Shirley Lane

Shirley Lane Apartment in East Staffordshire District

4.1

Excellent(116 Reviews)

Apartment in East Staffordshire District

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

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About this apartment rental

Situated in Ashbourne, in a historic building, 20 km from Alton Towers, Shirley Lane is an apartment with a garden and barbecue facilities. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi.

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of East Staffordshire District

Nearby attractions

Black Country Living Museum

Available Rooms

Apartment

1 Double • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Shirley Lane

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4.1

Excellent(116 Reviews)

Apartment in East Staffordshire District

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Balcony or Patio

Garden

Map of East Staffordshire District

Nearby attractions

Black Country Living Museum

Available Rooms

Apartment

1 Double • 322 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

4.1

Excellent(116 Reviews)

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4.1

Nov 2024

A lovely little place to stay which would be even better with a few little tweets.

We arrived after dark and the process of collecting the key was a little more difficult. The key box wasn't well lit and I had to use my phone torch whilst also trying to read the combination from the email and move the dials. The gates didn't open very well which made getting our luggage through difficult. Once in the property, we were greeted with milk, eggs, cereal and bread which was a really nice touch especially as we were hungry and in the middle of the countryside. We had an issue on arrival and the host rectified this straightaway. She was incredibly pleasant and gave us a very good recommendation for a local activity: maze52.com

The whole key collection process was quite stressful as the key box and area wasn't well lit and the gates didn't open properly. Also, the dripping tap was a tad annoying but in keeping with our Halloween stay 😉

4.1

Jun 2024

Not fit for habitation.

There were a couple of nice touches like milk & butter in the fridge upon arrival.

Upon entering the property, we observed a large hole in the door that had been temporarily fixed with duct tape. We then encountered an exceptionally steep, narrow staircase leading to a bed positioned directly beneath a sloping roof, making it impossible to sit up without hitting one's head. Please disregard the images provided. The rental consists of a single compact room that serves as a bedroom, kitchen, and living area all in one. The beams were covered in a layer of dust and cobwebs, and the provided dressing gowns were grey, threadbare, and extemely stiff. The overall cleanliness of the property was lacking, and we soon discovered the mesh screens on the two small windows and fly tape in the draws were there to address an issue with flies. The aforementioned kitchen draws were covered in warning tape & hanging off. To our dismay, we also discovered a flea infestation within the premises. Consequently, we had no choice but to pack our belongings and vacate the property within an hour. The property owner attempted to hold us responsible for the flea infestation, but we possess photographic evidence of flea eggs and larvae beneath the bed, proving their presence prior to our arrival. The owner refused to accept any responsibility or help with any potential solutions & continued to blame us for a problem very obviously there before our arrival. To this date, the owner is still refusing any kind of recompense. We are still pursuing this. Despite the aforementioned issues, we acknowledge the thoughtful gesture of providing milk and butter in the refrigerator upon our arrival. As someone raised in a rural environment, I appreciate rustic charm; however, the conditions of this bedsit rendered it unsuitable for habitation.

4.1

Sep 2023

Lovely, comfortable mini break for me and the pooch just what we needed

It was cosy and comfy and had everything we needed. I travelled alone with my dog and felt very safe, we had a lovely stay. He had treats and a snuggly bed and I had slippers and a robe! We both slept very well. Rachel was so helpful with all the instructions and information and left us a lovely breakfast hamper. Great value and location for exploring.

Wifi was a bit hit and miss which didn’t bother me at all as I like to get away from the screen when I’m away and read a book.

4.1

Sep 2023

Pleasant

Welcome pack was much appreciated, communication was good, price was decent untill we got there , then I thought it was overpriced unfortunately.

Pictures made it look a lot nicer unfortunately 😕 not comfortable, shower damaged , so had to hold it to use it. Very unpleasant on the eye unfortunately . And being 6ft I had to duck everywhere , even to have a pee. Smacked my head every time I lifted my head off the pillow🤕🤕

4.1

Aug 2023

Just what we wanted

It was cosy and quiet

4.1

Aug 2023

Comfortable stay

Comfortable

4.1

Aug 2023

Tranquil little hideaway in a beautiful rural setting

The property was in a quaint little village in the Derbyshire countryside, beautiful location and very quiet and tranquil. The little touches like eggs, bread, milk, butter and cereal were very thoughtful.

4.1

Jul 2023

Exceptional

We really enjoyed our short stay, and will look at staying again in the future. Everything was made available, that we could ever require in the apartment. Even the dog was left a bag of treats and a bed to sleep in. The provided robes were an excellent touch, and useful for letting the dog out at 6am! It is in a lovely quiet location to recharge the batteries.

Bed was a little softer than we are used to, but that is a personal preference, so it is hard to please everyone.

4.1

Jul 2023

Good value for money in quiet location.

Countryside, peaceful location. Had all facilities needed such as washing machine, fridge, freezer, oven, microwave etc. and the breakfast hamper was a lovely touch with eggs, bread and cereal. Good communication with the host who was really friendly and suggested some local walks.

Unfortunately the cleanliness and attention to detail was a bit of an issue for us. The locking / unlocking of the padlock was annoying if we wanted to take the dog across the road to the private garden or nip to the car.

