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House |5 bedrooms |Sleeps 12

Alton in Stoke-on-Trent

from £108 / night

£750–£975 / week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

14 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car advised, private garden, pets welcome

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About the home

New on the market, Old Castle Inn is a large converted public house full of character and with unusual architectural features.

The beautiful village of Alton sits above the Churnet Valley adjacent to glorious Dimmingsdale on the edge of the Peak District. It is ideal for walkers and cyclists (a disused railway line passes through the village).
It is situated less than 5 minutes from Alton Towers resort - a bus is available from the bottom of the road.
The village has 5 pubs, most of which offer good food, and an excellent restaurant on the same street as the property.

Nearby are the historic towns of Ashbourne and Cheadle (with it's fine Pugin church). Leek , with William Morris trail, a little further away (30 mins) and the spa town of Buxton with Opera house and many cultural events 45 mins away.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Old Castle Inn has plenty of seating downstairs, with a lounge (boasting a huge open fire), dining room (with log burner), large kitchen (with seating) and a large conservatory. It has original pub floor tiles and exposed floorboards. It also has a piano and library room.
The property has 2 bathrooms, and 10 beds in 5 large rooms, with a fold out double sofa for extra guests.

Further details outdoors:
The house has a safe enclosed garden with seating and a large sand pit.

Further details

Linen provided, but please bring your own towels.
Baby sitting and dog walking available by negotiation (reliable local family)

Conditions

Fully refundable deposit of £150 when booking, and costs to be paid in full 6 weeks before the start of the holiday.

15% reduction for groups of 6 or less.

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The Heart of England / Peak District / Staffordshire region

Alton is in the Staffordshire Moorlands, overlooking the beautiful Churnet Valley, at the foot of the Weaver Hills. Within 20 minutes drive of iconic Dovedale, the property provides ideal accommodation for those wishing to access both Alton Towers, and the moors and dales of the Peak District National Park.

Nearby towns include Cheadle (4m) with it's unique Pugin church, Uttoxeter (7m) home of the Midlands Grand National, and Ashbourne (8m) home of the historic, annual Shrovetide football match. Leek (12m) provides numerous antique emporia and the William Morris trail, whereas Stoke-on-Trent (14m) is home to potteries museums, premiership football, and a major canal network. The area has fantastic cycle pathways along the Tissington Trail, Manifold Way and disused Churnet Valley railway line.

The Stoke-on-Trent / Alton area

Alton has an impressive Saxon Church, Pugin-designed buildings and it's own Castle. With several pubs, a park with children's play area, woodland and river walks, a post office, mini-mart, restaurant and conservation area, the village is both historic and attractive. Two summer shows in the village, situated in the castle and school grounds, play host to live music, tug-o-war and traditional games.

Well-dressing celebrations take place across the Peak, the only Highland Games in England features each July in Ashbourne, and the famous Alton Towers firework display rounds off the autumn. Alton Towers theme park,and Splas Landings Water Park are only 5 minutes by bus or car.

How to get there

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From the M1 or the M42/M6 take A50. Signposted from Uttoxeter.
Trains to Uttoxeter, then 15 min Bus trip takes you to the end of the road.
Nearest Airport, East Midlands.

Activities near Stoke-on-Trent

Reviews

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11 May 2013

“Great location for a weekend break near Alton Towers” Good service from the owner. Quick response to booking enquiry, timely receipt of house details and very helpful during our stay. We had a problem with the heating on arrival and the owner was quick to respond by text and phone which meant the problem was sorted within an hour. Property was well suited to a large party of 10 people. 5 decent sized bedrooms over 2 floors. Although none of the bedrooms had an en-suites, this was not a problem as there was a bathroom on each floor. House was well equipped and we liked the unusual character of the place. Location in the village of Alton was great. Good local pub across the road and Alton Towers is within walking distance (30 m inutes). Only draw back was that, even with the heating working, the house was a bit cold for our stay in April.

24 Mar 2013

“Great spot for a gathering of friends” Spatious accommodation at a very competitive price in a lovely village location. The owners were very helpful and friendly, as were the villagers. We were there during a cold spell in winter, and had to get additional firewood - this can be obtained either from the village store or post office. There is no off-street parking, but this was not really a problem for us. There are two decent-looking pubs very close to hand. We'd like to come back in the summer.

01 Feb 2013

“Perfect for a weekend getaway” Stayed here with a group of friends for my birthday. Lovely big property with plenty of character, great value and location.

