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Reviews of Willow cottage with private hot tub 4 stars

Hen cloud cottage Upperhulme Leek, Upper Hulme, ST13 8TZ, United Kingdom

#4 of 9 hotels in Upper Hulme

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 165 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    7.7

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    7.3

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  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Loved its proximity to Alton Towers (7 miles approx), it was beautifully quiet and private, fully equipped kitchen, living area with freeview TV, WiFi (SD streaming quality), lovely comfy bed, powerful shower, fully private hot tub, allocated parking space. Would definitely stay again!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    10
    So refreshing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to say here

    It so quiet and peaceful. The location is perfect.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely location peaceful and very scenic. Accommodation very clean and comfortable

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect little stay for 1 night. It was my partners birthday so we stayed here for the night. Owner sent us all the information and was easy to follow and allowed us a lovely peaceful stay. We will be coming back

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2023

    2.0
    Owner ruined it. Argued with my partner in the morning. We wasn’t noisy or anything. She was one of the most rudest peop
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lady was so rude. Not welcoming a atall. When we asked for directions. She replied “can’t you read the sign”. Wouldn’t go there again just from the snobbiness. No privacy.

    Very cute property was lovely. The actual cottage was gorgeous. Just the staff was a joke.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    10
    Precious few days away with best friends - stunning surroundings and very peaceful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night

    this place is a hidden gem - absolutely beautiful - very peaceful and relaxing. will be returning soon...

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2023

    10
    Lovely place and the hot tub was gorgeous.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely stay and a really comfortable bed. We had one small issue which was dealt with straight away. We would stay again.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2023

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lady over seeing the property didn't even acknowledge us when we pulled up, she just looked and looked away but the next day she just seemed to be there all the time just outside even though the weather was horrendous felt a little uncomfortable if being honest. The fact the hot tub could only be used between 10am and 10pm as it was cleaned every night just after 10pm don't get why it needed to be cleaned during the 2 nights we were supposed to be there. Booked Friday to Sunday but actually came home at 7pm Saturday night.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was in a lovely location and the cottage itself was very cosy. We had a lovely weekend, would definitely return in the future.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2023

    10
    Lovely little cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We couldn't get the heating and hot water to work

    Love the hot tub it was clean quite and tidy lovely setting and very comfy

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Beautiful cottage in an even more beautiful location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2023

    1.0
    avoid this property. it is not safe for anyone
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    my car was parked in the private car park it was broken into during the night and badly damaged. despite cctv the owners would not answer any calls and messages to say cctv unfortunately does not cover car park. appalling people. avoid

    nothing

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location for some beautiful walks, the property had everything you need and the hot tub was lovely to relax in after a long day.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    10
    Perfect little getaway to just relax and unwind!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing was perfect!

    loved the location and how comfortable the place was!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's a shame check-out is 10am...11am would've been better. I totally understand that there's lots to do though & a tight schedule in place. I just wanted to sit on the balcony looking at the beautiful views, listening to the birds & relaxing over a leisurely breakfast....totally selfish of me! 😘😂

    Perfect location...off the beaten track. Just what I needed...a complete escape & the best night's sleep ever! 👌

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice and peaceful hot tub was amazing 😁

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 March 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The instructions were a bit harsh and felt like we were being told off by teacher!

    The location of the property is amazing, it was very clean and the hot tub was amazing!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the cottage was in an amazing location with amazing views the cottage was beautiful and clean and was definitely worth the stay

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2023

    1.0
    Don't go there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn't like the temperatures of the hot tub, the instructions left everywhere, the mold in the little windows, the hot tub didn't work properly and the amount of cameras made it uncomfortable and loads more bad points.

