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Lisa's Cottage: Pool Table

Spacious cottage stay in the gorgeous Staffordshire countryside.

his charming two-bedroom cottage, located just 10 minutes' drive from Alton Towers, offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and countryside tranquility. Nestled in a peaceful rural setting, the cottage provides stunning views of the surrounding countryside, creating a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

All just a short drive from Alton Towers, ideal choice for those seeking a peaceful getaway with easy access to one of the UK's most popular theme parks.

Country Retreat

8 Guests

2 Bedrooms

1 Bathroom

Midweek £101/nt · Weekend £176/nt

+ £70 cleaning fee · Select dates for exact price

Minimum stay: 1 night

Check-in after 15:00 · Check-out before 10:00

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No extra guest fees — the price is the same for any party size up to 8 guests. Please include everyone staying; bookings cannot exceed this maximum.

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Pets welcome (max 2) No smoking No parties

Free cancellation up to 10 days before arrival.

Please note: a deposit or damage waiver will be required prior to arrival.

FEATURES

Wifi

On site parking

Garden

Patio/Balcony

Shower

Woodburning Stove

Coffee Machine

Oven

Washing Machine

Dishwasher

Microwave

Iron

Hairdryer

Tumble dryer

Pool Table

EV Charger

Hot Tub

BED LAYOUT

Sleeps 8 2 bedrooms 3 beds

Bedroom 2

1× Double Bed

Living Room 1

1× Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1× Sofa Bed

126 verified reviews

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5.0/5

Great stay! Very close to Alton Towers!
EV charger was a god send. Will book again.

5.0/5

Great location and lovely cottage

5.0/5

We had a wonderful 2 night stay at the cottage. The house was spotlessly clean and in a great location for us to visit Alton Towers. The pool table and darts were a great addition for the children. Communication from hosts was excellent throughout, especially on checkout after it was discovered that I had left something behind.

5.0/5

Beautiful cosy cottage. Fab location for exploring and close to Alton Towers, which is why we were visiting the area. Cottage was easy to find and check in was simple. Kitchen was well equipped and both bedrooms were beautiful with super comfy beds! Sofa bed in the lounge was ok but not ideal for a couple to sleep on.

Pool table was a great addition but it’s outside in an outbuilding and not heated so gets a bit chilly in the evening. However my son loved it!

Definitely recommend and we will book again next time we are in the area.

10.0/10

Absolutely smashing stay!! I would highly recommend this house to anyone!
Positive: I loved that we could check in at a late time!
The house was so clean and spacious! I think the price is incredible, I literally don’t have 1 bad thing to say at all, we met the house keeper on the morning and she was also so so lovely!

5.0/5

No complaints

5.0/5

We had a lovely stay at Pear Tree Cottage, the house was cosy, clean and decorated nicely.
The games room was an extra bonus and having plenty of tvs meant there was no argueing from the children.

5.0/5

What a place to stay...

We had a great time, we used the property for easy access to Alton Towers, and it really is a 10 min drive.

The bonus for us was the pool table room as we have 3 kids and that created hours of fun while we (parents) was able to relax.

The property itself is done to a high standard, it was clean and fresh.

My son, also left his coat. As soon as they realised they messaged me and we was granted access to collect the coat (thank you again).

Great place to stay great customer service we would 💯 stay again.

Thank you.

4.0/5

Loved the place. No complaints except for a house that sleeps 8, just the one bathroom is a bit problematic.
Everything else was amazing :)

4.0/5

Very nice stay at pear tree cottage. Was perfect amount of space for our family and ideally located for visiting Alton towers.

5.0/5

The property is as described and served our family well. With 2 teenage girls, 2 little ones and my partner and I. The two sofa beds were helpful and the kitchen was great.
The locality to Uttoxeter and Alton towers made it very convenient for our needs on a family holiday.
I would recommend.

