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Alpaca Cottage - 7mins to Alton Towers!
4.7Guest access
Guests are welcome to use the whole house. Free parking on the premises.
Outside is a garden shared with the other two cottages and the odd free-ranging
hen. The ball field and play area are shared with the adjoining Lower Micklin Touring
Park.
No pets
Alton Towers Resort, Waterpark and gardens ‒ England’s largest theme park with 40
rides and attractions including Oblivion, Smiler, Nemesis, Forbidden Valley, Dark
Forest, the new Curse of Alton Manor and CBeebies Land, 7 minutes’ drive away!
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Where you’ll be
Denstone, England, United Kingdom
Denstone, England, United Kingdom
Country Retreat
5 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Midweek £96/nt
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Weekend £254/nt
+ £55 cleaning fee · Select dates for exact price
Minimum stay: 1 night
Check-in after 17:00 · Check-out before 10:00
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GUESTS
No extra guest fees — the price is the same for any party size up to 5 guests. Please include everyone staying; bookings cannot exceed this maximum.
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No pets
No smoking
No parties
Free cancellation up to 10 days before arrival.
FEATURES
BED LAYOUT
Sleeps 5
2 bedrooms
3 beds
Bedroom 1
1× Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1× Single Bed
1× Bunk Bed
64 verified reviews
All reviews from verified guests
5.0/5
Great place to stay local to amenities ie Alton Towers, local pub. Lovely cottage.
5.0/5
We stayed in the Alpaca cottage and were very happy with it. Our kids loved the farm, the playground, and the animals that were there. It’s very near Alton Towers, less than a 10 minute drive. The cottage was really clean.
5.0/5
Lovely place, beautiful surroundings!
5.0/5
Brilliant service from Travel Fox. Would definitely use again.
5.0/5
Loved every minute of our stay. Our children loved it. Great location. Will definitely book again
5.0/5
An idyllic place to stay. The place was charming, set in a beautiful location. House was super clean and perfect for us as a family of 6 (infant in travel cot provided) as a stop close to Download. We all had a break from technology and the children had the best time playing on the playframes, playing with the campsite children and looking at the animals. 100% would recommend and if we’re in that area again we wouldn’t hesitate to come back! Thank you very much for the wonderful stay.
3.0/10
Overall, I had a pleasant stay. The property was in a great location, very close to my destination near Alton Towers. It
Positive: What I liked most about the property was its excellent location, as it was very close to my destination near Alton Towers. The cottage was peaceful, quiet, and very clean, which made my stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Negative: The main thing I didn’t like about the property was the shower, as it was quite small and the water pressure was slow. The upstairs bedrooms have low and narrow ceiling areas, so you need to be careful not to bump your head. I also found the staircase very steep, which made me feel a little uncomfortable and less confident when going up and down.
Positive: What I liked most about the property was its excellent location, as it was very close to my destination near Alton Towers. The cottage was peaceful, quiet, and very clean, which made my stay comfortable and enjoyable.
Negative: The main thing I didn’t like about the property was the shower, as it was quite small and the water pressure was slow. The upstairs bedrooms have low and narrow ceiling areas, so you need to be careful not to bump your head. I also found the staircase very steep, which made me feel a little uncomfortable and less confident when going up and down.
5.0/5
Our stay at this cottage on the farm was lovely, we were greeted by the owner who let us in. The cottage was great and had everything in you could need for a self-catering property, the gardens and surroundings were so peaceful and we had a great time feeding the alpacas, would definitely return!
5.0/5
Great alpacas and Oscar were outstanding. Clean home. Nice garden. Fresh air. Outstanding.
5.0/5
Great cottage for our family of 5 whilst we visited Alton towers. Lovely grounds, highly recommend, great value
5.0/5
Perfect base for Alton Towers and the Guinea pigs and Alpacas provided some excitement for our 2 year old
5.0/5
We had a lovley stay in Alpaca Cottage it had everything we needed and was a great location . The kids loved the animals and the playground and the staff were very friendly. Would highly recommend eating at the Star in nearby Cotton too.
5.0/5
Amazing place to stay. As soon as we arrived the host met us straight away to show us around the house. The house is in very good condition, the host mentioned they had provided additional heaters as the heating wasn’t working but we didn’t need them. The place has lots of storage space for clothes. The kitchen has everything you need to cook meals including a dishwasher.
