Ash House

Another visit to Ash House … wonderful to be back .

. we love the area … so much to do and so beautiful! House extremely clean and tidy already looking forward to another visit later in the year !

Can't fault anything about the stay.

The cottage, the facilities, the cleanliness, the communication and the value were all absolutely impeccable.

A lovely old spacious cottage in a very quaint rural village close to amenities and walks.

Would definitely return here for a short break.

Great location for exploring with a local shop and a couple of pubs within walking distance.

Ash House, is the perfect location if you are visiting Alton Towers.

We knew it was on street parking, however, it took forever even with the kids help to unload the car. This was mainly due to having to cross the busiest road back and forth with our belongings. Once inside the property, we found it had everything we needed and was big enough for 2 adults and 3 children and the little ones loved the bedroom in loft. In summary, we had a good stay, although would probably not return due to the parking and difficulty unloading / loading the car.

The property was fabulous and is in a fantastic location.

Exactly what we were looking for. Communication from the host was excellent and he sent us a really useful information pack via email in advance, which was much appreciated. There were also some very kind supplies provided on arrivals which was very kind and a lovely thing to do. As I say the stay was really great and the only part that caused us concern was the access to one side in the loft bedroom between the narrow stair access. The loft room.is split in two and the left hand side (when assending the stairs) of the loft bedroom (1 single bed to each side which was split by the staircase) led straight into the void of the top of the staircase and even although there was a stairgate provided, due to the layout it could be used slightly further down the stairs. This did still leave the real possibility that the children could drop down a few steps into the top of the narrow stairwell. We improvised by moving the bedside cabinet to block of the drop area and put the eldest (5 year old) of the two children into the bed located in that side of the loft room.

Lovely property, thoroughly enjoyed my stay.

Only complaint is that it was a little hard to figure out where the house actually was from the address given.

Another fab visit to Ash House … clean,warm and very cosy ….

We love it here!

Spacious and comfortable property.

We enjoyed the many local walks and eateries, particularly the Ramblers Retreat, Denstone Hall cafe and farm shop and the Talbot pub. Hetty's tea room at Froghall Wharf, a delightful cafe, we had coffee and cakes even though closed (Wednesdays). Thank you to the owners for the welcome pack and quick fix with a TV problem. We managed to park in the road opposite but loading and unloading was tricky re traffic on a bend, slope and weather. The property was well equipped, and the beds were comfy. Some furnishings changes have been made since the photos on Sykes' website were taken eg chimney breast is now dark blue. Some cleanliness issues but overall a very enjoyable week.

Great, great location if you are headed to Alton T.

We will be going back.

Very nice property, very well equipped and dog friendly.

The small enclosed courtyard was particularly useful for that. Whilst it has no parking, there is no problem in parking in the lane opposite, (we have a large vehicle), and given the position of the cottage, we would have chosen to park there anyway. We weren't there for Alton Towers, but it is very nearby, (you can just about hear the Roller Coaster screams!), but very convenient for the Peak District. An enjoyable and comfortable stay.

From arrival to departure our stay was all that we hoped for.

To begin with the welcome pack was very much appreciated. The property was lovely and ideal for the four of us and the dog (enclosed garden meant the dog was safe to wander). There was a problem with the TV when we arrived, we contacted our hosts straight away that evening and by the following day they were sorting it (not as if we were planning to watch much TV anyway). Alton is ideally situated for Alton Towers, the local pubs are good, Denstone Hall Farm Shop and Ramblers Retreat Cafe are worth a visit and there are a few local walks which we took too. Although the parking is over the road and at the time there were some roadworks there we still managed to find parking each time it came for us to park.

The property was fantastic and had every amenity we needed during our stay.

The owner/keeper were a pleasure to deal with and access was easy. The location is absolutely perfect for Alton Towers as we didn't have to fight the morning rush of traffic to get through Alton.

Really liked our stay and its a very nice cottage.

The morning/evening traffic to Alton Towers was a bit of an issue but once it subsided we got out and had a lovely time. Alton is a delight and full of marvellous nooks and crannies with great pubs and walks. We would love to come back again and thanks again to the owners for their welcome. Mike

Lovely place to stay and relax after a busy day out clean tidy and had everything we needed.

