Rural Cottage Close to Alton Towers
Horseshoe Cottage at Hilltop Farm Barns in Draycott in the Moors, offers a faboulus place to enjoy the best of everything Staffordshire has to offer! Comfortably sleeping up to six guests, with 10/10 reviews on Booking.com, this home-from-home barn conversion provides an ideal base for friends and families seeking both a countryside location,close proximity to Staffordshire’s premier attractions, The Peak Distict and The Potteries!
Horseshoe Cottage is positioned just 20 minutes from the thrills of Alton Towers and the treetop adventures of Go Ape at Trentham Gardens. The dramatic landscapes of the Peak District National Park are also within a 30-minute drive. For evenings when you prefer not to cook, a reputable Italian restaurant is located just a minute’s walk from the farm. With footpaths leading directly from the door and a warm wood-burning stove awaiting your return, the Horseshoe Cottage is well-equipped for all seasons. Outside, a large lawn provides ample space for children to play, complemented by a private patio and summer house.
Luxury Accommodation
The interior of Horseshoe Cottage focuses on comfort and character, with a semi-open-plan lounge featuring a traditional wood-burning stove. This space is complemented by the modern convenience of underfloor heating throughout the ground floor, ensuring a consistent warmth. There is also a TV for you to relax on the leather sofas at the end of the day, to catch up on your favourite shows.
The beautiful bespoke oak kitchen is fully fitted with integrated appliances, including an oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, washer dryer, wine cooler and microwave, and has plenty of cookware and tableware to cater to the whole group.
The dedicated dining area easily accommodates the whole family, perfect for hearty breakfasts before you head out or home-cooked meals at the end of the day.
There is also a fabulous entertainment room with another smart TV and HD home cinema system.
Free WiFi is provided throughout.
Sorry, no dogs allowed in this property.
3 Beautiful Bedrooms
Horseshoe Cottage is designed with accessibility in mind, making it a practical choice for guests with limited mobility. There is a well-appointed double bedroom located on the ground floor with views to the private garden and courtyard, situated immediately adjacent to a modern wet room.
On the first floor, there is also another double room with views over the garden and surrounding fields with an en-suite shower room.
The third bedroom, with twin beds, is great for children, with more views over the courtyard and its own bathroom with a bath, shower, WC and bidet.
Fabulous Garden
The outdoor space at Horseshoe Cottage is a particular highlight, offering a private and established garden that feels connected to the surrounding farmland.
The large lawn is bordered by mature plants and traditional dry-stone walls, creating a secure environment for children to run free while the adults relax on the spacious patio. The summer house provides a secluded spot for outdoor dining or simply enjoying the rural silence.
The gardens are beautiful in all seasons, with vivid red leaves on the climbing plants in the autumn and swathes of yellow daffodils and bluebells in the spring, as well as the number of mature plants around the garden and courtyard.
In the adjacent fields you will be able to see the local cows and lots of natural wildlife including rabbits and an abundance of birdlife, which of course sound beautiful it the mornings.
What is there to do at Draycott in the Moors?
Situated in rural village of Draycott in the Moors, Horseshoe Cottage serves as a perfect location, with direct access roads, to all that Staffordshire has to offer. It’s ideal for those wishing to enjoy the thrills of Alton Towers and Go Ape at Trentham Gardens, as well as those wanting to enjoy all that this countryside location offers. Here you will also find a historic Church, a Sports Centre, a Cricket Club, and there is also Horse Riding and Fishing available nearby, so there is plenty for the whole group to enjoy both locally and slightly further afield.
Beyond the local footpaths, you are perfectly placed to explore the Staffordshire Peak District and the nearby market towns and picturesque villages such as:
Ashbourne – Described as the gateway to the Peak District, with independent shops and cafes.
Butterton – A picture-postcard village with cobbled streets and views over the Manifold Valley
Ilam – A delightful village with an impressive Ilam Hall and walks to picturesque Dovedale.
Leek – A traditional, historic market town, with a great selection of shops and impressive architecture.
There are plenty of other fun places to discover too!
Uttoxeter Racecourse – Great way to spend a day out, with themed race days, music events and so much more!
The Potteries – No trip to Staffordshire would be complete without exploring it’s industrial heritage! A chance to discover their history, have a go at pottery making yourself, and of course, take home some fabulous pottery yourself!
Whether you are visiting for the world-class rides at Alton Towers and all that Staffordshire has to offer, or to enjoy the countryside, the consistent 10/10 rating on Booking.com reflects the standard of stay you can expect at Horseshoe Cottage.
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