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On-site accommodation Arrive: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. Read more

Swallow Barn

1 review

Stylish adults-only Staffordshire shepherd's huts with gorgeous views
Alton Towers and Peak Wildlife Park within a 20-minute drive
Ensuite bathroom, kitchenette and gas barbecue for each hut

Perhaps you're planning peaceful wanderings around the Peak District National Park, pottering around the potteries of Stoke-on-Trent or a thrilling theme park day at Alton Towers… or indeed some combination of all of the above? Whichever takes your fancy, you’ll be well placed when staying at Swallow Barn Shepherd's Huts. These stylish Staffordshire shepherd's huts are a little over a mile from the village of Dilhorne, which has a couple of good food pubs for those times when you'd like to eat out. There are several footpaths just outside the field gate for those who'd like to take a walk, although you won't miss out on the scenery if you choose to stay on site as the views are pretty fabulous all around from this hillside spot. And if you do take that option of spending time on site you’ll be able to cook up a meal either indoors or outside – each of the adults-only huts has an outdoor dining area and gas barbecue as well as an indoor kitchenette with microwave, electric frying pan, kettle, toaster and fridge-freezer. Also included in the hut are an ensuite shower room, a double bed and a Smart TV for those cosy nights in. Travelling light? It’s handy to know that lots of handy bits and bobs are provided with stays here, including bed linen, towels, hand soaps, washing-up liquid and all the things you need to make tea and coffee (small bottle of milk included).

Site type

Open all year

Tourist board rating

Languages spoken

English

Nearby sites that are bookable on Pitchup.com

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable sites.

Features

No dogs allowed

Adults only

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 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

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery

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

Farm Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Location

Swallow Barn

Whitehurst Lane

Dilhorne

Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire

England

ST10 2PG

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

53.00749°N
-2.04583°W

Nearest transport

Coach

8.8 km Bus Station

Rail

4.6 km Blythe Bridge Rail Station

6.4 km Longton Rail Station

9.1 km Stoke-on-Trent Rail Station

Ferry

Airport

42 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3

42.2 km Manchester Airport

42.3 km 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

This is a highly peaceful place to stay, and you may well need it after an action-packed day out at Alton Towers (20 minutes' drive), where you can spend many an hour trying out all the rides and attractions, including the world’s first 14-loop rollercoaster. If that all sounds like a bit too much, plan a day at the Trentham Estate (20 minutes) instead, strolling around the Italian Gardens, visiting the Monkey Forest and browsing the various shops. Want to see more than monkeys? Pay a visit to Peak Wildlife Park (20 minutes) to see polar bears, wallabies and other exotic beasts. Visitors with an interest in crafts and culture may then want to explore the area's pottery-linked history with visits to the Gladstone Pottery Museum (15 minutes) and World of Wedgwood (20 minutes). Meanwhile, outdoorsy folk should set off for the Peak District National Park and sights like Thor’s Cave or Dovedale (both half an hour).

Must see

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 8 km

Wedgwood Visitor Centre 10 km

Alton Towers Resort 10.7 km

Royal Stafford 11.1 km

Trentham Monkey Forest 11.3 km

National Trust

The Old Manor 15.6 km

Biddulph Grange Garden 15.7 km

Sudbury Hall and the National Trust Museum of Childhood 22.9 km

Shugborough Estate 24.2 km

Winster Market House 30.8 km

Cycle routes

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

Other

COOMBES & CHURNET VALLEYS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 30/01/1998) 6.4 km

QUEEN'S PARK, LONGTON 7.2 km

Oakamoor - Churnet Valley - Dimmings Dale - Oakamoor 8.3 km

HANLEY PARK 8.7 km

Leek - Ladderedge - Denford - Leek 9.7 km

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.

Payment terms

Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

Reviews

would recommend this site to a friend

would stay here again

Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Clean compact excellent

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Annette M. Feb 2024

Shepherd's hut

Liked: Very cute private and very quiet and clean

Recommend to friends Visit again

Frequently asked questions

Does Swallow Barn have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Swallow Barn dog friendly? No View all features
What attractions are near Swallow Barn? This is a highly peaceful place to stay, and you may well need it after an action-packed day out at Alton Towers (20 minutes' drive), where you can spend many an hour … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Swallow Barn?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.

Depart by: 10 a.m.

Read more