5* STUNNING LUXURIOUS BEAMED COTTAGE - SECLUDED PEACEFUL PEAK DISTRICT LOCATION
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Chosen by the National Guardian Newspaper as 'Top 50 Places to stay', and Silver Award in 2024 for ‘Best Self Catering’ in Staffordshire. Ford Wetley Cottage is nestled alone in wooded grounds in the magnificent Staffordshire Peak District National Park, the self catering holiday cottage is the ideal place to retreat to. Escape the hustle and bustle, kick back, put your feet up or put your boots on and go exploring! The choice is yours, in fact you’ll be spoilt for choice. Ford Wetley Cottage is situated about quarter of a mile outside the picture postcard hamlet of Ford. Away from the main house and secluded by trees, just the rolling fields and sheep around. It’s the perfect place if you want some privacy. The cottage enjoys its own formal garden and is set in an acre of land. There’s a large decking with a scenic view up the valley where you can hear the stream, the ‘Hive’ is the heated cabin where you can relax, read a book, paint or just enjoy the bird song. You are welcome to explore our field which including two little brooks with waterfalls and woodland which you will have all to yourself. Perfect to let dogs off the lead. This area is fenced off for our younger visitors safety. There is garden furniture, a fire pit, BBQ for those hot summers and if you are bringing your bikes a secure place to store them. (On prior arrangement) Plenty of parking space for five cars. PLUS NEW EV Charger, bring your own lead. (Download and app and pay by card) charge your car up ready for the next days adventures. The Cottage sleeps 7 in beds, plus pull out bed and 2 travel cots. It comprises of three tastefully decorated en-suite bedrooms with very comfortable and tasteful linen and duvets. There is one double room with a travel cot and a low pull out bed ideal for a child which sits on the floor, one King Size room on the ground floor with a shower and toilet and one family room with a double bed plus a full size single bed. Each room has an en-suite shower or bath room, all with luxurious Molton Brown Hand Soap and Moisturiser sets. All come with freshly laundered bed linen, towels and very comfy beds, all with toppers to make you feel relaxed and get a great nights sleep, you’ll be well rested. The King size bedroom is on the ground floor with a large shower, toilet and sink so perfect for the elderly or those not so steady on their feet. A rustic farmhouse kitchen is well equipped with everything you could possibly need and a wooden table to sit around. The stunning oak floored, exposed stone lounge is well equipped with two large leather sofas, 2 comfy chairs, Flat Screen TV, Hi FI, an extensive range of books, games, toys and plenty of DVDs and a lovely log burning stove. Perfect to curl up in front of and enjoy a well earned drink. Outside you have your own garden front and back with benches and swing seat. The large wooden decking with seating for 8 and the gorgeous heated cabin where you can relax. Then through a gate, an acre of wooded grounds, there are streams, waterfalls, and a camp fire, all for you to explore. This area is fenced off so perfectly safe for children. There is virtually no road noise as the cottage is at the end of a dead end lane, only the sounds of nature! There is parking for several cars and a barn to store bikes can be made available on request. (advise in advance for key). A garden table, chairs and umbrella make the perfect place to enjoy a BBQ of some of the fantastic local fair. Perfect for children and the nature lovers. We can organise a HOT TUB provider to bring in a tub for an extra cost, please ask about hiring. PLUS NEW EV Charger, bring your own lead. (Download and app and pay by card) All guest receive a Hamper of milk, juice, free range eggs, a selection of nibbles and jams and a basket of logs to get you going with the fire. The cottage is equipped with washing up liquid, dish washer tablets, washing tablets, kitchen towel, tea, coffee, sugar, salt, pepper and oil for cooking. Towels, T-towels and freshly ironed bed linen is provided. All heating and electricity are included. At festive times extra attention is made with Easter eggs for children and beautiful Christmas decorations and champagne and mince pies on arrival. DOGS - Up to 3 well behaved family friendly dogs are allowed, (no puppies under 12 months please) there is a fee of £40 for 2 dogs £50 for 3 . PLEASE NOTE that we have a very very rarely used footpath along the lane so no dogs with a ‘bite risk’. Dogs are not allowed to be left alone in the cottage (unless locked in a crate with water) or to go in the bedrooms and only on sofas with owners throws (not ours). They must be kept downstairs and out of all of the bedrooms to help us keep our high standards of cleanliness. Please pay dog fee cash on arrival or add to your booking. The cottage is very close to Alton towers within a 20 minute drive away. We now have Super Fast fibre broadband WIFi, with a speed of 80 mg free of charge