5.0/5

Absolutely loved our short stay at this Cottage. Had everything we needed, kitchen was very well equipped . Cottage was immaculate throughout. Set in the beautiful peaceful surroundings of the countryside. Kids loved the games room pool table/darts. Alton Towers was 10 mins away. Went to the local Tavern pub/restaurant ( 5 mins away) for food which was lovely. We also had 40% of our meals with the Marsten app. Would definitely stay at Pear Tree Cottage again. Highly recommend.

5.0/5

We had a great stay with friends. Everything we needed and an amazing location for Alton Towers! Would recommend to others wanting to stay close by!

5.0/5

Lovely place to stay for a few nights to include a trip to Alton Towers. Walked to the Tavern pub for a meal. Place has everything you need foe a comfortable stay.

10.0/10

Positive: The house is beautiful. The beds are super comfy. Lovely quiet area.
Negative: There’s only 2 things I could complain about. The information about having to pay £1 per play on the pool table wasn’t in the information on the advert. We were only notified once the payment for the house was paid. The only reason we chose the house was for the pool table so quite disappointing. Also, the house was really hot, especially the bedrooms and we couldn’t find a fan anywhere.

4.0/5

Nice clean place to stay. Check in found to be frustrating, especially with limited phone signal. Comfy beds.

5.0/5

Really good value for money. Ideal location if you're visiting Alton Towers. Great that it's dog friendly. Beds are comfortable. Space was clean. I would highlight that there are 2 living rooms with sofa beds, one is effectively a large hallway/dining room though with the stairs in it, and you walk through it to get to the other living room (not a private space for sleeping).
Check in & communication great. Really lovely couple of days. Thank you

5.0/5

Great house, loved the pool table shame about price as limited to how many goes we could have. Lovely set up two double bedrooms one bigger enough for a cot, downstairs layout lovely although sofa beds smaller than expected and would be better suited to one adult.

There is a lovely pub up the road and round the corner called the tavern.

Very clean and perfect for couples or families

5.0/5

Beautiful cottage, clean and so incredibly comfortable (especially the bed) 😊
Fabulous location … it was perfect for us to go to the golf at JCB
Thankyou for your hospitality

5.0/5

Excellent overall: exactly what we needed to go to Alton Towers - thank you!

5.0/5

Last minute booking as the place we panned to stay at fell through. Lovely place in a very quiet area. Highly recommend

10.0/10

Positive: V clean, all you need for a great stay.
Responsive owners to any queries.

4.0/5

We stayed at Pear Tree Cottage and found it to be an excellent base for visiting the area. It's under 15 minutes from Alton Towers and close to Uttoxeter, with a large Tesco, B&M and other useful amenities nearby. Communication from the owners was good throughout. The cottage was clean, and the secure medium-sized garden was ideal for young children and pets. There is also a large patio table outside, which was perfect for enjoying meals in the good weather. In fact, we spent very little time indoors because the weather was so nice.

The only downsides were that, although advertised as sleeping up to eight people, the sofa bed between the kitchen and lounge is poor quality and really only suitable for one young child, not adults. The games room is a nice addition for families, but the room is too small for the pool table, with the cue regularly hitting the walls. Charging £1 per game feels unfair given its limited usability. Overall, we had a very enjoyable stay.

5.0/5

A beautiful house. Very quiet and peaceful. The surroundings were great. A very enjoyable stay.

5.0/5

Only thing I would say is the ‘local pubs’ are an hour walk away. There is a local 15 minutes walk away which is really nice and have lovely food and staff.

Overall lovely home and would recommend, especially for a trip to Alton towers!

5.0/5

Very helpful & great communication as I had been let down last minute

4.0/5

It was good and clean nothing was wrong with the place

5.0/5

We absolutely loved our two-night stay at Pear Tree Cottage and couldn’t have been happier with it. We stayed there while visiting Alton Towers with four adults and three children, and it was perfect from start to finish.

Before arriving, helpful YouTube videos were sent showing us how to find the cottage and use the check-in system, which made everything really easy. The cottage was spotless, peaceful, cosy, and felt like a real home from home. It had everything we needed including a washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine, air fryer, and TVs throughout the cottage.

