Guests say
The Old Barn in Stoke-on-Trent offers a spacious and family-friendly environment, ideal for large groups and particularly convenient for Alton Towers visitors. Guests appreciate the ample outdoor space, comfortable bedrooms, and the property's potential for a pleasant stay. Some guests received a warm welcome with thoughtful touches such as flowers and snacks.
Reviews indicate a need for improvement in cleanliness, with several guests reporting dust, cobwebs, and a general feeling of the property requiring a deep clean. Some guests found the property to be clean and tidy, but the majority suggest attention is needed.
The property's proximity to Alton Towers is highly praised, making it an excellent choice for visitors to the theme park. Its location in the Peak District & Derbyshire Dales also offers opportunities for scenic walks and outdoor activities.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the living spaces ample for large groups. However, some reviews mention the need for better mattresses and the presence of squeaky beds, indicating room for improvement in overall comfort.
The property is well-equipped for large groups, with a good supply of kitchenware and seating. Nonetheless, guests report maintenance issues such as broken furniture, malfunctioning showers, and electrical problems, suggesting the need for better upkeep and renovations.
Some guests mention receiving thoughtful gestures like a mini hamper box, flowers, and snacks, which contributed positively to their experience. However, as these gifts are not consistently reported by all guests, they should not be expected with every stay.
About this property
A detached barn conversion set in beautiful grounds in the small rural village of Farley, 12 miles from Ashbourne and just a five-minute walk from the main entrance of the popular Alton Towers Theme Park. The Old Barn combines original features with contemporary facilities to provide welcoming accommodation in a quiet and peaceful location. The property has a spacious sitting room with a large TV, here you can kick back on the leather sofas as the woodburning stove creates a snug ambiance. Resting behind is a well-equipped country kitchen/diner, ideal for throwing together your best home-cooking from the range of amenities provided, to be enjoyed on the sociable dining table over a bottle of wine.
Withdraw for a refreshing night's sleep in one of the five bedrooms, comprising an accessible ground-floor triple bunk room, served by two ground-floor shower rooms, as well as two doubles, a twin and another triple bunk room on the first floor. The delightful large garden is perfectly positioned and ideal for alfresco dining. The Exciting Alton Towers Theme Park is right on the property's doorstep, offering a thrilling day of excitement throughout 500 acres of beautiful Staffordshire countryside, boasting spine-tingling rollercoasters, a luxurious waterpark and spa, as well as rides and attractions to suit all the family. The village of Alton is nearby where you'll find a handy selection of shops for you to pick up essentials during your self-catered stay, as well as a Gothic castle, Curtis Museum, and the Allen Gallery.
Adventurers will delight in the chance to explore the Tissington Trail and High Peak Trail with a wealth of walking and cycling trails, whilst the vibrant market town of Ashbourne is home to an even wider selection of amenities, shops, supermarkets and restaurants. Other attractions in the area include the Consall Valley Steam Railway, Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Dovedale, and the amazing Peak District national Park further afield. The Old Barn is the perfect base for families and friends looking to enjoy the many attractions of the Peak District and the outstanding thrills and spills of Alton Towers.
Located on the Alton Towers estate, Farley is a historic village that is made up of traditional farms and cottages spread throughout the estate. The theme park has many attractions and activities for all ages. There are magnificent gardens and a boating lake as well as the exciting rides for the brave at heart. Ashbourne is a lovely town only 12 miles from Farley and has a variety of shops and restaurants. The town is full of character and has charming cobbled alleys to explore and a host of antique shops for the avid collector. The Peak District National Park is a fantastic attraction with historic houses and country parks in reach.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 2 x doubles, 1 x twin, 1 x triple bunk with double and single, 1 x ground-floor triple bunk with double and single.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, basin & WC.
Two ground-floor shower rooms with shower, basin & WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
4 x TVs with Freeview, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels provided.
Starter pack for woodburner inc in rent.
Cots, high chairs and safety gates available on request.
Ample off-road parking.
Large mature gardens with garden furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.7 miles & pub 0.8 miles.
Note: There are open tread stairs, please see photos.
Note: This property does not accept hen/stag parties or similar.
Note: The window in the downstairs bedroom is a floor to ceiling static window and not an opening patio door.
Note: Check-in 4pm.
Note: Property is within ten minutes walk from the pay gates of Alton Towers enabling guests to pop in and out of the park
Nearby points of interest
- Alton Towers
- Dovedale
- Thor's Cave
Reviews (47)
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Chris
So itâs perfect for visiting there, and also perfect if youâre in a big group given that it can technically accommodate 12 (5 bedrooms but the 2 bunk bed rooms can sleep 3). The house overall was nice enough, and the lounge was very spacious. Some things were in a state of disrepair though (various door handles, lamps, blinds etc), and while everything was clean, the whole place could do with a deep clean and a bit of a spruce up. Youâre either the kind of person who cares about those things, or youâre not. It didnât bother me personally, and the main reason for staying here is Alton Towers, and Iâd happily stay again.
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Susan
Driveway very uneven & door lock difficult to operate.
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Karen
The main shower has jets but didnt use them as they were blocked with dirt.Doors all need painted or washed. Opened extractor fan and it was covered in cobwebs.However the beds were very comfy,there was plenty crockery, great garden.The tumble dryer didnt work and after a txt to owner it was replaced within the hour.