The Gate House, Oakamoor
The Gate House is a detached Grade II listed former crossing keeper's home in the village of Oakamoor. The cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms which are a king-size double and a twin room. There is also a kitchen with a breakfast area, a dining room and a sitting room with an electric stove. Completing the accommodation is a utility and a ground floor bathroom. Outside is a lawned garden with a patio and furniture and off road parking for four cars. The Gate House is a beautifully unusual property in an ideal location.
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- Max. Occupancy 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Bathrooms 1
- Changeover Friday
- Pets Allowed
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Dishwasher
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- High Chair
- Cots
- Kettle
- Garden
- Wifi
- Pub Nearby
- Parking Available
Accommodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin. Ground floor bathroom with freestanding roll top bath, separate shower, basin and WC. Kitchen with breakfast area. Utility. Dining room. Sitting room with electric stove.
This Grade II listed former crossing keeper's home is in a fantastic location in the village of Oakamoor which is surrounded by walking and cycling tracks. You will be impressed by the unusual exterior reputedly designed by Pugin (architect of the Houses of Parliament) as soon as you arrive and the cottage is full of quirky nods to the building's heritage and the North Staffordshire railway which ran past. With original stonework, quarry tiled floors and beautiful features, the cottage has been stunningly restored to reflect its former life. There is a well-equipped kitchen with a Belfast sink, a fabulous range cooker and a very useful utility which houses the laundry facilities and provides a great place to leave your muddy boots at the end of the day. The delightful dining room has a feature fireplace which is currently not in use and the sitting room has large windows and a cast iron electric stove to keep you warm and create a cosy atmosphere. The family bathroom is also on the ground floor and boasts a freestanding roll top bath where you can soak away any stresses and strains at the end of the day. Upstairs are the two bedrooms which have views out to the village and are lovely rooms to wake up in. The lawned garden has a patio area with furniture and there is the unusual addition of the fenced off entrance to the Oakamoor railway tunnel at the far end. This cottage is the perfect base for friends, families or walkers as routes lead from the doorstep out into the surrounding countryside. With Alton Towers, so many places of historic interest, the beautiful countryside and lovely towns and villages of the Peak District National Park all nearby, this cottage is fantastically located, will appeal to most, and is a fantastic choice for a break away at any time of the year.
The picturesque village of Oakamoor is in a fantastic position in the Churnet Valley and is ideal for walkers, ramblers and cyclists with many routes running nearby. There is a disused railway which provides a link to Denstone which is fantastic for cyclists and there is a Woods and Ways route around the village. There are lovely locations for picnics in the village and the River Churnet runs through the centre.
Amenities & Facilities
Gas central heating with electric stove. Range cooker with electric oven and gas hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Smart TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair. Off road parking for 4 cars. Bike storage. Lawned garden and patio area with furniture. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3 miles, pub 3 mins walk. Note: There is a fenced entrance to the railway tunnel and an uncovered natural spring in the garden, children and pets to be supervised at all times.
Reviews
Myself, husband and toddler had a wonderful stay at the gate house. It had everything we needed and more as a family for a lovely break. There was a high chair and travel cot. The house was immaculate, the bedding smelt incredible when we got into it! Such a cute property with gorgeous features. We went on lovely walks straight from the property, ate in some nice pubs and relaxed in the garden! Beautiful location, we can’t wait to come back!
Nothing more to say other than Fantastic! Great location, great house,great garden,absolutely brilliant.Will return.
This was a very special holiday because having been a teacher for 40 years I have never had a holiday in September and wanted it to be perfect. The cottage is lovely and had everything we needed for a great stay. The porch was ideal for all of the dog food, coat, leads, walking shoes etc. The owners were lovely and had left a very thoughtful welcome gift.They also pointed us towards Leek for the monthly market, which was excellent. The information folder was extremely helpful. Guinness ( our greyhound) thought he was in heaven- lovely walks literally on the doorstep and a garden. I would thoroughly recommend the cottage - it's great for dog owners and within easy reach of Alton Towers and the Peak Widlife Centre.
We came here for summer holiday with 2 dogs and a child, and had a lovely stay. The surrounding countryside is beautiful, perfect for walking and cycling (especially the old railway line), and there is plenty to do in the local area too. The cottage is well equipped, and the owners are friendly and welcoming and live very nearby in case of any problems. There is a little porch/utility area for bikes, the garden is mostly dog safe (though there is a low wall on one side which a determined dog could scale) and there is a lovely breeze through the old railway tunnel which is perfect for the recent heatwave. We enjoyed sitting and eating meals outside. Inside is cosy, but has everything you need for a pleasant stay. Be aware that the bathroom is downstairs (the stairs are pretty steep) so if you have any mobility issues this may cause you problems. The only reason I haven't given 5 stars is that the mattresses were not very comfy at all! Not an issue if you're a good sleeper, but seeing as my wife was heavily pregnant it was a shame for us! Would definitely recommend to small families, we really enjoyed our stay.
I have just come back from a week in this property and cannot speak highly enough of it. It has been lovingly restored and the fixtures and fittings are very good quality. If I could have got the cooker in the car i might have been tempted to steal it. There is ample parking off road so no problem there. Walks from the front door are plentiful and of varying lengths. The owners of the property have put an information folder in the house and it covers everything you need to know. A separate part has instructions for all the appliances which is extremely useful. I would thoroughly recommend this property. I hope to visit again in the future.
This property must be pretty much unique. A detached former Railway Crossing Keeper’s home, set in its own fully enclosed and lawned garden. Enclosed off road parking for four cars. Decorated to a high standard, but in keeping with the period of this beautiful property. King size double bedroom and twin bedroom sleeps four. Stairs are a little steep, as with all properties of this style and age, but are ok unless you have walking difficulties. Fully fitted kitchen with microwave, range, large fridge-freezer, dishwasher and a breakfast area. Dining room, and a cosy snug living room with an electric effect “log burner”, Smart TV, DVD and WiFi. Downstairs bathroom with large shower and large bath to a high standard. Every modern convenience required has been thoughtfully built into this character home, including a utility room for walking boots and waterproofs etc. The village of Oakamoor has several walking and off-road cycling routes on the doorstep of this property, including a great daytime lunches/snacks destination called “The Ramblers Retreat”. We came here for a 20th Wedding Anniversary and the Owners could not have made us any more welcome, especially with their own provided “welcome pack”. Very Highly Recommended, we loved it and are likely to return.
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