9 Overton Bank

Rating
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Garden / Patio
Cot available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

23 Customer Review(s)

Mr Eversden
August 2020

“Fantastic cosy comfortable cottage.”

My wife and I and our 3 young children had a lovely holiday. Location is perfect as can walk into Leek in a few minutes, lots of pubs and great restaurants to choose from. Great location to explore the Peak District as just 3 miles away your in the depths of winding country lanes and sheep. We visited Chattesworth House its about an hours drive from the cottage.

My wife and I and our 3 young children had a lovely holiday. Location is perfect as can walk into Leek in a few minutes, lots of pubs and great restaurants to choose from. Great location to explore the Peak District as just 3 miles away your in the depths of winding country lanes and sheep. We visited Chattesworth House its about an hours drive from the cottage.

- Mr Eversden, August 2020
Miss Handley July 2020

“No BBQ as stated on listing.”

Only 2 chairs outside not 4 as in photo. Bunk beds very uncomfortable and creak very loudly when the occupant moves, bearing in mind we only had a 7 and 10 year old in them. Road outside very noisy, wagons etc travelling through night no double glazing. Church bells ring every 15 mins. We all struggled to sleep for all of these reasons. Wouldn’t visit again. Leek itself is nice, very central location. Some people might like the fact it is central but it was too noisy for us. Basic inside, a wall had wet paint on it which my daughter managed to touch and get paint on her new coat. It cleaned off but a text or a note to say wet paint would have been nice. Strong smell of paint for a couple of days too. I’ve stayed in worse places but another cottage you advertise in the lakes was amazing when we stayed there. This one was nowhere near as nice. Was okay for the price, just didn’t suit our family.

- Miss Handley, July 2020
Mr Watt November 2019

“Great location.”

Could walk straight into town. Great value. Cosy cottage, full of character. WiFi would be a good addition plus some intstructions about the house (eg how to boost he beating, where to put the rubbish)

- Mr Watt, November 2019
Ms Clarke October 2019

“The cottage was cute and the location was very good.”

Lots of useful things provided, loo rolls , washing up liquid, tea, coffee etc. Which we were pleased about. However it was a bit scruffy, carpets, mats were very old. The radiator in the bathroom did not work . The radiators in the bedrooms needed "bleeding" as only hot halfway up. Could not get the tv in the bedroom to work. There were lots of dvds in the cottage but no player.

- Ms Clarke, October 2019
Mr Wilcock May 2019

“Cozy little cottage.”

Ideally situated very close to town where many choices of bars and restaurants .Cottage has all facilities .Pay car park very close.Been twice now ,will certainly visit again..

- Mr Wilcock, May 2019
Mr Willcox June 2018

“Rather poor value for money on a number of counts, although reasonable for a few days only.”

Several things did not work very well and the hot water was at a dangerous scalding temperature. The shower was impossible to use and could only be hand held anyway. The furniture, especially the sofas were not comfortable and my wife also found the bed mattress hard. We had chosen self catering as my wife has chronic back pain, with the view of it being more comfortable to sit in the evenings. Generally the furniture and fittings were poor, though the kitchen was new. We were also very careful on the steep, twisty stairs, as they had no bannister. However, the owner was kind to allow us to put stuff in the fridge in the morning before we took up residence as we had a tight schedule. Although the property was old, it was clean. We didn't think however that it was Sykes standards or should have been advertised with the difficulties such as the steep stairs and the small unmarked step out of the kitchen highlighted.

- Mr Willcox, June 2018
Dr Flynn December 2016

“Cottage was lovely and cosy and very comfortable.”

Only downside is the lack of a proper shower but I knew that from the listing and can see there isn't really room for one.

- Dr Flynn, December 2016
Mr Pickford March 2016

“A wonderful warm and cosy cottage.”

We had a very warm welcome and everything was very clean an tidy.

- Mr Pickford, March 2016
Paul B November 2014

“Delightful cottage close to all amenities”

We really enjoyed our stay at Overton Bank. It's a delightful cottage suitable for a family. Clearly it is a small property but that is part of its charm and it has been cleverly fitted out to make maximum use of the space. Five of us stayed here (two adults, one teenager and two younger children) but the size of the cottage certainly wasn't an issue and we all loved the experience of staying in such an old and interesting cottage. Car parking was no problem and we were always able to park close to the cottage. It was very nice being able to walk everywhere and not having to use the car. We would definitely stay here again and are hoping to do so next year.