Highly recommend staying here:
Highly recommend staying here:
5.0/5
Great location near Alton Towers! Lovely team also
5.0/5
Excellent location for access to Alton Towers. Fantastic pubs locally for dinner too. Great accommodation with friendly alpacas to feed!
5.0/5
Really lovely area, was nice to see the Alpaca's, the kids loved them. Very friendly hosts who made you feel welcome from the very beginning.
5.0/5
The cottage and grounds were lovely and had everything we needed. The owners had thought of lots of useful details like cooking oil and utensils. Although small it was perfect for our short stay and the bed layout was perfect for our family of 5.
5.0/5
We had a lovely stay. Great location and lots of outside space for the kids to burn off their energy!
5.0/5
Lovely place thank you!
5.0/5
Lovely, peaceful stay. Great location, especially for Alton Towers. Easy to get to & great local amenities
5.0/5
Lovely property set secluded on on a nice little touring park. Comfortable clean and a great location if you are visiting Alton towers or south Peak District. Travel fox was informative and helpful throughout
5.0/5
Lovely stay, brilliant for families and a perfect location to visit Alton Towers.
2.0/5
I’m ok dealing with travel fox , they were professional in dealing with clients.
We love the surrounding and neighbourhood. It’s so peaceful and quiet.
However, we had bad experiences with the owner. We arrived late and mistakenly check out 45 minutes late. The cleaner and farm owner make a big fuss of it .
Be careful with very Late check in and very early check out .The farm owner can’t be considerate , emotional and don’t have patience. He’s not friendly at all since the day we check in. He chased us (in the car) for things that I left behind .. and scolded me until I agreed to pay extra 40 pound for the cleaner.
The place can only occupied for maximum 3 adults . We had trouble walking with 5 adults and 5 luggages around the house and the only toilet is located downstair.
Will definitely not coming back to this home stay. The farm owner needs to be more considerate and negotiable as he’s dealing with a diverse customer from around the world.
We love the surrounding and neighbourhood. It’s so peaceful and quiet.
However, we had bad experiences with the owner. We arrived late and mistakenly check out 45 minutes late. The cleaner and farm owner make a big fuss of it .
Be careful with very Late check in and very early check out .The farm owner can’t be considerate , emotional and don’t have patience. He’s not friendly at all since the day we check in. He chased us (in the car) for things that I left behind .. and scolded me until I agreed to pay extra 40 pound for the cleaner.
The place can only occupied for maximum 3 adults . We had trouble walking with 5 adults and 5 luggages around the house and the only toilet is located downstair.
Will definitely not coming back to this home stay. The farm owner needs to be more considerate and negotiable as he’s dealing with a diverse customer from around the world.
5.0/5
Had a lovely stay here and it was just great. Lovely location with great views, the playpark on the doorstep was brilliant as were the animals. The house was great with everything we needed. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to explore the local area.
5.0/5
Lovely stay!
5.0/5
Fab stay at the cottage. Very close to Alton towers and space for the little one to play.
5.0/5
Came down from Scotland to visit Alton Towers, whilst staying at Lower Micklin Farm Cottages. We had a great weekend and will look to recommend to friends.
The location was perfect for a short drive to Alton Towers and also to Alton Village for an evening meal and drinks at the Talbot Inn.
The location was perfect for a short drive to Alton Towers and also to Alton Village for an evening meal and drinks at the Talbot Inn.
8.0/10
Really enjoyed it
Positive: Close to the Theme Park and peaceful
Negative: Floorboards very creaky!
Positive: Close to the Theme Park and peaceful
Negative: Floorboards very creaky!
6.0/10
A nice stay for families wanting quick access to Alton towers
Positive: The staff were absolutely lovely and friendly. The small park was great for kids and easy for them to access
Negative: The cleanliness downstairs could be improved as some areas weren’t very clean such as the kettle which was filled with limescale, the dust and spider webs behind the tv ,behind the bathroom sink and the bits of mess that came from under the couches. The upstairs was lovely and very clean
Positive: The staff were absolutely lovely and friendly. The small park was great for kids and easy for them to access
Negative: The cleanliness downstairs could be improved as some areas weren’t very clean such as the kettle which was filled with limescale, the dust and spider webs behind the tv ,behind the bathroom sink and the bits of mess that came from under the couches. The upstairs was lovely and very clean
10.0/10
Fantastic accommodation for a young family
Positive: We loved the house and the hosts were friendly and helpful.
