The welcome of the owners of Lower Micklin Farm was very warm and their attention to our particular needs superb. Whether it was guidance on the best time to go to Alton Towers or help in choosing good walking and cycling routes , they provided very helpful information that we could always rely upon. The cottage we stayed in (No.... More

Myself,my partner and the two girls arrived on Sunday evening and were greeted with tremendous courtesy. We were shown the accommodation which was exactly what we were looking for, very clean, very comfortable with everything we could need for the three nights we were staying. the girls loved the cottage and the quiet location as did we. Any questions or... More

We went to the farm to celebrate a friend's 60th birthday and took over 2 of the cottages. We were warmly welcomed by the owners and straight away settled in. The beds were really comfortable and everything was clean. I am particulary fussy about towels and am pleased to report they were bright white and soft. The courtyard was an... More

We (4 of us) stayed in Cottage 1 this week. It's perfect if you're going to Alton Towers as it takes about 5 mins in the car or a taxi is £8. The owner lives in a house near by and is very nice and helpful and the cottage has lovely rural views. The place was really clean and quiet... More

If you're looking for a simple, cosy self-catering place very close to Alton Towers - look no further. The staff were really friendly, the cottage was really tidy, and there were nice touches like tea and coffee, and even milk in the fridge! The kitchen and bathroom were very clean and the bedrooms are a decent size. Ample parking. Very... More

Very friendly, accommodating owners. Nice self-catering cottages with large kitchen area with oven, fridge, microwave, toaster etc. Plenty of room downstairs and large shower bathroom. Picnic tables on lawn outside cottages. Set on a hill so lovely views across open countryside. Very quiet. Footpaths run through property into Alton and Denstone and beyond. Plenty of pubs with good food and... More

Tracey was really helpful, nothing was too much bother. The location to Alton Towers was within 5 minutes drive. The cleaniness of the rooms was excellent. The beds were so comfortable we did not want to get up. Will definitly going back. Thanks to Tracey for such a wonderful relaxing stay. Thanks from Michelle, Alan & Kids x More

stayed in one of the cottages for 5 days richard and tracey very welcoming and happy to help with anything we needed cottages very clean and great for familys with kids or anyone wanting to visit alton towers could hear the screams of people in the park they so close lovely peacful area will definatly be going back probaly every... More

Basic but clean accomodation very close to Alton Towers. Warm & helpful welcome from the owners. We stayed, Grandma, Mum and two 8 yr olds for 3 nights and had a wonderful time visting both Alton Towers and Chatsworth. The children were impressed they got a ride in the neighbour's tractor even before we got to Alton Towers, which was... More