The Old Sty

Our fourth visit to this lovely little property, always clean and well equipped.

Owners friendly but not obtrusive. Good base for exploring the local area. Will be returning.

We had a lovely stay and couldn’t ask for more with the accommodation.

The surrounding area was beautiful. Plenty of places to visit and do with Bakewell and The Peak Wildlife Park our favourites. Hetty’s Tea Shop was a lovely experience. The owners should be very proud of what they are doing and keep it up. Will recommend to friends and family. Will be back in the future. Thank you for our stay with you.

Stayed at this particular property twice now over the last couple of new years, perfect getaway for me and my young daughter.

Accommodation is cosy and has everything we need.

The website made it easy to search for what we wanted.

We had a very relaxing week here. The Old Sty is very clean, comfortable and well-equipped, with very efficient heating. It is in a quiet spot and good for exploring Leek and parts of the Peak District.

Great location for walking in the quiet areas of the Peak District.

We had a lovely holiday staying in The Old Sty.

It was very clean and comfortable, with everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. It was well placed for exploring the local area and further afield. We went to the National Memorial Arboretum which was a beautiful place to spend a day. Watching the Alpacas out of the cottage windows was also very entertaining! Thank you for a lovely stay.

Beautiful property, welcoming host.

All the home comforts you need. Great location for Alton Towers and the Peak District.

Fabulous place.

Property was authentic and immaculately presented with all the domestic kit needed to self cater for the week. Owners were really welcoming and not obtrusive during our stay. we will be back

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Old Sty, it was clean, comfortable and the heating was adjustable to suit our needs which we have not found at several of our holiday cottages.

Julie & Jason were friendly and on hand if we needed them. We would certainly like to return for another break in the future ❤️❤️

Lovely comfortable cottage nice and clean.

Peaceful and relaxing place .lots of place to vist .

The old sty is a lovely property in a beautiful location.

Everything you may need is provided or available, it was extremely clean, warm and plenty of hot water. The only negative for us was that the bed is a little firmer than we like but it wouldn't stop us booking again.

Lovely conversion with everything you need on hand.

Beautifully situated in the heart of the countryside, yet only 15- 30 minutes from Leek, Ashbourne, Matlock and Buxton. We took advantage of some great walks in nearby Dovedale, Ilam and closer to the property there is a beautiful 4 mile round trip to the Star Inn. As a base or just for a chill out away from it all, we would totally recommend The Old Sty.

We had a lovely stay.

The cottage was spotless and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The owners were friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. We will definitely return if we are in the area.

Wonderful clean and cosy property, simply perfect for two people.

Little extras provided which were not expected but really appreciated. The nod towards the name " Old Sty" in the decor was very tastefully done. Cleanest property we've ever stayed in. Beds really comfortable. With walks/hiking on the agenda, a washing machine verses dishwasher would have been preferable however, we came equipped for hand washing clothing and this wouldn't prevent us booking in the future. Looking forward to staying again.

Peaceful spot and lovely cottage ideal for two.

Tasteful and comfortable with all your essentials catered for. Would recommend.

A very nice and clean cottage.

Just right for two people.For us the layout was perfect.Would definitely consider booking again.

Lovely cosy cottage, very clean, well equipped.

Peaceful location. Ideally situated for exploring the area.

Excellent accommodation.

Shame it looks out onto a wall. Good cafes in the area and trails but public footpaths impassable due to lack of maintenance.

The accommodation was largely uncomfortable including the bed, sofa and indoor and outdoor seating areas.

The TV was impossibly high and uncomfortable to watch given its highly elevated position. Overall, very disappointing and poor value for money.

Idyllic stay at The Old Sty, a perfect getaway.

Spotlessly clean and comfortable.

Exceptional high quality accommodation.

Perfect for a couples get away.

Comfortable and clean with pleasant surroundings.

My wife and I enjoyed a pleasant stay with everything we needed.

All the amenities were good quality. We particularly felt the bed was extremely comfortable. As we both suffer with arthritis, the inclusion of a deep bath (shower over the bath) where we could enjoy a couple of hot baths was really beneficial. We wholeheartedy recommend the The Old Sty.

It was a lovely setting with beautiful countryside all around.

The house was very clean and tidy and the arrangements for access very straightforward and unobtrusive. It was on the small side and their was a shortage of some essential kitchen items eg a decent sized sharp knife for instance.

We had a great time.

Owners are lovely & very friendly.

We enjoyed staying in the old sty.

There was everything we needed at hand. The people were very helpful to us

Lovely warm and cosy cottage in beautiful location.

Julie and Jason were always available if we needed anything. Certainly would visit again.

The cottage was warm, cosy and attractive and while small contained everything I needed for comfort.

Julie and Jason were wonderful friendly hosts who sorted me out with a flat tyre and helped me search for my mislaid glasses when it was time to vacate the property, but I couldn't go without them. What more could you want?

We had a lovely 5 night stay in the Old Sty.

