True Gem 💎 Adorable set up, breathtaking location. Everything & more

The Old Pumphouse is a stunning property, full of quirky features, cosy touches, and with stunning scenery to boot. The outside area is really magical: a garden with waterfalls and quiet corners that made for a perfect spot to unwind after exploring the countryside. The accommodation has everything you need for a comfortable stay: stove, plush bed, sounds of the water outside (and a brilliant shower in the adjoining bathroom). The Roaches are just around the bend for walks aplenty, and we also headed to Titteshall Water for a sunny stroll. Ye Olde Rock Inn serves great hearty pub fare and is another short walk away. Faultless for a weekend away from the hustle and bustle: we’ll definitely be back.

This was my first experience of glamping and I must say that I was very pleasantly surprised. The 'hut' was comfortable, the small double bed very much so, and it maintained a very pleasant temperature without the need for extra heating. The outside toilet and shower room was small but not cramped - the shower was bigger than expected and the water pressure excellent. Hot water was instant throughout. I didn't venture to cook anything on the mini hob or use the wood burner stove/heater. Hen Cloud and the Roaches are about 2/3rds of a mile away. Churnet Way and other walks pass by the front door. In about twenty minutes you can walk down to Tittesworth Reservoir. The Rock Inn is 100 yards away and serves seriously good beer. The food is pretty good as well. Great pub.

There was nothing to dislike about the accommodation but a couple of things should be noted if planning to arrive by public transport. D&G Buses' timetable says that the 108 bus stops at Upper Hulme, there's even a bus stop marked on Google Earth. Don't believe either of these. There are no bus stops there and the locals told me that the nearest is at the bottom of the hill at the Three Horseshoes - about a mile down hill along the busy A53. Not a huge distance, but the climb back up is not to be sniffed at with a heavy load. As far as I'm aware, there are no shops or anywhere to buy provisions outside of Leek. The Rock Inn doesn't open on Mondays and most Tuesdays, so arriving by public transports needs to be carefully planned. A taxi from Buxton will be about £30.

I so enjoyed staying in this Shepherd's Hut, so we'll appointed and thoughtfully decorated The ornaments in a glass cupboard instantly made me feel at home The cooking equipment worked really well, hot water is instantly available and scrambled eggs cooked on the stove were light & fluffy. Well equipped kitchen with everything I needed. (Great shower outside as well) I slept so well in this cozy Shepard's Hut, so glad we booked. Lovely space to relax with your partner

Even the rain didn't dampen our mood, such a snug cabin

A very well appointed hut in a beautiful location near a stream/waterfall. Comfortable and a lot of thought had gone into making the best use of the space available so we never felt we were in a small space. The shower was amazing and hot water system very efficient. It rained heavily during our stay but we felt warm, dry and secure inside the hut. Some lovely spots to sit in the garden when sunny! It was well located for reaching the main road for trips out, a short drive from good parking places for a variety of walks and even more important a stone's throw from an excellent pub.

This didn't spoil our experience at all but, because it rained most of the time for us, a small cover at the front door to offer shelter when you step out would be wonderful.

The quaintness of the place

Great space, very cosy hut with a beautiful scenery close to some good tea rooms/restaurants.

The bed was a little small for the two of us as I'm 6'3 and the lights were very bright but overall great.

I cannot recommend this place enough! A wonderful, comfortable, immaculately clean and well-located stay that really made our long weekend special. You can tell the hosts put a lot of thought, love, and care in to the little details and really thought about what would make the stay better. The caretaker was friendly and helpful. We are already planning our next stay and have recommended it to everyone we know!

No wifi and the phone signal there isn't great. However if you're looking to get away maybe this isn't an issue!