Bunbury

Rating
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

43 Customer Review(s)

Mr Ellingham
September 2020

“What a fantastic find, only minutes away from Alton Towers main entrance.”

The owner Sarah was very helpful allowing us to check in hours early. Only one slight error in the listing which states towels will be provided but none were. It didn’t worry us too much as we are all divers and took our own just in case. The mooing cows have it a real country feel. We will definitely be back.

The owner Sarah was very helpful allowing us to check in hours early. Only one slight error in the listing which states towels will be provided but none were. It didn’t worry us too much as we are all divers and took our own just in case. The mooing cows have it a real country feel. We will definitely be back.

- Mr Ellingham, September 2020

Thanks so much for your lovely comments. We had to make some temporary changes due to the pandemic, but we're pleased to say towels are now provided for all guests. We're glad you had such a lovely stay and we look forward to seeing you again soon. - Sykes owner relations
Mr Francis August 2020

“A horrendously loud noise came from the boiler and woke my 5 month old up with a fright every tine someone turned the hot tap on.”

8 of us were showing and washing up before her bed and nap times! The beds were broken on arrival, there were no towels provided.

- Mr Francis, August 2020

Thank you for your feedback. We have stopped providing towels at the moment due to Covid 19 and asked Customers to bring their own with them. These can still be provided if needed. We were made aware of the issue on the Wednesday of your stay. We asked a plumber to attend the next day which they did. The occasional noise was resolved by a new valve being fitted and has not been a problem for guests since Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Sykes owner relations
Mrs Shah July 2020

“We had an amazing short stay here .”

Wish we stayed longer . Absolutely lovely land lady too.

- Mrs Shah, July 2020

Thanks for your lovely comments, we're so pleased you had such a fantastic holiday. We hope to see you again soon Sykes owner relations
Mrs Broughton July 2020

“The only thing to complain about is when using any hot water, either the water tank or pipes would make a horrendous noise!”

So couldn't have showers and washes without deafening everyone else!

- Mrs Broughton, July 2020

Thanks for your comments. We have replaced a valve in the boiler to fix the noise you've mentioned. We're sorry this impacted your stay, but we're glad you enjoyed everything else during your holiday with us. Sykes owner relations
Mr Thomas November 2019

“Sarah was brilliant and the cottage was perfect for a weekend spent at Alton Towers !”

! great property very clean and very well equipped, everything we needed was supplied and more !!!

- Mr Thomas, November 2019
Mr Allen October 2019

“As soon as you enter the home, there is a warmth about the place.”

It is very well looked after clean and has everything you require for a stay. So close to Alton Towers entrance. We tried to book a room at the Alton Towers hotel but unfortunately it was full, we then found this as an alternative. Initially disappointed at not staying in the hotel our sadness turned to joy as in the end this certainly became a better option all round. Spacious, more independence no worries about noise from neighbours in room next door and still close to the park. I would definitely put this as my first choice of accommodation when going to Alton Towers.

- Mr Allen, October 2019
Mrs Mead July 2019

“The location of the cottage was ideal for visiting Alton Towers, we had 2 pushchairs with us and there was no issues getting to and from the cottage to the park.”

Would recommend and return again. Thanks for a great stay

- Mrs Mead, July 2019
Miss Goldberg March 2019

“We stayed at this cottage as we wanted to visit Alton Towers and see the surrounding area.”

I would highly recommend staying here again as it is only a short walk to the theme park and is very spacious and accommodating. I was comfortable staying here and I can't wait to do it again next year.

- Miss Goldberg, March 2019
Mr Willson March 2019

“Was a really nice place to stay over the weekend while we were at Alton towers, The place was far better then the pictures shown on site, would recommend this property to anyone going to alton towers for the weekend or anywhere else for that matter, great weekend.”

- Mr Willson, March 2019
Ms Wallis October 2018

“We loved the location of this house.”

It was very cosy with the woodburner. Sadly a few things were getting tatty, especially the kettle that didn't work properly & had definitely seen better days!

