Gun End Cottage

75 Customer Reviews

• "Nice cottage in a lovely area, The cottage was well equipped but a bit old fashioned."

  We enjoyed our stay thank you.

  Reviewed by Kenneth3.8★Jun 2025

• "We had a lovely week at Gun End Cottage."

  I would definitely recommend but only if you don't want to be in a busy area! It really is a delight in the peace and quiet with only sheep for the closest neighbours. We found fresh farm eggs at two places locally on our travels which was lovely! My only request would be to have a bigger towel for after a shower!

  Reviewed by Emma3.8★Jun 2025

• "We had a lovely long weekend with extended family."

  Everyone loved the house and the surroundings. It was a bonus to find a toy cupboard too! We did notice that we couldn't fit the large dinner plates into the dishwasher, so we washed them by hand, otherwise all the kitchen equipment /appliances were great.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★May 2025

• "A lovely cottage situated in a beautiful part of the country, perfect for our walking holiday."

  The information folder was very useful and informative too. Would highly recommend

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Apr 2025

• "Really enjoyed our short stay."

  Lovely location near family in Congleton and Brown Edge and beautiful walks nearby. The cottage is lovely, cosy and very comfortable.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Dec 2024

• "This was a beautiful cottage."

  Easily accommodating 7 of us across 3 generations. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen well stocked. Such a quiet environment (shame about the mist when we stayed there). The directions given were just right. A small problem with the boiler was swiftly fixed (thankfully as the temperature was freezing). I’d definitely stay here again.

  Reviewed by Elisabeth5.0★Dec 2024

• "Lovely comfortable, homely house which is well equipped."

  The settees are a bit too soft but that is the only criticism I've got, just used cushions to adapt them. The gardens are safe for dogs as fully enclosed which is so useful particularly as there are sheep in the surrounding fields. Very quiet location in the unspoilt Staffordshire Moorlands, would definitely use the house again for family get-togethers.

  Reviewed by Kath5.0★Dec 2024

• "Amazing cottage so comfortable and cozy - very well equipped everything you need and in a stunning location."

  Brilliant location for visiting attractions walking lovely and quiet but with shops in nearby Leek. Owner super friendly and helpful.

  Reviewed by Rosemarie5.0★Sep 2024

• "We were very comfortable and Janet was wonderful."

  Reviewed by Howard4.7★Aug 2024

• "A warm and welcoming atmosphere from this house."

  The history was so interesting. The house was well equipped and it was lovely for us all to sit together round the table. Our party was aged between 3 and 77 and we all enjoyed our weekend. The ground floor bedroom and shower was great.Despite the wet weather the children enjoyed the garden and toys. We would love to return one day.

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Jul 2024

• "Gun End Cottage is a delightful cottage with all the necessary modern amenities like washer, tumble drier , dishwasher etc, all of which we utilised, and a great base to explore the nearby Peak District."

  We all loved our stay here, especially our 11 year old Labrador who turned into a mountain goat on ‘the Roaches, Mam Tor walks! Thoroughly recommend this property!

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jun 2024

• "Lovely old cottage in quiet country location."

  Comfortable but a little dated, ideal for our party with two small children and a dog. The only error on the listing was a DVD player missing, but fortunately the weather was good so the children didn't miss their promised movie night.

  Reviewed by Howard4.1★May 2024

• "Excellent rural, quiet and quaint leaded light window, 4 bedroomed art deco type house."

  Kitchen was well equipped/, good utility area for walkers and bikers. Downstairs washroom ideal, great drawing fire in the cosy lounge. Lovely south facing garden which would be a sun trap in summer.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Mar 2024

• "Fantastic stay, thank you very much!"

  Beautiful home in an idyllic setting. Would recommend 100%

  Reviewed by Rachelle5.0★Mar 2024

• "A wonderful house."

  Clean, comfortable and warm in mid February. There was plenty of space and hot water for our family of 8 with an amazing array of useful kitchen facilities. Very helpful owners who instantly replied to text messages with help and kindness. If it were in the summer we would have found the garden somewhat small for 3 boys (ages 9-12), however in wet February weather we were unableto venture out into the grounds anyway.