Definitely stay again if we visit the area again

Lovely house in an excellent location both for Alton towers and the Peak District.

Alton is an attractive town with plenty of places to eat. We were very grateful for the generous welcome pack.

I am so grateful that I found Ash House when I did!

It was the perfect place for the 6 of us, the bathroom was lovely and spacious and on entering the house was lovely and warm-something that was definitely noted as usually when you are going to stay somewhere you met with cold on entering. There were plenty of utensils-everything you could ever need, except I couldn’t find a blender. Plenty of towels left for us. We were given a lovely bottle of wine and biscuits which I thought was so sweet and thoughtful. Will definitely be returning!

Yummy Welcome Pack.

Local walks beautiful. Everything we needed, dog loved it too

Our 2nd visit here ….

Lovely to be back …. House immaculately clean and warm and cosy …. Everything you need for a wonderful break …. Thank you

Fantastic cosy cottage in a perfect location.

The house was well equipped with everything we needed for the few days we were there. We had a ‘curious’ toddler with us but the cottage was perfectly safe for him to explore and contained a cot and high chair which was really useful.

Our 2nd stay at ash house didn't disappoint it was lovely and comfortable, amenities close by and easy access to Derbyshire dales and the villages close by also to Alton towers.

I love this cottage and I will return again, this year we took our sausage dog Rolo and it felt very safe and secure for him.would highly recommend, the living space was great I have 3 teen-agers and the space was more than adequate for them and us. Thanks ash house for another great stay. We will return.

Lovely cottage in a great location.

Timely, clear Comms from owner and housekeeper. The WiFi wasn't working because a tree had fallen down nearby (nobody's fault, just one of those things), otherwise facilities were excellent. Many thanks

This was a beautiful cottage in a lovely location.

Very comfortable and well equipped, everything that you could need was provided. It was a cosy cottage while being spacious enough for a family of 5. The kids loved the top bedroom! Alton was a lovely village with great pubs and beautiful walks from the doorstep. We would definitely return to Ash House again.

Beautiful cottage with everything we needed to feel at home.

Brilliant host, who contacted us early on the day we were due to arrive to let us know about a power cut after the overnight storm, he updated us with the situation during the day to avoid us getting to the cottage before electricity was back on. We agreed to delay arrival for a day and he kindly arranged to get our grocery delivery collected and refridgerated as necessary and a generous refund for the delayed delivery. We enjoyed lots of walks directly from the village and we were made to feel very welcome not only by the owner but all the villagers we met as we left the house. It was indeed a home from home.

Just returned from a lovely comfortable stay at Ash House.

The village of Alton has great facilities and on the doorstep to Alton Towers. Although the road is busy, this cottage is very quiet! A lovely welcome pack was a joy to receive on arrival. Very comfortable beds and a well-equipped kitchen led to a very cosy stay! Lovely woodburning stoves in many rooms. The attic room is fun! Our boys enjoyed the adventure of sleeping up there. We were able to find a variety of walks and many pubs!

Had a wonderful time staying at ash house.

Such a great stay base for Derbyshire and surrounding areas. Alton towers on the doorstep, local pubs amazing and other amenities close by too. Had everything we needed in the cottage too. Thanks will definitely recommend and will hopefully stay again in the future.

We had a fab time….

The house had everything you need and was very warm and comfy…. We had a small issue with the TV which was sorted out instantly by the owner ……The surrounding areas are beautiful and we spent many hours enjoying the Peak District….. discovering lots of villages ….. Thoroughly recommend this property.

Fantastic location for our Alton Towers mini-break.

Lovely food options nearby; the house was very comfortable and well equipped. The kids loved the attic room. Information from the hosts very thorough and the welcome pack was really nice touch.

Superb cottage - feels so homely and the decor is so home conforting, really recommend this!

Only 5 minutes away from Alton towers. Owner and the person looking after property are very reasonable and nice, Bullshead bar is only 1 minute away - has a magnificiant beer garden with pods and the food is amazing and drinks are quench thirsting!

We loved this cottage.

Perfect location. Perfect little touches. Clean, very comfortable and cosy. We shall definitely be staying again.

