Upper Greenhills Farm

Great for views and walks.

Despite appearing to be in the middle of no where, we found it easy to access eateries and local towns and villages. 5G phone reception made up for lack of Wi-Fi but why would you want to look at a screen in this location? Would be nice if there was a bedside cabinet for everyone . We found the owners to be approachable and friendly.

The property was very clean and well equipped.

The view is wonderful and we all had a great time. We would definitely return. Thanks.

Lovely, comfortable cottage in a great location.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return. Highly recommended!

Upper Greenhills Farm is in a lovely, remote location, offering stunning views from the living/ dining area and front double bedroom.

We had a lovely, relaxing, peaceful, family stay here for my 60th birthday with everything catered for. The essentials pack (tea, coffee, biscuits) left by the owner was much appreciated and very welcoming. Would highly recommend this property for families of mixed age ranges and groups of couples alike.

A most delightful week spent at Upper Greenhills Farm.

Got lost due to Satnav issues but skilfully directed to the Cottage by Sue. Used what 3 words Basics.certified.slip until we were more familiar with the ways back to her green junction box landmark. Clean, warm rooms, fantastic bathroom shower that ‘blew me away’! Well stocked with kitchen utensils, none of the stock we usually take was needed! Comfortable seating and Dining area, bed a little too low for me but managed. Looking Out doors fabulous scenery and a group of horses my Grandaughter wanted to rush back to see. Sue was really engaging with her and would let her help feed Henry before my Grandaughter went to bed. We are really hoping to return next year with our other Grandchildren. Ideal location for Alton Towers, Peak Wildlife Park, Burned a lot of Steam at Peak Adventure Farm, big slides and plenty of run around space. Trentham to see Macaques in a huge open enclosure. The Potteries with loads to do. Some fun driving too! You will not go wrong staying here for a week!

We loved our weeks stay here.

One of the best cottages we have stayed in. Very clean, well equipped and comfortable with the best views. The location is peaceful and stunning. Alton Towers being so close was a bonus.

A beautiful cottage in a stunning location.

The property is decorated to a very high standard and the property owners are super helpful. This is the second time we have stayed and will definitely stay again.

The cottage was beautiful, exceptionally clean, very spacious and well laid out and furnished very tastefully and to a high standard.

In many respects, it’s the best cottage we’ve stayed in. It has 3 proper double bedrooms that were well furnished and had comfy beds. The kitchen / living / dining area was fantastic and we enjoyed beautiful expansive views and sunsets from the large windows. Parking was easy and close by. The track is very well maintained. Despite it being on a working livery yard / farm, everywhere was exceptionally clean. Sue is a great host and super chilled. This is a really great place for adults. We were disappointed that there was nowhere the children could safely play or where we could eat outside. There wasn’t an enclosed patio / garden, as we’d understood from the listing, or table and chairs either. Horses, cars and the toilet block meant the children could never be left outside. We weren’t aware that there’s a pond very close by, hidden by trees. The many blinds are not child safe (hanging risk), including in the bedrooms. While everything is furnished and maintained to an exceptionally high standard - much of it looked brand new - the fridge is very small for the size of the property. It was somewhat basic compared with similar places we’ve stayed eg no dishwasher or dryer, no coffee machine, ice cube tray, no ice bricks, no oil or vinegar. There was no DVD player, on demand TV (we don’t think), radio or speaker. We pegged washing on the line, as invited but it was shared with the owner and the other cottage. There was nowhere to do a bbq. Aside from a few toddler toys, there were none for older children and no games, DVD’s, books, maps, local info about walks in the immediate vicinity or about the property (bins, Wi-Fi etc) that we are used to. However, when we asked, we received the information very promptly. There was no milk when we arrived. Once the local shop has closed, it’s about a 6 - mile drive each way to get some and to pick up essentials that are usually provided in cottages.

This was an amazing base for our holiday.

I loved having the horses so close by. the view from the living room is fabulous and I found it extremely relaxing making the most of it especially in the morning.

Fantastic cottage.

We were three couples. Had plenty of room and facilities for all of us. The view out over the horse paddocks was beautiful. We had a great stay!

The cottage is spacious and has a well equipped kitchen.

It has amazing views of paddocks and rolling countryside and being remote is very peaceful. We did find people passing by the front of the cottage where there are lots of big windows obtrusive at times. To update from previous reviews there is no tea or coffee provided now and no milk. Also no cleaning products which would be useful. These are all things that we have been used to with our holidays booked through Sykes.