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Feb 2024

• "We had a lovely stay."

  Thank you. Great facilities and fab for our two young families to spend some time together. Lovely things to do around nearby with four children under five - parks, walks, wildlife park, Blaze Farm. Thanks again.

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Oct 2023

• "Beautiful home, very comfortable and perfect to host a family meet up."

  A few toys were a surprise bonus that the children really enjoyed. So much to do nearby as well. Would definitely like to come again.

  Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Oct 2023

• "A lovely stay and perfect for our family holiday in a quiet rural area which was ideal for the places we wanted to visit."

  The two year old loved playing with the toys and going into the garden. The kitchen was well equipped and we had everything that we needed. We enjoyed our time there.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Sep 2023

• "We loved your cottage and garden."

  Perfect location for the fishing. The garden is beautiful. Only comment. Downstairs bed mattress is really uncomfortable and it’s a pity the duvet’s & pillows are not a better quality to match the house. The outlook, lambs & peacock were special.

  Reviewed by Fee4.7★Jun 2023

• "We enjoyed our stay at Gun End Cottage very much, it was really well appointed, very comfortable and clean."

  The grandchildren were delighted to find all the toys there and loved playing in the garden and watching the sheep in the field next door. The area is beautiful and we enjoyed the local market in Congleton. We did find getting three largeish cars on the drive a little bit tricky but it was manageable. I would heartily recommend this cottage to anyone looking to explore some beautiful countryside from a comfortable base.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★May 2023

• "It was a lovely cottage in a delightful setting."

  Janet did come when we were unable to get the Television working, but no joy with the DVD, which would have been nice to relax with after a day out sightseeing. No netflix working on television downstairs. Be aware that hob and oven take a while to heat up. Otherwise a delightful stay.

  Reviewed by Catherine3.1★May 2023

• "We enjoyed our stay at Gun End cottage."

  It had everything what we needed. Kitchen was fully equipped and had all essential cookware. It is very cosy. Very good location. The only downside was mattresses in upstairs rooms. If you prefer medium/firm or firm mattresses you may find difficult to sleep. However, overall it is a good place to stay.

  Reviewed by Ernesta4.4★May 2023

• "We had a lovely stay, very comfortable and very well equipped."

  Ideal place to stay to see the Peak District. Would definitely book again for another time.

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Apr 2023

• "An enjoyable stay in a lovely property."

  Our only problem was dealt with promptly while we were out.

  Reviewed by Michael4.4★Mar 2023

• "This is the second time we have stayed at this property and it was just as great as last time."

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Feb 2023

• "Very enjoyable stay."

  The cottage was just what we needed to celebrate the new year in. Thank you so much.

  Reviewed by Annabel5.0★Dec 2022

• "Good country location for quiet break."

  Plenty of local walks. Spacious, warm and all necessary facilities

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Dec 2022

• "We had a wonderful week away staying at gun end cottage."

  It was warm and cosy ☺️ we particularly enjoyed listening to the owls at night. The property has alot of character which added to its charm. Child friendly also. Will definitely be staying again.

  Reviewed by Phoebe5.0★Dec 2022

• "A beautiful cottage set in a rural country setting."

  Very comfortable , warm , cosy ,and the welcome biscuits , tea , coffee and milk in the fridge on our arrival was lovely of the owner to leave us. Thankyou, hope to visit again soon.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Nov 2022

• "Really lovely cottage which suited us so well."

  Big kitchen table to share food and stories round. Garden for coffee in the sunshine and very comfortable bedrooms.

  Reviewed by Henrietta5.0★Sep 2022

• "We really loved our stay at Gun End Cottage, a cottage full of character in a beautiful part of the world."

