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View towards the property
Open-plan lounge/diner with stairs heading up to the bedrooms
A large lounge area with log burner centrally positioned
A well-equppied kitchen area catering for all of your cooking needs
Large king size bedroom with beautiful views
A beautiful oak dining table awaits your home made meal
A beautifully finished en-suite bathroom
Second king size bedroom
Yet another en-suite for you to enjoy
Large shower
Explore the 30 acres of land surrounding the property
View towards the property
View towards the property
Take a walk to the local brewery and book on the Saturday tour
Views across the Peak District
1 / 15  View towards the property
2 / 15  Open-plan lounge/diner with stairs heading up to the bedrooms
3 / 15  A large lounge area with log burner centrally positioned
4 / 15  A well-equppied kitchen area catering for all of your cooking needs
5 / 15  Large king size bedroom with beautiful views
6 / 15  A beautiful oak dining table awaits your home made meal
7 / 15  A beautifully finished en-suite bathroom
8 / 15  Second king size bedroom
9 / 15  Yet another en-suite for you to enjoy
10 / 15  Large shower
11 / 15  Explore the 30 acres of land surrounding the property
12 / 15  View towards the property
13 / 15  View towards the property
14 / 15  Take a walk to the local brewery and book on the Saturday tour
15 / 15  Views across the Peak District

Otters Retreat

Wincle, Peak District
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Pub nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Stylish converted farm building with contemporary features throughout
  • Explore 30 acres of private grounds or walk to the local brewery or nearby river
  • Within 15 miles of the popular theme park, Alton Towers
Property code: PK928

This property enjoys a peaceful location with an abundance of walks on its doorstep. Take a lovely stroll over the owners’ land and picnic next to the picturesque river. The small hamlet of Wincle is home to the Ship Inn, a family-friendly pub serving locally sourced dishes and also a local brewery – why not book on to the Brewery tour on a Saturday? The property sits just 5 miles down the road from Sutton, where guests can collect groceries and supplies for their stay. It is also within 15 miles of Alton Towers Theme Park for those seeking some adventure for the day.

The property is accessed into the spacious kitchen area, which is open-plan to the lounge and dining areas. The kitchen is beautifully finished, with sleek white units, a marble top, slate floor and striking red splashback tiles. The kitchen is well-equipped with plenty of utensils to create a superb meal. In contrast, the lounge area reflects this property’s history, with exposed ceiling beams, oak flooring and a large inglenook fireplace with wood burner. A large oak dining table sits in the centre of this room, enjoying views through the French windows. The lounge is perfectly decorated and provides cosy sofas in front of the wood burner where you can sit back and watch a film. A ground floor cloakroom with utility amenities complete this floor along with an additional WC. Upstairs, the two bedrooms both have king-size wrought iron beds and stunning en-suite shower rooms. They have been decorated in a charming rustic style with whitewashed floorboards and furniture, creating a calming space. The property is luxurious and homely with original features throughout ready for you to enjoy.

A large patio area sits in front of the property, where you will find a large BBQ and outdoor furniture. A large area for bike storage is also available. Excellent country walks can be taken from the doorstep, which include footpaths through the grounds and beyond. There is the option to book additional accommodation on the same site if required.

  • 2 double bedrooms
  • 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC
  • Large well-equipped kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, kettle, coffee machine, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and WC
  • Kitchen radio
  • Wood burner
  • DVD/TV in lounge
  • Cot and high chair available
  • BBQ and outdoor furniture on the large courtyard
  • Off-road parking for two cars
  • Large bike storage
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Rebecca Kenyon

This property is personally managed by Rebecca.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Anna 2nd November 2024

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Excellent cottage! Warm, spacious, comfortable. Divine views! Extremely peaceful! Great walks from the front door. A good pub and brewery shop down the road. Well connected to Peak towns and Manchester.

Reviewed by Martin 6th September 2024

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Very nice cottage, plenty of room, fairly well equipped, more storage in the bedrooms would be helpful.

Reviewed by Nicola 17th August 2024

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We absolutely love it here. Ian and Angela are very welcoming hosts, the cottage is cosy and comfortable and the location is stunning! Can't recommend enough .

Reviewed by Janet 12th July 2024

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Cannot recommend the Otters Retreat too highly. Beautiful cottage and a fantastic location.

Reviewed by Bernie 5th July 2024

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Lovely cottage in great location with plenty to do in the surrounding area. Great pubs nearby for eating and the scenery is breathtaking. Owners very friendly and always available for questions and ideas on places to see.

