Alton holiday house rental with internet access, walking, fireplace and TV

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  • House
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet friendly
  • Private garden

From the owner

Old Castle Inn is a large converted public house full of character and with unusual architectural features, close to Alton Towers and the beautiful Peak National Park.

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.

Further details

Linen provided, but please bring your own towels.

Baby sitting and dog walking available by negotiation (reliable local family)

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.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King Bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 3: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 4: King Bed
  • Bedroom 5: 2 Single Beds
  • Beds in other rooms: 2 Single Beds
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 Shower room, 1 Toilet Only

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair available

Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided

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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £150.00

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Smoking

Yes, smoking allowed

House rules

This house is not suitable for late and loud partying - as it is a terraced with children next door. Please only book if you are confident that you can keep noise levels down after pub closing times. Thank you!

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About the owner

Gabrielle L.
Calendar updated:
19 Mar 2024

Years listed:
13

Languages spoken: English
This House has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and sleeps 12. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 16 Feb 2011. Located in Staffordshire, it has 68 reviews with an overall rating of 4.5. The average weekly rate is £1546.
The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 19 Mar 2024.
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Reviews

4.5
Very Good
68 reviews
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46
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Hannah D

Amazing
Nov 2023

Absolutely amazing stay, the house was wonderful and we all had a brilliant time! Great communication and will definitely be returning! We loved it!

Reviewed 4 Nov 2023

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Katherine Y

We were a group of 8 male walkers and found it very suitable for us.
Oct 2023

Very interesting house with lots of features eg four poster bed, music room. Right in the middle of Alton and handy for pubs and shops. Good walks from the house.

Reviewed 20 Oct 2023

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B7487QHdavep

Unique
Aug 2023

You simply won't ever stay in another house quite like this one. Full of nooks and crannies, toys, artefacts, weird and wonderful furniture, fantastic books, instruments, silly wigs, board games … More 

Reviewed 2 Sep 2023

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clairet223

Alton Towers
Mar 2022

Perfect place to stay when visiting Alton Towers, right round the corner from the entrance with a couple of pubs and a Londis on the same street!

Reviewed 4 Apr 2022

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aliciab403
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

All excellent that’s all that’s needed
Dec 2021

Excellent location right near a number of different pub, great for a walk out with the family, excellent communication with the owner with any questions we had, would definitely recommend to others an… More 

Reviewed 28 Dec 2021

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How do I edit my booking?

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68 reviews
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 £252 

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68 reviews
from

 £252 

/ night
Total