Holiday home Lark's Rise Cottage is a lovely annexe attached to the main farmhouse within the grounds of the owner’s working farm, in the small, rural hamlet of Bradnop, near to the historic town of Leek. The property is all ground floor and has two bedrooms sleeping four people, one double and one twin, sleeping four people, as well as a wet room. There is also an open plan living area, with a well-equipped kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area. Outside you will find a patio with furniture, a lawned garden and off road parking. Close by you will find The Peak Wildlife Park, as well as lots of walking opportunities, including Dovedale, with its rocky slopes and woodland, whilst Alton Towers and Ashbourne are also within driving distance. Lark's Rise Cottage is the perfect base for a couple of small family to discover the rugged beauty of the Staffordshire Peak District and beyond.
Accomodation Details All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 twin. Wet room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Area The small and pretty rural hamlet of Bradnop is situated on the western edge of the Peak District National Park close to Leek, with its antiques shops, and within easy driving distance of the market towns of Buxton and Ashbourne. Nearby is superb walking with Dovedale, the beautiful Manifold Valley, and the popular Manifold Cycle Track all within easy reach. There are lots of pretty villages to explore close by, many with good pubs. Alton Towers is less than 15 minutes' drive away.
Region The ultimate in “year-round” appeal, the Peak District offers countryside, picturesque villages and magnificent scenery. It touches upon six counties and encloses 555 square miles of open moorland, flowing rivers, and wooded dales.
Amenities Electric storage heaters with electric fire. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Shared lawned garden to front with patio and furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 5 miles, pub 3 miles. Note: Due to wide doors and the wet room, this property may be suitable for wheelchair users. Please contact for more information. Note: There is a poultry supplies farm shop at the rear of the property so associated noise may be heard during office hours. Please note: No BBQ's at the property- due to a fire risk
Great location,stunning views and great host.. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Mr Pannell, September 2020
September 2020
We loved the ambience of the cottage.. We loved its position both on the farm, and in the surrounding area. The cottage was easy to live in with its comfy sitting area and well equipped kitchen. There was access to the wonderful Peak District and the little town of Leak. We can't wait to visit again.
Mr Snook, September 2020
July 2020
The owner of this cottage had not put any of the recommended measures in place with regards to covid.. Prior to booking, we had read the document provided by Sykes in which guidelines are clearly described for both owners and guests. We were encouraged by this and felt optimistic about this break, our first since March. However, the owner greeted us by opening the door of the cottage herself and going in ahead of us. We didn’t follow her in. Subsequently, we found there were no cleaning materials, soap or sanitiser at all. Plus, basic kitchen equipment was missing and just a few sheets of toilet paper were left. Fortunately, we always bring loo roll with us. However, all this caused us to have to speak to the owner when we had expected and wanted a contact free time. It was all very unsettling and shook our confidence. The owner had not checked the property, having trusted that someone else would prepare it properly. We were given the missing supplies and we hope that future guests will have no such issues. We telephoned Sykes to inform them of our concerns but all they could say was that their guidelines on covid are just that and they can’t make them mandatory. Apart from this, the cottage was reasonable. We would have liked net curtains on the bedroom windows as there was little privacy. The outside space was better than expected with a patio area overlooking fields.
Mrs Campbell, July 2020
December 2019
A home from home, everything you need to totally relax.. The hosts are super friendly and kind.
The cottage is spotless and the use of the appliances made the stay most convenient for me.
Mr Heathcote Osborne, December 2019
November 2019
First class cottage run by first class people
Mr Rogers, November 2019
September 2019
Perfectly situated cottage for exploring the Peak District.. Comfortable and clean. Owners on site - very friendly. Would recommend!
Mrs Charles, September 2019
September 2019
The hosts were very friendly and the location was absolutely ideal for our Alton Towers holiday..
Mr Bradshaw, September 2019
August 2019
Although my husband was taken ill during the holiday, our hosts were very kind and helpful.. The cottage was in a very beautiful part of the peak district and my daughter and I were able to view a great deal of the countryside. People were very pleasant, especially those at the Country Kitchen café.
Mrs Consterdine, August 2019
June 2019
Beautiful location lovely view from the cottage place was spotless would highly recommend this cottage..
Mr Reid, June 2019
June 2019
The cottage was good value, very comfortable, clean and with all the facilities one needs.. It is well located for the Peak District. The owners, who live on site, were very helpful. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we would definitely recommend Lark's Rise Cottage.
Mrs Chant
April 2019
The cottage was very spacious and cosy at the same time.. Lovely views lovely owners. Perfect location to explore we ran out of time so will definitely be returning. Thank you
Mrs Haigh
April 2019
Great place to stay with my mother who is disabled and needs to use wheelchair
Miss Leach
October 2018
The only issue we had was sorted quickly by the owner.. The accommodation was clean and tidy. It was only 15 mins drive from Leek, the nearest town. Would go back again and use as a base for Alton Towers as we did this time.
Mr Leonard
September 2018
A lovely cottage in a very rural and beautiful area.. Leek is well worth a visit, nice market and quite a few shops.
Mrs Wilking
August 2018
Comfortable cottage, beautiful spot - just yards away from National Park.. Owners made us feel welcome, and were very helpful.
Great place for us and our 2 small children.
We loved it!
Mr Allen
July 2018
What a wonderful place to take a well-earned restful break! Chickens in the garden and sheep in the next door field; hills, fields and trees as far as the eye can see- exactly what we needed. The cottage is relatively spacious, with all amenities needed (wi-fi was a little intermittent at times). Very clean and very comfortable, (shower though not bath).
Friendly owners, live on site, so on hand for anything. Great value fresh eggs for sale daily (and a free box on arrival).
Short drive in to Leek and 40 mins from Rudyard Lake- which is beautiful.
A great place to go for the peace and views alone. Thank you for a great stay.
Mr Mack
June 2018
Very nice place and the owners were very nice
Mrs Slater
June 2018
Cottage is fine for someone who is slightly disabled but needs grab rails in shower and by toilet
Miss Bishop
April 2018
This was a pleasant, comfy and well appointed holiday cottage.. It was well equipped with everything we needed and situated in a beautiful area.
Mrs Dales
August 2017
The booking experience did not affect that fact that the Cottage itself was lovely.. The furniture was a little dated and not the most comfortable, but for the price, it was a lovely place with friendly owners who were not intrusive. We really enjoyed staying in Lark's Rise and would consider staying there again.
Mr Jawad
August 2017
1.Wifi speed is slow and needs a better service provider, if possible.. 2. A swing in the lawn would be a good addition for children.
3. Rest everything is good.
4. I highly recommend this place for families.
Mrs Godwin
October 2016
A lovely, warm cottage.. Great views and fabulous location for Alton towers. The owners were very welcoming and helpful.
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