The Old Barn

Alton, ST10 3BQ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map – Train Access

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 10.0/10! <small>(score from <b>15</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
a kitchen with a table and chairs in a kitchen at The Old Barn in Alton
a living room with leather furniture and a fireplace at The Old Barn in Alton
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The Old Barn

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9.3
Scored 9.3
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
15 reviews
  • Entire home
  • 1722 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Parking on site

The Old Barn offers accommodations in Alton, one mile from Alton Towers and 16 miles from Trentham Gardens. The property is around 22 miles from Buxton Opera House, 29 miles from Capesthorne Hall, and 31 miles from Chatsworth House. Sudbury Hall is 14 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home features 5 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 3 bathrooms. Providing free private parking, this 5-star vacation home also features free Wifi. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can also relax in the garden. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport, 34 miles from The Old Barn.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
3 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 full bed
Bedroom 4:
3 twin beds
Bedroom 5:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.3
Location
10
High score for Alton
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Great location for Alton towers, just a short walk away to the entrance. Great space inside for a family of 8 and good space outside for the kids to run around. Was perfect for a family break and loved our stay.”
  • Deborah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely spacious home and the location for our Alton Towers trip was perfect”
  • Carly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Was brilliant for us a family of 11! So close to Alton towers! Big living room and kitchen for all of us to sit together! Would definitely use again!”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 76,504 reviews from 21770 properties
21770 managed properties

Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

This barn is a superb detached conversion in the rural hamlet of Farley on the Alton Towers estate. Hosting five bedrooms; two doubles, a twin, a triple bunk and a ground-floor triple bunk, along with a bathroom and two ground-floor shower rooms, this property can sleep up to 12 guests. There is a kitchen/diner, a utility and a sitting room with a woodburning stove. To the outside, there is a large mature gardens with furniture, whilst ample off-road parking is available. This is the perfect property for a family to get together and to enjoy all that the Peak District has to offer. Note: Property is within ten minutes walk from the pay gates of Alton Towers enabling guests to pop in and out of the park. Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of 250

Neighborhood info

Located on the Alton Towers estate, Farley is a historic village that is made up of traditional farms and cottages spread throughout the estate. The theme park has many attractions and activities for all ages. There are magnificent gardens and a boating lake as well as the exciting rides for the brave at heart. Ashbourne is a lovely town only 12 miles from Farley and has a variety of shops and restaurants. The town is full of character and has charming cobbled alleys to explore and a host of antique shops for the avid collector. The Peak District National Park is a fantastic attraction with historic houses and country parks in reach.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Barn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Additional bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Old Barn takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old Barn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Old Barn

    • Check-in at The Old Barn is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The Old Barn can accommodate this group size:

      • 12 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, The Old Barn is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Old Barn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The Old Barn is 1.4 miles from the center of Alton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • The prices at The Old Barn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • The Old Barn has the following number of bedrooms:

        • 5 bedrooms

        For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.