We felt very welcome with fresh flowers and basic supplies!

Lovely spacious cottage.

Hughe well equipped kitchen diner and lovely little enclosed courtyard garden. Especially liked the wood burner. The bedrooms were spacious and the kids loved the attic room. Had to park over the road which was busy crossing at time’s with our young children, and the road noise was quite loud when the windows were open, but expected with the location. Great base to explore the surrounding area and lovely local pubs within walking distance. Really near for Alton towers visits. We would advise to taxi there rather than take the car (like we did!) to save on the parking and long walk to and from the park! Really enjoyed our stay and would return!

Beautiful cottage in a lovely village setting although on a very busy road.

Comfortable beds and very clean, the grandchildren loved their attic bedroom/playroom and. TV / games machine. Good connection to WiFi at all times, parking wasn't a problem, just opposite the cottage there is road where you can park on the right hand side. Lots of places to see within easy reach from Alton,Leek is only 20 miles away lovely maket town,Threntham gardens 15 miles, Burton on Trent Adventure farm and corn maze 20 miles,we went to a different area every day for fun and adventure,Go Ape, Walk with the monkeys etc all within 30 minutes drive. We had an amazing holiday in lovely setting.

Really lovely quirky cottage With lots of character - would definitely stay again.

Do note third bedroom is loft room With stairs that go off second bedroom with No door in between. Wood burner is a real treat.

We are a family of 5 with 3 young boys, the house was perfect for us and very clean.

The only thing we found difficult was the parking that was over the busy road but it does say there is no parking so it's not a negative to the owners just a little warning if you need parking. But saying that our oldest boy is in a wheelchair and we will definitely be returning as the house and location 5 minutes from Alton Towers is ideal for a family and we managed the parking situation. Thank you for a lovely home from home experience. Sian Hughes

Great location, lovely cottage, helpful and friendly hosts!

Worth mentioning that there is no grass area though.

Very nice house, well thought out, everything there that was needed.

Would stay againb

After the initial problems on our first night with the neighbour.

Was a pleasant stay. Beds are comfortable and the house has lots to offer.

Friendly and helpful owners and amazing property

Ash House was perfect for what we needed.

It had a great location, in the lovely village of Alton, with a pub (serving great food) & shop around the corner. It's a 5 minute drive from Alton Towers too. The house itself was very clean, welooming & accommodating. It had everything we needed & also included a welcome of some food bits & milk - which was very handy arriving at night time. There was wood provided for the open fire, lots of games/books/dvds, and even a playstation & games in the upstairs room. We had to call the number provided to ask for assistance near the end of our stay, and the phone was answered promptly and dealt with, we were even offered a later check out stay due to the issue. We wouldnt hesitate in recommending Ash House or returning - which we hope to next year.

Love this cottage close to everything, and feels really homely!

Will be back no doubt for our 3rd visit!

We have just returned from a weekend at Ash house.

There were 4 adults 2 children and 1 infant, along with 2 little dogs (permission given by owners in advance). Despite this number, we had plenty of space, and were all very comfortable. Lots of little extra touches making it very homely. Beautiful area, with lots to do around, literally 10 mins from Alton towers. As stated, there is a busy road to cross to get to car, as you have to park opposite the house, but we did it with 2 children, an infant, pushchair and 2 dogs with no problems at all! I cannot praise this property highly enough, we will definitely be returning.

This is the second time we've stayed at Ash House.

We love the location, right in the heart of Alton, close to the Bull's Head and the local store. It has all the comforts of home, including comfy beds, a real fire, fully equipped kitchen, games, books and DVDs for cosy nights in. Note the third bedroom is accessed via stairs within the second bedroom – great for families, but might compromise the privacy of groups of friends. Parking is across the road, but this was no problem. There's a washing machine and drier in the garage, which was handy. Alton is a nice little village, worth visiting for more than the Towers. It's worth stopping at Denstone Farm Shop to fill the larder.

We had a fabulous time at Ash House, the cottage is lovely and very comfortable, the location was excellent.

Would thoroughly recommend it and will definitely be stopping there again.

The kitchen could do with a deep clean, and there were not enough cooking utensils, like baking trays etc.

