Last Minute Cottages in Staffordshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Terri - Verified booking

  We had a great time.

  The cottage was lovely. There were a lot of nice touches like a selection of board games and DVDs. There was a very thoughtful welcome basket full of bread, treats (for the dogs as well), wine and even a blanket which was very appreciated on the colder nights. The hot tub was great and well maintained as we noticed the owners checked it regularly. There was a detailed book full of information including how to use the hot tub and the log fire and even sample menus from restaurants in the area. They also left us an envelope full of leaflets on attractions and things to do. It is a very rural area so there was no phone signal but we didn't really find this to be an issue as the cottage had WiFi. Lots of wildlife and it was lambing season so there were many cute lambs around which I have so many photos of. We did a lot of hikes such as travelling from Ilam Park to the Dovedale Stepping stones (we highly recommend printing out directions as there is no signal. Wellies are essential unless you fancy getting your trainers stuck in mud like I did lol Those with lower mobility should skip the trail and take the road route round or just park at the Dovedale Stepping Stones instead). Parking at Ilam park and Dovedale are expensive so take change or find somewhere free to park. We also did Thors Cave (We would recommend hiking boots for this one and again to print any directions as no signal - prepare for a hike up a mountain like trail which can be uneven). Both of these were not that far away from the cottage. We went on a lot of adventures like these during the day and spent the evening unwinding in the cottage and hot tub. The only "bad" feedback I would give is that the beds were a bit hard and uncomfortable for us but we're all used to memory foam mattresses so that's probably why. Otherwise we all had a lovely time and were sad to be leaving.

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• Yvonne - Verified booking

  We had a fantastic week at Hoobrook Cottage.

  The cottage is lovely, nothing could be improved. Does really feel like the owners have thought of everything. Amazing welcome hamper, never had anything like that before and we always stop in self-catering cottages. Such a nice quiet location but not far from main road so easy to visit places in the Peak District. Hot tub was fantastic and so lovely that the birds come to the bird table while you are in it (and that the owners very kindly leave bird seed to put out and a bird book to help identify which ones we saw). Not sure you could park two cars, we managed one medium sized car but you could easily park in the lane by the cottage if that was a problem. Lovely pub within walking distance (The Black Lion Inn). Really was the small touches that made everything perfect. We went to Hartington for breakfast every day and that was about a 10 minute drive but a lovely little village with several tea rooms (Beresford Tea Rooms was by far the best). Perfect location for visiting Peak District villages/Alton Towers. Had wonderful day out at Chatsworth House which is about a 45 minute drive.

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• Kathryn - Verified booking

  We stayed for two weeks at Hoobrook cottage in early September.

  We were a party of four and a dog and had a fabulous holiday. Upon arrival we were greeted with an amazing hamper which included two bottles of wine, gorgeous biscuits, bread, block of butter and cake and two packets of dog treats plus milk in the fridge and coffee! By far the most generous hamper we have ever come across. The cottage was quaint, clean and very well equipped. The hot tub is a brilliant addition to the property and it's a 6 person one so plenty of room for the family. We've never had one before so it was a luxury for us and quite surreal to be in in the dark! We have never been birdwatching from a hot tub before but there is a bird table next to the tub and we regularly saw nuthatch, robin, dunnock, sparrow, coal tits and blue tits apparently unfazed by the bubbles and us! The cottage is also in a great location being close to all the major attractions of the peaks, including Alton Towers. We would recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a well situated, comfortable, cosy stay and relaxing hot tub experience.

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• Jessica - Verified booking

  Fantastic little lodge perfect for single, couple or couple with a young child (cot age).

  The lodge was cosy, well equipped, clean and very welcoming, it was on a secure site with close access to town, the Cannock chase, and other smaller shops! We had a very friendly welcome from the owner with a little welcome basket that even had some snacks for my little one, and some milk in the fridge for that first hot drink! It's a small gesture but it made the world of difference! Loved the fact that the cot provided was a proper cot not just a travel cot and the owner was always happy to be contacted if we needed anything! The property itself was well maintained, plenty of space and plenty of things for organising meals, the walk in shower was perfect and the bathroom could be nice warm with the little heater. Huge thank you for a very friendly welcome and a lovely little holiday lodge!

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• Aaron - Verified booking

  An amazing little cottage set in a beautiful village within easy reach of everything you could need.

  The cottage itself is immaculately clean throughout with a fully equipped kitchen, a stunning bathroom and 3 good sized bedrooms. We loved our stay at Hoobrook cottage — so many little ‘extras’ that make all the difference. On arrival there was a welcome hamper full of lovely treats including some for our dog. The owners also left us a personalised note, pack of local leaflets and even went to the trouble of getting us a ‘wedding card’. The hot tub is a lovely addition and it has even been positioned so that the cover opens to block outside views adding to the secluded feel of this cottage - It really feels as though everything has been thought of. This really is a fantastic cottage and all of the small personal touches truly do make the difference.

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