Roaches Retreat Eco Glampsite

Bell tent, kitchen and fire pit
Bell tent, kitchen and fire pit
View from tent
Interior
Tent interior
Interior
Far-reaching views over the countryside and the roaches
View of hen cloud from a tent
Bell tent and kitchen
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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
Opens

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 site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

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
13.6 km Market Place
13.7 km Market Place
18.4 km Bus Station
Rail
14.1 km Congleton Rail Station
14.1 km Buxton Rail Station
16 km Macclesfield Rail Station
Airport
31 km Manchester Airport Terminal 3
31.1 km Manchester Airport
31.3 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

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 17.7 km

Little Moreton Hall & Gardens (NT) 17.9 km

Alton Towers Resort 18.2 km

Royal Doulton Factory Shop, Trentham 19.2 km

Hare Hill Gardens (NT) 20.9 km

National Trust

Biddulph Grange Garden 12 km

Hare Hill 20.9 km

The Old Manor 21.4 km

Winster Market House 22.9 km

Nether Alderley Mill 22.9 km

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 0.9 km

Tittesworth Reservoir Circular 1.7 km

Roaches - Lud's Church - Wincle - Roaches 1.9 km

Gradbach - Lud's Church - Hanging Stone - Gradbach 5.9 km

Gradbach - Gradbach Wood - The Roaches - Gradbach 5.9 km

Local events

  • Parklife Festival (Saturday, 14 June 2025 – Saturday, 14 June 2025)

    Manchester, England 37.8 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Roaches Retreat Eco Glampsite have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Roaches Retreat Eco Glampsite dog friendly? No View all features
  • 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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