Making it difficult to cook. The parking was an issue, as we were told we could load and unload on the drive, but before we had chance to take one bag out, we were met by an irate lady shouting for us to move the car NOW!!! We tried to explain what we had been told, which she said was incorrect and she was going to get her solicitors involved. Not a nice start to the holiday at all. Other than that was ok. We will be staying somewhere next time with designated parking.

Stayed with 5 friends for a weekend, the house looks small from the outside but loads of space inside.

Good sized kitchen for hosting, cosy living area and decent sized bedrooms. The beds were really comfortable, including the camp bed in the attic. Fully equipped kitchen had all you would want and a lovely welcome hamper which went down a treat. The only downside was there were only 5 outside seats for the six of us and there were a lot of persistent pesky wasps in the sitting area outside. Overall we had a great time and would highly recommend this property and the village for a visit.

The accommodation was lovely with spacious rooms and everything you need for your stay.

It is situated just a 5 minute drive from Alton Towes which was really convenient. There are a few pubs in the area which are really nice for a quiet evening. If you’re looking for nightlife you will have to go further afield. Overall it was a lovely stay and I would highly recommend.

This is a beautiful property and we all loved it!

!! Everything is provided and it was spotless. I didn't realise there is a 'snug' in the loft with TV and playstation, the children loved it! Great communication and right near all amenities.

House is fabulous, owners non intrusive, better equipped than expected (even had a PlayStation 3).

I will definitely be back!

Fantastic cottage in a great area, however it should be made know in your literature that parking is off site in a road opposite.

This can be a deal breaker for customers and that there are disputes over whether you can park on the shared access for 5 mins to load/unload. We were met forcibly by a lady stating that there are no rights to park at all on her drive and the owners know this. This did not however detract from our holiday.

We enjoyed a 3 night break - the cottage was more spacious than we anticipated with well equipped kitchen.

The small courtyard was secure - perfect as we took our dog. Alton is quite small but there is a Londis, Post office and a couple of pubs. Locals very friendly and found a couple of good walks to take dog. Overall a very nice cottage and an enjoyable stay.

Absolutely lovely little cottage, which is well equipped and cosy.

Our girls absolutely loved the attic room, which was perfect for them. Road outside is very busy with Alton Towers traffic, so crossing the road to where the car was could be tricky at times. It was a perfect base to go to Alton Towers though, I'm not sure that we could have stayed much closer! May be a little noisy for those bothered by traffic.

What a lovely place, they had board games, dvds, computer games and books for kids to have a play with.

The place was very much more like a home than a holiday cottage, which made holidaying with young kids that much easier. They also left us a welcome pack which included a bottle of wine, which after forgetting to pack any and having a nightmare day with kids before getting there, was a real life saver. Very close to Alton towers (5 mins drive maximum), and 15 mins from peak wildlife park which was a great day out with the kids. Also if you had kids and want somewhere nearby to take kids to ride bike and scooters and feed ducks only 10 mins drive from nice lake next to JCB lakeside club. Free and lovely on a nice day.

I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived at Ash house and was greeted with a bottle of wine, biscuits, bread, milk and butter.

The facility was nicely decorated and very homely. A added bonus was the 5 minute drive to Alton Towers. A fantastic property which I highly recommend.

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What a brilliant cottage!

I booked Ash house as an inexpensive girls weekend getaway for myself and 5 friends. We all had the best time and would definitely consider returning. We felt like it was a special place to be, but with the same comfort as being in our own homes. (We barely left the cottage!) The beds were very comfy and we found everything we needed. Only negative we found was the dog hair. We couldn't sit without getting some on us. The village of Alton was very different to what we are used to- very quiet, but friendly. We went for a meal at the Bridge pub, which we would recommend!

The cottage was very comfortable and cosy.

The welcome gifts were lovely. It was a pity that the stair gate for the top of the stairs was broken. When we used the bath for the little en, it did leave a dirty drain smell. Not sure of it hadn't been used for a while. Other than that we would definitely stay here again. Its on a very busy road but located well for things to do and see.

The owners and housekeepers where brilliant and very helpful, the house is beautiful and so well presented and looked after I definitely will be returning!

The whole experience.

beautiful cottage