Cheddleton
Lee House Cottage + Annexe
Overview
Lee House Cottage sits in a large garden in the lovely Staffordshire Moorlands. With eight bedrooms (13 beds) and five bathrooms in the cottage and annexe there’s space for up to 19 guests.
There are large dining areas both indoors and out plus TV and Wifi, hot tub, table tennis and BBQ!
Lee House Cottage is a fantastic base with great pubs, attractions, walks and cycle trails in the beautiful woodlands of the Churnet Valley. 20 min to the Peak District National Park, 27 min to Alton Towers.
The Space
Lee House Cottage (plus annexe) is in a gorgeous rural setting in the lovely village of Cheddleton in the Staffordshire Moorlands and has one of the few hot tubs in the area – and donkeys! With eight bedrooms (13 beds) and five bathrooms there’s space for up to 19 guests. Wifi throughout and plenty of on-site parking.
Both the main cottage and the annexe have a ground floor bedroom and bathroom with a walk-in shower, a living room and a kitchen. Extensive garden, hens, lovely walks, cycle routes and rock climbing!
Lee House Cottage has charming country style with exposed beams and stonework. Both cosy living rooms have woodburners, comfortable seating, TV and French windows opening on to the garden and there’s a large bookcase.
The main kitchen has an Aga plus electric oven and hob, a breakfast bar and French windows. There’s a dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster and a utility room with a large fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and iron. The dining area with its long table is a great place for everyone to gather – and the woodburners make it a cosy stay all year round!
The Annexe has an open-plan living/kitchen/dining area with French windows opening on to the garden.
There are eight lovely bedrooms.
Main cottage
Bedroom 1: superking (can be converted to twin beds on request)
Bedroom 2: superking (twin beds on request)
Bedroom 3: single bed and a bunk bed
Bedroom 4: superking (twin beds on request)
Bedroom 5: superking (twin beds on request), trundle bed
Bedroom 6: double (small twin beds on request)
Annexe
Bedroom 7: superking (twin beds on request)
Bedroom 8: superking (twin beds on request)
A high chair and a cot are available.
The ground floor ensuite bathrooms have wet rooms with a rainfall shower. One bathroom has a bath and an overhead shower, two have baths and a hand-held shower.
Both cottage and annexe are wheelchair-accessible. There is a small step at the annexe door (ramp available) but access to the grounds is flat and wheelchair-accessible.
In the large garden there’s a hot tub with Bluetooth speakers, a table tennis table, dining area, boules, croquet, seating and sunshades!
Guest Access
Plenty on-site parking
Private entrance
Large garden
The property has level access inside and out, with one small step for which a ramp is available. Please contact the owner about any specific requirements.
Entry is across land used by a local dairy farm and you may occasionally be required to wait while the cows are moved
Stag parties are not allowed. Hen parties may be arranged on request
Pets are not allowed
Smoking is not allowed
Cheddleton is a charming village with the historic Flint Mill and Churnet Valley Railway’s Victorian station, complete with signal box and steam locomotives! There are pubs serving food, a lovely restaurant and the award-winning Old School Tearooms. Beautiful woodland and riverside walks in the Churnet Valley, wildlife haven. Rock climbing on the Roaches, Hen Cloud and Ramshaw Rocks.
Churnet Valley Railway – steam train rides with fun dining options: Bombay Express, Sunday lunch, cream tea plus spa treatments and falcons!
Cheddleton Flint Mill – restored 18th-century watermill right in the village on the River Churnet, where flint was processed for the pottery industry. Explore inside on Mondays and Wednesdays
Peak District National Park ‒ 8.2 miles
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 Curse of Alton Manor and CBeebies Land, 12.9 miles
Leek – market town with a cobbled market place and fine Victorian architecture vast antique emporiums, bookshops and galleries, good restaurants and real ale pubs, 5 miles
Ford Green Hall – 17thC timber-framed farmhouse with a taste of the farmer’s life: costumed characters, children’s trails and a Jacobean tea room, 6.3 miles
Dimmingsdale ‒ spectacular scenery, haven for wildlife and ramblers with the award-winning Ramblers Retreat tearoom, 12.8 miles
Peak Wildlife Park – polar bears, zebras, meerkats, close encounters with endangered species, 8.6 miles
JCB World ‒ factory tour and museum celebrating the world famous diggers plus waterfowl lakes, 14.9 miles
Thor’s Cave ‒ Stone Age Airb&b, natural cavern with stunning views with Long Row, a Neolithic burial site, nearby, 13 miles
Uttoxeter Racecourse ‒ 18 miles
Biddulph Grange Garden (National Trust) – eccentric Victorian gardens with a maze of hidden tunnels leading to gardens inspired by China, Egypt, and the Himalayas! 10.1 miles
Trentham Gardens – Italian style gardens, shopping village and café, 12.4 miles
Trentham Monkey Forest – walk with monkeys! 13.1 miles
19 Guests
8 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
Cleaning included · Select dates for exact price
Minimum stay: 1 night
Check-in after 16:00 · Check-out before 10:00
No extra guest fees — the price is the same for any party size up to 19 guests. Please include everyone staying; bookings cannot exceed this maximum.
