Guests say
The Stables Retreat in Congleton offers a spacious and well-equipped stay, with a beautiful setting and a hot tub that guests enjoy. It serves as a great base for visiting Alton Towers and local amenities. Some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for improvements are noted, but overall, guests are pleased and consider it good value for money.
Guests generally find the property to be extremely clean, with one review specifically praising its spotless condition. No negative comments about cleanliness suggest a high standard is maintained.
The property's peaceful setting with lovely views is appreciated, though some guests note the lack of a pavement/pathway outside and difficulty in finding the property. Its proximity to Alton Towers and local amenities is a plus.
The property is described as comfortable and tastefully decorated. However, some guests found the mattresses and pillows too soft, and there were comments about the need for additional seating for larger groups.
The property is well-equipped with a kitchen, laundry room, and hot tub. Some issues with hot water, fridge temperature, and drainage are mentioned, along with suggestions for outdoor furniture maintenance and additional amenities like a washing line.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Modern spacious barn conversion with stylish finish. Five bedrooms, three double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms, with four en suite all with freestanding baths and one shared bathroom. Fully equipped kitchen with double oven and microwave finished with granite worktops and a large living room with Sky TV and a separate utilities room with washer/dryer. Folding patio doors lead on to a 70ft wooden deck with outdoor furniture and outdoor hot tub. The Stables Retreat has underfloor heating and is ideal for family or group bookings. No pets.. Ladera Retreat Lodges is part of our Autograph Lodge Holidays Collection and enjoys an idyllic rural setting in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. These stunning luxury lodges nestle in 22 acres of an ancient country estate boasting a bluebell wood and providing a haven of peace and tranquility for visitors and wildlife alike.
Ladera Luxury Lodges offer all the features for a lavish lodge break easily accessible from all across the country but feeling hundreds of miles away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Found on the edge of the Peak District, famous for its stunning landscapes and invigorating walks, the towns of Congleton and Macclesfield are just a short drive away and Manchester is just an hour away by car should you feel the need to re-connect with the world away from the haven of your lodge.
Closer by, you’ll find a good selection of restaurants and eateries in Prestbury, Wilmslow and Alderley Edge offering everything from French and Italian to Chinese and Indian, ensuring every taste and mood is catered for. Please be aware that there is currently development work being undertaken on site. . Ladera Retreat Lodges is part of our Autograph Lodge Holidays Collection and enjoys an idyllic rural setting in the heart of the Cheshire countryside. These stunning luxury lodges nestle in 22 acres of an ancient country estate boasting a bluebell wood and providing a haven of peace and tranquility for visitors and wildlife alike.
Ladera Luxury Lodges offer all the features for a lavish lodge break easily accessible from all across the country but feeling hundreds of miles away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Found on the edge of the Peak District, famous for its stunning landscapes and invigorating walks, the towns of Congleton and Macclesfield are just a short drive away and Manchester is just an hour away by car should you feel the need to re-connect with the world away from the haven of your lodge.
Closer by, you’ll find a good selection of restaurants and eateries in Prestbury, Wilmslow and Alderley Edge offering everything from French and Italian to Chinese and Indian, ensuring every taste and mood is catered for. Please be aware that there is currently development work being undertaken on site. . Please note: There is currently development work taking place on-site.
The park are unable to accommodate any commercial vehicles parked at the lodges. If this applies please leave them at the reception.
Wi-Fi is available at a charge, however it is slower than a landline Wi-Fi signal as the trees can sometimes disrupt the strength. Wi-Fi at Ladera is very intermittent so please be aware of this before arrival.
Security Deposit: Please note that a security deposit of £150, payable directly to the park via bank transfer, is required prior to arrival. A representative from the park will contact you to arrange payment. The deposit will be refunded back onto your card shortly after bank details have been provided for the transfer.
