Gun End Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Pets No

Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

26 Customer Review(s)

“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 ...

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.

- Mr Goodall, November 2019
“Great house and hosts, really lovely time and great communication, thanks”

- Mr Jones, October 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.

- Mrs Moore, September 2019
“Beautiful cottage, beautiful location, wish we had stayed for longer”

- Mrs Brundrett, August 2019
“Beautiful cottage provide the perfect place for a weekend family get together.”

- Ms Ball, June 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!

- Dr Lund, May 2019
“Great cottage, really comfortable and well equipped at a reasonable price.”

Lovely location, would definitely come back again.

- Mrs Wilde, April 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 .

- Ms Dolly, March 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!

- Mrs Mcglennon, February 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.

- Miss Brett, January 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!

- Mrs Lopez, October 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.

- Dr Shepherd, August 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

- Dr Newton, July 2018
“Lovely cottage, beds very comfy & lovely & warm.”

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

- Miss Shiel, March 2018
“Cosy, comfortable traditional cottage, lovely location”

Great customer service from the owners as they decorated the cottage for Christmas and bought candles when there was a power failure in the area due to the extreme weather conditions! The location was amazing, the house was incredibly warm with everything you could possibly need at your disposal. Great value for money for a big family Christmas. The only down side was the matresses were a little too soft for our liking!

- 163bailey, December 2016
“Excellent accommodation”

We have just returned from a great weekend away with our family at this cottage. It is in a very peaceful area with lambs outside in the fields, which our grand-children loved to watch from the sun lounge. The house is really spacious and we loved all sitting round the large kitchen table having our meals. The cottage is exceptionally well equipped with everything you could need and more. The bedrooms were large, beds and pillows very comfortable. Parking for two cars was fine but three would be very tight. We spent Saturday at Alton Towers and on the Sunday drove into Stoke to visit Waterworld, an indoor swimming complex with lots of slides and flumes. Would definitely recommended to family and friends.

- Anne K, April 2015
“Great for a family get together”

We used the cottage as it promised to be ideal for four couples celebrating twin brothers' 65th birthday. It was all we hoped it would be. Warm, roomy, full of character. The kitchen was spacious and we lingered long in it. The conservatory was perfect for storing food and drink and logs. The fire was a treat in early winter. Lovely walks around nearby reservoirs. Leek easy to get to you. The cottage was not easy to find even with sat nav but we loved the isolation. The ship inn was a joy discovered late with exceptional food and ale though we were so comfortable in the cottage we ate in most nights.

- pembleton, March 2015
“Very well equipped, quiet location”

This cottage is lovely, with many original features, in a quiet rural location perfect for hiking. The house is very well equipped in the kitchen, and providing for small children. And we had a fabulous New Year's Eve stay there. Only minor points we had were that the living room was smaller than expected, if the kids had been a bi bigger I could imagine this being a bit more of a problem in the winter months if you can't get outside. No wifi - with no 3G coverage in the district it seems, wifi would have been useful for planning our days.

- Shazmeister, January 2015
“Excellent holiday”

We had a wonderful family holiday at Gun End Cottage, plenty of lovely walks near to a number of National Trust properties and the wonderful views from the conservatory were second to none. The cottage had every thing one required for eight of us, comfortable beds, a lovely sitting room where we were able to enjoy a log fire when the evening chilled although the central heating was more than adequate. We are certainly going to put it on the list for a return stay. Thanks ladies for the careful renovation it was really appreciated.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, January 2014
“A beautiful house in idyllic surroundings”

This is a beautiful house in idyllic surroundings, presented to a very high standard. It was a delight to be able to sit in the lean-to conservatory and watch the lambs in the field no more than a few feet away. It was quite surreal to sit in the lounge and watch an episode of 'Homes under the Hammer' filmed in the same room! A perfect location for exploring the Peak District and destinations such as Buxton, Bakewell and the Heights of Abraham. An added bonus was the discovery of the Wincle Brewery in a Farmyard just over a mile along the lane! The Ship Inn at Wincle is also highly recommended, especially for its food.

- Richard L, April 2013
“peacefull and relaxing”

a wonderful cottage set in beautiful surrounding in the country no hustle and bustle peace and quite but not to far from the local town of Leek. very well equipped cottage all you need is your self and some food, spotlessly clean, highly recommended.

- edward j, December 2012
“Absolutely Wonderful!!”

We travelled with our two children and their Grandad and Auntie. We chose this cottage, partly because of it's location and also as we had seen it on the 'Homes Under the Hammer' programme and liked what we saw. We were not disappointed. Located in an idylic setting, the cottage is lovingly and beautifully decorated and a joy to stay in. It has a lovely garden which our children enjoyed playing in (there are a selection of outdoor toys in the shed) as well as the use of a playground and football field in the community centre directly opposite. We had a very useful welcome pack waiting for us from the owners and the neighbours were very friendly and helpful. The cottage was ideally situated to gain access to all that is on offer in the Peak District and surrounding area. Alton Towers, Buxton, Bakewell, Trentham Monkey Forest and Manifold Valley Cycle Track to name but a few. We were busy everyday and it was great to come back to some peace and quiet at the cottage. Thank you so much to the owners for sharing this wonderful house with us!!