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30 Aug 2012

“Very good for accomodating large number in large property” Overall I found this property to be very good for a short stay in the locale of Alton Towers. The property was extensive with plenty of room for kids to play without getting on top of each other. The dining room and living rooms were large and comfortable with the kitchen well stocked. A few problems with kitchen appliances but these were sorted during the time of visit, which is a plus point. Plenty of games, jigsaws and books available which was a massive bonus to keep kids occupied. Lots of nice pieces of classic and quirky furniture all contributing to make it comfortable and a relaxing place for a break. Excellent pub across the road with very good food. Another couple within a few minutes' walk. Some nice walks in the village too. A lot of effort has gone into making the place welcoming which was appreciated.

15 Aug 2012

“Everything we hoped it would be” This Rental was just superb for our groups needs, myself and 4 of my friends traveled to Stoke-on-Trent from all over the country to meet for my 25th birthday, where we were spending some time in... more

28 Mar 2012

“Beautiful house peaceful location ideal for Alton towers” We booked this house for a group break away and to visit Alton towers! It was everything the owner said it would be and more, the house is beautiful with big open fire and and amazing looking dinning table!the house seemed to go on forever with enough room to sleep 12 in beds, there was a lovely pub across the road serving food and another pub a few doors up with a lovely beer garden! All in all it was a wonderful break and we will defantly be back

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09 Feb 2012

“Great family home in the Peak District.” We had a great short break in this beautiful family home which has all amenities. We loved the way the house is decorated and the beautiful furniture. It was a delight to stay somewhere that felt so user friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed having an open fire in the sitting room which we managed to light with ease. The house is situated almost opposite the local pub but there is no noise. It serves good hearty meals. We were fortunate to be there the night there was a local band playing. All the villagers we met were extremely helpful and friendly. There are some lovely walks locally - in particular Dimingsdale but suggest you take the car down the hill and avoid the very steep climb back up to the house as after 6 miles it is a killer. We plan to return again in the warmer weather to explore more on foot and by car.

28 Oct 2011

“Big, beautiful house in fabulous location - highly recommended” We stayed at this house for our daughter's 10th birthday with friends. The house is huge - very comfortable for our party of 12, the 6 children loved having the attic to themselves with playstation, DVDs and own bathroom, in fact even they had to drag themselves away to Alton Towers (just a mile or two down the road). The garden was lovely, we all sat around the table for a party tea out there, and the evenings were delightful with all the fairy lights and the log fire. Beautiful furniture, lots of toys and games this is clearly a much loved home. The village of Alton is very pretty with interesting walks to take our dog on. Before we left, on the Sunday, we went to the pub opposite for their carvery, which I can honestly say was the best we have ever had! Thank you Gabrielle - next time we will stay longer and explore the area further.

04 Oct 2011

“Perfect for our girly weekend” My friends and I used this as a base for Alton towers and then as a pamper pad the following day - local restaurants and pubs were fab and very close - absolutely gorgeous, quirky property with more than enough space, inside and out.

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09 Sep 2011

“lovely cottage near Alton towers” This cottage is lovely, pleanty of space for large groups. We stayed here for 3 nights while visiting alton towers. It was very close 5-10 mins from alton towers, but the bus service only ran once an hour because it was the bank holiday.We had four adults and seven children and there was plenty of room in the cottage. There were many toys for the children to play with and a playstaion with many games which they loved. The cottage was clean and tidy all the rooms were well presented. The owner was very friendly and kept in contact throughout our visit making sure we were ok and advising of things in the area to do. there is a pub across the road but we did not use it because we were out most of the day in alton towers, but the local chinese was delicious. The price was reasonable and the deposit was returned very quickly.

26 Jul 2011

“Fantastic- such character” What a beautiful house filled with such character. Ideal space for a large group and only 2 minutes away from Alton towers which was the reason for our visit. The pub over the road was brilliant, great food and very welcoming. I would thoroughly recommend this house to anyone, very clean, excellent kitchen equipment, nice garden and conservatory and comfy bed. We had a brilliant stay thankyou very much- so nice to stay somewhere a bit different at a great price too!

25 Jul 2011

“Huge house, full of character, great value” We stayed for weekend taking in Alton Towers (just 5 mins away by car) and the Peak District. We had a great stay at the house. Plenty of space for 6 adults and 7 children. Well furnished and homely surroundings. Dining room was great for the big family meals and the conservatory a comfortable place to talk and drink late into the evening! Londis grocery and newsagent 200m away in village.. Parked cars just outside house. Best of all popular pub right opposite serving fab food. Recommended

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15 Jul 2011

“Fantastic!!” Booking couldn't of been easier, the owner replied almost straight away to emails. Even sent a text to see if everything was ok when we got there. Checking in was quick and easy. The house is huge, and has everything you need. There was 9 of us in total and not one of us had a bad word to say. Thankyou so much for a fantastic stay!