  The cottage is well equipped and comfortable with an interesting history that you can read about in the information folder, this folder also has a tongue in cheek poem about the cottage and its idiosyncrasies which made us smile. It has a simple quaint appeal, if you appreciate fittings from an earlier age which we do, you will love this place, the brass door knobs, the leaded window's, the fireplaces and the Duckett basin in the upstairs bathroom. The nearest neighbours are the sheep in the field adjacent to the cottage. With every trip out you are immediately on a scenic drive. We visited Buxton, Leek and Longnor all places with individual appeal, as for walks, The Roaches, Lud Church and the Manifold Trail are great and can be made as leisurely or taxing to suit your own level of fitness. Another nice walk is to leave the cottage, turn left down the hill until reaching a footpath sign on the left for 'Gighall' which leads to the river Dane. Some of the more remote roads in this area are winding,narrow,steep and 'interesting' to say the least and one gets a great sense of achievement at journey's end.

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Sep 2022

• "Hi! our stay in gun end cottage was great!"

  ! relaxing place you can see sheep's from window clean house nice host she helped us with directions patiently. nice area to walk friendly people!! comfortable beds. we had a lovely holiday!!!!!!

  Reviewed by Ronit5.0★Aug 2022

• "We had the most amazing time at Gun End Cottage."

  We stayed as two families, 4 boys and three Adults. This cottage was a very comfortable size for us all. We didn't manage to take advantage of the stunning views whilst having a bbq as unfortunately it was quite a drizzly week (didn't stop the adventures though!) Was a great area with lots of beautiful scenery to take in. We would definitely return to Gun End Cottage in the future. Thank you Margaret and Janet.

  Reviewed by Emma4.4★Jul 2022

• "A very comfortable, relaxing house very suitable for families with young children."

  Good outdoor space.

  Reviewed by Diana5.0★Jul 2022

• "Lovely property overlooking a field of sheep."

  Meticulously well cared for garden

  Reviewed by Naomi5.0★Jun 2022

• "This is a wonderful house in a superb location."

  Plenty of space for 6 adults and one teen. Communication was easy with the owner, great directions in the description which are useful as the sat nav takes you a little off track. I'd thoroughly recommend Gun End cottage for anyone wanting to explore the Peak District. Will definitely return.

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★May 2022

• "A lovely family house with good size bedrooms and ample lounge and kitchen space."

  Perfect for 3 couples and 2 children. The lambs in the next field came right up to the conservatory window. We had a great long weekend, with lots to do locally and beautiful scenery.

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Apr 2022

• "Lovely cottage and great location on the edge of the Peak District."

  Everything we needed for a lovely long weekend away.

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Feb 2022

• "A lovely cottage in a great location; even decorated for Christmas with a tree and all!"

  We had a wonderful time with family we haven't seen for 4 years. THANK YOU.

  Reviewed by Mervyn5.0★Dec 2021

• "We had a great weekend and would definitely book it again."

  Everything was spotless and nice. You have everything you need. The scenery is really beautiful and the sheep on the field just add to the holiday atmosphere.

  Reviewed by Evelyn5.0★Dec 2021

• "Cosy, clean, great place to spend our family early Christmas get together."

  Lots of pots, pans & baking trays so cooking Christmas dinner was easy. Thanks for the decorations!

  Reviewed by Beverley5.0★Dec 2021

• "The location is wonderful - quiet and rural with lots of walking and other attractions within easy distance."

  Wincle Brewery a highlight. For 8 adults though this cottage would be tight. The garden was smaller than we expected and parking three cars very difficult (though we did find alternative parking across the road). It is also not totally toddler friendly but ours was fine with supervision.

  Reviewed by Chris3.1★Jul 2021

• "Lovely, well-equipped cottage in a beautiful, peaceful location."

  I'd also definitely recommend the Ship Inn the Wincle which is a short drive or a decent walk away.

  Reviewed by Nicholas5.0★Jul 2021

• "Excellent experience of the stay indoors and outdoors of the lovely place well equipped cottage including fast WiFi, DVD,games and books."

  Reviewed by Indranil4.4★May 2021

• "Everything at Gun End Cottage was just perfect, Total peace and quiet, the views of the the setting sunset and the sheep and baby lambs in the field were magical, The cottage is warm n cosy and all the rooms are very nicely decorated, Parking is right next to the cottage which for me is a big bonus."

  .We stayed for four nights and walked from the door every day using the abundance of footpaths All in all a perfect place place to stay in total peace and quiet it was like going back 40 years so so quiet

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★May 2021

• "Beautiful cottage in amazing setting - walks from the door & delightful garden."

