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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Accessibility

  • Art can be removed from guests' rooms upon request
  • Clear walkways/corridors throughout
  • Closed risers on stairs
  • Designated spending area for service animals
  • Dimmable lighting
  • Early check-in and late-check out options on request
  • Familiarisation tour
  • Fragrance free bathroom products upon request
  • Free of loose rugs
  • Handrails easy-to-grip
  • Hotel can refrigerate medication for guests
  • Level surface in bathroom
  • Light switches reachable from bed
  • No noisy hand dryers in bathrooms
  • Restaurant menus available online in advance
  • Rooms with fridges available
  • Seating and tables near reception
  • Some rooms with baths
  • Welcomes service animals
  • Windows have safety locks
  • Windows that open

Accessible parking

  • Car parking is available next to the hotel
  • Level car park
  • On-site car park
  • Well lit car parking area

Allergy

  • 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
  • Hypoallergenic detergent used
  • Hypoallergenic detergent used upon request
  • No flowers or plants in bedrooms

Designated accessible public toilets

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

Mobility

  • Additional pillows provided upon request
  • Mats or non-slip surfaces at entrance
  • 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

Visual disability

  • Even light/ no pools of light and dark areas
  • Public toilets contrast marked or contrasting colour

Bathroom

  • Some rooms with baths

Children's fun

  • 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

Families

  • Can heat baby food
  • Cots
  • Family rooms
  • High chairs in hotel restaurant
  • Rooms with fridges available
  • Safe
  • Windows have safety locks

Hotel Policy

  • No smoking throughout the hotel building

Dining

  • Food and drink ethically/sustainably sourced wherever possible
  • Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible
  • Vegan menu choices
  • Vegetarian menu choices

Transport

  • Hotel within walking distance of public transport

Bathroom

  • Complimentary toiletries not tested on animals

Bedroom

  • Bed linen made from natural materials
  • Windows that open

Dining

  • Dairy free, gluten free, nut free, fish and shellfish allergies can all be catered for if informed in advance
  • Food and drink ethically/sustainably sourced wherever possible
  • Food and drink locally sourced wherever possible
  • Vegan menu choices
  • Vegetarian menu choices

Fitness

  • Fitness classes
  • Gym

Hotel Policy

  • Hotel supports local organisations and/or charities
  • No smoking throughout the hotel building
  • Publicises and encourages use of local businesses

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.