Leek
Silkwood House | Boutique 4 Bed nr. Peak District
4.9Silkwood House is a boutique 4-bedroom home in Leek, sleeping 8. Enjoy a private hot tub, games room with pool table & darts, and stylish, spacious interiors. Just a 10-minute walk to town, close to the Peak District, The Roaches and Alton Towers. Perfect for families, groups and dogs looking for a relaxing getaway with adventure on the doorstep.
🐾 Well-behaved dogs are very welcome at Silkwood House. 🐾
Welcome to Silkwood House – the best of both worlds in the heart of Leek.
The charming market town of Leek sits on the south-western edge of the Peak District and is affectionately known as the Queen of the Moorlands. Surrounded by the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands and set on the banks of the River Churnet, Leek offers a great mix of independent shops, cafés, markets and local character. It’s also just a few miles from the iconic Roaches and some of the Peak District’s most stunning countryside
This stylish townhouse is just a 10-minute walk from the town centre, yet countryside views are only a short drive away – or enjoy a scenic stroll along the canal straight from your doorstep. You’ll have the charm of market-town life with easy access to nature.
The location couldn’t be more convenient. There is a supermarket just a couple of minutes walk away – you’ll never run out of ice cubes again!
Perfectly placed for days out:
• 15 minutes to Alton Towers
• 10 minutes to the stunning Peak District
• 12 minutes to The Roaches
• Just 3 minutes from Leek Golf Club
After a day of walking, exploring or golfing, unwind in your private hot tub in the garden, or head to the games room for a game of pool or darts.
The house comprises:
Downstairs
• Spacious living room with a flatscreen Smart TV
• Double bedroom with beautiful 4-poster bed
• Kitchen diner
• Shower room with toilet
• Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
• Game Room with pool table and darts
Upstairs
• Master bedroom (can be set up as superking or twin singles)
• Double bedroom with king-size bed
• Twin bedroom (can also be set up as a superking)
• Large family bathroom with bath and shower
Outside
• Hot Tub
• Picnic bench seating 8 people
• Slabbed patio area with some greenery
If you’d like any bedrooms configured differently from the photos, please send a request when booking.
A short walk takes you into Leek’s cobbled streets, where you’ll find historic pubs with open fires, local markets and independent shops full of character.
All the natural beauty of Staffordshire and the Peak District, with the convenience of town life – Silkwood House is the perfect base for families, friends, walkers and thrill-seekers alike.
Days out for Kids:
Make it a family holiday to remember! The kids are bound to love some of the region’s most sought-after attractions, all just a short drive from Silkwood House:
• Alton Towers, including CBeebies Land
• Churnet Valley Railway
• Peak Wildlife Park
• Waterworld Aqua Park
• Deep Hayes Country Park and Consall Nature Park
• Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park
• Rudyard Lake – offering boating, paddleboarding, cycling and more
An ideal base for creating truly special family moments, with a perfect balance of adventure, nature and relaxation.
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Cleaning included · Select dates for exact price
Minimum stay: 1 night
Check-in after 15:00 · Check-out before 10:00
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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Free cancellation up to 10 days before arrival.
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The house itself was very comfortable and clean and the hot tub was a great little addition when coming back from several long walks.
The only negative I would say is the games room. Whilst this is a great idea this was in the garage so the pool table was old and not sturdy so unable to play it and half the darts were broken. It was quite dark so would have been handy to be able to open up the garage doors to let light in but nonetheless it was a nice added extra to have incase we fancied some other form of entertainment
Overall we would def choose to stay here again and recommend to family and friends
5.0/5
The house is beautiful and the hot tub was all set up, everyone relaxed right into the stay - the Morrisons right over the street is a great bonus and everything we chose to do was less than 30 minutes away. It is also great that fans were provided given the heatwave.
The only thing I'd say is the TV is quite small and right in the corner - it made watching the world cup a bit squintier than we'd have liked 🤓⚽
We had a lovely time. Thanks again! 🙏
5.0/5
The house is beautifully decorated and exactly matches the photos.
With the car we were able to visit Alton Towers, Drayton Manor and Chester Zoo. We also highly recommend Waterworld! At night, the beautiful local town centre is a ten minute walk; we enjoyed many hours in the local beer gardens.
If you have a large group and you’re looking for this type of adventure- then you couldn’t do better than this address.
There is a Morrisons directly across the road- but with local landscaping you don’t even see it. There are plenty of opportunities for dog walks if you take your furry friend.
We celebrated a 16th and a 21st while we were there and the memories will stay with us forever.
Thank you!
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Extremely comfortable lounge and bedrooms, lovely quality beds and bedding and very well equipped kitchen.
Great location close to supermarket and short walk to town centre.
We went for some fabulous walks with our dog and marvelled at the scenery. It was great to come home after hiking the Peak District trails and relax in the hot tub with a glass of wine!
We also found some super pubs and restaurants all dog friendly much to Lacey’s delight!
Thank you Roisin and team. We will be back 😊
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Lovely house decorated beautifully with great use of hot tub. Host was great and very responsive, provided recommendations of where to go and went out of her way to add additional amenities which we really appreciated, was really nice and thoughtful.
We had never been to Leek before as a location i would say it is great to be able to travel places to for example we ventured to Cheshire Oak designer village which is about an hour away and i am aware Alton Towers is about 30 mins away. There are lovely places to go and walk between 20-30 minutes away and a Morrisons at the bottom of the road!
Thank you Roisin wish you all the best with your new business venture.