  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & intend to return.

  Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Apr 2021

• "One of the most well equipped, very clean and spacious houses we have stayed in."

  Lovely quiet isolated position. We had a great week reading and walking. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay thank you. Oct 2020

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Oct 2020

• "We had a lovely week in Gun End Cottage."

  The house was just what we wanted, the garden and surrounding countryside were picturesque. We appreciated the well equipped kitchen and the sun room was a lovely place to sit and watch the sheep. We would happily stay again!

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Sep 2020

• "Beautiful cottage, well equipped, very comfortable."

  Reviewed by James4.7★Sep 2020

• "The cottage was really comfortable, warm and clean."

  Everything we needed was provided and the location was peaceful and easy to find. My only slight disappointment was that the garden wasn't as big as I had expected from the photographs but it didn't really matter. We managed a couple of short walks from the doorstep with an OS map and drove for other more well-trodden routes. The conservatory at the back made an excellent boot room! I would definitely visit again and recommend to friends.

  Reviewed by Ruth4.7★Aug 2020

• "This cottage is just lovely, it is well equipped, you will not need to bring anything with you apart from food, we found it got a little chilly in the evenings, so just put on the heating for an hour or so and it was lovely and toasty, it is set in the most beautiful of places, with a field of sheep adjacent to the property."

  I wouldn't say it is within walking distance of anything, but there is a lovely pub called the Ship just a short drive away. We have absolutely enjoyed our week in this cottage and i'm sure we will be back in the future.

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Jul 2020

• "Wonderful place, we were there for a family wedding."

  Cottage was lovely

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Mar 2020

• "The cottage is in a lovely peaceful spot where we heard owls an woodpeckers but a short drive into leek."

  It was well equipped with everything we could need and the owners had left milk and tea bags. Pleasant walking at Rudyard lake a short drive away. Car parking a bit tight for 3 cars at the cottage but there is a car park for the health centre just over the road that we managed to use as it was a weekend. Postcode on Sat nav takes you out of the way, follow signs for swythamley and Heaton centre.

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Mar 2020

• "Lovely property in a lovely location, which was warm enough in the howling winds of Storm Ciara."

  Sitting in the conservatory admiring the view and the sheep with my morning coffee at dawn was great!

  Reviewed by David5.0★Feb 2020

• "Gun End Cottage is situated in a lovely isolated location with fantastic views of the surrounding countryside."

  The cottage itself is warm and comforting in the winter months. It has everything you need for a self catering stay and is conveniently located for functions at Heaton House Farm, where we attended a wedding. There was a slight mix up with the keys but this was speedily corrected, without detriment to our stay, and the sisters could not apologise enough for the small oversight. There are four good sized bedrooms, a large sitting room and an equally large kitchen table around which you can all eat in comfort, making it an ideal place to stay if you have a large group of people in your party. If the need arises in the future I would have no hesitation in staying at this property again.

  Reviewed by Charlotte5.0★Nov 2019

• "Great house and hosts, really lovely time and great communication, thanks"

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Oct 2019

• "We enjoyed a delightful stay in Gun End Cottage."

  The house is immaculate, very comfortable, warm and welcoming. There are many pleasant walks in the area, some starting directly from the cottage. The owner was very friendly and helpful.

  Reviewed by Cynthia5.0★Sep 2019

• "Beautiful cottage, beautiful location, wish we had stayed for longer"

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Aug 2019

• "Beautiful cottage provide the perfect place for a weekend family get together."

  Reviewed by Belinda4.7★Jun 2019

• "A lovely cottage with plenty of good walks and beautiful countryside within a short distance."

  It was well equipped and laid out, and had been prepared very nicely for us. We use the DVD player to watch a film one evening; it worked well and instructions were easy to follow. Our group has two trips a year and we all agreed this had been one of the best - the fabulous May weather helped of course! Just two very minor niggles - one is that it looks as though no expense has been spared for most of the work in the cottage - fittings are done to a very high standard, the furnishings were great, etc. But the pans in the kitchen were very thin bottomed, and although we're all pretty experienced cooks we had problems with burning the pan bottoms. The other point wasn't one that bothered us particularly, but it might be worth flagging up more clearly that there's no wifi in the cottage. Some people will see this as an advantage anyway (it may help get the kids away from their screens!), others might not be aware of it as wifi is becoming more standard these days, and may see it as a negative. These are really minor points. Overall we had a very good stay and the cottage definitely met or exceeded expectations. Thanks!

