Plattin Inn - Walk. Cycle. Relax

Originally a traveller’s rest on the 18th century toll road between Buxton and Macclesfield, Plattin Inn was sympathetically restored in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) , taking advantage of its glorious Peak District Park location. Walk or cycle from the doorstep or sit on the patio and gaze at the spectacular peaks of Shuttlingsloe or Shining Tor. Being just a mile from the famous Cat & Fiddle Road, the towns of Buxton & Macclesfield are only a 15 minute car ride away. Off road parking. Smallish dog by arrangement. The cottage is ideally suited for 4 people. Its upside down layout means that the spacious double-height open plan living area enjoys views across the surrounding fields, with two comfortable bedrooms downstairs. A cosy wood-burning stove and under floor heating makes the cottage ideal for year round enjoyment. For an additional charge of £25 we are happy to welcome well behaved dogs with responsible owners. • First floor Open plan kitchen/dining/living room with access to enclosed garden and patio seating area. Kitchen area: with kettle, toaster, electric oven and induction hob, fridge with icebox, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. The cupboards are well equipped with crockery, teapot, cafetière, cutlery, cooking utensils and pots and pans. Dining table with 4 chairs. Lounge area: with two comfy sofas, TV with freeview and DVD player. Board games, books and DVD’s provided. small bluetooth speaker and radio Woodburning stove. • Ground floor Entrance from enclosed courtyard to a hallway with coat rack and boot area. Bedroom 1: with double bed, understairs hanging space, drawers and bedside storage. King-size duvet. Bedroom 2: with twin beds, wardrobe, drawers and bedside storage. Bathroom: shower over bath, WC and handbasin. Towel radiator. • Garden The first floor opens onto an enclosed stone patio and garden with seating for 4 and views to open countryside. On warmer days you can enjoy outside dining as this catches the evening sun. Look out for owls and hares in the surrounding fields. Stone steps lead to an enclosed stone patio area with wooden bench. This faces the Peak of Shuttingsloe. Metal hoops for bike security behind the cottage. • Parking Off road parking for up to 2 cars. . Pets One smallish well behaved dog is welcome by arrangement , additional charge £25.00 . We request that dogs are not allowed on the furniture and must not be left alone in the cottage or garden. The cottage is heated by underfloor heating. All electricity included. First large basket of logs provided. Bed linen and towels and tea towels provided. Hairdryer and vacuum cleaner. The cottage is fitted with smoke alarms and a carbon monoxide alarm. The wood burner has a safety guard. We provide tea, coffee, sugar, milk and fruit, as well as salt & pepper, oil and dried herbs and spices. Shampoo and shower gel, hand wash and washing up liquid are all standard. Biscuits or cake are left to enjoy on your arrival. “Whilst the internet connects us to the outside world, it can disconnect you from your own”. Plattin Inn is a place to switch off and enjoy the view, the wildlife, a film, a book or a game. Due to it’s rural location, the cottage does not have WiFi. Guests use their mobile phone for connectivity, if required during their stay. Link to Erin’s stay at Plattin inn. (Website hidden by Airbnb) Entire Cottage , enclosed garden . parking for 2 cars . Walk or cycle from the door Keysafe at property for stress-free check in and departure. We only live 15 minutes away and are on hand if you need anything. The additional charge for a small/medium well behaved dog,will be requested as an additional Airbnb payment within 10 days of you stay start date. Plattin Inn is nestled in the valley between the peaks of Shuttingsloe, Shining Tor and Teggs Nose. Located just a mile off the Cat & Fiddle Road (A537) which famously winds through the moorland of the Peak District National Park, you can be forgiven for thinking you are miles from civilisation. Yet, the Victorian spa town of Buxton with it’s crescent and Opera House is just 6.5 miles and the silk town of Macclesfield with it’s Treacle Market and canal-side walks just 4.5 miles away, and the nearest pub serving lunch and evening meals (Stanley Arms) only a 400m walk! Walking - There are so many footpaths surrounding the cottage that you could stay for weeks and still have many to do. We provide maps, books and suggestions to suit all tastes. Our personal favourites are a 4 mile loop around Errwood Reservoir in the Goyt Valley, a bracing walk from the doorstep through Macclesfield Forest to the top of Shuttlingsloe (506m above sea level) the eery track through Lud’s church, or a 2 mile walk through the woods to the reservoirs at Langley to visit the Leather’s Smithy Arms for lunch before walking back. Cycling - This area is really popular with serious road cyclists and mountain bikers alike. We are on route 70 of the Cheshire Cycleway; a 176 mile circular cycle route. Mountain