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The hot tub was such a lovely bonus and made our stay feel extra special.
This is a new venture for Roisin and her family, but you’d never know it - you’ll feel very well looked after in her gorgeous home. The location is brilliant too, with easy access to Leek, Alton Towers, Peak Wildlife Park and the bike trails at Waterhouses.
Thank you, Roisin 💖
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The kitchen is well equipped with plenty of space to cook and eat together, which made it perfect for our group and really gave it that “home away from home” feeling. One of the highlights was the private outdoor hot tub, which is nicely tucked away so you can relax and unwind. The games room was also brilliant – the pool table and darts kept everyone entertained.
The location is great too, with a Morrisons supermarket nearby which made it really easy to pick up essentials. It’s also a great base for exploring Leek and the surrounding Peak District.
Overall, this is a comfortable, well-equipped place to stay and perfect for a relaxing break with family or friends. We had a wonderful time and would definitely stay again. Highly recommended!
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Explore the area around Silkwood House | Boutique 4 Bed nr. Peak District
On the Staffordshire edge of the Peak District, Silkwood House sits within easy reach of both wild scenery and big days out — Alton Towers is around 30 minutes away, and the steam trains of the Churnet Valley Railway just 15. When hunger strikes, The Lazy Trout serves riverside pub food ten minutes down the road.
Where to eat & drink
The Lazy Trout, about ten minutes away, pairs riverside views with traditional pub food and local ales, while The Wayfarer offers more refined dining with locally sourced ingredients around 40 minutes' drive.
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The Lazy Trout The Lazy Trout offers riverside views alongside traditional pub fare and local ales. Photo by Paul Gascoyne -
The Royal Oak | Peak District The Royal Oak serves traditional pub fare alongside real ales in a charming Peak District village setting. Photo by The Royal Oak | Peak District -
Sutton Hall Sutton Hall provides hearty meals & a welcoming atmosphere within a historic country pub. Photo by David Bloor -
Brindley Farm - Dining & Carvery Brindley Farm serves traditional carvery meals in a family-friendly pub setting. Photo by Brindley Farm - Dining & Carvery -
The Wayfarer The Wayfarer provides refined dining with locally-sourced ingredients in a charming village pub setting. Photo by The Wayfarer
Things to do
Days out here range from wallabies and big cats at Peak Wildlife Park, 15 minutes away, to the dramatic hilltop views of Thor's Cave, a 20-minute drive. Thrill-seekers have Alton Towers and its famous rollercoasters around half an hour off.
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Peak Wildlife Park Peak Wildlife Park lets you get close to exotic animals, including wallabies and big cats. Photo by Peak Wildlife Park -
Churnet Valley Railway (Kingsley and Froghall Station) Churnet Valley Railway provides scenic steam train rides through the beautiful Staffordshire countryside. Photo by Churnet Valley Railway - (Kingsley and Froghall,Station) -
National Trust - Biddulph Grange Garden Biddulph Grange Garden showcases Victorian garden ‘rooms’, including Italian terraces & an Egyptian courtyard. Photo by Jimothy Z -
Thor's Cave Thor’s Cave features a dramatic natural cave with stunning views from its hilltop location. Photo by kevin mills -
Middleport Pottery Middleport Pottery showcases the historic production of iconic Burleigh ware ceramics with factory tours. Photo by Middleport Pottery -
Alton Towers Alton Towers thrills with its collection of iconic rollercoasters like Nemesis and Wicker Man. Photo by Sergio Gutiérrez -
Poole's Cavern Poole’s Cavern boasts impressive stalactite formations within an extensive underground show cavern system. Photo by Poole's Cavern -
Trentham Monkey Forest Trentham Monkey Forest is a unique walk-through enclosure allowing close observation of Barbary macaques. Photo by Trentham Monkey Forest -
National Trust - Ilam Park Ilam Park boasts stunning riverside walks and a historic manor house featured in *Pride & Prejudice*. Photo by Jane -
Alton Towers Waterpark Alton Towers Waterpark offers adrenaline-pumping slides and family-friendly water adventures in one location. Photo by michael seng
Experiences
Dog owners are well served locally, with a secure fenced paddock near Leek just five minutes away for private off-lead walks.
- The Dog Play Park – Secure Dog Park Enclosed dog park near Biddulph for safe off-lead play.
- Wild Wuffas Secure Dog Exercise & Training Field Secure enclosed field near Buxton for off-lead dog exercise and training.
- Ashbourne Dog Field Secure enclosed field on the edge of Ashbourne for safe off-lead dog walks.
- Paddocks For Paws Secure fenced paddock near Leek for private off-lead dog walking.
Getting there & essentials
Congleton station is around 20 minutes' drive, as is Asda's Tunstall superstore, with Leek's community hospital just five minutes away.
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Asda Tunstall Superstore Asda Tunstall Superstore offers groceries, household goods, & general shopping convenience. Photo by Asda Tunstall Superstore -
Congleton Congleton is a market town offering transport links and access to local shops and amenities. Photo by Charles Williams -
Biddulph Late Night Pharmacy Biddulph Late Night Pharmacy provides essential pharmaceutical services with extended opening hours. Photo by Biddulph Late Night Pharmacy - Leek Moorland Hospital Community hospital in Leek providing minor injuries and local outpatient services.
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The only downside was the kitchen wasn’t very well equipped and the pool table was very small and not useable as it was very rickety .
Despite that we would recommend this Airbnb and its location as the town of Leek is within walking distance and a big supermarket was just down the road