Roaches Retreat Eco Glampsite

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Bell tent, kitchen and fire pit (added by manager 31 Jan 2023)

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  • Eco glamping site five minutes’ drive from Leek and the Roaches
  • Buxton15 minutes’ drive; Alton Towers 25 minutes
  • Bell tents with real beds, private shower area and outdoor kitchen
Planning a walking holiday in the Peak District this year? You might want to consider staying at Roaches Retreat Eco Glampsite, a small, family-friendly site five minutes' drive from the market town of Leek, in Staffordshire. You’ll be sleeping on solid pine beds in comfortable 6m bell tents. Bedding and towels are provided, as well as cosy blankets to huddle under on cool nights spent stargazing. What’s more, each tent comes with its own private washroom with a hot shower (and its own composting toilet, too), so you won’t have to queue behind other guests for your turn. See that rocky ridge in the distance? That’s the Roaches, a popular walking and climbing area that you can reach within a five-minute drive from the site – or a one-hour hike skirting around Hen Cloud mountain. In the nearby village of Upperhulme (10 minutes’ walk) there are mountain-biking and climbing companies that can guide you through this hilly district. And there’s more to this region than just climbing and hiking, with canoeing and paddleboarding at Tittesworth Reservoir (five minutes) too. Back at the site, you can fire up the barbecue (provided) or cook a meal in the well-equipped outdoor kitchen with double gas hob and washing-up area. The site is completely off grid, and lighting is provided by solar power, plus there are recycling points. A 10-minute walk takes you to the nearest pub, and there is a tea room a five-minute drive away, plus plenty of restaurants and shops in Leek. Please note that groups of adults are not accepted at Roaches Retreat Eco Glampsite (maximum of two adults per pitch).

Site type

Rent a tent 2

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Spectacular scenery

Walkers' paradise

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Climbing nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Horse riding nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Tennis nearby

Watersports nearby

Location

Roaches Retreat Eco Glampsite

Buxton Road

Leek

Staffordshire

England

ST13 8TT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.14133°N
-1.98413°W

Nearest transport

Coach
8.5 mi Market Place
8.5 mi Market Place
11.4 mi Bus Station
Rail
8.7 mi Congleton Rail Station
8.8 mi Buxton Rail Station
10 mi Macclesfield Rail Station
Airport
19.2 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 3
19.3 mi Manchester Airport
19.4 mi Manchester Airport Terminal 1

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Local attractions and activities include: - Three Shires Head (hiking area with wild swimming): 15 minutes' drive - Peak Wildlife Park: 15 minutes - Buxton spa town: 15 minutes - Rudyard Lake: 20 minutes - Thor's Cave: 20 minutes - National Trust - Biddulph Grange Garden: 20 minutes - Alton Towers theme park: 25 minutes - Castaway Play theme park: 25 minutes - Biddulph Grange Country Park: 25 minutes

Must see

Royal Stafford 11 mi

Little Moreton Hall & Gardens (NT) 11.1 mi

Alton Towers Resort 11.3 mi

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 11.9 mi

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 13 mi

National Trust

Biddulph Grange Garden 7.5 mi

Hare Hill 13 mi

The Old Manor 13.3 mi

Winster Market House 14.2 mi

Nether Alderley Mill 14.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Upper Hulme, the Roaches and Lud's Cave 0.6 mi

Tittesworth Reservoir Circular 1.1 mi

Roaches - Lud's Church - Wincle - Roaches 1.2 mi

Gradbach - Lud's Church - Hanging Stone - Gradbach 3.6 mi

Gradbach - Gradbach Wood - The Roaches - Gradbach 3.7 mi

Local events

  • Buxton Festival (Thursday 4 July 2024 – Thursday 4 July 2024)

    Buxton, Derbyshire 8.6 mi

  • Rewind North (Friday 2 August 2024 – Friday 2 August 2024)

    Macclesfield, Cheshire 13 mi

  • RHS Flower Show Tatton Park (Wednesday 17 July 2024 – Wednesday 17 July 2024)

    Knutsford, Cheshire 21.4 mi

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday 8 June 2024 – Saturday 8 June 2024)

    Manchester, Lancashire 23.5 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Reviews

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A lovely size with ample privacy

Overall 8/10
Location 6
Value for money 8
Accommodation 8
Facilities / Activities 8
Customer service 10
Child friendliness 8
Cleanliness 10
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Anonymous The reviewer booked through Pitchup.com

Bell tent

Liked: We had a lovely time at the campsite. There are two tents on the site and we were the only ones there for the duration of our stay. The tent was incredibly large and spacious, enough room for an extra travel cot. The views from the tent were spectacular and we enjoyed sitting by the fire looking at the views. The toilet and shower area were perfect, and a bonus that they were private. The kitchen area was a good size and provided the essential pots and pans. No cars were allowed by the tent, so we had to use a wheelbarrow to transport our things, which was not a problem, except the path to and from the tent was a little bumpy. There were games/activities for children to play, such as a mud kitchen and chalk. Nicola, the owner, was always prompt to answer our questions, which was reassuring when visiting a new place. There is so much to do within a short distance of the site and lots of amenities in case you forget cooking essentials or it rains.

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  • Does Roaches Retreat Eco Glampsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
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  • What attractions are near Roaches Retreat Eco Glampsite? Local attractions and activities include: - Three Shires Head (hiking area with wild swimming): 15 minutes' drive - Peak Wildlife Park: 15 minutes - Buxton spa town: 15 minutes - Rudyard Lake: … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Roaches Retreat Eco Glampsite?
    On-site accommodation
    Arrive:  3 p.m. –  9 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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