The Piggery

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The Piggery
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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Free WiFi

9.9

About this property

Elegant Holiday Home in Longton: The Piggery offers a serene retreat in Longton, featuring a sun terrace and a beautiful garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property, ensuring connectivity and relaxation. Comfortable Living Spaces: The holiday home comprises one bedroom and one bathroom, equipped with modern amenities such as a refrigerator, stovetop, and TV. Additional features include a work desk, dining area, and free toiletries. Outdoor Leisure: Guests can unwind in the outdoor seating area or take advantage of the barbecue facilities. The property also provides free on-site private parking, catering to all travellers’ needs. Convenient Location: Located 49 km from Manchester Airport, The Piggery is close to attractions like Alton Towers (11 km) and Chatsworth House (42 km). The surrounding area offers hiking and cycling opportunities, enhancing the guest experience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Maggie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A very different accommodation from the usual run of the mill. Set in beautiful countryside, lovely relaxing views. Very comfy bed.”
  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely location in the middle of nowhere, gorgeous countryside, beautiful horses… delightful. The bed is super comfy - amazing night sleep! Excellent location for Alton Towers”
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful property in lovely surroundings Heated floor, comfy bed and lots of finishing touches. Just lovely The horse and sheep were fabulous and hosts very friendly 😀 Everything we needed - thank you”
  • Kerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “An amazing experience, beautiful surroundings, exceptional facilities and so quiet and peaceful.”
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful location, lovely little property. Felt very warm, cosy and safe throughout my stay.”
  • Asta
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location was so peaceful and beautiful. We loved the area and a little pony was meeting us in the morning before we left :) The host explained everything so easily, the key was left in the door so we did not have to rush to get to the...”
  • Ciara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely area, beautiful scenery, definitely want to stay again soon!”
  • Roy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A good nights stay. Comfortable and cosy, and very peaceful. Good value for money. It rained heavily which was a shame as we didnt really get a chance to look around. I would definitely recommend to stay here.”
  • Jonathan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very quiet and peaceful. Great for an overnight stay (would have liked to stay longer if it hadnt been booked up. Cooking and eating outdoors was a joy. Lovely quiet walks along near deserted lanes. Very handy for visiting Froghall...start of the...”
  • Nickie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The property is amazing. Very quaint, peaceful and perfect for us. I went with my daughter and we were going to Alton towers. I want to live there! It’s stunning. We met the horses who came to say hello, the property was well equipped with a...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Pip

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Pip
The Piggery is a bijou, self-contained barn conversion situated on the outskirts of the lovely Staffordshire Moorlands village of Ipstones. A perfect spot to enjoy the wonderful footpaths and cycle routes on the doorstep, Alton Towers, The Roaches, The Derbyshire Dales and the Potteries of Stoke. Peacefully situated up a gated driveway off a quiet lane. Enjoy the countryside view from the terrace; light the fire bowl and relax! This is like glamping for little piggies who sensibly want their holiday home made from stone!
The Piggery is on a smallholding bought by me and My Dad a few years ago when he retired from his farm a few miles away and I was looking for a new house and a bit of land to keep my horses. We are lucky to be close to my sister and we lamb her sheep here in Spring. They can be seen jumping for joy from your bedroom window! As well as sheep, a Clydesdale and a miniature Shetland we are keen gardeners. I take care of the borders and Dad mows! We are keen to take care of our environment and limit our damage to the planet. Our cleaning products are Eco friendly and tea and coffee is Fair Trade. You will find shampoo and body wash in a replenished dispenser in the shower (to cut our use of the throwaway mini bottles) and I leave a half-pint of milk in the fridge rather than the UHT cartons. I have too many hobbies to list and not enough time to enjoy them all (a tale too familiar I'm sure) but I am devoted to yoga, which helps me body, mind and spirit.
Our location is a great base for trips to Alton Towers (peace after the hustle-bustle), trips into the Peak District, The Roaches or the steam railway at Chutney Valley.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Piggery in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.