Group Accommodation Bed And Breakfasts In Staffordshire

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What our customers say about their holidays

• Eithne - Verified booking

  We (a three-generation family) had a most wonderful stay at Bellamour End Cottage last week.

  Given the difficult circumstances of the current uncertain times, we, understandably, had some concerns about travelling anywhere but we needed to have no worries - the minute we arrived Mel was there to greet us in person. What a great welcome - Mel's whole family were involved in the preparation - George baked the bread, Wren gathered the eggs from the free-range chickens and ducks, Ted provided the firewood and the bees provided the honey. By the time we left we felt part of this lovely family - including the grandparents! Mel is such a super lady and a super host. She strikes that difficult balance of ensuring we had everything we could possibly need throughout the visit and the recognition of letting us just get on with whatever we chose to do. The cottage is top notch - pristine, warm, welcoming and so well-equipped. Mel's attention to detail assured the most relaxing break, proving beyond doubt that a 'staycation' is the way to go! Having never visited this area before, there was little or no need to pre-research places to visit, eat etc. All Mel's files and recommendations had been updated with the latest Covid-19 information regarding openings, routines, deliveries for take-outs etc - thank you for recommending the local Chinese - first rate-cuisine was delivered fresh, on time and roasting hot!! Mel - your (and Wren's) kindness and patience with the children went above and beyond the norm - such a wonderful experience for them and fond memories to take home. I would unreservedly recommend Bellamour - it is what it says on the tin - a beloved place.

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• Marianne - Verified booking

  This is a nice big house with plenty of parking front and/or back, very clean, and the large garden is definitely dog-escape-proof, which was a definite plus for us with our 2 Red Setters.

  The large kitchen-diner has a wall-mounted tv, there's a fridge-freezer, and the oven/gas-rings and washing-machine were easy to operate, although instructions for the 700w m'wave and the 2 tv's would be useful. The very large tv lounge was cosy for relaxing in the evenings. Upstairs, the wc/shower-room is nearest to the 2 twins, the wc/bathroom with shower over is nearest to the 2 doubles, where the c.h. boiler can be a bit audible at times. The very friendly, helpful and obliging owners Lisa and Dave have left a folder of useful notes for local amenities, dustbin-day, vets, doctors etc, also local restaurants (we recommend The Black Lion in Butterton) and other amenities, and although the house itself is in a "black hole" for mobiles, the wifi works absolutely fine. Leek, Ashbourne, and Ilam Park (NT) are all within 12-15 miles, while Alton Towers is about 20 miles away. There's a nearby Wild Animal park, which we didn't manage to visit this time round. We can also recommend Hartington Village Store, about 15 mins drive away, where the cafe further on through the shop offers the most unbelievable cakes (Sticky Toffee Pudding and Stem Ginger cake...) - so Dieters Beware! All in all, we are pleased to say that this is a good base for exploring the southern end of the Peak district.

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• Julie - Verified booking

  Overall the property offered the perfect space for 8 of us and a dog.

  Ample parking and lovely outdoor area - the kids loved playing in the nearby river. The location of the property, for the activities and the places we wanted to visit, was ideal. A plus would be a pub in suitable walking distance for the kids, but we survived! There are a couple of areas i'd recommend which would have made the stay slightly better. Firstly, the mattresses in some rooms were very soft. This didn't suit all our party but having an extra fold out bed came in handy. We had to ask for some bedding for this, which Jane provided. Secondly, having just one shower for 8 of us became a logistical challenge. If both bathrooms had showers it would be much better. Finally, there was no welcome book. This would be really helpful to understand key points about the property and location - heating, contact numbers, local eateries, when to put the recycling out (we followed suit with the neighbours as the bin was full halfway through our week -- not all from us!). Some leaflets on places to visit were available. Forgot to mentioned, we had to buy bin bags as only one was provided and a whisk! Saying this didn't majority impact our stay and to be welcomed with a big biscuit selection and Haribo pleased the kids. Thanks Jane for a pleasant visit.

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• Rachael - Verified booking

  A fabulous relaxing place to stay for us and our 2 boys (aged 2 and 3).

  So impressed with the very well equipped large cottage (even providing children’s cutlery and plates, bed guard, cot, high chair, toys and teddies!). It was comfortable with lovely views, and the added bonus of a large area for the boys to run around whilst watching the sheep and chickens. It really is a home from home setting and you will want for nothing. Location is spot on to explore the big tourist attractions of Alton towers and Drayton manor, both around 30-40 minutes away. Big thanks to owner Melanie who was so welcoming and all the little things she thought of to make our stay special. The attention to detail, especially for guests with young children, was so thoughtful and like nowhere else we have been, where children are often treated as either not welcome or a burden. The fact you had actively thought about your young guests and included them in catering for their needs was so lovely and refreshing. It really made our little family feel valued and welcomed as guests. Thank you!

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• Phillip Pamela - Verified booking

  This is a lovely cottage and we enjoyed our stay here, so thank you.

  It is in a nice location with plenty of places to visit nearby. The cottage was clean, comfortable, spacious and tastefully decorated. The only criticisms we had is that the fridge was not really big enough for a family of 6; and the bathroom situation ie downstairs and through the lounge was not ideal for us especially with regard to night-time trips to the loo. In the dark. A lock on the bathroom door would be a welcome addition and we couldn’t see why there isn’t one. Also, there is no proper shower so not being able to have a decent stand up shower was quite inconvenient especially with no lock on the door! Having said all that however we would be happy to stay here again in the future as the other aspects of the place did outweigh the inconvenience of the bathroom and we would all be prepared for it.

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