- Paul B, November 2014
Clare5775 October 2014

“Lovely cottage”

Very cosy cottage that is beautifully decorated and right in the centre of Leek. The owner went out of her way to take care of us and was very friendly. Lovely courtyard area, comfortable and cosy lounge and great for our little girl with lots of children's books.

- Clare5775, October 2014
Mr Brinsley October 2014

“We thoroughly enjoyed staying in such an old and interesting building.”

Although the cottage is small the space has been adapted thoughtfully and creatively, with the décor in keeping with this lovely old cottage. The owners have provided a selection of local history books that give a good background to Overton Bank and Leek as a whole. The cottage is ideally situated right in the centre of town, we really appreciated having shops, places to eat and walks in the park just a short distance away. We would definitely stay here again and hope to do so in the future.

- Mr Brinsley, October 2014
Mrs Joghee October 2014

“A great little cottage in a lovely market town location - right on the door step of all the shops and restaurants.”

Very convenient, stayed with our two year old and was really cosy and fun. The owner was really nice and super helpful. Well equipped kitchen that has everything you need. It is beautifully decorated with great attention to detail and lots of lovely local books and information guides to help you enjoy your stay.

- Mrs Joghee, October 2014
A FlipKey verified reviewer August 2014

“Leek in March”

Stayed for a week mid-March 2014, three adults. Cottage is in centre of the town with arts centre and market square < 200m away. We found footpaths North and west into the hills and ideal for cycling base. Excellent Wifi and Leek had at least 5 nice places to eat. 50 Mins from Manchester airport, 60 Minutes from Sheffield, 60 Minutes to Derby train station, so we were able to gather from all over the UK. Excellent base for a week in the Peaks.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2014
Mrs Breeze December 2013

“Loved the cottage with its excellent decor and atmosphere.”

The owner was extremely helpful and pleasant.Thank you!

- Mrs Breeze, December 2013
A FlipKey verified reviewer December 2011

“A cosy cottage in a great location”

This cosy cottage was ideal for our needs, being centrally located in Leek on the edge of the Peak District. It was central yet quiet with a bijou garden ideal for a glass of wine in the late afternoon/early evening sun. It was very well centrally heated and with good all round facilities. Mind your head if you are over 5'6" though as the door heights are quite low! The only thing that we would have liked is a proper shower rather than the hand held one in the bathroom. Overall, it was excellent value for the price and we will definitely consider returning, despite generally usually choosing to stay in different places.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2011
Mr Ross October 2011

“Cosy cottage in a great location near the town center.”

Ideal size for our family of three and at a great price!

- Mr Ross, October 2011
Mairead August 2011

“leek cottage rental”

Beautiful, quaint cottage in the heart of Leek. Lovely holiday, fabulous scenery and lots to do in the area, only quibble cottage is very small.

- Mairead, August 2011
Mrs Franklin August 2011

“The cottage was lovely, comfortable and very homely.”

The decor was fantastic and the property felt like a home-from-home.

- Mrs Franklin, August 2011
A FlipKey verified reviewer November 2010

“Beautiful, quaint conversion”

We had an excellent stay. There were shortbread biscuits, assorted teas, coffee, a pint of fresh milk...every comfort arranged for our arrival. It's a very quaint, fairly comfortable conversion - a tiny house but converted with taste and had everything we required for a comfortable week's stay. Access through the car park was really convenient, located extremely conveniently in beautiful Leek. Could do with more comfortable seats for family of four (with teens) and a frying pan, otherwise no complaints, it was a lovely base and we'd definitely consider staying there again if visiting. Not too far from alton Towers - beautiful drives both directions, perfect proximity for The Roaches...wonderful holiday, with property high on the list for it's success.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, November 2010
Mr Thomson October 2010

“Very warm and cosy cottage, and a great location, literally a couple of minutes walk into Leek town centre.”