We had everything we needed there.
The animals were lovely and so close!!
Positive: We loved the house and the hosts were friendly and helpful.
We had everything we needed there.
The animals were lovely and so close!!
5.0/5
Perfect for Alton Towers! Cannot recommend more!
5.0/5
Excellent location for scenic views and peaceful setting. Perfect for weekend stay for under 10 min
transit to Alton Towers. Local towns 15 mins away Uttoxeter or Cheadle. Excellent Thai restaurant in Alton 5 min drive. Animals on site really entertained the children and plenty of space for ball games. Perfect stay for what we needed with an onsite manager who was more than accommodating. EV charger available.
transit to Alton Towers. Local towns 15 mins away Uttoxeter or Cheadle. Excellent Thai restaurant in Alton 5 min drive. Animals on site really entertained the children and plenty of space for ball games. Perfect stay for what we needed with an onsite manager who was more than accommodating. EV charger available.
5.0/5
Thank you for having us.
5.0/5
great little cottage. amazing views and a 5 minute drive to Alton towers
10.0/10
Positive: Close to Alton towers where we were visiting. Lovely clean cottage. Outside space was beautiful with flower pots, hanging baskets and benches to sit on.
Negative: Stairs were noisy. Some sachets of mayonnaise and ketchup would have been handy as well as small bottles of shampoo etc as I forgot mine. Toilet roll holder was located in an awkward place.
Negative: Stairs were noisy. Some sachets of mayonnaise and ketchup would have been handy as well as small bottles of shampoo etc as I forgot mine. Toilet roll holder was located in an awkward place.
5.0/5
Lovely , well equipped cottage - suited our family of five.( including 6 year old and toddler) . When we arrived they kindly installed a stair gate. Children adored play area and animals - especially Oscar the dog and the guinea pigs. There is lots of running around space. Enjoyed our trips out to the Churnet Railway and Ilam. An enjoyable five days
5.0/5
Alpacas always a win. Parking was easy, cottage was great. Worked well to have breakfast and dinner while staying out during the day.
8.0/10
Positive: Beautiful surroundings. Fun walk over the fields and back to go to local pub and newsagents. My children lived the Alpacas and Oscar the dog.
Location to alton towers was fab.
Inside the cottage had everything you need, including cleaning products, tea, coffee, and even salt and pepper.
Negative: My only suggestion is that the quilt on the double bed needs to be a king size, it was too small for hubby and I.
I would say it's just a little dated too. All clean and functional, and the outside space was beautiful, just needs a little uplift for the price.
Location to alton towers was fab.
Inside the cottage had everything you need, including cleaning products, tea, coffee, and even salt and pepper.
Negative: My only suggestion is that the quilt on the double bed needs to be a king size, it was too small for hubby and I.
I would say it's just a little dated too. All clean and functional, and the outside space was beautiful, just needs a little uplift for the price.
10.0/10
Positive: Lovely, clean and relaxing.
5.0/5
beautiful place to stay. Very comfortable and well equipped facilities and wonderful views.
5.0/5
Lovely Airbnb had everything we needed. Very close for a trip to Alton towers and a short drive to the Peak District.
5.0/5
Lovely place to stay and perfect for Alton Towers.
5.0/5
We had a night here after visiting Alton Towers and it was a lovely stay. We are a family of 4 with 2 young kids and the space was just right for us. All amenities you could need for a self catering space and there are some nice pubs to eat in Alton which were listed for us before we arrived. Would definitely recommend.
5.0/5
Lovely cottage with plenty of space. Alpacas were a bonus and the kids loved seeing them every morning. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the kit you need. Asda and Morrisons 5 minute drive away. Alton towers is an easy 5 minute drive.
4.0/5
Great place and brilliant location
What’s nearby
Hand-picked local spots around Alpaca Cottage - 7mins to Alton Towers! — tap a pin for details.
Explore the area around Alpaca Cottage - 7mins to Alton Towers!
Alton Towers is just seven minutes from Alpaca Cottage – thrills and family fun are incredibly accessible! Beyond the park’s excitement, explore charming Staffordshire villages and beautiful countryside. For a relaxed meal, Ramblers Retreat offers delicious food nearby, while the historic market town of Uttoxeter provides essential amenities within easy reach.
