Guests say
Alveton Cottage is ideally located just minutes from Alton Towers, making it perfect for families and groups visiting the park. Guests appreciate the spacious layout, ample parking, and responsive hosts. The property is well-equipped for large groups, with comfortable social spaces and a homely atmosphere. While some guests noted areas needing maintenance and deeper cleaning, most found the cottage functional and enjoyable for short stays. Occasional thoughtful touches, such as festive decorations, have been mentioned, though these are not guaranteed. Overall, Alveton offers a convenient and welcoming base for exploring the Peak District.
Cleanliness is mixed, with several guests noting issues such as dust, unwashed kitchenware, and bedding concerns, while others found the property generally clean. Some areas, particularly the kitchen and bathrooms, would benefit from a deeper clean.
The location is highly praised, with guests consistently highlighting its proximity to Alton Towers and suitability for exploring the local area. Walking distance to the park is a major advantage.
Comfort is generally good, with spacious living areas and suitable accommodation for large groups. However, some guests found certain beds uncomfortable or low to the ground, and noted minor issues with bedding and temperature controls.
Facilities are adequate for group stays, with well-equipped kitchens and social spaces. Some guests reported maintenance issues, such as broken beds, dated furniture, and small kitchen appliances, suggesting the property would benefit from some updates and repairs.
Some guests mentioned thoughtful touches, such as festive decorations and prompt responses from the host. However, these gestures are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A semi-detached stone-built cottage, situated in a quiet courtyard, just 5 minutes' walk from Alton Towers in the rural village of Farley. This is an ideally located cottage, offering holiday accommodation for a group of family or friends to enjoy a relaxing break. This cottage boasts a convenient open plan living area with a welcoming sitting area in front of a cosy, warming woodburner and a well-equipped kitchen, along with four comfortable bedrooms and Vileroy and Bosch bathrooms. Outside, guests can relax on the private patio and enjoy an alfresco drink. Just five minutes' walk from magical Alton Towers, this cottage is superbly located for a day of thrills and spills on the many wonderful rides this famous theme park has to offer. Alternatively, take advantage of great walking and golf within easy reach. A fabulous base to meet up and enjoy the Peak District!
The village of Farley consists of a small scattering of cottages and farms on the Alton Towers estate. Alton Towers has rides and attractions aimed at everyone, including white knuckle rides, Toyland for the younger guests, boating on the lake, magnificent gardens and rides on the cable car. Nearby, the market town of Ashbourne features an array of antique stores and a choice of pubs and restaurants. Attractions like Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Dovedale, and the Derbyshire Villages of Ilam, Hartington and are also within easy reach.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double with TV, 1 x double with TV, double sofa bed and en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 2 x twin.Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area, woodburner and patio doors to courtyard
Electric central heating with woodburner in sitting area.
Power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent.
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with Freeview.
Cots,high chairs and safety gates available on request.
Towels and bed linen provided.
WiFi.
Private enclosed patio with garden furniture.
Shared use of large lawned area.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 3 miles and Pub 1 mile.
Note: This property offers short breaks all year round.
Note: No stag or hen parties, or similar at this property.
Note: Check-in time 4pm.
Note: Property is a 5-minute walk from the pay gates of Alton Towers enabling guests to pop in and out of the park
Reviews (31)
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Paul
Sadly the accommodation was let down . The downstairs bathroom door frame was split temporarily repaired but still stuck the door causing difficulty existing the bathroom . The bath tap wobbly the bottom of shower screen was dirty around the seal corner of bath dirty lime scale remover would have fixed this . Beds were very low hard to exit . Pillows poor quality and degrading duvet covers could do with hot wash soaking .dust behind all beds and furniture . Wood burner not in use no logs supplied as promised in listing. fridge to small for large party . No non stick frying pan . Bird poo and cobwebs on velux windows upstairs .The communal grass area tall grass and weeds not suitable for children to play on . Broken bed upstairs . Tv remote connection issues. Unusual bed layout why two double beds in one room?.The accommodation needs a deep clean and beds need replacing.
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Emily
Amazing location for the Park and loads of parking Accommodation is comfortable for 8 Could do with a little TLC and some more basic bits like pizza trays Would definitely recommend and stay again over the pods in the park
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Samuel
Unfortunately the property requires maintenance, some of it pretty urgently, multiple fixtures were hanging off the walls, and one of the beds collapsed in the middle of the night. In addition, it wasn't particularly clean. There was hair and grit on most of the bed sheets and covers, my mum found a fingernail in her bed. The showers were quite mouldy and the downstairs hard floors were sticky. We enjoyed our trip overall, but it is a shame that the accommodation would have been so much better if it had been maintained and cleaned properly.