Villas In Stoke On Trent

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Mark - Verified booking

  The Gate House is certainly unique & was immaculately presented & a true credit to the owners considering its popularity in bookings & usage over the seasons.

  We had a lovely week in Oakamoor, the cottage does have everything you need plus some nice little extras that we haven't found in other cottages which certainly didn't go unnoticed by us. The garden is lovely to sit out in, listening to the babbling spring which serves as an excellent wine cooler & the visiting robins that are almost tame. As mentioned in the cottage details pets & small children would need to be supervised due to the low front wall & the spring & uneven surfaces around the garden. We took our dog & there are numerous walks from the door down the disused rail tracks & the lovely parkland area opposite the cottage. We thought we would support the local pub, the Cricketers Arms as they are finding it hard to survive nowadays. The reception at the pub was reminiscent of the pub scene in the film "American Werewolf in London" & I was half expecting to hear "The Bad Moon Arising" in the background. We didnt stay for a second drink & stuck to the road on the way home & luckily didn't encounter a Werewolf. It appears to be a local pub for local people. They are missing a trick there as they could turn it into a theme pub & rename it the "Slaughtered Lamb", and next year Rodney they would be millionaires. One issue we brought to the owners attention was the mattress on the double bed which was past its sell by date but Karen the owner said that it was already in hand to be replaced. In summary we had a great week at the Gate House & the locals we met were very friendly. We would certainly revisit in the future.

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• Gary - Verified booking

  A delightful stay at The Gate House.

  Opening the door and stepping into The Gate House was enough to know our week here was going to be perfect. It was decorated beautifully for Christmas and the New Year. It's an incredibly unique building with a fascinating history. The quality of the interiors with appropriate decor and furniture is lovely. The kitchen has excellent facilities with everything provided. A large fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher are perfect additions. Fantastic bathroom with quality fittings and a super shower. The cottage is extremely comfortable with a relaxing lounge and comfortable beds The garden is a great size with plenty of room for parking, the intriguing tunnel is fascinating. It is also extremely secure for a dog, which is perfect. The cottage is perfectly located for many walks from the cottage. And within short car journeys of plenty of this areas attractions. If you are looking for the perfect cottage to return to after visiting all of the places this beautiful part of England has to offer, I would have no hesitation in recommending The Gate House.

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• Rebecca - Verified booking

  Even though the garden is small, the picnic area opposite the property is big enough for children to play games and ride bikes.

  It is opposite a cycle path with no traffic that allows access to Ramblers Retreat, Alton Bridge pub and Denstone farm shop. It is an unmade path with pot holes so not suitable for beginner riders. Toilet is downstairs via a very steep staircase, this may be a concern with younger children. Ours soon got used it. The "lean to" at the back of the house was excellent to keep two adult and two children's bikes with space for all the muddy wellies. Kitchen is extremely well equipped with everything you need to cook. A proper American fridge with plenty of space for all the holiday treats. Tea, coffee, milk and wine on arrival to help you settle in. Modern smart TV with access to most online television applications. Plenty of books to keep you busy on any wet afternoons. Rudyard lake narrow gauge railway is just 20 mins away. Alton Towers 5mins away.

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• Debra - Verified booking

  Lovely cottage with top quality kitchen, everything you could need including top quality appliances.

  No need to bring a thing. Great bathroom with both modern shower and full size bathtub. Spacious dining room, loads of games, books, local information provided. A welcome gift of wine and biscuits was most appreciated. Utility room with washer/dryer ( we searched all over for wine glasses, and found them here in the cupboard above the washer). The garden is amazing, with high banks and a small brook running through. Lovely to sit out and watch the birds and sqirrels.Plenty of parking and scenic walks from the doorstep. Handy for access to the Peak District but local scenery is pretty spectacular too.Alton Towers is in the next village along. The owner popped by on the first night in case we needed anything. Altogether just a perfect experience, I would highly recommend this cottage.

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• Lesley - Verified booking

  This is our third time staying at the Gatehouse and although the cottage wasn’t ready for our arrival at 3pm we had a wonderful weeks stay (helped by the glorious hot dry weather).

  The cottage is situated in a lovely village with dog walks straight from the door. The mattresses have been changed which ensured we had a perfect nights sleep and the cottage was clean and well equipped which we have got to expect from the Gatehouse. The only comment I would like to make is the two seater couch by the living room door is very uncomfortable with the padding worn on the one seat - I appreciate that the cottage is decorated and filled with wonderful period pieces and it really is lovely but it did mean our evenings sitting relaxing indoors were not as relaxing as they were in previous years. Apart from that I would highly recommend this cottage although part of me wants to keep quiet about it so we can continue to return to this little piece of heaven.

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