07 Jul 2011

“Excellent” After looking through lots of adverts for rentals i am fully confident i made the right choice!!! We came down to Alton Towers and stayed the weekend for a friends birthday, we all found the... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
8th Nov - 21st Dec	8 Nov 11	21 Dec 11	480£ 480	100£ 100	100£ 100	3 Nights
5th Jan - 26th March	5 Jan 12	27 Mar 12	480£ 480	100£ 100	100£ 100	3 Nights
27th March - 19th April	27 Mar 12	20 Apr 12	720£ 720	138£ 138	138£ 138	3 Nights
20th April - 31st May	20 Apr 12	1 Jun 12	560£ 560	128£ 128	128£ 128	3 Nights
1st June - 18th June	1 Jun 12	19 Jun 12	720£ 720	138£ 138	138£ 138	3 Nights
19th June - 19th July	19 Jun 12	20 Jul 12	640£ 640	128£ 128	128£ 128	3 Nights
20th July - 3rd Sept	20 Jul 12	4 Sep 12	950£ 950	155£ 155	155£ 155	3 Nights
4th Sept - 8th Oct	4 Sep 12	8 Oct 12	560£ 560	128£ 128	128£ 128	3 Nights
7th nov -15th dec	7 Nov 12	16 Dec 12	480£ 480	100£ 100	100£ 100	3 Nights
16th dec-27th dec	16 Dec 12	28 Dec 12	840£ 840	170£ 170	170£ 170	5 Nights
28th dec-2ndjan	28 Dec 12	3 Jan 13	920£ 920	-	-	5 Nights
3rd jan- 8th feb	3 Jan 13	9 Feb 13	480£ 480	80£ 80	100£ 100	3 Nights
8th feb - 18th feb	9 Feb 13	19 Feb 13	720£ 720	128£ 128	128£ 128	3 Nights

Prices for group size 12
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
1st June - 18th June	1 Jun 12	19 Jun 12	900£ 900	135£ 135	172£ 172	3 Nights
19th june - 19th july	19 Jun 12	20 Jul 12	800£ 800	160£ 160	160£ 160	3 Nights
20th July - 3rd Sept	20 Jul 12	4 Sep 12	1100£ 1100	192£ 192	192£ 192	3 Nights
4th Sept - 25th Oct	4 Sep 12	26 Oct 12	700£ 700	160£ 160	160£ 160	3 Nights
26th Oct -6thNov	26 Oct 12	7 Nov 12	800£ 800	172£ 172	172£ 172	3 Nights
7th nov-20th dec	7 Nov 12	21 Dec 12	600£ 600	125£ 125	125£ 125	3 Nights
22nd dec-27dec	21 Dec 12	28 Dec 12	1050£ 1050	-	-	5 Nights
28th dec - 2nd jan	28 Dec 12	3 Jan 13	1150£ 1150	-	-	5 Nights
3rd Jan-8th Feb	3 Jan 13	9 Feb 13	600£ 600	105£ 105	125£ 125	3 Nights
8th Feb-18th feb	9 Feb 13	19 Feb 13	900£ 900	160£ 160	160£ 160	3 Nights
18th feb -22nd march	19 Feb 13	23 Mar 13	600£ 600	105£ 105	125£ 125	3 Nights
22nd march-22nd april	23 Mar 13	23 Apr 13	900£ 900	172£ 172	172£ 172	3 Nights
22nd april-24th may	23 Apr 13	25 May 13	750£ 750	135£ 135	160£ 160	3 Nights
24th may - 3rd june	25 May 13	4 Jun 13	975£ 975	172£ 172	172£ 172	3 Nights
4th june - july 12th	4 Jun 13	13 Jul 13	750£ 750	135£ 135	160£ 160	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

20% reduction for groups of 6 or less if not all the bedrooms are used.

2 nights midweek available outside of school holidays

Adult only groups of more than 8 people will be charged an additional £35 per person per stay

Payment by bank transfer where possible. Cheques accepted if not.

We also ask for a £150 deposit for 'good housekeeping' to secure the booking. This will be returned in full after your stay providing there has been no damage or unacceptable mess.

£15 for dogs per stay.

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2 years listed You are contacting Gabrielle Lees Landline 44 01865 580726 Mobile n/a Web Visit site Payment accepted Credit cards accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This house has received 14 reviews from previous guests.

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