- Ms Wallis, October 2018
Devonites October 2018

“Very misleading property description”

We booked this property through Sykes Holiday Cottages expecting it to be as described "a luxury cottage furnished and decorated to a very high standard". This is not what we found upon arrival. Although it may have been as described several years ago, this property is now extremely tired and in need of complete renovation. It was unclean, damaged, and the furniture extremely tired. The first hour of our stay was spent documenting the extensive list of damage found, including damaged beds that simply could not be slept in. We also cleaned all the kitchen utensils as it had a grubby feel and we were not comfortable preparing or eating food until we had done so. We thought that things would improve if we remained patient with the owner and allowed her to deal with the issues. In fairness, the owner did send someone to replace one of the beds (propped up by a concrete block), replace the kitchen sink tap and carry out some additional cleaning. Had this not happened, we would not have remained there. The photos you will see advertising this property do not reflect the current state of it (as of September 2018) so it would be worth checking to so if the property has been refurbished since September 2018 as it could be a lovely place once again with some investment. Ending on a positive note, the property is sited as close as you could possibly get to the main entrance of Alton Towers - less than a five minute walk.

- Devonites, October 2018
Mrs Duke August 2018

“Fantastic location for those visiting Alton Towers, walking distance to the entrance.”

Brilliant location to explore the Peak District. Court yard area outside was lovely for the little ones playing. Owner very friendly and helpful. Lovely comfortable accommodation.

- Mrs Duke, August 2018
Miss Williams July 2018

“Really lovely place with good facilities.”

The only faults I have is that half of the DVDs were empty, they only supplied 3 toilet rolls for 10 people and there were left over BBQs in the garden area from the previous people but other than that it was a wonderful cottage in a peaceful area and I would definitely stay again!

- Miss Williams, July 2018
jason s July 2018

“The place is not the same as the pictures.”

Just to let you all , know that the pictures is not the same as the place. These pictures have been taken in 2011, so don't be fooled. Nice area, Just that the place needs updating. One last thing found breeze blocks underneath the bed to hold it up,As fours of beds were broken. Paid £1,000 four nights, what a waste of money.

- jason s, July 2018
Miss Clarkson March 2018

“Due to the snow we we're put in a cottage next to the one we booked but we was told it was exactly the same as the others.”

We was unable to connect to the wifi as the router was for all three cottages. Beautiful cottage in a perfect location! Would love to come back.

- Miss Clarkson, March 2018
Ms Southwood February 2018

“Lovely cottage.”

Plenty of space for our whole party. Had a lovely fire every evening.

- Ms Southwood, February 2018
Jenaz82 December 2017

“Location”

This place is so close to Alton towers. A five min walk and your at the ticket booths. The cottage was ok. Parking was great. Outside it looks lovely and there’s outdoor places to sit. Indoors was ok. We had a 1 year old and a 3 year old and it was not child friendly. The floors, fireplace, stairs and open plan made it stressful to keep an eye on a 1 year old. The beds were comfy and bathrooms were lovely. Great showers. I would stay there again if I was going Alton towers with friends or older kids. Location is worth it alone.

- Jenaz82, December 2017
Mmecham September 2017

“Lovely modern cottage in a great location, but time for a refresh”

We were looking for a last minute break before school starts again, and found this cottage available to rent. The pictures looked perfect. A nice modern cottage within walking distance of Alton Towers, and within driving distance of the Peak District. The owners were friendly and very helpful once we had booked and we found the cottage without too much trouble. It certainly looks impressive when you pull up the private drive. The cottage is one of three with private gardens and a shared courtyard. However, we were a little disappointed to note that internally the cottage was starting to look a little tired from wear and tear over the years. Comparing it to the pictures, it is evident that it has gone a good number of years between major decorations. The lounge furniture was looking especially tired with the faux leather peeling and gouged in places. A leather style chair was also falling apart. This theme continued into the kitchen with a very smelly fridge, worn and missing utensils and crockery. Generally, the paintwork needs refreshing as there are a good number of scuffs and marks on most walls; especially bad in one of the twin bedrooms. We were also dismayed to find that we had to thoroughly clean the downstairs areas before we were comfortable preparing and eating food. We did email the owners with a list of items we felt needed addressing to ensure that families continued to have a comfortable and enjoyable stay and got a friendly response. We certainly hope that they give these tired areas some love because this cottage could be outstanding again. Certainly, the bathrooms were finished to a high standard in terms of fixtures and fittings but they also suffered from the need of a deep clean and redecoration. On a positive note, it was large enough for two families to share and our boys enjoyed playing in the field outside. The private courtyard garden with a slightly rusting and decaying but serviceable BBQ was appreciated. We would book again if these items were taken care of without doubt.

