Woodleighton Cottages - The Grooms Quarters

A luxurious 1st floor Cottage overflowing with character and period features including winding stairs leading into the Cottage and original cast fire place and vaulted roof beams. Accommodation consists of Lounge; Dining Area; Modern Kitchen with appliances. The Bedroom has original vaulted beams and a sumptuous Superking French sleigh bed and ensuite Shower Room. There is underfloor heated flagstone flooring throughout and a 2.5 seat Sofa Bed suitable for an additional 2 children or 1 adult. Woodleighton Cottages is a privately run business consisting of 4 spacious Self Catering properties located in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire - just 5 minutes walk from the Race Course. The Cottages were lovingly created from a former Coach House to Wood Leighton House, a beautiful Georgian Manor House dating back to the 1860’s which has also been lovingly restored. The owners of the Cottages live in the Manor House, so if you need any local knowledge or a great restaurant recommendation just ask! The Manor House and Cottages sit nestled in their own quiet, restful and picturesque grounds, surrounded by mature trees, large lawns, a fish pond and beautiful flower beds with walled English gardens. There is a tree lined drive leading to the front of the cottages and an oak spinney adjacent. The Cottages have a uniqueness which gives you the best of both worlds - once in the grounds you feel like you are in the open countryside and all the stresses and strains melt away as you watch the squirrels foraging. Yet almost on your door step you also have all the local amenities. The Luxury Cottages retain beautiful original features while also being equipped to the latest modern standards. I am available if you need anything and can be contacted by text, phone call or email. I will leave you to enjoy your stay but if you require anything I am on hand. Close to shops; Uttoxeter Racecourse, Train Station are in walking distance, Ashbourne, the Peak District National Park, FA National Football Centre and Alton Towers are all but a short drive away. Cannock Chase is nearby for bikers. The towns of Burton Upon Trent (Bass & Marston Brewery), Lichfield (Lichfield Cathedral), Derby, Stafford The County Show Ground) and Stoke on Trent are all within 10-15 minutes drive. There are also the villages of Stone, Checkley, Blythe Bridge, Rocester, Loxley and Cheadle. In Uttoxeter town you can find Pubs, a Cinema and Ice Skating as well as Cafes and Restaurants. Uttoxeter has it's very own Train Station it is 7 minutes away on foot from the Cottages. East Midlands Airport is a 30 minutes drive away. Buses run from the Airport to Uttoxter. Wood Leighton House is on Woodleighton Road which is off Highwood Road. The entrance to the House and Cottages is hidden off the road opposite Leighton Road it has white gates to the entrance of the long driveway and is adjacent to a wooded Spinney called Woodleighton Spinney. The closest shop is the Convenience Store which is 400 metres away.