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★May 2019

• "Great cottage, really comfortable and well equipped at a reasonable price."

  Lovely location, would definitely come back again.

  Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Apr 2019

• "Lovely cottage, the added interest of being able to watch Homes Under the Hammer whilst staying in featured house was wonderful."

  Sykes staff always pleasant on telephone . Would definitely use again and recommend .

  Reviewed by Caroline4.7★Mar 2019

• "The house was very well presented with nice bedding and towels."

  The kitchen had plenty of cooking utensils/pans etc and had more than enough crockery for the 8 of us. The property is a large 4 bedroom with plenty of space! Walks from the house were beautiful, in the knowledge we can come home to a warm open fire!

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Feb 2019

• "Was such a lovely cottage in a really good location."

  Only a 10 minute drive from the Roaches and loads of local pubs really close by. The only thing I didn’t realise when booking was that there was no WiFi but there are tv’s, speakers, cards and loads of board games to keep everyone entertained.

  Reviewed by Poppy5.0★Jan 2019

• "We visited from Australia, with our baby!"

  It was wonderful to have a base in the countryside to host family and friends. A gorgeous cottage with everything we needed. We frequented The Rose and Crown Inn and No. 5 cafe in Leek (we're from Melbourne, so love our food and coffee!) Highly recommend!

  Reviewed by Rachael5.0★Oct 2018

• "It's in a beautiful setting, the views surrounding the property were excellent and we had a very enjoyable stay."

  Beds are comfy, everywhere was clean and the place was well equipped. We were travelling with a newborn and toddler and it was great having access to a cot, high chair and some toys. Would definitely recommend to others and hope that we can return in the future.

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Aug 2018

• "We had a lovely time."

  The cottage was slightly tired in places (pen on a cupboard, cracks in the wall) but it was so nice overall these things were barely noticeable. The Sykes experience was very good and I would use their website again. We noticed that the info for our cottage needed updating & I wonder if Sykes prompt owners well enough to do up dates? Thanks

  Reviewed by Natasha3.8★Jul 2018

• "Lovely cottage, beds very comfy & lovely & warm."

  We had a fab weekend & will be back in the summer!!

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Mar 2018

• "Gun End Cottage is charming and a wonderful place to stay in this beautiful area of the Peak District."

  It was wonderful having breakfast in the conservatory with a view of sheep grazing in the field at the back of the property. We stayed at Gun End Cottage in the lead up to our son's wedding at Heaton House Farm. It was the perfect place for relaxation and calm. We would highly recommend a stay here. We enjoyed coffee and lunch at the nearby Three Horseshoes, Blackshaw Moor and dinner at the Rose and Crown, Allgreave.

  Reviewed by Glenda4.8★Nov 2017

• "We went away with friends and this holiday cottage was ideal for space and comfort, having everything we needed."

  Reviewed by Linzi5.0★Sep 2017

• "We had a brilliant time, only reason for not booking property again is they don't allow dogs."

  Reviewed by A R5.0★Aug 2017

• "Excellent beautiful cottage, in a lovely setting."

  Perfect space for a family holiday. The owners were excellent and very helpful. Nothing was too much to ask. Would definitely visit again.

  Reviewed by Ellen Yvonne5.0★Jul 2017

• "Supurb House will definitely book to go back again."

  So convenient for visiting surrounding area.

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Apr 2017

• "The beautiful countryside surrounding us."

  Easy walking. A time to "chill" with siblings and forget ones problems.

  Reviewed by Gerard5.0★Oct 2016

• "Gun End Cottage was a lovely place to stay for a family holiday."

  There was plenty to do nearby and the cottage was very relaxing and comfortable. We particularly enjoyed watching the antics of the sheep from the Sun Room!

  Reviewed by Margaret4.8★Aug 2016

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