Guests say
Off Puddle Hill is a well-equipped cottage with spacious rooms, comfortable beds, and lovely views, providing a homely feel and a good base for exploring Staffordshire. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like a welcome pack and festive decorations, though some noted the need for maintenance and updating of decor.
The property is generally clean, but some guests mentioned areas that could benefit from more thorough cleaning, such as dust around room borders and an unemptied bin in the bathroom.
The location is central to attractions like Alton Towers, with easy parking and a quiet neighbourhood. It offers lovely views and is convenient for local facilities, making it an ideal base for various activities.
The property provides comfortable accommodation with spacious rooms and lovely views. However, some guests mentioned issues with noisy heating pipes and creaky floorboards that could affect comfort levels.
The cottage is well-equipped with a hostess trolley and a generous supply of kitchenware. However, guests reported maintenance issues such as a non-working TV, stiff doors, and outdated guest information, suggesting a need for updates.
Guests felt welcomed by thoughtful gestures like a basic welcome pack, Christmas decorations, and a bottle of wine. While these gifts are appreciated, they are personal touches by the owner and may not be a consistent offering.
About this property
A spacious family property, on a quiet residential estate in the little Staffordshire village of Hixon. Ideal as a touring base for discovering the Staffordshire countryside and the southern Peak District, this modern home is suitable for a family holiday in the north Midlands. You enter into the sitting room with a brick fireplace housing a gas fire, and then through an archway into the dining room which boasts French doors to make the most of the garden views and farmland beyond. The kitchen is very well equipped, and offers access through to the pretty little back garden. Upstairs are four bedrooms, one of which boasts an en-suite shower room and a family bathroom. The rear garden looks out over fields, giving you the privacy that you need to relax with a morning cup of coffee as you plan the days events. Hixon is home to a shop and local pub which is just five minutes walk away, or for a wider range of amenities, the large town of Stafford is just a few minutes drive. The local area is full of interesting places to visit; the Trent and Mersey Canal runs through the village, whilst just a couple of miles away is the Blithfield Reservoir with a wide selection of walks, a great place for a spot of birdwatching. The Potteries are just north of Hixon, whilst Uttoxeter features horseracing throughout the year and Alton Towers is a half hours drive, ensuring kids of all ages will have a fabulous days thrillseeking. This is a great house to enjoy the Staffordshire countryside, offering a varied holiday throughout the year.
Hixon is situated in rural Staffordshire close to the towns of Stafford and Uttoxeter. A short drive away is Uttoxeter which has a racecourse if you fancy a flutter. Alton Towers is also easily accessible.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 3 x double (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC), 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with gas fire.
Gas central heating with gas fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Rear enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.
Nearby points of interest
- Alton Towers
Reviews (23)
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Stephen
Very spacious. Could do with some markings on the electric hob as we found it difficult to know what ring related to which knob and whether it was set high or low.
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David
perfectly suitable for our needs. Thank you.
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Christine
We felt welcome and could feel a lot of love has been through those walls. The residents of the area were friendly and welcoming also. Shops with friendly staff near by and good eateries. The views from the bedroom across Cannock Chase were serene and beautiful. Whilst having a lived in feel the house was so homely, with all appliances to make a stay pleasurable, and a lovely healing feel. Left feeling relaxed and happy. A very special place. Thank you to the owners for sharing such a beautiful place with us.