Sam’s local picks
If you fancy venturing out from Alpaca Cottage, Alton has some lovely pubs like The Bull’s Head and Bridge House Restaurant for a tasty meal! Dimmingsdale is only a short drive away at 1.9 miles – perfect for a woodland walk – and JCB World is just 2.5 miles if you're interested in seeing those amazing machines.
Alton has The Bull’s Head and Bridge House Restaur
Alton has The Bull’s Head and Bridge House Restaurant, the Tavern in Denstone is 1.6 miles and Rocester offers a wide choice of well-reviewed restaurants, 3.3 miles, 7 minutes’ drive.
Dimmingsdale
spectacular scenery, haven for wildlife and ramblers with award- winning Ramblers Retreat tearoom, 5 min
JCB World
factory tour and museum celebrating the world famous diggers plus waterfowl lakes, 6 min
The Churnet Valley Railway
steam train rides, on-board dining
Churnet Valley Railway provides scenic steam train rides through Staffordshire’s beautiful countryside.
Photo by Churnet Valley Railway - (Kingsley and Froghall,Station)
Uttoxeter Racecourse, 16 min
Uttoxeter hosts regular race meetings offering exciting horse racing action.
Photo by Ivan Brosnan
The Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
see the Staffordshire Hoard, the world’s largest collection of Anglo-Saxon gold, 39 min
World of Wedgwood
factory, hands-on studios, tea room and shops, 33 min
Thor’s Cave
Stone Age natural cavern with stunning views, 34 min, 14.8 miles. Nearby is the Neolithic burial site, Long Row
Where to eat & drink
Guests staying here will find dining options within easy reach; Ramblers Retreat, approximately a 5 minute drive away, is well-regarded for its homemade cakes and breakfasts. For refined pub dining using local ingredients, The Wayfarer is located around 35 minutes from the property in a nearby village.
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Ramblers Retreat Ramblers Retreat is praised for its delicious homemade cakes & hearty breakfasts in a cosy setting. Photo by Dani Jones -
The Wayfarer The Wayfarer offers refined pub dining with locally sourced ingredients in a charming village location. Photo by The Wayfarer
Things to do
Guests staying here are perfectly positioned for a range of activities; Alton Towers is just 1.1 miles away offering thrilling rides and adventures. For indoor fun, Alton Towers Waterpark is equally close at only 1.0 mile from the property. A slightly longer drive of approximately 6.5 miles takes visitors to Peak Wildlife Park where endangered species can be observed, or 7.5 miles will bring you to The Children's Country House at Sudbury for a journey into the past.
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Alton Towers Alton Towers thrills with adrenaline-pumping rollercoasters like Nemesis and Wicker Man. Photo by Sergio Gutiérrez -
Alton Towers Waterpark Alton Towers Waterpark offers exciting slides and wave pools for family fun indoors. Photo by michael seng -
Peak Wildlife Park Peak Wildlife Park lets you get close to endangered species, including big cats and primates. Photo by Peak Wildlife Park -
National Trust - The Children's Country House at Sudbury The Children's Country House at Sudbury immerses kids in Victorian life with hands-on activities. Photo by Ainsley S -
National Trust - Ilam Park Ilam Park boasts stunning riverside walks and Elizabethan Hall ruins within a picturesque valley. Photo by Jane -
Thor's Cave Thor’s Cave features dramatic views from a natural cave high above the Manifold Valley. Photo by kevin mills -
Galactica Galactica is a flying rollercoaster offering a unique, immersive space-themed experience. Photo by Jarekthroughthelens -
Carsington Water Visitor Centre Carsington Water Visitor Centre provides watersports, birdwatching & cycle trails around a large reservoir. Photo by Carsington Water Visitor Centre -
CBeebies Land Hotel CBeebies Land Hotel delivers themed family rooms and direct access to the popular children's area. Photo by Stacey Bell
Getting there & essentials
Guests staying here have easy access to Uttoxeter train station (~15 minutes) and a Tesco Superstore for supplies, also around 15 minutes by car from the property.
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Tesco Superstore Tesco Superstore provides convenient grocery shopping and essential supplies for visitors. Photo by Vonkie (Vonkie) -
Well Pharmacy Branch of the Well pharmacy chain on Enterprise Way, Stoke-on-Trent, for prescriptions and everyday medicines. Photo by Well Pharmacy
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Things to do in Alton Towers
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