- pratters, August 2012
“An idyllic cottage and surroundings”

This a beautiful cottage, wonderfully and lovingly restored. Excellent amenities, beautiful garden and surroundings. Great views from every room, and very peaceful. We just loved everything about it, and hope to return.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, June 2012
“Great family holiday in a rural location”

We took our three children (ages 4-6) for a two week family holiday. Blessed by good weather, which helped. They (and we) had a fantastic time and they never stop talking about the things they did there - both the location itself and the surrounding area of the Peaks. Although on the edges of the Peaks, the house is very close to the Roaches area which has to rank as some of the most outstanding countryside in the UK, IMO. The house was well equipped, though the DVD player didn't work properly which seems to have been noted by previous guests and not rectified. We also had a problem with the heating, which took the owners a few days to sort out, though they did make every effort to resolve it. Beautiful quiet situation. We tried to book it for the following year but left it too late and it was booked out! :-(

- Kent_Traveller_2, February 2012
“Fantastic”

One of the best holiday homes we have rented. Would highly recommend it.Lovely part of the country. Quiet and rural but near to the particular places we wanted to visit i.e alton Towers.So much to see and do.Something for everyone.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, September 2011
“Lovely quiet location”

Our family had a great week at Gun End Cottage.The only thing that was disappointing was the weather but it didn't stop us enjoying the area.The cottage had all we needed and the owner left us bread,milk,coffee and biscuits for our arrival,even special cakes for my husband and son's gluten free diet.Every thing was very nice.We met the owners and they are very friendly people. We would love to return sometime.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2011
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The property

This charming Peak District cottage, featured on Homes Under The Hammer, is located on a quiet lane in the hamlet of Swythamley, 5 miles from Leek.

Constructed in 1904, this wonderful Peak District cottage offers four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully-equipped fitted kitchen and a sitting room with a lovely open fire.

Expertly renovated, the cottage retains some of the original features including leaded windows and tiled floors.

There is a sun room and a large garden with lovely views of the Staffordshire countryside.

The full extent of the cottage's transformation was featured in the popular TV series Homes Under The Hammer.

This Peak District cottage is an easy drive from the market towns of Leek and Ashbourne, while Alton Towers is 40 minutes away.

An excellent base for making the most of the area, and a welcoming Peak District cottage to return to time and again.

Summary

Four bedrooms: 2 x king-size double, 1 x ground floor king-size double (zip & link, can be made up as twin by prior arrangement), 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, WC
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin, WC
Well-equipped fitted kitchen with dining area
Cosy sitting room with open fire
Additional sun room with countryside views.
Oil central heating with open fire in sitting room
Electric cooker & hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, LCD TV with Freeview, DVD, radio/CD player, small library of books/games/DVDs
Fuel, power & starter pack for open fire inc. in rent
Bed linen & towels inc. in rent
Travel cot, highchair & stairgate available
Enclosed lawned area, second lawned garden with patio, furniture & BBQ
Off road parking for 3 cars
Sorry, no pets & no smoking
Shop 5 miles, pub 2 miles.

Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

SWYTHAMLEY

Leek 5 miles; Macclesfield 8 miles.

Swythamley, in the Peak District, is a farming community close to the River Dane, lying on the Staffordshire side of the river. Swythamley Hall stands in a fine park and was originally a medieval hunting lodge belonging to the Abbey of Dieulacres. Close to Swythamley is Gun Hill where Cromwell is believed to have located his canon aimed at the town of Leek. On the edge above Swythamley there is a famous landmark - the Hanging Stone, with a fine view over the surrounding countryside. Within easy reach are the Roaches for excellent walking and climbing, cycling trails and country houses. Alton Towers is 40 minutes away. The market towns of Leek and Ashbourne are a short drive away with their unusual antique shops, and the Spa town of Buxton is also an easy distance.

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Reviews & Ratings

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

“Great house and hosts, really lovely time and great communication, thanks”

“We enjoyed a delightful stay in Gun End Cottage.”

“Beautiful cottage, beautiful location, wish we had stayed for longer”

“Beautiful cottage provide the perfect place for a weekend family get together.”

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

“Great cottage, really comfortable and well equipped at a reasonable price.”

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

“The house was very well presented with nice bedding and towels.”

“Was such a lovely cottage in a really good location.”

“We visited from Australia, with our baby!”

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

“We had a lovely time.”

“Lovely cottage, beds very comfy & lovely & warm.”

“Cosy, comfortable traditional cottage, lovely location”

“Excellent accommodation”

“Great for a family get together”

“Very well equipped, quiet location”

“Excellent holiday”

“A beautiful house in idyllic surroundings”

“peacefull and relaxing”

“Absolutely Wonderful!!”

“An idyllic cottage and surroundings”

“Great family holiday in a rural location”

“Fantastic”

“Lovely quiet location”