The Willow (Alton Towers, Animals, Peak District)

We had an amazing stay at the Willow as a family of 4 (2 young children 2 adults) everything about the stay was fantastic everything you need and more including little extras like fresh milk, eggs and treats for the kids. The animals were amazing and the host offered to join him in feeding the animals with the kids which unfortunately we had to get back home but certainly next time we will be spending more time and making sure this is something we do, that been said the kids loved looking out of the window morning and night at them. Amazing location just a couple of minutes from Alton towers which we visited and some great little shops and local pubs in close proximity. But most of all big shout out to Russell as a host he was amazing and couldn’t do enough for us, we will be returning to the Willow at some point so thank you for everything.

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The property is modern and cosy

The property was really cosy but my mom struggled to get up the stairs due to her disability but we managed and the stay was lovely

The Willows is a little hidden gem is a beautiful location. Very easy drive to get to Alton Towers and our host Russell was very friendly and easy going. He introduced us to his animals and had some basics for us when we arrived. Really great stay, thank you Russell!

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Russell is the perfect host. Nothing was too much trouble.

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Beautiful and peaceful place, perfectly located for visiting Alton towers hosted by a very kind and welcoming host.

Petting farm was amazing!

The Willow is such a beautiful, relaxing and homely place to stay! Russell the host is such a lovely person who went above and beyond to accommodate us very late minute, after a very bad experience at the Alton Towers Hotel. I booked this accommodation at 11pm at night and message the host to ask if we could check in tonight. He came back within 5 minutes and advise he was happy for us to come that evening. The host put a traffic cone out on the end of the drive so we could easily find the accommodation in the dark. When we arrived me welcomed us in, he had put fresh milk, orange juice and eggs from his farm in the accommodation. Considering we didn’t arrive until midnight and with our daughter who was only two, we made sure we had everything we needed and put a bed guard on the bed where our daughter would sleep. Before leaving he told us to message him in the morning what we would like for breakfast and he would sort this for us, as we were due to stay at the Alton Towers hotel and therefore expecting breakfast. The host constantly went above and beyond. The next morning the host checked in with us and made sure everything was ok and offered us support with anything we needed. He invited us around to see the animals on his little farm and our daughter loved it. This accommodation and its host were beyond wonderful and we will be sure to be returning again.

We had such a lovely stay at The Willow. The cottage was spotlessly clean, very cosy, and felt like a real home away from home. The heated floors were a wonderful touch and made everything extra comfortable. The location is perfect, peaceful and quiet, yet so close to Alton Towers, which made our trip really easy and enjoyable. Our host was exceptional: warm, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcomed. Communication was great throughout We couldn’t have asked for more and would happily stay again. Highly recommended!

Couldn’t fault the whole stay …Very clean and cosy … A great place to stay

Stunning property in a beautiful location! Russel has thought of everything right down to little personal touches. We were celebrating a birthday so balloons and banners were put up for our arrival. Eggs, milk and orange juice as well as movie snacks were waiting for us too. The property is like a home from home, comfy and cosy - I cannot recommend enough.

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