The Cottage at The Retreat

A delightful countryside escape attached to a lively Bistro and wellness centre in the pretty Leek

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Staffordshire

83 Mill St, Leek ST13 8EU

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Around the hotel

  • Art can be removed from guests' rooms upon request
  • Clear walkways/corridors throughout
  • Closed risers on stairs
  • Dimmable lighting
  • Even light/ no pools of light and dark areas
  • Free of loose rugs
  • Handrails easy-to-grip
  • Windows that open

Babies and young children

  • Microwave
  • Rooms with fridges available
  • Some rooms with baths

Bathroom

  • Fragrance free bathroom products upon request
  • No noisy hand dryers in bathrooms

Bedrooms

  • Additional pillows provided upon request
  • Level surface in bathroom
  • Light switches reachable from bed
  • No flowers or plants in bedrooms
  • Windows have safety locks

Designated accessible public toilets

  • Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm
  • Accessible public toilet has emergency alarm reachable from toilet

Dining

  • Access routes of at least 800mm wide in restaurants
  • Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for
  • Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for if informed in advance
  • Restaurant menus available online in advance

Hotel Policy

  • Designated spending area for service animals
  • Familiarisation tour
  • Fire extinguishers in public areas
  • Hotel can refrigerate medication for guests
  • Welcomes service animals

Housekeeping

  • Hypoallergenic detergent used
  • Hypoallergenic detergent used upon request

Outside the hotel

  • Car parking is available next to the hotel
  • Hotel entrance at least 800mm wide
  • Level car park
  • Mats or non-slip surfaces at entrance
  • On-site car park
  • Well lit car parking area

Public toilets

  • Public toilets contrast marked or contrasting colour
  • Public toilets have emergency alarms reachable from toilets

Reception

  • Early check-in and late-check out options on request
  • Seating and tables near reception
  • Seating with rigid arms in reception area

Staff

  • Additional assistance can be arranged in advance
  • Staff made aware of guests who may require additional assistance

Amenities

  • Can heat baby food
  • Laundry service

Around the hotel

  • Free of loose rugs

Babies and young children

  • Cots
  • Microwave
  • Rooms with fridges available
  • Some rooms with baths

Bedrooms

  • Family rooms
  • Kitchenettes
  • Safe
  • Windows have safety locks

Dining

  • High chairs in hotel restaurant

Experience

  • Family-friendly attractions nearby
  • Family-friendly sports facilities nearby
  • Games available to borrow
  • IP TVs
  • Park and/or children's play area nearby
  • Play area

Hotel Policy

  • No smoking throughout the hotel building

Outside the hotel

  • Car parking is available next to the hotel

Dining

  • Vegan menu choices

Hotel Policy

  • Food and drink ethically/sustainably sourced wherever possible
  • Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible
  • Publicises and encourages use of local businesses

Housekeeping

  • Option to forego towels being laundered daily

Religious/cultural

  • Vegetarian menu choices

Transport

  • Hotel within walking distance of public transport

Waste

  • All paper recycled
  • Alternative to PVC room key cards
  • Complimentary toiletries in recycled/recyclable plastic packaging
  • Toiletry refills

Amenities

  • Fitness classes
  • Golf course nearby
  • Gym
  • Laundry service

Around the hotel

  • Windows that open

Bedrooms

  • Bathrobes and slippers provided

Dining

  • Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for if informed in advance
  • Vegan menu choices

Hotel Policy

  • Bed linen made from natural materials
  • Complimentary toiletries not tested on animals
  • Food and drink ethically/sustainably sourced wherever possible
  • Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible
  • Hotel supports local organisations and/or charities
  • No smoking throughout the hotel building
  • Publicises and encourages use of local businesses
  • Training and development opportunities for hotel employees

Religious/cultural

  • Vegetarian menu choices

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa uses cruelty-free products

The homely Cottage at the Retreat, nestled into the Staffordshire Moorlands offers a pristine slice of country living for holiday-goers in search of northern authenticity. The charming Cottage has two well-appointed bedrooms, both en-suite, with an indulgent jacuzzi bath in the master bedroom and a single bed in the second bedroom, making it ideal for small families and couples. The self-service kitchen is tastefully finished with granite work surfaces, an oven, microwave, a fridge, and offers all the necessities for some holiday cooking, should culinary inspiration take hold.

Daily housekeeping and laundry services are available at the guests discretion and incur an additional charge.

In-room breakfasts are served as a breakfast basket for an additional fee, while full English breakfasts, lunches and dinners are available in the Retreat Bistro just a few steps away. Afternoon tea is a highlight at the Bistro, with homemade cakes and a choice between sparkling wine and teas to further enhance the experience. And anyone wanting to dig a little deeper into Leek’s village life will find numerous intriguing shops, tea rooms, a supermarket and a good collection of restaurants all within walking distance from the Cottage.

The Cottage at the Retreat gives superb access to the Staffordshire Moorlands, while the stunning hills, lakes and caves of the Peak District are just a few miles away and easily reachable by car or cycle (and a local bus service connects to Castleton for guests who don’t drive). Hikers are well-served with the Rudyard Lake Loop and the Deep Hayes Circular Walk, just outside of Leek. And the Churnet Valley Steam Railway is an excellent family day out, offering a classic and immersive option from which to view the idyllic delights of the Staffordshire Countryside. Closer to the Cottage, guests can enjoy a local swimming pool, a golf course, and tennis courts.

While the Cottage is self-contained, just across the street, guests have access to the Retreat and Wellness Centre. Here guests can indulge in a full menu of massages, luxurious wellness packages, hairdressing and beauty treatments, perfect for unwinding after a day spent hiking the bucolic moorlands of Staffordshire.