy playing golf at five golf courses. Alton Towers is just a short drive away, as are the Staffordshire market towns of Ashbourne and Leek.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburner.
Utility.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV and DVD player, wifi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Lockable shed for bike storage.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for one car with, additional roadside spaces at end of lane.
Enclosed garden with patio and furniture.
One well behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub 7 mins walk, shop 2 miles.
Note: This property is for adults only
Nearby points of interest
- Cbeebies Land
- Alton Towers
- Dovedale
- Gladstone Pottery Museum
- Waterworld Stoke
- Waterworld
- Thor's Cave
- Staffordshire University
Reviews (39)
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Colin
The cottage has everything that you need and is very clean and well presented. The hosts were very accommodating even allowing us to arrive early if it helped. The car parking skills needed are way above my pay grade so I settled for parking on the nearby street!! Best wishes Colin (Australia)
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Julia
No cupboards left free in the kitchen for visitors use to store food etc, some had things in that only owners would use. Only other thing was decking was unbelievably slippery when wet, really quite dangerous, maybe a jet wash would help as there seemed to be a build up of moss like algae on it. These are minor criticisms, we loved it and hope to go back.
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Ian
The only negative, which wasn't really made clear prior to our arrival, was the difficult parking situation. I'm afraid this would put us off staying at this lovely cottage again. That apart, the cottage is wonderful and the location perfect.