The hosts were amazing and always quick to respond to any questions. We also loved the thoughtful touches like fresh towels and biscuits left on the beds when we arrived.

We genuinely had such a lovely stay and would 100% stay here again.

Thank you so much

5.0/5

Lovely, quiet location. exactly what we wanted.

5.0/5

Host was responsive and helpful. Cottage was clean and well equipped including consumables such as washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, liquid soap, loo roll etc. The WiFi worked well throughout the property. The pool table (£1 per play, via coin(s)) and darts (free) in the outhouse kept the teenagers happy. The 7kW EV charger worked seamlessly - just plugged in and left it overnight. There are two double bedrooms on first floor. The two sitting rooms on ground floor each have a double sofa bed. One of the sitting rooms is less private than the other as access to the other sitting room and the staircase are via this room. The ground floor has several single steps eg from kitchen one step down into utility and then one step up into the bathroom - which has a large shower, sink, loo & heated towel rail. Location: about 150yds down a single lane road, 10-15 mins by car to Alton Towers.

4.0/5

The house is lovely, we originally planned for 8 of us to stay but that would have been a super squeeze with only one bathroom/ toilet and kitchen was smaller than photos looked. It was a clean house and modern, perfect location for Alton Towers. Kitchen is fully equipped and we appreciated that. Beds were comfy but sofa bed was said to be lumpy. We actually booked for the advertised games room but this was a real disappointment. Paying £1 per play- the pool cues are broken, the table has holes/ needs maintenance and there is insufficient space to play pool properly. And then you pay £1. So if booking purely for the appeal of games room, I wouldn’t. Still, the property was lovely otherwise!

4.0/5

Great place to stay if you are visiting Alton towers.

4.0/5

Overall, this Airbnb was good value for money and located in a nice area. The place itself was comfortable and suited our needs well during the stay.

The only issue I had was with checkout. The owner arrived at 10:03am to make sure we had left, and it felt uncomfortable having him waiting there while we were still packing up. We were only a few minutes late due to disability-related delays, which can slow things down a little. A bit more understanding and flexibility at checkout would have made the experience much better.

5.0/5

Stayed with a group of six at the Pear Tree Cottage. Lovely place right next to a farm and surrounded by beautiful countrysides. The home was filled with the basic amenities and sleeping arrangements were comfortable.
The hosts were very communicative and friendly, and surrounding neighbours and other residents are very polite and friendly.
There isn’t much around the place as you need to travel a bit to find a shop etc but there is a beautiful pond and lake situated a couple minutes walk from the place.
Would definitely recommend and stay again.

5.0/5

Lovely place… loads of places to walk and so peaceful

5.0/5

Peaceful stay in a lovely private setting.
Very well priced and worth the cost.
Couch sofa beds were excellent for our large family staying. We had everything we needed in the house, and the kitchen was very well equipped! We will definitely try to book again on our next trip!

5.0/5

We had a great couple of nights here. The surroundings were beautiful, being by the farm is such a delight with only the animal sounds to hear.
We have two teenage sons and they spent a lot of the evening in the games room, they loved the darts and the pool table.
The house is spacious yet cosy, the kitchen fully equipped to make dinner for two nights. The beds are so comfortable, and waking up to the views of green all around are so good for the soul (we're from London so don't have that luxury).
We will definitely return, used the accommodation as a base for our Alton Towers trip but would stay an extra night or two just for the peace and tranquility. 5 stars from all of us, thank you!

10.0/10

Positive: The house was easy to book, clean, well equipped and excellently located.

5.0/5

We spent two nights at Pear Tree Cottage while visiting the area for a trip to Alton Towers. The cottage is lovely and clean, spacious and perfectly situated for access to the theme park. The facilities great and the cottage was sparkling clean. I particularly appreciated the helpful videos on "how to get here" and "how to use the shower" etc. sent ahead of our stay, a nice touch!

