Little Summerhill Cottages are situated on our small holding in the beautiful countryside of Staffordshire on a country lane only 1 mile from the A52 between Stoke on Trent and Cheadle.
Pre-arrival
We are approximately 5 miles from Stoke railway station and taxis are available at a cost of about £20-25.
The nearest bus stop is on the A52 about 1.5 mile from the cottages and is the Number 32 from Cheadle to Hanley. There is no pavement from the bus stop to the cottages.
Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons and Asda will deliver direct.
Arrival
If notified of an estimated time of arrival there will be someone here to meet you at your car. Closed circuit television linked to a beam across the drive usually tells us when you have arrived. If we do not attend within 5 minutes, please sound your horn and we will come to you with the key and show you round the cottage.
The car park is about 10 meters from the door but you do need to cross the drive to the farm which is roughly surfaced. There is one parking space per cottage.
There is security lighting outside the cottages.
Entrance
Beech Cottage has a paved path to the farm drive and car park
There are 2 steps into the cottage. A portable ramp can be provided if necessary.
The lounge/dining area is well lit with evenly spaced recessed lighting in the ceiling.
The flooring throughout is ceramic tile with underfloor heating and removable bedside mats.
Lounge/Dining area
The heating is underfloor and there is a small electric stove for aditional heat if required. There is a leather sofa with movable coffee table and a small sideboard filled with books games etc.
The table is a butterfly table which can be folded away or extended as required. It does have support legs and the underneath height is 700mm. Folding wooden chairs fit inside the table and there is a metal armed chair in the bedroom which can easily be moved about as required.
Kitchen
The downstairs is open plan ,comprising of lounge/dining area/kitchen. Worktops and hob and microwave are at 900mm (35"). The drop down oven is 300mm (12") high. The fridge/freezer, washer and dishwasher are under the counter.
The wall cupboard containing crockery and glasses is 1500mm (59") high but these can be moved to an under the counter cupboard if requested in advance.
Lighting is by a row of spotlights and the kettle is cordless and revolves 360 degrees.
Downstairs bedroom
There is one bedroom with double bed,bedsie tables, wardrobe and dressing table unit
There is a rack to adjust the height inside the wardrobe if required.
Bathroom
The bath has an over the bath shower.
The WC is 450mm (17.5") high but a riser is available. Washbasin is semi-recessed and 800mm (31")high. A ceiling light provides good lighting.
The colour scheme is cream and light brown tiling with brown towels.
Garden
The patio area outside the cottage consists of 3 small lawned areas with table and chairs.
Additional information
The tiling throughout is light in colour with Magnolia walls, white paintwork and kitchen units. The The sofa is dark brwon
4G Wi-Fi is available at no extra charge. Mobile phone reception is satisfactory for most providers.
Docotors surgeries are availble in Cheadle (approx. 10 minutes away) and we are about 15-20 minutes from the University Hosptial of North Staffordshire.
Future plans
We have proivided better internet provision,and are still looking into aids and equipment for the hard of hearing and reviewing our website for the partially sighted. We are also open to ideas from our guests on how we can improve our service.
We are always willing to help and can generally be available when needed if we know in advance.
Contact information
Beth Plant
Little Summerhill Cottages
Tickhill Lane
Dilhorne
Staffordshire
ST10 2PL
01782 550967 and 07976 068560
info@holidaycottagesstaffordshire.com
Beech Cottage
Beech Cottage does not meet the requirements of M1 but has been used by guests in a wheelchair and is accesible with our portable ramp. Please ask for advice.