Hippos Rest, a property with a garden, is set in Mow Cop, 20 km from Capesthorne Hall, 34 km from Alton Towers, as well as 35 km from Buxton Opera House. The property is situated 40 km from Tatton Park, 41 km from Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens and 46 km from Victoria Baths. The property is non-smoking and is located 17 km from Trentham Gardens. The holiday home features 1 bedroom, a TV, an equipped kitchen, a washing machine and 1 bathroom with a shower. Providing free private parking, this 4-star holiday home also features free WiFi. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Whitworth Art Gallery is 47 km from the holiday home, while Manchester Museum is 47 km away. The nearest airport is Manchester Airport, 31 km from Hippos Rest.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Paje
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The theme, the cleanliness and the hosts! Felt like a home away from home. Was very Very thoughtful and caring especially nice to experience when you are a solo traveller!
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very helpful hosts, who went above and beyond, gave us a lift into town and made the house romantic for our arrival for our anniversary!
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything it was just perfect..A beautiful cottage and fantastic host’s

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Company information

Cottages-com is the UK’s leading provider of holiday cottages and luxury homes and offers more than 22,000 places to stay in the UK. From coastal retreats to country castles, the brand is home to a number of unique, inspiring collections, verified by our experts, and helps over 1.45 million guests and more than 163,000 pets find their perfect break every year. Cottages-com is part of the Awaze group – Europe’s leading managed vacation rentals and holiday resorts business

Property information

No children or babies allowed. There is open water in the property grounds. The garden is shared with the owner. Hippo’s Rest is a great base for so many activities with its central location to plenty of attractions.. Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Fire, Patio Doors Leading To Garden Dining area. Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer Separate Toilet. First Floor: Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Washing machine and tumble dryer available on request.. Hippo’s Rest is a wonderfully designed semi-detached holiday cottage for two guests and is spread over two floors. On the ground floor, the heart of the property, is the open plan living space with views out of the patio doors. Upstairs, there is a large bedroom with kingsize bed and a spacious bathroom with shower cubicle. Outside, there is an interesting pond area within the large lawned landscaped gardens that are shared with the owners, who live adjacent, but you have your own patio area with garden furniture allowing guests to enjoy al fresco dining. Harriseahead is a quiet village nestling under the ancient folly of Mow Cop Castle which sits near the end of the Gritstone Trail, a great challenge for walkers. Situated right on the edge of the border between Cheshire, the Staffordshire moorlands and Stoke-on-Trent. There is an abundance of National Trust properties nearby, including Biddulph Grange, Little Moreton Hall, Quarry Bank Mill and Tatton park. The beautiful town of Leek, on the edge of the Peak District National Park, is a Mecca for antique hunters and is 11 miles away. The market town of Congleton is 3½ miles away, and the heritage towns of the Potteries are also close by. Also well worth a full day visit is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jodrell Bank Observatory and the Lovell Telesco...

Languages spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hippos Rest
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Parking garage
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
Bedroom
  • Linen
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
Media & Technology
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Outdoors
  • Garden
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
Languages spoken
  • Danish
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Croatian
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Swedish

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 23:59

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 00:01 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay you can pay for any extras using Mastercard and Visa .


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Cottages.com will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to collect keys, will be emailed to you.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Hippos Rest

  • Hippos Rest has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

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  • The prices at Hippos Rest may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hippos Rest can accommodate the following group size:

    • 2 guests

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  • Check-in at Hippos Rest is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Hippos Rest is 0.9 miles from the centre of Mow Cop. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Hippos Rest offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):