bikers can enjoy trails through Macclesfied Forest and Teggs Nose Country Park, all accessed from our doorstep. For the more sedate or family-friendly rides there, are the old disused railway lines of the Middlewood Way in Macclesfield, Tissington, High Peak and Monsal Trails just beyond Buxton. (bike hire available) Our favourite is whizzing through the long, disused tunnels on the Monsal trail to Bakewell to collect a pudding! Buxton. (15 minute drive) for Opera House, Arts Centre, Pavilion Gardens, Go Ape, Pool’s Cavern and country park, The Pump room and Buxton Crescent, The Devonshire Dome, Museum and art gallery, Cinema and all the usual shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. Also visit the International and fringe festivals in July. Macclesfield. (10 minute drive) for Silk Museum, Paradise Mill, Cinemac, Monthly Treacle Market, Climb the 108 steps (adjacent to the Nags Head opposite to the railway station), walks along the canal towpath to the White Nancy in Bollington, as well as all the usual shops, cafes, restaurants and bars. Nearby and Further afield:- • Forest Distillery. This award-winning gin distillery is only 300m away. Usually open to the public on weekday afternoons, they also offer 2 hour distillery tours, including drinks.(Booking required) • Forest Distillery are soon (April (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) to open the Historic Cat & Fiddle pub again to house their whiskey distillery and on-site shop alongside the pub. • Blaze Farm - (5 miles) for ice cream, farm animals, walks and tea room. • Chatsworth House (24 miles) House, gardens, farmyard and playground. In Pride and Prejudice, Chatsworth was used as Pemberley, the residence of Mr Darcy. • Lyme Park (12 miles) National Trust House, gardens, Deer park and adventure playground. • Adlington hall and Garden (9 miles) • Alton Towers (26 miles) • the Roaches (13 miles) wind carved gritstone rocks and rock formations with amazing views. • By car - Plattin Inn is 19 miles from M6 J19 Knutsford and 40 miles from M1 J 25 Derby. • By air - Just 15 miles south east of Manchester airport. • By train - Macclesfield lies on the west coast main line with direct trains from London, Manchester and many other stations around the country (Manchester takes 20 mins) ( London takes 1hr 45 mins) Buxton also has a train station with hourly trains to Manchester. (50 mins) Macclesfield is a 10 minute car journey. • By bus - The number 58 bus journeys hourly between Macclesfield and Buxton along the cat & fiddle road. • By bicycle. - We are on route 70 of the Cheshire Cycleway, a 176 mile circular cycle route. Eating out - There are many country pubs and cafes. Here are just a selection. • Stanley Arms - (400m walk) open daily for lunch and evening meals • Peak View Tea rooms (1.1 mile) open Thursday - Sundays 10am - 5pm • Leather Smithy Arms (2.1miles) open daily for lunch and evening meals • Teggs Nose tea room (2.5 miles) open daily 9am-5pm • Crag Inn, Wildboarclough (2.7 miles) open Fri - Sun • Rose and Crown, Allgreave (4.2 miles) open daily • Ship Inn, Wincle (5.8 miles) open daily Numerous wine bars, pubs, cafes adnd restaurants available in Buxton and Macclesfield. Wi-fi - due to rural location and being off grid we are unable to offer Wi-fi. However current guests use their mobile phone for connectivity if required during their stay. Underfloor heating is preset to 21 degrees @ (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) . We can adjust as required to meet your comfort . Hot water is preset coming on am and pm , with boost option for additional hot water. The additional charge for a small/medium well behaved dog, will be requested as an additional Airbnb payment within 10 days of your stay start date. Covid-19 Additional measures and information . *We have retained in a one day break between existing bookings as case at time of booking , for new booking from 16 May we are removing this restriction based upon latest Covid UK Gov briefing . * During changeover we are cleaning the cottage as Gov guidelines and best practice for your and our peace of mind. * The air quality within the cottage is constantly being managed and refreshed by the inbuilt Kair ventilation system. COP26 2021 summit actions and statements @Plattin Inn . #To all our future guests arriving by bike, foot or public transport we will reward you with a 5% discount, just let me know when you are booking . There are frequent trains to Macclesfield with bus request stop at the top of the lane . #We use 100% green energy from Octopus to heat the cottage, power our biodigester and borehole. Our woodburner is 85% efficient, using a double burn system and we only supply you dryed logs #We use plant based cleaning products and recycle your rubbish with your support in sorting items during your stay . #To support our community and give back to the environment I litter pick Ankers lane , recyling any waste collected . We maintain the stone walls and plant hedges to encourage and protect our unique flourishing habitat.