    The interior was nice at first

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 December 2022

    3.0
    A nice place to stay if you don’t have to speak to the owner, and make sure to come fully equipped!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The kitchen was not fully equipped (i.e the oven tray is too big for the oven, no tea towels etc) the hot tub didn’t have lights working properly, and what made the stay disappointing was the owner. Firstly, we didn’t know how to turn on the oven (yes I know a silly point!) usually we would either turn on the oven first, or look for a switch to double check it was turned on. After texting the owner (before 6:30pm), we were directed to the ovens full manual (of about 40 pages! We had a quick flick through however we are on holiday it shouldn’t be so hard to turn an oven on!) after messaging the owner once again she replied stating that the timer has to be on (why not say that in the first place - or better yet have instructions as part of a welcome book!). Secondly, the second day we were there (unbeknownst to us at the time) we accidentally turned off the boiler (while looking for the oven switch!) after calling the owner - I said to her “there is a chance we have flipped a switch by accident I’m sorry is there an on switch” her response was rude and uninformative, she just kept going on about how she lived 2.5 hours away and it’s a Sunday. We decided to go out for a walk and during that time either the owner or someone she knows came and switched it back on (if she had told us where the switch was we could have done it ourselves!). Once it had been fixed I received rude messages from the owner. This would have been a lovely stay if two things had happened, firstly - if the owner stayed there herself and would realise little things like the oven tray doesn’t fit in the oven, the lights for the hot tub don’t work etc. and if the owner changed her attitude and maybe understood that she is dealing with the general public and maybe we don’t all have boilers that have switches in the kitchen - or don’t have ovens where timers need to be put on to start the oven!

    The location of the property is lovely.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2022

    6.0
    Nice but odd
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On arrival it was very dark and didn't see the sign for which cottage was ours. Owner pokes her head out and bluntly asks. We apologise and say we're staying. Considering they were expecting us by the way. She then asks, again bluntly, can't you see the sign. There was no hi, bye, hope you have a nice day. Just closed the door after pointing. It really put me off the rest of the stay. Then on leaving at the car, a woman, possibly the owner, said hi to someone else that was staying asking how their stay was but ignored us completely. Was all a bit strange really. Had a bit of a funny smell. The motion sensor light really ruins it. And it does feel like house can see you in the hot tub. The leaflets chucked in a box could be improved with your own suggestions and tips etc.

    Had all the facilities needed. Big bed, quite hard but fine enough. Good shower. Hot tub is nice. Clean enough. Good value. Amazing location.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2022

    3.0
    Keep looking- Find somewhere else
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access- the road to get here is pot hole city! Thankfully I have a big car, but if you don't I'd avoid! The window of time to arrive is only 2hours. You HAVE to arrive between 16.00 and 18.30 which is just ridiculous. We travelled and traffic was bad so I was so stressed we wouldn't make it and be locked out. The hot tub- the reason we picked here was because we wanted to find a place with a hot tub. You are only allowed to be in it until 10pm, I've never stayed anywhere beford that dictates a schedule for everything you do! There is a light that turns on every second if you move that is bright and invasive and stops you having privacy (because the main house windows face the jacuzzi and the road is on the other side) so you feel on show. The jacuzzi area is a walk from the house with no lighting so we couldn't see to get to/from the place. The roof above the jacuzzi area is broken so stagnant water drips on you. We got out way before our curfew ended because it wasn't great. We also seen someone moving around in the main house garden looking down to the jacuzzi. After noticing him, he came down to ask us if we had milk because none had been delivered that day. It was like 9pm and seemed like a weird excuse. Made us feel a bit uncomfortable. The place- there is constant rules and rule books for everything. You book it and then just before you arrive there is a list of do's and dont's. Some of which i think are unreasonable. Like stripping your bed.... you want me to take the bedding home and wash it for you aswell? I didnt mind having to wash up, but you made a big thing about being charged and then no cleaning sponges was available. We wanted a nice night away, to relax and every aspect of this was a chore and an effort. There are loads of other places that offer similar thing for a similar price without all the hassle so I suggest you keep looking for anywhere else!

    The size of the place was good, it was cosy and ideal in that regard.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very unfriendly hosts. Should be honest and state no WiFi. Shelter around the hot tub in a state of disrepair, with dirty water leaking from above. No real ventilation in bathroom and whole cottage smells mouldy. We have stayed in many cottages and this is the first negative review I have written.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2022

    10
    Lovely cottage, perhaps could mention stairs up to property as property on the level but stairs up t
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    If staying longer a washing machine/dryer would be useful.

    Self catering property

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2022

    10
    Beautiful cottage in the countryside
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You could be a bit more accommodating with your hours of check in. I messaged to say I would arrive after you 2 he check in window of 16.00 to 18.30. It was a 4 hour drive for us and as you could see I booked the property last minute. Most other places would say yes that's fine, but from you I got a message telling me to cancel the booking. That is rude

    The location is beautiful and the cottage is set out really nicely with everything you would need for a self catering stay. The hot tub out the back is a brilliant little extra to the cottage

    Stayed in October 2022

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