The Shires

About this property

Detached character cottage built from traditional stone in the heart of the stunning village of Alstonefield, multiple winner of the ‘Best Kept Village Award’, and in a great position to explore the Peak District and Staffordshire. With many traditional cottage features and plenty of space throughout, this property is ideal for families and friends to explore the fantastic walks on offer right from the doorstep. The cottage is set over two floors, with a large hallway and grand staircase; there is lots of room as you enter the property and more upstairs with three large bedrooms. A large dining room, with character stone wall and beams, is a great place to enjoy a meal together after a long day out exploring, then you can move into the sitting room to relax on the luxurious sofas. A lawned garden sweeps all around the property, with beautiful shrubbery throughout as well as a paved area with table and chairs to enjoy the evening sun whilst planning the following day’s activities. With a local pub serving good food and a Post Office open two afternoons a week in the village hall, this is a great location with handy amenities. There are fabulous walks from the doorstep of the property and being close to Alton Towers, it is an ideal location to visit no matter what you plan to do whilst you are away. Enjoy this fantastically-located cottage at any time of the year with family or friends.

On the borders of Derbyshire and Staffordshire, between the valleys of the Dove and the Manifold Rivers, is the charming village of Alstonefield. With real charm and character, this wonderful little settlement has won the 'Best Kept Village Award' ten times - most recently in 2005 - and was also in the final of the 'National Village of the Year' award in 1998. With a traditional country pub set just off the village green, this is a truly special holiday destination. Set in verdant green countryside, and along the course of the 'Manifold Trail' - which follows the route of the old Leek to Manifold Light Railway - this is an ideal spot for walkers or cyclists. The pretty towns of Ilam and Hartington are close by and provide a wide range of amenities such as shops and cafes, whilst further afield are the pretty market towns of Ashbourne and Leek.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin (can be made as double) with Completely refurbished en suite shower cubicle, basin and WC, 1 x single with pull-out stacker bed.

Completely refurbished Bathroom with shower over, basin and WC.

Ground floor basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Dining room.

Sitting room.

Central heating throughout.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.

Coffee machine, iron and ironing board.

Bread maker.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off road parking for 2 cars.

Lawned garden area with furniture.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 4 miles, pub 1 min walk and another within 1 mile.

Note: Check-in 4pm.