Reviewed by Sara 28th June 2024

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We had everything we needed in the cottage and even things we didn't think we needed! I thought the lighting system was very good in particular Lovely big comfortable bed and great location

Reviewed by Michael 7th June 2024

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Lovely cottage, in a super location. Have visited three time's now and have always been made to feel very welcome. The ideal location for anyone looking for good walks and a peaceful and relaxing break.

Reviewed by Sarah 10th May 2024

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Beautiful accommodation in a beautiful setting. Every need was catered for.

Reviewed by Louise 26th April 2024

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Otters Retreat is perfect! So comfortable and the location is very quiet. Angela and Ian are so welcoming and accommodating, we won't want to stay anywhere else for our next visit.

Reviewed by LIS 23rd March 2024

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Really lovely cottage in the lovely countryside. Very welcoming and cosy Would definitely book again

Reviewed by Margaret 6th October 2023

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Perfect property for a holiday in a beautiful area. The very friendly hosts provided a unique and generous welcome pack. The house is well equipped, with many decorative, homely touches as well.

Reviewed by Julie 8th September 2023

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A lovely cottage in a beautiful place. Has a well fitted kitchen, very comfortable cottage, beautiful building. Would definitely recommend it :)

Reviewed by Michael 1st September 2023

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Good views, great location, friendly hosts. Great walks from the door.

Reviewed by Helena 25th August 2023

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We spent a wonderful week in Otters Retreat, a beautifully presented, well equipped cottage with spectacular views. The owners went the extra mile with a great selection of treats on arrival including homemade cake and jam (we particularly enjoyed the quail eggs). All in all, a perfect location for exploring the Peak District, with walks on the dooRead morerstep, and towns, markets and other places of interest a short drive away. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 9th July 2023

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Otters Retreat is a lovely, spacious cottage in a great location, enjoying spectacular views from the front terrace. It was spotlessly clean for our visit and very well equipped. Additional nice touches were the complimentary food and drink items left by Angela and Ian for our arrival. The two stylish bedrooms have plenty of storage space, and the Read moresuperb ensuite bathrooms are modern and spacious. Plus plenty of car parking and easy walking distance to the excellent local pub. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Jenni 23rd June 2023

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A truly fantastic place to relax with stunning views and the added bonus of Angela and Ian being the warmest, kindest hosts! Really well thought out home from home, and, if there was anything else you wanted or needed Angela and Ian would do anything to make it happen for you. Excellent base to explore all the local areas, would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Howard 16th June 2023

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It would be hard to find any other property as good as Otters Retreat it is perfect with a brilliant view close to local towns, attractions, local walks, pub with restaurant 4 minutes walk away across the field or 5 minutes along the road. Ian and Angela are the perfect hosts who go the extra mile to make you feel welcome, bottle of wine, fruit andRead more a lovely home made cake during the week even had a supply of BBQ charcoal outside and inside is immaculately kept will look forward to returning Hide

Reviewed by Stefanie 14th April 2023

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Beautiful cottage, perfect location for walks (and the pub/ brewery), superb scenery.... Highly recommend a walk to Hanging Stones and a trip to Blue John Cavern and Chatsworth House. We also spent a couple of days relaxing around the cottage with a jigsaw looking out over the fields

Reviewed by Alexandra 7th April 2023

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We had a fabulous stay. The cottage is so homely, owners are very welcoming. Great location, we enjoyed exploring locally and also further into the Peaks. Thank you!

Reviewed by Alison 31st March 2023

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Beautiful cottage, stunning location and really lovely hosts - so welcoming. We had a great week; would highly recommend the Wincle Brewery!

Reviewed by Jurgen 10th March 2023

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Everything was immaculate as always. We can't wait to stay again!

Reviewed by Nassir 13th January 2023

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Nothing to add, star ratings say it all. If you still deciding, stay and you wont regret your decision.

Reviewed by Christine 30th December 2022

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Otters Retreat was almost perfect one of the best cottages we have stayed in. Very well equipped . The owners were very friendly and helpful . Would definitely stay again if in the area .

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View towards the property
Open-plan lounge/diner with stairs heading up to the bedrooms
A large lounge area with log burner centrally positioned
A well-equppied kitchen area catering for all of your cooking needs
Large king size bedroom with beautiful views
A beautiful oak dining table awaits your home made meal
A beautifully finished en-suite bathroom
Second king size bedroom
Yet another en-suite for you to enjoy
Large shower
Explore the 30 acres of land surrounding the property
Show 3 moreView towards the property

Location

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