Lee House Cottage + Annexe

Explore the area around Lee House Cottage + Annexe

Set in the countryside around Leek, on the doorstep of the Staffordshire Moorlands, this is steam-railway, wildlife and theme-park territory in equal measure. Alton Towers is around 25 minutes by car, and when hunger strikes, The Lazy Trout serves traditional pub food in a riverside spot about 15 minutes away.

Where to eat & drink

For eating out, The Lazy Trout is the obvious first stop — traditional pub food by the river, around 15 minutes' drive — while The Wayfarer, a gastropub about 35 minutes away, is known for locally sourced cooking.

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  The Lazy Trout The Lazy Trout: Enjoy traditional pub food at this scenic riverside location. Pub · 4.7★ · (2,813 reviews) · 5.7 miles · ~15 min Photo by Paul Gascoyne
• The Three Horseshoes Country Inn & Spa (Leek) The Three Horseshoes Country Inn & Spa: Visit for its wellness spa and traditional country inn hospitality. Wedding Venue · 4.4★ · (2,901 reviews) · 5.7 miles · ~15 min
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  Brindley Farm - Dining & Carvery Brindley Farm - Dining & Carvery: Visit for a traditional Sunday carvery in a family-friendly atmosphere. Pub · 4.0★ · (5,678 reviews) · 6.3 miles · ~20 min Photo by Brindley Farm - Dining & Carvery
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  The Wayfarer The Wayfarer: Dine at a gastropub known for high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Gastropub · 4.6★ · (3,871 reviews) · 12.0 miles · ~35 min Photo by The Wayfarer
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  Blockhouse at The Sheet Anchor Blockhouse at The Sheet Anchor: Experience a traditional pub atmosphere with locally praised dining. Restaurant · 4.6★ · (3,932 reviews) · 12.3 miles · ~35 min Photo by Blockhouse at The Sheet Anchor

Things to do

Days out range from vintage steam trains on the Churnet Valley Railway, 5.4 miles away, to walk-through animal encounters at Peak Wildlife Park at six miles. For bigger thrills, Alton Towers and its world-famous rollercoasters are 9.5 miles from the door.

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  Peak Wildlife Park Peak Wildlife Park: See exotic animals and enjoy close encounters in a walk-through park. Wildlife park · 4.6★ · (5,590 reviews) · 6.0 miles · ~15 min Photo by Peak Wildlife Park
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  Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley and Froghall Station) Churnet Valley Railway: Ride vintage steam trains through the scenic Churnet Valley landscape. 4.7★ · (2,595 reviews) · 5.4 miles · ~15 min Photo by Churnet Valley Railway - (Kingsley and Froghall,Station)
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  National Trust - Biddulph Grange Garden National Trust - Biddulph Grange Garden: Explore eclectic Victorian gardens with global themes and unique plant collections. Botanical garden · 4.7★ · (5,703 reviews) · 5.8 miles · ~15 min Photo by Jimothy Z
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  Middleport Pottery Middleport Pottery: Visit a historic pottery museum and working studio specializing in traditional ceramics. Manufacturer · 4.6★ · (2,034 reviews) · 6.2 miles · ~15 min Photo by Middleport Pottery
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  Lud's Church Lud's Church: Discover a secluded, mossy rocky chasm used as a historic hiding place. Attraction · 4.8★ · (2,156 reviews) · 8.5 miles · ~25 min Photo by WaiTak Chao
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  Trentham Monkey Forest Trentham Monkey Forest: Walk through a natural woodland with free-roaming Barbary macaques. Wildlife park · 4.6★ · (9,829 reviews) · 9.8 miles · ~25 min Photo by Trentham Monkey Forest
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  Thor's Cave Thor's Cave: Explore a dramatic natural cavern with panoramic views of the Manifold Valley. Attraction · 4.7★ · (2,690 reviews) · 9.0 miles · ~25 min Photo by kevin mills
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  Alton Towers Alton Towers: Experience world-famous rollercoasters and stunning gardens at this major theme park. Entertainment · 4.4★ · (56,966 reviews) · 9.5 miles · ~25 min Photo by Sergio Gutiérrez
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  Regent Theatre Regent Theatre: Watch professional plays and musicals in a community-focused theatrical venue. Theatre · 4.6★ · (3,120 reviews) · 5.4 miles · ~15 min Photo by Regent Theatre
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  Trentham Estate Trentham Estate: Visit the expansive Italian gardens and the upscale shopping village. Park · 4.6★ · (12,095 reviews) · 9.0 miles · ~25 min Photo by Mark F

Experiences

For a slower pace, Moddershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat offers luxury wellness treatments about 25 minutes away, while Waterworld's indoor slides and wave pools are 15 minutes by car.

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  Waterworld Waterworld: Enjoy one of the UK's largest indoor water parks and wave pools. Water park · 3.9★ · (8,244 reviews) · 6.1 miles · ~15 min Photo by Waterworld
• Moddershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat Moddershall Oaks Country Spa Retreat: Relax at a luxury spa known for its high-end wellness treatments. Spa & leisure · 4.5★ · (1,703 reviews) · 8.8 miles · ~25 min
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  Manor House, Alsager Manor House, Alsager: Enjoy a stay at this upscale spa hotel in a converted manor. Spa · 4.6★ · (1,519 reviews) · 9.6 miles · ~25 min Photo by The Spa at the Manor House, Alsager
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  Fenton Manor Sports Complex Fenton Manor Sports Complex: Utilize a variety of modern gym equipment and swimming facilities. Sports centre · 4.2★ · (1,316 reviews) · 6.1 miles · ~15 min Photo by YUE KA KWUN
• Shrigley Hall Hotel & Spa Shrigley Hall Hotel & Spa: Visit for the luxury accommodations and a championship 18-hole golf course. Spa & leisure · 3.9★ · (4,684 reviews) · 17.1 miles · ~50 min

Getting there & essentials

The nearest big supermarket is the Tesco Extra beside Hanley, about 15 minutes by car, with Longton station also around 15 minutes away.

• Waterloo Pharmacy Community pharmacy on Waterloo Road in Burslem, the Potteries' Mother Town, for prescriptions and everyday medicines. Pharmacy · 3.7★ · (57 reviews) · 5.5 miles · ~15 min
• City Centre Central Taxis Private-hire taxi firm based in Tunstall, covering Stoke-on-Trent's six towns and the surrounding area. Taxi Service · 2.7★ · (268 reviews) · 6.0 miles · ~15 min
• Tesco Extra Large Tesco Extra on Clough Street beside Hanley, the biggest supermarket in Stoke-on-Trent's city centre. Supermarket · 3.8★ · (863 reviews) · 5.6 miles · ~15 min
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  Longton Small station in the middle of Longton on the Crewe-to-Derby line, one stop from Stoke-on-Trent. Transit station · 3.3★ · (20 reviews) · 6.1 miles · ~15 min Photo by Phoenix Property
• Leek Moorland Hospital Community hospital in Leek with outpatient and inpatient services; the nearest A&E is Royal Stoke. Hospital · 4.5★ · (94 reviews) · 3.4 miles · ~10 min