Whilst there, we had clear and responsive communication from the host whenever required, honestly, great service!

5.0/5

We had a lovely few days at Pear Tree Cottage. The property was in a nice, peaceful area with great pubs and restaurants nearby. Ideally situated for Alton Towers and can comfortably sleep two small families. The property was very well maintained and finished to a high standard with a television in every room and a pool table and dart board for entertainment. It was also very reasonably priced. The accommodation was pristine and the host was very responsive. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area. Thank you for a great stay.

4.0/5

For 2 adults, 2 teenagers and a dog the accommodation was lovely. Plenty of rooms for the teenagers to have their own space with TVs in each one!
Secure garden for the dog and private for sitting out.
Ideal base to visit Alton Towers and other attractions.
We will definitely be back.

9.0/10

Great stay
Positive: Really comfortable, spacious, nice modern kitchen and shower, god shower, large drive with gate felt secure.

Pool table and darts a bonus

Comfortable beds and was lovey and warm property.

Great location for visiting Alton Towers
Negative: N/A

5.0/5

Great location, only 10 minutes from Alton towers tucked away in a quiet farm style location.

the kids loved watching the cows on the working farm out of their bedroom window :)

Would recommend

5.0/5

Great place, lots to do. Would recommend

5.0/5

Loved our stay, great host and everything was as advertised.
Would definitely recommend.

4.0/5

Booked here for two employees, it was good for what they needed. However we did have a problem with hot water for a couple of nights, i was worried i wouldn't get it sorted as you cant contact the owner direct but after waiting for a phone call back, the agent contacted the owner who then went round and sorted a plumber to fix the problem. Hopefully it was just fault and doesn't happen for others.

5.0/5

Beautiful cottage in a peaceful setting. Lovely and private. Top quality furnishings & decor. Exceptionally clean. The place had everything you need for a stay away. The kitchen had high quality utensils & facilities. Shower room was very spacious. We enjoyed having a TV in every room too! Definitely worth every penny.
The hosts were responsive and very helpful. We will certainly be staying here again! Thank you!

5.0/5

Spent half term week with four 17 to 21 year old children. The cottage was perfect. Clean and tidy. Lisa the owner was magnificent and checked to ensure we had enough wood for the burner which was used and so so cosy. The location is great for the Peak District which we had some great walks. The local town has all you need including a cinema for a night out. Highly recommend and would 100% stay again.
Thank you.

5.0/5

Lovely stay and really easy access to the house itself very informative and communicative in regards to the house itself !! The pool table was a major seller for us as it was a unique feature although the space surrounding it could have been a little bigger so the pool cue could fit its full length , this wasn’t a massive issue, just as a heads up for anyone curious about the spacing The price for what we got was incredible :) thank you so much for our lovely weekend we hope to come back again
Thank you

5.0/5

Had a lovely stay here for the night with a few friends, great touch to have a pool table and darts we loved playing! We did notice dust around but nothing too bad and the downstairs television controllers had run out of battery so could not use 2 out of 3. This is a beautiful home in a nice and quiet area which we love! Should definitely stay here again!

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Explore the area around Lisa's Cottage: Pool Table

Rolling hills and charming villages define this corner of Staffordshire, making it a perfect base for both thrill-seekers and those seeking rural escape. Just minutes from Lisa’s Cottage you'll find the excitement of Alton Towers, while a short drive leads to historic gems like Sudbury Hall and the picturesque market town of Uttoxeter – offering local amenities alongside a taste of traditional England.

Where to eat & drink

Guests staying here will find satisfying options for food and drink within easy reach. Ramblers Retreat, approximately a 10-minute drive (3.1 miles) serves homemade cakes and lunches, while The Wayfarer, around 35 minutes away (13.2 miles), is known for its locally sourced menu and real ales.