- Mmecham, September 2017
Mrs Williams October 2016

“Property was perfectly placed for Alton Towers.”

Might be time for a little decoration.

- Mrs Williams, October 2016
Miss Suggett October 2016

“Had such a lovely weekend staying at Bunbury Cottage.”

Location was absolutely perfect for the reason we were visiting which was for Alton Towers! It really couldn't be in a better location. The bathrooms were very clean and modern and the bedrooms were comfortable. However, the kitchen was the only downside. The kitchen wasn't particularly clean. The kitchen utensils that we needed to cook and eat with (e.g. spatulas, knifes, forks, baking trays, chopping boards) needed re washing as some things did have food still on that hadn't been washed properly. Also, the drinking glasses weren't very clean either, most of them needed re washing too. I think it could just do with some new equipment in the kitchen for cooking as things were looking a bit used. This would not stop me booking again as the cottage is a very lovely place to stay. Perfect for a larger group of people... It was the only one I could find in the area to fit a larger group. We all had a great time and everyone said they would definitely return!! Thanks again!! :) :) x

- Miss Suggett, October 2016
Miss Blackburn December 2015

“I thought the lounge/dining area was ideally suited to our purposes, with comfortable seating and the woodburner was there if required.”

The beds were comfy and the showers were lovely and hot! The kitchen was well stocked with utensils and plates etc. and there was plenty of space for all we brought with us. The owner was also very helpful with regard to offering to provide a cot and high chair. Overall we really enjoyed our break, we thought it was a lovely cottage in a nice area that was entirely suited to what we wanted. The Christmas tree was a lovely touch! Thanks to all.

- Miss Blackburn, December 2015
HayleyJJackson March 2015

“AMAZING Cottage”

Lovely stay in a great location just outside of Alton Towers gates. We used for a group stay of friends and wasn't using Alton Towers as out of season. Was good value for a girly night and fab accommodation :-)

- HayleyJJackson, March 2015
Mr Kamurai December 2014

“Very relaxing and away from the hustle and bustle.”

The location is very close to the Alton Towers Theme Park. There were sufficient bathrooms and generally very comfortable furnishings . Enjoyed the fire.

- Mr Kamurai, December 2014
Miss Jackson December 2014

“Lovely location, very spacious cottage!”

Would love to visit in summer!

- Miss Jackson, December 2014
Mrs Barber November 2014

“The property was extremely convenient for Alton Towers for those of our party wishing to visit.”

The cottage was good to come back to with a lovely deep bath to soak in. We had a great time spending this weekend with family and friends.

- Mrs Barber, November 2014
Mr Lawson-Earley September 2014

“A really good weekend.”

The cottage has more than enough room for 3 adults and 5 teenagers. The location is very close to Alton Towers but in a beautiful rural setting and was very quiet. It was an ideal base for exploring the Peak district. Particularly liked the fact that keys were in a key safe so there was no pressure to arrive or leave at a particular time. We would definitely come back.

- Mr Lawson-Earley, September 2014
Mrs Pinder August 2014

“We loved our stay in your beautiful holiday home and had a fabulous time.”

If we could, we would definitely come again and would recommend. The children loved the cows!

- Mrs Pinder, August 2014
Mr Macfarlane October 2013

“The lounge area was spacious as was the eating area.”

Been going to Alton area now for 9 years and so far this is the best self catering cottage we have stayed in.

- Mr Macfarlane, October 2013
Mrs Danks September 2013

“It was a family trip with one infant, and we all had a fantastic time.”

The location of the property for Alton Towers was just ideal. Communication with the owner was excellent, and she could not have been more accommodating to us. As a group we all could not praise the facilities any higher. First class!

