Heythrop
House in Staffordshire Moorlands District
Reasons to book
Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this house rental
Heythrop, a property with a garden, is located in Alton, 26 km from Trentham Gardens, 37 km from Buxton Opera House, as well as 48 km from Capesthorne Hall. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.3 km from Alton Towers.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Dishwasher
Garden
Map of Staffordshire Moorlands District
Available Rooms
Holiday Home
1 Double • 1 Double • 1 Double • 1 Double • 2 Single • 1722 ft²
Sleeps 10
+
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££££
Reviews
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3.5
Generally everything was spacious and nice. There were only four of us, rather than the full 10 that can fit in the property, so two of the five bedrooms went unused. It was right next to Alton Towers which made our trip super easy. The beds were comfy enough, though removing the sheets as requested when we left did reveal that some of the mattresses and pillows could probably do with replacing as they were stained and yellowing.
The property itself is on a dead-end road, with the only access being to a farm. We had issues with construction work going on on the road, where a lorry would block the road for long periods at a time and made it difficult to drive anywhere. The car park is flat, but the driveway to get onto the car park is steep and on one occasion, the car almost didn't make it.
We also had an issue with setting two jackets down on the dining table (one black, one dark blue) only to find they had both been bleached of colour in spots. While this does probably mean that everything had been bleached and cleaned before our arrival, it's frustrating that our property was damaged because it wasn't cleared properly afterwards.
Also worth noting, though not a problem with the property itself - there are no walkways into Alton Towers. We had to walk in the road and try and cross in front of moving traffic both going in and coming out of the park, so worth keeping in mind if any of the party are lower mobility.
5.0
It was beautiful inside
There were no recycling bins
4.0
The cottage was nice and clean.
Not enough cleaning supplies provided. Smelly utensils.
3.5
The Location of the property was amazing for what we needed it for and size of property was excellent, plenty of space, bedrooms and bathrooms.
Sadly the property is in much need of just general maintenance and thorough cleaning!! Dishwasher and Fridge Freezer were filthy! Aswell as heated towel rails that don't look like they have been cleaned for months and in my room in particular when I removed bedding on day we were leaving the mattress protector was more or less thread bare and seriously needs replacing.
3.5
Location for Alton tower is perfect, its closer to walk from here than driven and parking in the car parks
Wifi is very slow and didnt reach all the rooms, beds and bedding is a little cheap, small things like tv remote not working but nothing major wrong.
4.0
Large open plan area for whole family to be together; comfortable rooms; 4 bathrooms; private outside area for BBQ; lovely countryside
No WiFi; a very small fridge for 10 adults; no blackout blinds on roof windows so had to cover with bedspread; lack of parking spaces
4.5
Great location. Lovely accommodation. Very responsive comms from the owner. Ample parking. Great layout of the cottage, very sociable.
Blackout blinds in the bedrooms, the velux windows were very bright in the morning, nobody slept past sunrise. One of the over-showers had the smallest screen we've ever seen, rendered the shower unusuable without flooding the room. Some of the kitchen items needed to be washed before used. Couldn't open the patio door, didn't want to break it (think the wooden frame has expanded). None of which spoiled the stay.
4.5
excellent location and facilities
nothing
5.0
Very comfy, clean, spacious, peaceful, great location for Alton towers, absolutely perfect
I liked everything about the property
4.0
Beautiful scenery, ideal location for visitiing Alton Towers. House had plenty of room and was tastefully decorated. Lovely setup with both the living room seats and the huge dining table. Adequate heating. Plenty of storage room.
Kitchen could do with a couple more glasses, especially (I imagine) with a full 9 to 10 person occupation.
Left 2 heaters of the stove seemed less hot than the right ones.
Bed pillows were way to thin. Also cleaning could be improved, smears from wet cleaning were visible and the invisible parts of the carpeted floor weren't all free from dust.
Tip: Tell taxi drivers the house is very close to the Alton Towers entrance!
4.5
Location for Alton Towers was perfect! Great bedrooms and comfy beds.
A larger kitchen bin and bins in the bathrooms would have been great.
5.0
location was excellent
nothing
4.0
Very close to Alton Towers
Clean and tidy
Car park
Easy directions to get to the cottage
quite area
The ground floor is loaded with a lot of unnecessary furniture
moving around the living and dining room is difficult
no suitable place for coats and umbrellas
there is a washing machine but no laundry drying rack
4.5
Location excellent for visiting Alton Towers
No comfortable outside chairs and old broken table that wad unusable
0.5
2 minute walk to Alton Towers
Dirty, mould ridden, broken grout in all 4 bathrooms. Dirty walls, mould in fridge, mould growing on some internal doors. Ground in dirt on sofas. Sticky ground in dirty on dinning table and chairs. Nasty rust on electric heaters, especially the one next to the table and bench in the dinning room part if the property
The property has bags of potential if it was actually looked after and cared for by the owners. Tired, dirty, revolting interior. Definitely not home from home as claimed. We were booked for 3 nights and could only bear to stay for 2 nights which was a big ask for us. Unless a complete interior revamp is carried out and the property brought up to a decent standard, we would never stay there again. Broken, collapsing outside seating area/furniture is a safety hazard. Mould on the carpets and some bedroom doors. All in all the property made us feel dirty to the core and hygenically unsafe from the moment we entered. We had high hopes from the exterior look of the property but unfortunately this was short lived as soon as we opened the door and stepped inside.
4.0
it was close to alton towers
lovely cottage was a great stay
Sarah was excellent with communication
thank you
it’s unsafe to walk outside to go to local pubs in the area with children.
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5.0
My family and I was going to Alton Towers for a couple of days, I found this lovely house on booking.com which was perfect for all 10 of us and ideal for Alton Towers.
4.5
Proximity to Alton Towers.
Nice parking.
Clean.
Owner was very nice.
A couple of the mattresses could do with replacing.
4.5
So close to Alton towers, easy to walk into the park. The house was well equipped and there was plenty of space. The outside area was lovely and the kids really enjoyed the woods at the bottom.
Couldn't find any blackout blinds so the rooms were very bright. The book said there should be some but I gave up and used a towel which did the trick.
4.0
Superb location! Highly recommend if visiting Alton Towers
5.0
Felt at home. Comfortable.
Log burner provided with logs etc. Peaceful surroundings. Walking distance of theme park.
5.0
Couldn’t be any closer to the theme pk. Lots of lovely walks outside ur door step too. Plenty of room in the house. Clean and warm.
Beds were very low off the ground
4.6
Felt really homely
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Staffordshire Moorlands District?
The average price for a rental in Staffordshire Moorlands District is £84 per night. This rental is £6 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Heythrop. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Heythrop pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Heythrop?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and dishwasher.
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