I can’t normally sleep the first night of being away from home, but had no problems at all, the bed was very comfy and the accommodation and facilities were spotless. We new when we booked the Old Sty, there wasn’t much around within walking distance, and that is why we chose this accommodation. There are plenty of nice walks, the nearest pub is 45mins walk away. We had a lovely trip to Dovedale, Alton Towers is only 10 mins drive away. Julie and Jason are very friendly and are only a text away if you need them. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. If you want to get away from it all, this is definitely a place for you. The fresh eggs were lovely too and the welcome pack of biscuits and a bottle of wine was a lovely gesture.

We had a lovely stay at the old sty, lovely little cottage with everything you would need.

Only 10 minutes away from Alton towers and some lovely little towns. Owners were lovely and so welcoming would 100% stay again, also loved the alpacas they were so friendly!

The "Old Sty" was ok and the people were friendly enough, although they were away on holiday the following day for a week.

The problem we had was the extremely uncomfortable beds. So very hard that we may as well have slept on the floor. So bad that after 4 nights I really wanted to come home. I did explain this to the Father in Law who I saw in the yard and he said that he knew they were new beds and could only sympathise. We were taking pain killers before going to bed and again in the morning when we struggled with lack of sleep and pain. The only reason we stayed was the cost of the weeks break. We struggled on until the Thursday and I just couldn't take another night in that bed. So we left a day early and have never been so glad to be back in my own bed. Over many many years we have slept in no end of beds but never ever been so uncomfortable as in those beds.

The holiday and our stay was lovely we where able to go to many places in the area.

The only thing I lacked was another cupboard to put groceries we took food and had to store on worktop.

Lovely cottage, peaceful location with great views, friendly hosts.

Lots to see in the surrounding area.

Weather wasn’t very good but the cottage lovely.

We would certainly stay there again. We got a thank you for leaving the cottage clean and tidy by text message. We are watching for offers on the cottage looked for the autumn but to expensive at this time.

The property owners are lovely!

They have done an amazing job converting The Old Sty. The cleanliness was incredible and the facilities are fab, also close to many fun things to do. We will be coming back to stay in this wonderful place.

The Old Sty was really well equipped with everything we needed and more.

It was absolutely spotless and extremely comfortable. The location was great for a few walks out, and for a trip to the local pub for an excellent lunch. I certainly hope to return.

Lovely property, owner very helpful.

Will definitely return in the future.

The property listing showed "fridge,freezer" when "fridge with ice box" would have been more accurate but luckily I asked the owners about the size of the freezer beforehand otherwise I would have been extremely disappointed.

This needs rectifying as it's one of our requirements when booking a property especially in these covid times when we don't eat out so much. Great property with very welcoming owners.

A fantastic stay - gorgeous cottage and well priced

Owners very friendly.

Beautiful location for stunning scenery and walks close by.

Friendly hosts.

Very well designed small space. Ideal for couples getting away from it all. We enjoyed discovering a bit of the country we hadn't visited before.

Great location, quiet and beautiful setting.

Lovely hosts with extremely high standards of cleaning prior to our arrival.

The cottage is amazing.

We had a fabulous week staying here and would highly recommend this property. Julie and Jason are amazing hosts. They are lovely, friendly and on hand for advice on a variety of places to visit. 5*.See you both again soonx

The apartment was too a very high standard in all areas, owners couldn’t do enough for you, location fantastic for bike riding or walking, highly recommend the “The Star” pub just a short walk away, would re book again.

Everything was perfect other than the sofa wasn’t the comfiest.

We had a really nice time here !

It was very quiet and peaceful. We loved watching the sheep being moved to a different field and watching the alpacas waiting to be feed . The hosts are very friendly and welcoming . Thank you again and happy new year.

Wi fi is not provided, but there is a good signal so you can use mobile data.

Also none of the windows open, but you could prop the door open. Otherwise, the cottage was compact, had everything you needed and was finished to a high standard. The location is good, peaceful and quiet with easy parking. The welcome pack was a great touch.

The Old Sty is a comfortable and well located property from which to explore the surrounding area of the Peak District.

The house contained all necessities for a self catering stay and the welcome pack was indeed very welcome. Access and parking was easy, shops could be found within 8 miles and a couple of pubs and cafes were also available. The hosts were friendly and helpful with information and I was impressed with the organisation of the Sykes person who helped me.

Great cottage!

Everything we needed. Lovely owners. Good location to things we wanted to do such as peak District wildlife park, some walks, etc. Peaceful farm location. Would definitely recommend to others. Thoroughly enjoyed our time.

First class cottage all recently done to an excellent standard.

Lovely welcoming touches, wine/bread/biscuits etc. Very welcoming and friendly hosts. We explored the local area and did a number of easy cycle rides. Thank you for an lovely break. Terry & Lorraine

Had a lovely stay over the Easter bank holiday the place is set in a lovely location, so peaceful and equipped with everything you would need while you are there, both the hosts were polite and welcoming and the property has been finished to a high standard.