- Mr Thomson, October 2010
Mr Jones August 2010

“Good location in a lovely market town and you can't beat the Peak District.”

The owner of the cottage was really helpful on the phone.

- Mr Jones, August 2010
Mrs Tremain August 2010

“Proximity to Alton Towers; nice property - excellent location in beautiful town.”

Recommended; good to have tea, coffee, milk (thank you!) available and fresh flowers - very nice touches, very much appreciated.

- Mrs Tremain, August 2010
Mrs Davies August 2010

“We loved the quaintness of the cottage, the bedrooms were very comfortable, the kitchen although small had everything we needed and the small touches like fresh flowers and tea were lovely.”

- Mrs Davies, August 2010
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The property

A lovely Grade II listed, 18th century quaker cottage in the lovely market town of Leek, within walking distance of the many restaurants, pubs and shops the town has to offer.

This fabulous Leek cottage offers a very warm and cosy sitting room and a small but perfectly formed kitchen.

The two bedrooms have bags of character, and are very comfortable.

There is a fully-enclosed, sunny courtyard to the rear of this Leek cottage, with a seating area and barbecue.

This Leek cottage is just perfect for a break full of all the activities the Peak District has to offer, such as Alton Towers, which is a 15 minute drive away, plentiful cycle routes, exciting climbing, historic halls, beautiful gardens and varied, wonderful walking.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x bunks
Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
Fitted kitchen
Cosy sitting room with single sofa bed and electric woodburner-effect fire.
Gas central heating
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge (no ice box), 2 x TV/DVD, WIFI, selection of books and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen inc. in rent
Car parking to front of property or in the pay and display public car park next to property at £1.50 per day
Sunny rear courtyard with seating area
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shops and pubs 1 minute walk
Note: Check-in time 5pm
Note: This property is being deep cleaned and undergoing refurbishment
Please note: For bookings made after the the 20.7.20 there is a £100 bond on this property.

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

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About the location

LEEK

Buxton 12 miles; Ashbourne 15 miles.

The hillside market town of Leek, known as “The Queen of the Moorlands” is situated on the western side of The Peaks and is surrounded by lovely Moorland countryside. The town has a charming cobbled market place and there are many examples of fine Victorian architecture influenced by William Morris - a reminder of the town’s prosperity when it was renowned as a silk manufacturing centre. Today Leek offers a wide selection of shops including vast antique emporiums, a good selection of restaurants, a local park and leisure facilities and real ale pubs. Situated close to Three Shires Head, the meeting point of the counties of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire, Leek is near to Chatsworth House, Buxton Opera House and Gawsworth Hall, plus Alton Towers is within driving distance.

Region Information

Peak District Cottage Holidays

Note: This property is being deep cleaned and undergoing refurbishment

The owner requires a £100.000 Good Housekeeping bond, payable by cheque to the owner, 2 weeks before arrival. The customer's cheque will be shredded by the owner after their stay, providing the property is left in an acceptable condition.

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Reviews

“Fantastic cosy comfortable cottage.”

“No BBQ as stated on listing.”

“Great location.”

“The cottage was cute and the location was very good.”

“Cozy little cottage.”

“Rather poor value for money on a number of counts, although reasonable for a few days only.”

“Cottage was lovely and cosy and very comfortable.”

“A wonderful warm and cosy cottage.”

“Delightful cottage close to all amenities”

“Lovely cottage”

“We thoroughly enjoyed staying in such an old and interesting building.”

“A great little cottage in a lovely market town location - right on the door step of all the shops and restaurants.”

“Leek in March”

“Loved the cottage with its excellent decor and atmosphere.”

“A cosy cottage in a great location”

“Cosy cottage in a great location near the town center.”

“leek cottage rental”

“The cottage was lovely, comfortable and very homely.”

“Beautiful, quaint conversion”

“Very warm and cosy cottage, and a great location, literally a couple of minutes walk into Leek town centre.”

“Good location in a lovely market town and you can't beat the Peak District.”

“Proximity to Alton Towers; nice property - excellent location in beautiful town.”

“We loved the quaintness of the cottage, the bedrooms were very comfortable, the kitchen although small had everything we needed and the small touches like fresh flowers and tea were lovely.”