The wonderful welcome, the cleanliness and the short walk to leek ❤️

Stayed in June 2024

Maybe the mattress in the bedroom could do with replacing. On the main road, so it was a little noisy.

Easy to find. Good proximity to the town centre. Well stocked kitchen, very clean and enjoyed the jacuzzi bath.

Stayed in May 2024

The bath towels and robes were small, the bath 'mat' was uncomfortable and quite awkward to stand on, and the bath was very difficult and slippy to get out of, plus the shower head was broken in the main bathroom. There was also a persistent banging noise, which may have been the boiler?

Breakfast was very good, and the staff were friendly and polite. Beds were comfortable and the place was very clean.

Stayed in May 2024

Main Rd a bit noisy,

Nice and cosy

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

The cottage was tastefully decorated and exceptionally clean

Stayed in April 2024

A bit close to road

Clean

Stayed in March 2024

The cottage was lovely,clean, and comfortable.

Stayed in March 2024

Just a couple of things, bed was too soft n check in and out times.

Location was good. Loved the Jacuzzi bath, the Retreat was lovely and warm, very cozy. 2 en-suite bedrooms, loved this .

Stayed in March 2024

Tv too high on wall but people have different preferences

Lovely and clean great location host very helpful would definitely come back . Nice pubs near by

Stayed in January 2024

We used the Bistro on the premises, and had very good breakfasts. Leek is a good position for touring the Peak District.

Stayed in January 2024

Honestly, we only stayed one night but didn’t find anything to not like

It was such a cute little place, fully equipped for a short stay or long stay! The staff we very friendly, the beds were very comfy, it was very clean and just an lovely overall experience! The breakfast at the retreat was delicious and reasonably priced £7.99 for a full English. Would 100% stay again

Stayed in November 2023

We liked everything!!

We've stayed before it's just so comfy and has everything you need what more can I say it's warm and cosy and close to the town.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing.

Warm, cosy cottage and very well equipped.

Stayed in October 2023

Short walk uphill into town

Great break away cottage great for a family of 3

Stayed in October 2023

A very well provided for property

Stayed in October 2023

Great location and beautiful place

Stayed in October 2023

Double bed was very soft.

location, parking and facilities all great. communication with host was very informative and professional.

Stayed in September 2023

The cottage was perfect for our stay, had everything we needed and was a short walk into the town centre. The host was great and gave us a number for out of hours contact which wasn't needed but was reassuring. We will definitely stay again. Thank you :)

Stayed in September 2023

Single bed not very comfortable

Great communication, very clean and comfortable in general.

Stayed in August 2023

This is purely a personal comment and most people probably wouldn't have a problem, but being a little older and with the ravages of time affecting hips and knees, we found the bed a little soft and a little too low for comfort. It is the only criticism though.

What a lovely welcome we received at The Cottage at the Retreat! The cottage itself was a cool sanctuary from the heat, well equipped kitchen, comfortable sofa, big TV, and the shower and the bath were just perfect. Very convenient for the town and the supermarket.....and for a massage at The Retreat!

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing

Everything, it was so cosy and had everything we needed

Stayed in September 2023

Absolutely nothing we didn't like. It was wonderful.

The cottage was absolutely spotless and really comfortable. After an exhausting day at Alton Towers it was amazing to stay somewhere we could genuinely relax. Plenty of places to eat locally but we chose to pop to the local supermarket (which is a 2 minute drive away) and get some tapas to put in the oven. Jacuzzi bath was absolutely heavenly and the beds were incredibly comfortable. My only regret is that we were only there for 1 night!!

Stayed in August 2023

A lot of road noise

Location was ok

Stayed in August 2023

I mistakenly assumed there would be a garden at somewhere called The Cottage, so on the outside it was more industrial looking than expected. It also took us a while to realise which building was The Cottage and which was the correct car park - we spent some time trying to find the keys near the door of The Retreat building, thinking that was The Cottage and realised we had parked on the higher level when we should have parked level with the road. These details may well have been signed but we arrived in driving rain xnd may have missed the signs. Also we were worried that if we did not leave by the appointed time then the Parking Eye would fine us so that was a bit of stress. A long doormat inside the front door might be helpful as we arrived on a very rainy night and it was difficult to dash in with the bags without wetting the floor.

We originally intended to have breakfast at The Retreat nearby but they are closed on Sundays. The interior of the property is lovely, especially the 2 ensuite bedrooms and the dressing gowns. Lounge comfortable snd cosy with big tv. Parking right outside the building. Host very helpful before and after stay, ringing us to check when they had found an item of forgotten clothing in the Cottage. Coffee sachets were welcome but we really missed filter coffee. If possible, a few kitchen bits such as a little cooking oil and cling film would be useful to help with cooking options on hob or in microwave. The kitchen contained all necessary appliances eg oven snd was a really nice room to use. A hand towel would be useful in there 😀. Overall The Cottage was very good value for money.

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing

The location was great as close to Alton Towers, lovely comfy rooms with en suite bathrooms, especially loved the jacuzzi bath! Loved the little touches with the toiletries, bath robes, milk & ear plugs as next to a main road although we didn’t need them as the traffic didn’t disturb us, in fact we all fell asleep as soon as our heads hit our pillows! I would definitely recommend this cottage & would definitely stay here again if in the area.

Stayed in August 2023