Accommodation £0.00
Discount £0.00
Total £0.00
Free cancellation up to 10 days before arrival.
FEATURES
BED LAYOUT
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 5
Bedroom 6
Bedroom 7
Bedroom 8
What’s nearby
Hand-picked local spots around Lee House Cottage + Annexe — tap a pin for details.
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.
-
The Lazy Trout The Lazy Trout: Enjoy traditional pub food at this scenic riverside location. 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.
-
Brindley Farm - Dining & Carvery Brindley Farm - Dining & Carvery: Visit for a traditional Sunday carvery in a family-friendly atmosphere. Photo by Brindley Farm - Dining & Carvery -
The Wayfarer The Wayfarer: Dine at a gastropub known for high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. Photo by The Wayfarer -
Blockhouse at The Sheet Anchor Blockhouse at The Sheet Anchor: Experience a traditional pub atmosphere with locally praised dining. 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.
-
Peak Wildlife Park Peak Wildlife Park: See exotic animals and enjoy close encounters in a walk-through park. Photo by Peak Wildlife Park -
Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley and Froghall Station) Churnet Valley Railway: Ride vintage steam trains through the scenic Churnet Valley landscape. Photo by Churnet Valley Railway - (Kingsley and Froghall,Station) -
National Trust - Biddulph Grange Garden National Trust - Biddulph Grange Garden: Explore eclectic Victorian gardens with global themes and unique plant collections. Photo by Jimothy Z -
Middleport Pottery Middleport Pottery: Visit a historic pottery museum and working studio specializing in traditional ceramics. Photo by Middleport Pottery -
Lud's Church Lud's Church: Discover a secluded, mossy rocky chasm used as a historic hiding place. Photo by WaiTak Chao -
Trentham Monkey Forest Trentham Monkey Forest: Walk through a natural woodland with free-roaming Barbary macaques. Photo by Trentham Monkey Forest -
Thor's Cave Thor's Cave: Explore a dramatic natural cavern with panoramic views of the Manifold Valley. Photo by kevin mills -
Alton Towers Alton Towers: Experience world-famous rollercoasters and stunning gardens at this major theme park. Photo by Sergio Gutiérrez -
Regent Theatre Regent Theatre: Watch professional plays and musicals in a community-focused theatrical venue. Photo by Regent Theatre -
Trentham Estate Trentham Estate: Visit the expansive Italian gardens and the upscale shopping village. 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.
-
Waterworld Waterworld: Enjoy one of the UK's largest indoor water parks and wave pools. 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.
-
Manor House, Alsager Manor House, Alsager: Enjoy a stay at this upscale spa hotel in a converted manor. Photo by The Spa at the Manor House, Alsager -
Fenton Manor Sports Complex Fenton Manor Sports Complex: Utilize a variety of modern gym equipment and swimming facilities. 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.
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.
- City Centre Central Taxis Private-hire taxi firm based in Tunstall, covering Stoke-on-Trent's six towns and the surrounding area.
- Tesco Extra Large Tesco Extra on Clough Street beside Hanley, the biggest supermarket in Stoke-on-Trent's city centre.
-
Longton Small station in the middle of Longton on the Crewe-to-Derby line, one stop from Stoke-on-Trent. Photo by Phoenix Property - Leek Moorland Hospital Community hospital in Leek with outpatient and inpatient services; the nearest A&E is Royal Stoke.
Travel Fox Guides
Things to do in Staffordshire
Local attractions, walks, family days out and insider tips for your stay.
You may also like
Greenways House - Parking, Pool Table and Garden!
Silkwood House | Boutique 4 Bed nr. Peak District
Amy's House: 20mins Alton Towers
Lisa's House Leek: 20mins Alton Towers
The Moorlands Suite - 1 Bed Apartment
The Roaches Suite - Large 2 Bedroom Apartment
The Rudyard Suite - Large 1 Bed Apartment