4.1

Jul 2023

It was ok but have stayed in better

Bought our own breakfast although eggs and bread was provided

There was a constant appearance of flies which I kept having to kill. Beams were a nuisance

4.1

Jun 2023

The owner is lovely but wouldn’t stay again

Rachel was lovely, she left fresh milk, eggs and a loaf. There were a few tea bags, coffee and sugar for use . There’s also a freezer, fridge and microwave in the room

As there are horses out the back, there were a lot of flies, it was warm so needed the windows open but the flies buzzing and crawling on us kept us and our dogs awake. Awful nights sleep. Also the garden is not as you’d imagine, it’s across the road . The property is literally in the middle of nowhere. We booked two nights but only stayed one as couldn’t deal with another sleepless night.

4.1

May 2023

Left after an hour!!

Nothing

Freexing cold. Insufficient heating. Dated and to be perfectly honest the only word I can use to describe the place is grim. Decor & furnishings were dull & depressing. We left after spending 1 freezing damp hour there. Was just awful.

4.1

May 2023

Rachel was great and friendly left us a nice welcome pack

the apartment was great very clean and a good base for us out in the country

tv was small and bad signal for internet

4.1

May 2023

Good

location

Bed was quite soft as was settee

4.1

Feb 2023

Enjoyed our stay

Nice welcome basket 🙂

4.1

Feb 2023

Great little place, lovely surroundings.

The host left items for breakfast, bread, milk, cereal and tea and coffee. And also a present for my boyfriend and a card as it was for his birthday. Host was in touch while we stayed and advised us local pubs and places to walk.

There wasn’t anything we didn’t like about our stay.

4.1

Feb 2023

Already booked to go back!

Everything you need for a relaxing weekend. Lovely pub 1.3miles away, which is easy to walk to. so quiet.

although it is very quiet, the location is beautiful. lovely walks surrounding the property and amazing pubs in a few of the nearby villages.

4.1

Jan 2023

Rachael was easy to communicate with. Any questions before my arrival was answered quickly. I had a

Rachael left Cereal, Eggs , Milk & Bread. This was such a nice touch. Everything required for Breakfast was there.

Everything was great!

4.1

Dec 2022

Great little escape to the countryside

Cosy Price Facilities Provided items - food, drinks, welcoming

N/A nothing to report

4.1

Dec 2022

Glorious sunsets and back to a warm house!

Appreciated the fully equipped kitchen with everything easy to use and efficient. Enjoyed the fact that the flat was easy to heat and cosy. The countryside around was beautiful and we had some wonderful walks whilst we were there.

Only a slightly dripping tap.

4.1

Oct 2022

Clean, cosy and comfortable

Very clean and cosy. Everything you need for a self catering stopover is here. Very peaceful and quiet at night for a good night's sleep. Lovely watching the horses in the paddocks in the evening. Was amazed how much has been fitted in to this annexe in terms of utensils and appliances.

Sporadic WiFi/data but it's a great excuse to switch off and enjoy your surroundings. There were dog biscuits in a dog bed and I didn't bring a dog so I did worry that they might attract mice but I can see how this would be appreciated by doggy owners 😊

4.1

Sep 2022

Perfect

Everything was perfect loved the little welcome basket for us and our dog Rachel was a very polite host thankyou

4.1

Sep 2022

Exceptional

We had a fantastic stay and will definitely be back. Rachel was so lovely and welcoming from the start, we enjoyed meeting her dogs and horses, this is the perfect country get away.

4.1

Aug 2022

peace and chill out

everything…. Rachel couldn’t of done anymore for us… we had a welcome pack waiting for us which included bread .. milk.. eggs.. butter etc..etc..etc everything….if you want nightclubs and disco lights then please dont bother… peace and lovely countryside then big yes :-)

nothing

4.1

Aug 2022

Lovely, I highly recommend

Very clean, host Rachel is very friendly and goes above and beyond to ensure you feel welcomed including a breakfast basket 😊 Myself and my 2 children loved the place! Rachel sent very detailed instructions for arrival

Room was smaller than I thought (that’s probably my fault for not reading the description properly) I liked the property’s location, on a quiet country road but I recommend bringing everything you need with you - it was a 30min drive to the nearest supermarket. Also wifi does not work a lot of the time.

4.1

Jun 2022

Superb

Lovely quiet and comfortable well equipped apartment about 10-15 mins drive from Ashbourne.

4.1

May 2022

brilliant place to stay.

The apartment was great. Rachel communicated brilliantly from the start. The apartment was easy to find. It had everything we needed for our trip away. The welcome basket and the treats for our dog were a lovely surprise.

Nothing.

4.1

Feb 2022

Overall a lovely stay

Good contact information prior to the visit. Nice to have bread and milk and eggs as complimentary. Good kitchen for self catering

Key box is awful. Needs putting at top of post not ground level. Also worst key box I have ever used. Needs replacing . Gate needs repairing. This means initial access is off putting and gives poor initial impression. Would also have been nice for owner to say hello when they saw us rather than ignore us from across the yard.

4.1

Feb 2022

Very good

Lovely apartment with an amazing host

WiFi didnt connect but that couldn't be helped due to the storm

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in East Staffordshire District?

The average price for a rental in East Staffordshire District is $100 per night. This rental is $21 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Shirley Lane. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Shirley Lane pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Shirley Lane?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and balcony or patio.

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Shirley Lane

Apartment in East Staffordshire District

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of East Staffordshire District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Apartment

Shirley Lane

Apartment in East Staffordshire District

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of East Staffordshire District

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Apartment

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in East Staffordshire District?

Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is Shirley Lane pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Shirley Lane?

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