Arrival Information: Check in is between 4pm - 6.30pm, if you are going to arrive after 6.30pm please call the park to arrange.Facilities: Please be aware that your hot tub may not be up to optimum temperature on your day of arrival due to water change and maintenance.Fast Broadband Internet has now been implemented on site.NO gas BBQ,s are permitted on the park but guests can bring their own disposable BBQ's-These have to be raised from the ground.Ladera Retreat Lodges reception staff will contact you prior to arrival with all the necessary check in details.
Additional extras - please contact the park for further details:
Spa day from £50
Hamper from £50
Champagne from £40
Ladera Bath Robe from £30
Ladera wine from £20
Animal day/half days from £90
Reviews (9)
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Eleanor
I came across ‘The Stables’ while searching for somewhere to stay for an Alton Towers trip and thought it was an amazing price for the size of the property.Only after I’d booked I came across multiple terrible reviews and even contacted hoseasons and almost cancelled.I am so glad I didn’t!The house was beautiful! A great space with plenty of room for 6 adults and 3 kids. I’m not sure if the owners have taken action recently or the previous reviewers were just being extremely critical. Despite what I’d read the house was extremely clean, really well equipped, and the hot tub was checked and maintained throughout our stay. We knew to expect the Jack and Jill shared bathroom from the reviews, but this wasn’t an issue as we were staying with family. It was a great base for Alton Towers (45 minute drive away) and Congleton had a nice play park for the kids and supermarkets/McDonalds. We also ate at The Plough nearby which was lovely. A few things we thought would improve our stay were perhaps another sofa as the living room is quite split for a large group to socialise. One of the heated towel rails didn’t work and there were a few bulbs missing in the bedside lamps. Another thing I would say is needed is some sort of sign outside on the road as it’s very easy to miss the turning and much harder in the dark. The postcode provided took us to a place along the road. Once we got our bearings it was easy to find though. Again despite what I’d read, my deposit was returned the same day I checked out. Overall it was a great 4 night break and greatly exceeded our expectations! It was a bargain price and we all agreed we would love to return at some point.Thanks for a lovely stay!
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Confirmed Guest
Excellent value for money especially for the size of the property. We stayed as 5 adults, 2 teenagers and 2 little ones and the space was amazing.Unfortunately, the facilities were not fantastic. The 'hot' water was mostly cold, the fridge did not keep our food / drinks cool, let alone cold. It was only on the last evening we noticed that the wine cooler was much colder than the fridge!The mattresses were not to any of our liking, extremely soft, as were the pillows. The outside area and furniture could do with some TLC, as well as seating for the swing chair!The property has all the facilities - washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher etc. but it would have been good to have a washing line as we had such fantastic weather, it was a shame to use the electric on the tumble dryer. The location was not great - no pavement / pathway outside of the gates, only a national speed road. However, the view of the fields with the sheep and duck pond made up for it!I gave helpfulness of staff as 'good' as we did not contact them during our stay. However, on reflection, maybe we should have contacted the staff regarding the temperature of the fridge and lack of hot water.I would recommend this property, as the space was amazing!
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Confirmed Guest
We recently stayed at this cottage with family and overall had a lovely time. The setting is absolutely beautiful – the views over the fields are stunning and the whole place feels incredibly peaceful and relaxing. The cottage itself is lovely inside, tastefully decorated and very comfortable.However, I do feel it’s important to point out a few things for future guests. The listing description says the property has four en-suite bathrooms and one family bathroom, but that’s not quite accurate. In reality, there are two en-suites, and the other two bedrooms share a connecting shower room. This would have been fine, but unfortunately we weren’t able to use the shared shower during our stay due to drainage issues – it flooded the bathroom each time we tried. We did report it to staff, but unfortunately it wasn’t resolved during our stay.We also really enjoyed using the hot tub – it was a lovely way to unwind – but the outdoor area could do with a bit of TLC to bring it up to the same standard as the interior.Overall, it’s a beautiful place in a gorgeous location, and we had a great time, but there are a few things that need attention to make it truly perfect.