Rowan House is a large 4 star, self-catering holiday cottage that sleeps 7 + 1 + cot set in the lovely village of Alton, south west of Ashbourne.
Emily and her mother Maggie are worldly and well-travelled but nothing warms their hearts more than when holiday cottage guests say, "I had no idea Staffordshire was so beautiful. And we love it that Rowan House is environmentally sound."
4 star sustainable sophistication
Rowan House is a large 4 star, self-catering holiday cottage in the lovely village of Alton, south west of Ashbourne. It is set up and managed in an environmentally sustainable way, sleeping 7 + 1 + cot. There are 4 bedrooms, the master bedroom has a large en-suite bathroom, another large bathroom and a downstairs loo and laundry/drying area.
The generous proportions of the house and garden, plus the surrounding activities and attractions, make this holiday cottage ideal for extended families or those with teenagers who need their own space. It is perfect for 2 families with young children to holiday together and for groups of people coming together for a purpose e.g. walking breaks or hen parties with a difference. Long and short breaks are available.
Alton is only 15 minutes from Ashbourne or the A50, linking to M1 and M6. But why not leave your car behind and be collected from Uttoxeter Station?
Emily and Maggie have put into action their environmentally sound principles. Not only do they offer Rowan House as an environmentally friendly holiday cottage, they also run a business offering bespoke holidays and short breaks to this unexploited area near Ashbourne. Guests at Rowan House can take advantage of this service to tailor their holiday, or simply do their own thing and delve into the information pack provided in the holiday cottage.
"There's so much to do . . ."
The nearby towns of Ashbourne and Leek have local markets, stylish shops, restaurants and are famous for antiques.
Want an active break? The Churnet Valley, Derbyshire Dales and Peak District are perfect for walking, hiking and climbing. Safe cycling routes abound with Tissington Trail (Ashbourne to Buxton), Manifold Valley and Churnet Railway track through Alton itself.
There's loads of family-friendly things to do and see e.g steam railways and nature reserves. And Alton Towers Theme Park and Splash Landings are on the doorstep.
Prefer history and culture? There are clues to a fascinating industrial past, stately homes, gardens and parks. Famous theatres, opera houses and churches are within reach, and many cultural events and arts festivals take place locally.
"It's simply lovely around here . . ."
It is not actually necessary to leave the village. Alton has culture, history, architecture, walks, cycle route, pubs, tea-rooms, shops, playground, fresh air and birdsong.
As Maggie says, "many people's first visit to the area is to Alton Towers, then they realise Staffordshire is beautiful and worth further exploration."
Please telephone for availability or visit the Simply Staffordshire website.
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