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Goldcrest is a holiday cottage in MEERBROOK, Peak District. Book Goldcrest online today. This page contains information about Goldcrest including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £974.00 per week.
Overview
This property offers guests a chance to stay in a fabulous barn conversion on a former working farm, with comfortable accommodation for up to 12 people. Over three floors. Five bedrooms: 1 x double with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double with single sofa bed, TV and en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x twin with TV, en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second floor twin, 1 x second floor family room with 1 double and 1 single. Second floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen. Utility. Dining room with French windows. Spacious sitting room with open fire.
This beautiful barn conversion is set over three floors to take advantage of the outstanding views. The property has been thoughtfully renovated whilst retaining its character and has all the benefits of modern living. Three of the five sumptuous bedrooms have en-suite facilities and there is a further luxurious bathroom on the second floor. The kitchen is beautifully fitted with a stone floor, and the dining room has French windows to take in the breathtaking views. The sitting area is spacious and has an open fire and exposed beams, giving this room a relaxing ambience. A lawned garden outside with a barbecue and furniture completes this exceptional property, making it a fabulous base for a family holiday. The ultimate in "year-round" appeal, the Peak District offers countryside, picturesque villages and magnificent scenery. It touches upon six counties and encloses 555 square miles of open moorland, flowing rivers, and wooded dales.
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Facilities & Amenities
Gas central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor and open fire. Electric range cooker and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, radio/CD, iPod dock, WiFi, selection of books, games, and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available. Private lawned garden and patio with furniture and BBQ. Ample off road parking. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 4 miles, pub 5 mins walk. Note: Due to rural location, WiFi can be intermittent.
Location, Location, Location!
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The village of Meerbrook is on the edge of a popular walking area known as the Roaches, and is just four miles from the market town of Leek. Meerbrook is a short walk away from Tittesworth reservoir, which offers many activities and has a visitor's centre. Buxton is only 12 miles away and has a wider choice of places to eat and an interesting selection of shops. The town's museum is well worth a visit as is the Opera House, with its wide variety of entertainment on offer. For thrill seekers, Alton Towers is a short drive away and has year round activities available for all ages. This area has a lot to recommend it to the visitor and makes a great holiday base.
Reviews
"We stayed at Goldcrest for a family get together and we were very impressed when we arrived. The photos do not do this place justice. The house itself was a perfect size for our party of 9 though more people could have fitted in without a squash. It was spotlessly clean and the underfloor heating kept us lovely and warm. It has been maintained and decorated to a high standard with little extras to make it feel more homely. It is one of three converted barns situated in a courtyard. The other thing I wanted to mention was how helpful Susan (I'm sorry if I've got your name wrong),the lady who owns it was. Offering to help us to arrange things while we were there. The barn itself is in a great location for visiting Leek and it is possible to walk or drive to a beautiful reservoir that is nearby. There is also a pub only a 5 minute walk away which we were told does excellent food. It had a lovely atmosphere. Overall I can't recommend this place enough. Thanks for a memorable stay! "
"Superb location for walking, visiting Alton Towers, Buxton, Ashbourne, Potteries and Chatsworth (about 1 hr drive). Wonderful local scenery from Goldcrest and from the Roaches. Good pub within 5 min walk and walks round Tittersworth reservoir as well as children's playground and visitors cafe all in walking distance. Cycling too at the Manifold Valley track was enjoyed by the children and adults as it was safe and flat. Owner very friendly, welcoming and helpful. Some minor improvements perhaps - blackout blinds and curtains in bedrooms and more mirrors. A wonderful time was had by all the family despite the wide age range."
"Lovely rural retreat, beautiful views, nice accommodation but lacking a few basic essentials. Great for groups or families , great base for walking the peaks etc."
"Lovely Cottage suited our big family (2 adults 9 children). Each cottage has its own Garden plus adjacent meadow for the kids to run around in. Great position for access to attractions and also so isolated. Great value for money. If you are lucky you will meet the chickens!!!"
"Perfect location for exploring the surrounding area, within sight of The Roaches; Reservoir, Adventure Playground and good food served at the Lazy Trout Pub, all within walking distance. The cottage was ideal for our family of 12 ranging from 18mths to over 60! A warm welcome was given by the owners, nothing was too much trouble, everything we needed was availble. A thoroughly enjoyable weekend, celebrating a 40th Birthday, even the weather was on our side!"
"Goldcrest was, without doubt, the best holiday cottage we've ever stayed in - and we've stayed in many! Our hostess was delightful and welcoming, the cottage spotless in every respect, well equipped and maintained to a very high standard. Beautiful location, close to a marvellous pub, The Lazy Trout, which served fabulous food and a beautiful reservoir with great amenities. Nothing at all to dislike - unless you count the weather, which was pretty grim!"
"We received a lovely friendly welcome on arrival from the owners. The cottage was well appointed and very clean, with lots of amenities and in a beautiful location. Plentiful parking space. We were able to walk to several local attractions including the village pub for some meals and Titesworh Water for walks etc. The views were magnificent. The facilities wre brilliant so we could cook our own meals and in this cold weather the house was so warm. ."
"Goldcrest Cottage was ideal for us - 6 adults, 2 children at school and a toddler. Plenty of space in the cottage as well as plenty of space in the garden area. Local pubs were good for food and beer and we made the trip up to the Roaches on 3 separate occasions - including a 10 mile walk from the cottage. The shops in Leek were easily found and we made good use of the Co-op. All of us - from Essex, Suffolk and Northumbria had good journeys to and from - so a great family holiday was had by all."
"We found the accomodation excellent with the owner ver welcoming and helpful.The facilities for our party which included two young children were ideal. The only critiscm we had that it was difficult to find in the dark and there should be a sign at the end of the lane leading to the property."
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Weather Forecast
Arriving at Goldcrest soon? Make sure you're prepared, whatever the weather, by checking out the weather forecast for the week ahead at MEERBROOK (observations for Leek).
| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Light Rain | 4°C - 10°C | 1.94mm | 21mph NNW | 67% | 1,017mb | 67% | |
| Tomorrow | Broken Clouds | -1°C - 10°C | 0.00mm | 8mph NNW | 70% | 1,030mb | 57% | |
| Sunday | Broken Clouds | 1°C - 10°C | 0.00mm | 10mph NNW | 62% | 1,033mb | 55% | |
| Monday | Light Rain | 3°C - 10°C | 3.59mm | 11mph NNW | 100% | 1,027mb | 94% | |
| Tuesday | Overcast Clouds | 1°C - 7°C | 0.00mm | 16mph NNW | 98% | 1,023mb | 67% | |
| Wednesday | Light Rain | 0°C - 10°C | 0.21mm | 18mph NNW | 100% | 1,012mb | 65% | |
| Thursday | Light Snow | 0°C - 7°C | 0.54mm | 11mph NNW | 84% | 1,010mb | 62% |