A fabulous stay, convenient for Alton Towers!

Follow cottage directions and you will find it easily enough! I'll definitely recommend for both a Alton Towers trip or a relaxing break! Beautiful cottage and super clean!

Beautiful cottage in a lovely area.

This is our second time staying here and we could recommend it to anyone. Great location for Alton Towers - to come back to a warm, cosy spacious house after a long day out was just what we needed. The kids were sad to see the chickens were gone, though they enjoyed seeing the horses and lambs in the fields.

It was really a nice memorable stay and surly recommend if people looking for a secluded stay in the middle of farm with nice hosts.

Only issue is reaching there, as there are no appropriate signage from main road to the property.

Excellent stay - the most breathtaking views.

Lovely to see the animals and for the children to help feed the horse. This was a fantastic base close to Alton Towers. The owner was very kind and even gave us some fresh eggs for the morning! Would definitely recommend this cottage.

A lovely place to stay, very clean and very comfortable, but lacks 2 things - a clothes drier (there is a washing machine but a washer drier would be preferable, especially if a group of 6 adult walkers or cyclists rented the cottage) and reliable wifi (the wifi is totally unreliable).

A large, well equipped and furnished cottage with everything needed for a comfortable stay.

We were particularly pleased with the efficient heating, most welcome as the weather turned cold. It was difficult to fault The Cowshed. Wouls suggest an information folder with wifi password, instructions for recycling, equipment instructions and local information.

Absolutely lovely property, area and owners.

We loved our stay here and wouldn't hesitate to book again in the future if we return to the area. Being just outside the peak District was perfect we managed multiple trips out for walks during our stay - so many family friendly walks with in a 30 min drive. Would 100% recommend

Lovely quiet setting with room to potter round the gardens if you don’t want to travel far.

Accommodation had everything we needed and some would say slow Wi-Fi at times is not a problem. Far enough from roads to have no traffic noise but Ipstones was only down the road or Cheadle for a supermarket. Plenty to do in the local area even if you are not a theme park fan. Only negative was the horses outside the door, our daughter was dying to go riding but we didn’t manage to book a hack in the area in advance.

This was our second time staying here, perfect location for Alton Towers and is spotlessly clean

Lovely cottage with amazing views.

Our toddler enjoyed watching the horses & the chickens. Very clean house, and lots of extra touches including a box full of toys! The aim of our stay was to visit Alton Towers / CBeebies land, which was 15mins away so it was perfect.

A fabulous place,very comfortable and so peaceful.

The host was very welcoming and friendly.I would have no hesitation in recommending this place for a very comfortable and enjoyable holiday

Uppergreen Hills Farm is wonderful.

The cottage was spotless and larger than we expected. The kids loved watching the horses in the field outside. We all had a brilliant stay and would definitely recommend this property to anyone. The kitchen has so many utensils and dishes, it was great being able to have a pot of tea in the morning with such a lovely view.

The cottage itself was wonderful, clean and we found it to be quite spacious, the hosts are lovely too.

I would definitely stay at Upper Greenhills Farm again.

Perfect for 2 friends and their children for a half term holiday.

Close to local activities but also perfect for just spending the day inside relaxing. I spent a lot of time sat looking at the view while the kids played (Don’t forget to bring binoculars). Clean and in good condition. Well equipped. The beds and sofas were comfortable. Easy to keep tidy during our stay. Friendly owners.

Comfortable, clean, easy to book, good directions, friendly owners, lovely view and really appreciated the tea/coffee and chocolates!

Thank you again, I'm sure we'll be back.

The Cottage was excellent and the views were wonderful.

We wanted a place near Alton Towers for my grandsons first visit the owners were lovely Mrs Whitehouse told my grandson that he could help collect the eggs from the chickens she waited until we came back from our day out then took him to collect them then told him he could keep the six he had collected he was really pleased. Would highly recommend Upper Greenhills Farm

Lovely little cottage that was super clean and well-equipped.

Gorgeous view! Friendly and helpful host. Great location for Alton Towers and exploring all the attractions. Only 10 mins into Leek for shops, takeaways, petrol etc. Would defo come back.

The cottage was exactly as shown on the website.

