About this property
Ipstones 2.5 miles. On the drive down to this beautiful barn conversion cottage, just outside of the village of Ipstones, you will already have the feeling of rural living. This is a single-storey cottage and guests enter directly into the open plan living area with dining space and the kitchen. The family bathroom is also located here. At one end of this beautiful space is a lovely double bedroom, complete with TV, whilst three steps from the living area lead to two further bedrooms, one a twin and one a large double bedroom, both boasting wooden floors. The views from the cottage are amazing and you could spend hours just gazing over the Staffordshire countryside that surrounds Upper Greenhills Farm, or, pop on a pair of boots and discover the network of footpaths and cycle trails all waiting nearby. Within easy reach are the market towns of Leek and Ashbourne and a pretty array of villages with excellent pubs serving food to enjoy. Alton Towers is also a very short drive away, making this cottage the perfect spot for a really varied holiday all year round. Note: This cottage is next door to Ref 944544, together they sleep 8.
Located on the western fringes of the Peak District, the attractive rural village of Ipstones is set in moorland countryside between the market towns of Leek and Ashbourne. The village itself offers a post office, village shop and pubs serving food, although other amenities are available close by. The surrounding countryside is excellent for walking and offers miles of woodland trails and moorland hikes to enjoy. Dovedale and the limestone Churnet Valley are within easy driving distance and the Manifold Trail is also close by. Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, and the National Trust's Lyme Park - used in the television adaptation of Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice' - are all easily accessible, as are the National Trust's Ilam Estate and Blackbrook Zoological Gardens.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Three bedrooms with TV: 2 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, 4 x TVs with Freeview, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Patio with furniture and lawn.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Note: Three steps up to the twin and one double bedroom.Please note this property does not accept stag / hen parties or similar.
Nearby points of interest
- Thor's Cave
- Alton Towers
- Dovedale
Reviews (46)
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Lindsay
This is our second time staying here and we could recommend it to anyone. Great location for Alton Towers - to come back to a warm, cosy spacious house after a long day out was just what we needed. The kids were sad to see the chickens were gone, though they enjoyed seeing the horses and lambs in the fields.
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Anurag
Only issue is reaching there, as there are no appropriate signage from main road to the property.
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Glenis
We were particularly pleased with the efficient heating, most welcome as the weather turned cold. It was difficult to fault The Cowshed. Wouls suggest an information folder with wifi password, instructions for recycling, equipment instructions and local information.