Guests say
Fern Cottage is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and stunning views. Guests appreciate the well-maintained and stylish accommodation, with a contemporary design that caters well to both families and pets. The owner, Mike, is commended for his helpfulness and attentiveness. The property's location offers a tranquil retreat with easy access to local amenities and attractions.
Reviewers consistently mention the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as very clean, well maintained, and comfortable, indicating a high level of cleanliness.
The location is celebrated for its seclusion, amazing views, and proximity to local towns. The views across the Cheshire Plain and accessibility to nearby attractions contribute to a high score.
Comfort is a recurring theme, with guests finding the cottage cosy, stylish, and comfortable. The presence of a stair gate for children and the property's dog-friendly nature also reflect a comfortable stay.
Facilities are well-regarded, with the cottage being well-equipped and contemporary. The lack of outdoor furniture is noted, but this is seen as a minor issue against the overall high standard.
While the reviews reflect a thoughtful approach by the owner, there is no mention of gifts or specific thoughtful gestures that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
Settled into the rural hamlet of Biddulph Moor near Biddulph, Staffordshire, Fern Cottage is an ideal countryside getaway for a family or two couples and their four-legged companion. Park off-road in the ample parking space before unpacking with ease into this lovely stone-built barn conversion, discovering an opulent open-plan living area. Flick on the kettle and grab a cup of tea as you recline in the sitting area, sporting a corner sofa and TV, and when mealtimes call, an amply-fitted kitchen offers a whole host of home-from-home amenities to help you cook up a storm, which can be enjoyed at the dining table or outside in the private patio or communal garden, boasting far-reaching views across the Staffordshire countryside, over to Jodrell Bank. As the evening wears on, freshen up in the stylish ground-floor bathroom, where you are welcome to take a shower or enjoy a soak amongst the bubbles, before settling down for the night in either a tastefully furnished king-size with built-in storage, or a twin. There is also a cloakroom on the first floor for your convenience. Fern Cottage is an amazing holiday home for a family looking for a countryside escape. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1131319 and Ref. 1010434 all-together sleeping up to sixteen guests.
Areas of Exceptional Natural Beauty surround Biddulph, which is tucked away in a valley that is awash with greenery. The pride of the town, which takes the moniker "The Garden Town of Staffordshire," is the display of flowers that bloom there from early spring until late October. Visitors have a wide variety of things to do, including the excellent Little Moreton Hall, which is 4 miles distant, and the National Trust-owned Biddulph Grange, whose renowned gardens were created by James Bateman and feature Egyptian temples, oriental pergolas, and Scottish glens. Due to its proximity to the Peak District National Park and two lovely local parks, this town is highly well-liked by walkers and hikers. The distance between Alton Towers and the famed Jodrell Bank Observatory, home of the Lovell Telescope, is only 22 miles. The Staffordshire Moorlands, Derbyshire, and the Pennines are all easily accessible. For a day trip, consider going to Chester, Liverpool, or Manchester, which are all nearby and can all be reached in around an hour and a half by car. Thus, whether you're looking for a base for exploration or a tranquil getaway in a Staffordshire town, this area offers it all.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Oil central heating.
Electric hob, integrated oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, kettle, toaster.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate on request.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed front garden with furniture and non-enclosed shared garden with lawn and furniture.
1 well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.5 miles, pub 0.9 miles.
Note: Shared garden with other pet-friendly property
Nearby points of interest
- Waterworld Stoke
- Waterworld
- Gladstone Pottery Museum
- Jodrell Bank
- Cbeebies Land
- Alton Towers
- Dovedale
- Staffordshire University
- Thor's Cave
Reviews (7)
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Avril
In easy access of surrounding facilities and was a great base for us to visit family living close by over Xmas. Mike, the owner, is on hand should you need any help and it is obvious that he puts a lot of love into maintaining the cottage both inside and out. We have a very nervous collie dog who absolutely loved the peace and quiet of the paddock just on the doorstep. A great place that we hope to visit again in the near future.
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Steve
Comfortable, clean and quiet. Great views to the west. In fact we visited Jodrell Bank on our visit and then realised itâs visible on a clear day. Recommend Jodrell Bank for all ages.The Potteries Museum in Stoke was interesting and has a real Spitfire. If you are into aviation the visitor centre next to Manchester Airports runway is a must. Obviously loads of walks and other things to do. Make sure your car is in good condition lots of long climbs. Also beware of all the cameras and pot holes. All the people of Staffordshire from visitor locations to supermarkets we found were very friendly and helpful. My brother and I both said weâd had a good break.
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Andrew
It is decorated to a very high standard affording a very stylish and comfortable place to stay. The internal images really donât do the cottage justice. The cottage itself is a true tranquil and stunning retreat, with probably one of the best vistas of the cheshire plains and Staffordshire moorlands you can get, and you can take it all in from ur very own private patio - the sunsets seen from the patio are absolutely stunning. The only drawback was that there was no outdoor furniture on the patio, Iâm sure the owner who was also a great host will remedy that in the near future. Thanks for a wonderful stay