- Mrs Danks, September 2013
Mrs Payne May 2013

“The cottage was beautiful and in excellent condition.”

The views were gorgeous too. Would recommend and would definitely go again.

- Mrs Payne, May 2013
Ms Crowe April 2013

“Lovely warm comfortable cottage.”

Beautiful views. Great location

- Ms Crowe, April 2013
Mr Down March 2013

“Cottage was nice and warm, well furnished and location was excellent.”

Owners also very helpful and communicative.

- Mr Down, March 2013
Mrs Hutton March 2013

“The key arrangement was good.”

The bathrooms were excellent.

- Mrs Hutton, March 2013
Mrs Boylan June 2012

“The closeness to Alton Towers was wonderful while the peacefulness of the countryside was perfect.”

- Mrs Boylan, June 2012
Mrs Curtis March 2012

“Very quiet as we came before Alton towers was open.”

Well situated for us as we had two very young children in the party - access to Dovedale, Ashbourne etc. We chose it as it meant we could accommodate children in separate bedrooms, and had granny accommodation downstairs for me!

- Mrs Curtis, March 2012
Miss Roberts February 2012

“The owner was very hospitable and accommodated our every need.”

I liked the trust policy applied to the logs for the fire. I thought this was wonderful. I booked the cottage for a friend's birthday and it worked as a perfect venue for our outing to Alton Towers at the weekend, followed by some serious relaxing the week thereafter. With the two adjoining cottages in the courtyard, we have already talked about hiring out all three spaces at some stage in the coming months so we can invite more people to share the wonderful experience we all had. I would highly recommend Bunbury and surrounding cottages as the perfect place to relax and get away from it all.

- Miss Roberts, February 2012
Mrs Grotier October 2011

“This was our second visit to 'Bunbury' so we knew what to expect.”

The cottage is gorgeous, with plenty of room. The beds are extremely comfortable and bathrooms amazing! The proximity to Alton Towers is just fantastic, you are much closer than the actual car parks. I would highly recommend it.

- Mrs Grotier, October 2011
A FlipKey verified reviewer September 2011

“Alton Towers”

Great location for alton Towers. Just across the road and round the corner - but quiet. Checked in by very friendly local. Set in courtyard with 2 other cottages - but own private yard/BBQ/seating.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, September 2011
Mr Lawrie September 2011

“"It was a good price and great location for Peak District and Alton Towers.”

The kids enjoyed seeing the cows in the adjacent field."

- Mr Lawrie, September 2011
Ms Rustman May 2011

“Clean accommodation, tea, coffee and milk for when we arrived.”

- Ms Rustman, May 2011
Mrs Grotier April 2011

“The cottage was absolutely gorgeous!”

The bathrooms were boutique hotel quality! The location for Alton Towers was better than the actual Alton Towers hotels! (Closer to the front entrance.) On returning home we decided to book again straight away! The owners were very helpful. Very highly recommended.

- Mrs Grotier, April 2011
Mrs Baker March 2011

“The lovely, peaceful location with great child-friendly walks.”

The cottage was perfect and we especially loved the big comfy sofa.

- Mrs Baker, March 2011
Miss Hurren October 2010

“We went to visit Alton Towers for Halloween weekend.”

The location of the property was second to none - it was closer to the entrance of the park than the Alton Towers hotel!

- Miss Hurren, October 2010
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The property

An attractive, semi-detached cottage situated in a private courtyard location in the small, historic Staffordshire village of Farley, just a 5-minute walk from Alton Towers.

This comfortable holiday cottage offers ideal holiday accommodation for eight people.The well-equipped kitchen offers a great space to cook up a feast for the rest of your party, while the character woodburner, stylish bedrooms, one with en-suite facilities, and Vileroy and Bosch bathrooms ensure you can relax in sheer comfort in this fantastic cottage.

Just a five minute walk away you can enjoy the exciting rides, beautiful gardens and superb water park of Alton Towers, while the Peak District beckons with the lovely market town of Ashbourne and Chatsworth House within easy reach and an array of activities, such as horse riding, golf and walking on offer in the area.

A great base for an Alton Towers cottage holiday.

Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double with TV, 1 x double with TV, double sofa bed and en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 2 x twin
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Open plan living area with well-equipped kitchen, dining area and sitting area, woodburner and double doors to patio
Electric central heating
Power and starter pack for woodburner included in rent
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with Freeview
Cot and highchair provided, stair gates can be supplied on request
WiFi
Private patio with garden furniture
Shared use of large lawned area.Off road parking for 3 cars.Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 3 miles, pub 1 mile
Note: No stag or hen parties or similar at this property
Note: Check-in time 4pm
Note: Property is a five-minute walk from the pay gates of Alton Towers enabling guests to pop in and out of the park

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

FARLEY NEAR ALTON TOWERS

Ashbourne 12 miles.

The historic village of Farley consists of a small scattering of traditional cottages and farms adjacent to the Alton Towers estate. Britain's number one theme park, Alton Towers has rides and attractions aimed at everyone, including fabulous white knuckle rides, Toyland for the younger guests, boating on the lake, magnificent gardens and rides on the cable car. Nearby, the lovely market town of Ashbourne, with its eccentric street plan and narrow cobbled alleys, features an array of delightful antique stores and a choice of good pubs and restaurants. Attractions like Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Dovedale, and the fantastic Derbyshire Villages Ilam, Hartington and Tissington - famous for the well dressings - are also within easy reach.

Region Information

Peak District Cottage Holidays

Note: Property is within ten minutes walk from the pay gates of Alton Towers enabling guests to pop in and out of the park.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

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Reviews

“What a fantastic find, only minutes away from Alton Towers main entrance.”

“A horrendously loud noise came from the boiler and woke my 5 month old up with a fright every tine someone turned the hot tap on.”

“We had an amazing short stay here .”

“The only thing to complain about is when using any hot water, either the water tank or pipes would make a horrendous noise!”

“Sarah was brilliant and the cottage was perfect for a weekend spent at Alton Towers !”

“As soon as you enter the home, there is a warmth about the place.”

“The location of the cottage was ideal for visiting Alton Towers, we had 2 pushchairs with us and there was no issues getting to and from the cottage to the park.”

“We stayed at this cottage as we wanted to visit Alton Towers and see the surrounding area.”

“Was a really nice place to stay over the weekend while we were at Alton towers, The place was far better then the pictures shown on site, would recommend this property to anyone going to alton towers for the weekend or anywhere else for that matter, great weekend.”

“We loved the location of this house.”

“Very misleading property description”

“Fantastic location for those visiting Alton Towers, walking distance to the entrance.”

“Really lovely place with good facilities.”

“The place is not the same as the pictures.”

“Due to the snow we we're put in a cottage next to the one we booked but we was told it was exactly the same as the others.”

“Lovely cottage.”

“Location”

“Lovely modern cottage in a great location, but time for a refresh”

“Property was perfectly placed for Alton Towers.”

“Had such a lovely weekend staying at Bunbury Cottage.”

“I thought the lounge/dining area was ideally suited to our purposes, with comfortable seating and the woodburner was there if required.”

“AMAZING Cottage”

“Very relaxing and away from the hustle and bustle.”

“Lovely location, very spacious cottage!”

“The property was extremely convenient for Alton Towers for those of our party wishing to visit.”

“A really good weekend.”

“We loved our stay in your beautiful holiday home and had a fabulous time.”

“The lounge area was spacious as was the eating area.”

“It was a family trip with one infant, and we all had a fantastic time.”

“The cottage was beautiful and in excellent condition.”

“Lovely warm comfortable cottage.”

“Cottage was nice and warm, well furnished and location was excellent.”

“The key arrangement was good.”

“The closeness to Alton Towers was wonderful while the peacefulness of the countryside was perfect.”

“Very quiet as we came before Alton towers was open.”

“The owner was very hospitable and accommodated our every need.”

“This was our second visit to 'Bunbury' so we knew what to expect.”

“Alton Towers”

“"It was a good price and great location for Peak District and Alton Towers.”

“Clean accommodation, tea, coffee and milk for when we arrived.”

“The cottage was absolutely gorgeous!”

“The lovely, peaceful location with great child-friendly walks.”

“We went to visit Alton Towers for Halloween weekend.”