Ramblers Retreat Ramblers Retreat serves delicious homemade cakes and light lunches, perfect after a country walk. Café · 4.7★ · (1,563 reviews) · 3.1 miles · ~10 min Photo by Dani Jones
The Wayfarer The Wayfarer is praised for its locally sourced food and wide selection of real ales in a cosy setting. Gastropub · 4.6★ · (3,871 reviews) · 13.2 miles · ~35 min Photo by The Wayfarer

Things to do

Guests staying here are perfectly positioned for exciting days out at Alton Towers, just 2.6 miles away, and its Waterpark at 2.3 miles. A fifteen-minute drive takes you to the National Trust’s Children's Country House at Sudbury, offering a glimpse into Victorian life, while Peak Wildlife Park is approximately eight miles distant for encounters with exotic animals. For a different experience, Churnet Valley Railway provides scenic steam train rides around six and a half miles from the property.

Alton Towers Alton Towers thrills with iconic rollercoasters like Nemesis and Wicker Man for adrenaline-fueled fun. Entertainment · 4.4★ · (56,966 reviews) · 2.6 miles · ~5 min Photo by Sergio Gutiérrez
Alton Towers Waterpark Alton Towers Waterpark offers exhilarating water slides and a wave pool for family aquatic adventures. Attraction · 4.3★ · (4,378 reviews) · 2.3 miles · ~5 min Photo by michael seng
National Trust - The Children's Country House at Sudbury The Children's Country House at Sudbury immerses kids in Victorian life through hands-on play & gardens. Museum · 4.6★ · (3,332 reviews) · 6.0 miles · ~15 min Photo by Ainsley S
Peak Wildlife Park Peak Wildlife Park lets you get close to exotic animals, including big cats and primates, with daily talks. Wildlife park · 4.6★ · (5,590 reviews) · 8.0 miles · ~20 min Photo by Peak Wildlife Park
Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley and Froghall Station) Churnet Valley Railway provides scenic steam train rides through Staffordshire’s beautiful countryside. 4.7★ · (2,595 reviews) · 6.5 miles · ~20 min Photo by Churnet Valley Railway - (Kingsley and Froghall,Station)
National Trust - Ilam Park Ilam Park features riverside walks, ancient woodlands, and a charming medieval manor house. Park · 4.7★ · (4,361 reviews) · 7.3 miles · ~20 min Photo by Jane
Thor's Cave Thor's Cave boasts dramatic views from within its natural cavern high above the Manifold Valley. Attraction · 4.7★ · (2,690 reviews) · 9.6 miles · ~25 min Photo by kevin mills
Carsington Water Visitor Centre Carsington Water Visitor Centre offers watersports, birdwatching, and cycling around England’s largest reservoir. Attraction · 4.6★ · (7,863 reviews) · 11.7 miles · ~35 min Photo by Carsington Water Visitor Centre
Galactica Galactica plunges riders through inversions on Alton Towers’ unique flying rollercoaster experience. Ride · 4.3★ · (1,680 reviews) · 2.5 miles · ~5 min Photo by Jarekthroughthelens
National Trust - Kedleston Hall Kedleston Hall showcases opulent interiors and Capability Brown landscaped gardens in a neoclassical mansion. Attraction · 4.7★ · (5,239 reviews) · 13.3 miles · ~35 min Photo by Dandylicious

Getting there & essentials

Guests staying here will find convenient access to Uttoxeter train station in approximately 10 minutes and a Tesco Superstore is also around a 10 minute drive away.

Uttoxeter Uttoxeter station offers rail connections and access to the historic market town and nearby racecourse. Transit station · 4.3★ · (24 reviews) · 3.9 miles · ~10 min Photo by Ivan Brosnan
Tesco Superstore Tesco Superstore provides convenient grocery shopping with a broad range of products and services. Supermarket · 4.0★ · (288 reviews) · 3.7 miles · ~10 min Photo by Vonkie (Vonkie)
Well Pharmacy Branch of the Well pharmacy chain on Enterprise Way, Stoke-on-Trent, for prescriptions and everyday medicines. Pharmacy · 2.5★ · (31 reviews) · 10.0 miles · ~30 min Photo by Well Pharmacy