Clean,well equipped with stunning views. Off the beaten track but well worth the journey.

Wonderful stay, property is gorgeous and the view from livingroom window is amazing!

Location was perfect for us, so much to do close by. Loved the peace and quiet of being on the farm. The house was incredibly clean, and had all the facilities we needed. Slight niggle was that the livingroom sofas were not very comfortable to sit on, however would not put us off booking again. Highly recommend this property, the owners were lovely too.

Lovely, clean, well-equipped cottage with a beautiful view.

Great location for visiting Alton Towers and the Peaks Wildlife Park. Some nice games and books for children too. We were v lucky with the weather and had an excellent week here - would definitely stay here again. Many thanks

This was a very memorable 4 nights for my family.

The place was well maintained and the markets and pubs were very close. We absolutely fell in love with the view from our lounge and thought the pictures on the website didn't do enough justice to this beautiful farm house. The owner of the house Sue was very kind to leave us some extra items such as soap and tea bags. My kids loved their rooms and the place was warm and very tidy. I would recommend this place for days when the weather is bad coz you could just cozy up on the couch with a cup of tea and enjoy the view.

We had a fabulous winter stay!

the cottage is spotless and extremely cozy, and is very spacious and comfortable! Sue and her family were so friendly and helpful! would highly recommend this stay!

What a fantastic cottage!

It exceeded all of our expectations and with 3 children ranging from 11 to 5, that is no mean feat! So well equipped, great location and friendly faces of humans and animals, are just 3 of the ‘buzz words’ that we’d put to our stay in the cottage. Thank you, we’ll be back!

Lovely cottage with beautiful views.

Easy access to the sights of the Peak district. The cottage was clean, comfortable and well stocked with everything you need.

This cottage is a little gem, it’s super clean and comfy, well stocked and the owners were lovely.

Waking up to horses and never ending rolling hills was a real treat and the whole family absolutely loved our stay and Will quite probably come back in the future. There’s so much to see and do in the area it’s a perfect active getaway! Thank you for having us!! The Catania-West’s

We all had a lovely time.

You do need a car but that didn’t bother us. Excellent for Alton Towers! Recommend the pubs in Ipstones - both good for food.

The cottage was absolutely lovely.

Great thought had been taken with the furnishings and it was fully equipped with anything you made need. The property was exceptionally clean and there were lovely touches like tea, coffee and biscuits and shower and hair products. The views were gorgeous and the cottage was well situated for the National Park and Alton Towers. We had a lovely relaxing week and would highly recommend this cottage - Thank you Sue.

Love this place.

Have stayed twice and John n Sue are fabulous hosts. The cottage feels like home from home and the views are so relaxing and addictive. If you want a quiet get away that's close to some amazing scenery walks and attractions- this is a great place to stay

Beautiful cottage in a great, rural location and perfect for our family getaway to Alton Towers (10 minutes in the car).

Much more spacious than the photo’s suggest. We all had a lovely stay and would highly recommend.

Lovely, well equipped cottage with amazing views.

Friendly hosts - happy to help in any way they could . We have already booked a return trip and can't wait.

Lovely comfortable cottage with beautiful views.

Cottage is more spacious than photos show. It was beautifully clean when we arrived. The kitchen is well equipped and everything is in pristine condition. Lovely walks nearby. We were visiting to see family so didn’t explore much locally. There is a good local shop in Ipstones and a butcher. Owners live in the house behind the cottage and they were friendly and helpful. There are lots of horses stabled on the farm which our boys enjoyed making friends with.

Fantastic cottage to stay in.

. if you like walking and wildlife it’s perfect. Plenty excellent walks only short drives away. Very comfortable , well organised and superbly clean cottage!

Perfect location for local attractions.

Very welcoming and friendly host and the cottage was immaculate! It’s also a lot bigger than the pictures seem. Highly recommend!

Wonderful comfortable cottage, very well equipped and spotlessly clean, with plenty of space for our family of five.

The views from the living area are absolutely lovely. There are peaceful walks from the doorstep and Peak District walks are only a short drive away. It is also perfect for a day at Alton Towers, only a 20 minute drive. Overall I would highly recommend for a peaceful break.

Amazing stay at Upper Greenhills Farm for 2 nights, beds extremely comfy, well equipped and very friendly owners!

Would highly recommend for a short or long stay for 6 people!

Great location, very comfortable, spotlessly clean, very welcoming host

Beautiful well equipped cottage with amazing views.

Shame we only stayed for 2 nights! Owners friendly & very helpful. Would definitely recommend.

Beautiful barn conversion with everything you could want and to the highest standard and quality.

Single floor accommodation ideal as holidaying with an elderly relative. Panoramic views from the lounge. Peak district and stunning Staffordshire countryside within easy reach. A beautiful location for a holiday

A very well appointed cottage, fantastic views over the valley.

Owners were great and nothing was too much trouble. Would go back again without hesitation.

Lovely cottage, beautifully clean, fab views.

Hosts always helpful and welcoming. Lovely to see horses, rabbits and chickens roaming around, loved our week here.

Cottage was beautiful and finished to a really high standard.

Really comfortable beds. Amazing view across the valley and loved watching the horses. Would highly recommend

Friendly with an excellent rural location.

Feels like being part of a farm, amazing views from the accommodation over the county.

A warm and friendly welcome from the owner was only just the beginning of a wonderful enjoyable week at Upper Greenhills Farm.

This immaculately presented and well appointed accommodation enjoys the peace and quite expected of a rural situation. The views over the Staffordshire countryside, especially with the rising and setting sun, together with horses frolicking in the fields were daily sights to behold. In addition to the many local scenic walks in Staffordshire/Derbyshire, major tourist attractions include steam railway, Well Dressing in the Derbyshire villages, Crich Tramway Museum, Bakewell, Matlock Bath and, not forgetting Chatsworth House, these were all with 25 miles and 40 minutes in the car. Traffic was never a problem. Ipstones has a very well stocked Village store, two pub/restaurants serving good food and, within 5/7 miles, there are many other excellent eateries to meet all taste. In summary, what more do you need for a great holiday. It’s a must revisit.

Excellent place beautiful surrounding and very friendly and helpful owners.

Lovely cottage in beautiful location.

Excellent base for exploring Derby's,Staffs and Cheshire.Hope to return in September this year.

Great views and location.

The decor is fantastic. We stayed here with my parents and there is plenty of room. Only 1 toilet but there is a well kept 1 outside the front door. Hard to find so need to follow the directions sent. Would stay again as it is lovely.

Sue was very welcoming when we arrived and was very helpful for us getting to know the beautiful surrounding area.

Accommodation was spot on, very big space for our family, she even laid out tea, coffee and shortbread, mmm fine. will definitely be coming back next year and will also be booking the wee 1 bed at the back too. Sue keep up the awesome work. Regards the Wilsons

The accommodation at Upper Greenhills Farm was fantastic!

A lovely barn conversion carried out to a good standard. Very clean, very comfortable, very spacious and the view was breathtaking. Just a short drive from Alton Towers and Leek, but totally "away from it all" in terms of peace and quiet. Plenty of wardrobe space in the bedrooms, well equipped kitchen with decent quality appliances, good size bathroom with a decent shower. Hostess Sue Whitehouse was friendly and accommodating and there were some really nice touches (tea, coffee, milk and biscuits provided on arrival so us weary travellers could have a brew on arrival). We will definitely book again!

This is a gorgeous cottage in a stunning location and, if anything, more spacious and well-equipped than it appears in the photographs.

We have been to the property before which is why I didn't use the exceeded expections option.

The location was ideal for a totally relaxing break. We love it so much we are planning on going back later this year. The property is a 30 minute drive from Trentham Estate with some fantastic exclusive shops. Spent too much but cannot wait for our next visit.

A step above perfect , particularly the accommodation , but also the multitude of places to visit within a relatively small radius.

This cottage was warm, comfortable and perfect for 6 people for a Christmas break.

Thanks for finding it for us.

This is a wonderful, cosy but spacious cottage.

The owner provided everything we needed including milk, tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival which was a lovely touch. It was spotlessly clean. The views from the living area are amazing and it was a pleasure to open the blinds in the morning. The bedrooms and bathroom were extremely spacious with loads of storage and a TV in every room which was useful at night time. It's location is excellent. You are less than an hour's drive from many Peak District attractions and only 10 minutes to Leek for supermarkets, takeaways etc. Alton Towers is also a only a short drive away - suprising as the cottage is situated in such a peaceful and quiet location. Would we return? Yes definitely!

Nice rural retreat with amazing views